Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

Is your service real?

Yes, of course! We have satisfied hundreds of different customers with pretty challenging request. All in all, our experienced team has developed hundreds of unique nanoparticle compositions and coating formulations. Our customizer tool has set the bar high for our competitors.

How do you manage to tailor compositions in such a short time?

We have a very strong and versatile technology allowing us to develop new compositions and formulations within days or weeks. This makes us unique. We also try to keep our internal processes efficient. Last, but not least, our processes are scaled up, which is why we can offer reasonably large quantities, even at R&D stage.

How does your quality differ from other suppliers?

The biggest difference is that we deliver in a high, reproducible quality. We deliver, what we promise. This is often not the case with our competitors. Whatever is written in the product descriptions, often is totally different to want is delivered. With Avantama, you receive what you ordered.

Can I work for Avantama?

If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your application here.

Can you inform me regularly about Avantama news?

Of course! You can either follow us on twitter, on our YouTube Channel, Facebook or LinkedIn, or you can scroll down the page and sign up for our quarterly newsletter.

Can I become a Avantama distributor?

To become an Avantama distributor, you need an excellent track record in the markets we are active in. Therefore please feel free to include your track record when getting in touch with us. We are always looking for successful partnerships. 

Nanoparticles

What elements can I use for the composition?

In our customizer tool you can choose any elements from the periodic system of elements that are in color. The non-active elements are either toxic or gaseous.

What kind of tailored compositions can I request?

You can use our customizer tool and choose from the element selection that are active. In general, the compositions that you choose can be anything, but they need to be thermodynamically somewhat stable. In case of doubt, please feel free to request the material. In the worst case, we will just tell you that the composition is not possible. 

What are the costs?

The costs for our products in the shop are transparent. They are product costs, shipping costs and potentially import costs. The import costs can vary from country to country and as the customer you have to bear the costs.

The costs for our tailored materials strongly depends on the complexity of the materials ordered as well as on the quantity and composition.

Is your service real?

Yes, of course! We have satisfied hundreds of different customers with pretty challenging request. All in all, our experienced team has developed hundreds of unique nanoparticle compositions and coating formulations. Our customizer tool has set the bar high for our competitors.

Why are the tailored compositions so expensive?

Our tailored nanoparticles and nanoparticle formulations are unique compositions. They are "hand-made" in Switzerland for you. This unique service is ideal for quick proof-of-concepts. Instead of spending months and months on the synthesis part, let us handle the problem and you will speed up your developments a lot.

What quantities can I order?

This depends. In our webshop, we offer quantities from 50 mL to 1 L, whereas for tailored nanoparticle formulations typical order quantities are between 10 and 100 mL.

For dry nanoparticles, we offered tailored compositions from 1 to 50 grams.

If you require bulk quantities, please send a separate request here.

How do you manage to tailor compositions in such a short time?

We have a very strong and versatile technology allowing us to develop new compositions and formulations within days or weeks. This makes us unique. We also try to keep our internal processes efficient. Last, but not least, our processes are scaled up, which is why we can offer reasonably large quantities, even at R&D stage.

How does your quality differ from other suppliers?

The biggest difference is that we deliver in a high, reproducible quality. We deliver, what we promise. This is often not the case with our competitors. Whatever is written in the product descriptions, often is totally different to want is delivered. With Avantama, you receive what you ordered.

Nanoparticle Formulations

What are the costs?

The costs for our products in the shop are transparent. They are product costs, shipping costs and potentially import costs. The import costs can vary from country to country and as the customer you have to bear the costs.

The costs for our tailored materials strongly depends on the complexity of the materials ordered as well as on the quantity and composition.

What kind of tailored formulations can I request?

You have the freedom of choice regarding the nanoparticle composition. In a second step, you can freely choose the required solvent / solvent system, if known. If it is not known, we can help you with the selection depending on your application. We have an extensive knowledge and our R&D team can give you the full support. If you have any other side requirements, we are happy to help you.

Is your service real?

Yes, of course! We have satisfied hundreds of different customers with pretty challenging request. All in all, our experienced team has developed hundreds of unique nanoparticle compositions and coating formulations. Our customizer tool has set the bar high for our competitors.

Why are the tailored compositions so expensive?

Our tailored nanoparticles and nanoparticle formulations are unique compositions. They are "hand-made" in Switzerland for you. This unique service is ideal for quick proof-of-concepts. Instead of spending months and months on the synthesis part, let us handle the problem and you will speed up your developments a lot.

What quantities can I order?

This depends. In our webshop, we offer quantities from 50 mL to 1 L, whereas for tailored nanoparticle formulations typical order quantities are between 10 and 100 mL.

For dry nanoparticles, we offered tailored compositions from 1 to 50 grams.

If you require bulk quantities, please send a separate request here.

How do you manage to tailor compositions in such a short time?

We have a very strong and versatile technology allowing us to develop new compositions and formulations within days or weeks. This makes us unique. We also try to keep our internal processes efficient. Last, but not least, our processes are scaled up, which is why we can offer reasonably large quantities, even at R&D stage.

How does your quality differ from other suppliers?

The biggest difference is that we deliver in a high, reproducible quality. We deliver, what we promise. This is often not the case with our competitors. Whatever is written in the product descriptions, often is totally different to want is delivered. With Avantama, you receive what you ordered.

Shipment & delivery

What's the delivery time?

All our products are shipped exclusively by FedEx courier services. The delivery time for products ordered in our webshop is typically 1-2 weeks, but can vary from country to country.

If you ordered tailored materials, the delivery time can vary from 2-6 weeks typically.

How exactly do you ship the orders?

All our products are shipped exclusively by FedEx courier services. This ensures a safe and fast delivery of the precious goods. If larger quantities are shipped, we ship the materials as "dangerous goods". We get good shipping rates with FedEx, nevertheless, the courier service comes at a price.

If you have your own FedEx shipping account and you prefer to use your account, please feel free to let us know. 

How do you manage to tailor compositions in such a short time?

We have a very strong and versatile technology allowing us to develop new compositions and formulations within days or weeks. This makes us unique. We also try to keep our internal processes efficient. Last, but not least, our processes are scaled up, which is why we can offer reasonably large quantities, even at R&D stage.

Costs & Payments

What are the costs?

The costs for our products in the shop are transparent. They are product costs, shipping costs and potentially import costs. The import costs can vary from country to country and as the customer you have to bear the costs.

The costs for our tailored materials strongly depends on the complexity of the materials ordered as well as on the quantity and composition.

Why are the tailored compositions so expensive?

Our tailored nanoparticles and nanoparticle formulations are unique compositions. They are "hand-made" in Switzerland for you. This unique service is ideal for quick proof-of-concepts. Instead of spending months and months on the synthesis part, let us handle the problem and you will speed up your developments a lot.

What currencies can I pay with?

For credit card payments by PayPal, you need to pay in Swiss Francs (CHF). For direct wire transfers, you can either pay in Swiss Francs (CHF) or Euros (EUR). For the latter, please ensure to use the bank account number in the correct currency.