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Materials Engineering Lab
Materials Engineering & Technical Services

Advancing materials science, engineering innovation, and industrial support across Zambia

Integrated services in materials engineering, testing, fabrication, and applied research — serving industry, academia, and government toward national development.

Mission

To provide high-quality materials engineering services, innovative research, and technical solutions that support industrial growth and sustainable development.

Vision

To become a centre of excellence in materials science and engineering, recognized for innovation, quality, and regional impact.

Core Services

Materials Characterization & Analysis

Microstructural analysis, composition, thermal properties.

Chemical Analysis & Corrosion Studies

Spectroscopy, corrosion rate assessment, environmental degradation.

Mechanical & Physical Testing

Tensile, hardness, impact, fatigue, durability tests.

Failure Analysis & Investigation

Root cause analysis for structural/component failures.

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Ultrasonic, radiographic, dye penetrant, magnetic particle.

Materials Selection & Engineering Consultancy

Expert guidance for material optimization and project design.

Specialized Facilities & Technical Capabilities

Renewable Energy Systems

Solar PV design, hybrid systems, energy efficiency, load optimization.

Mechanical Workshop

Machining, fabrication, welding, prototype development, equipment repair.

Electronics & Instrumentation

Circuit design, automation, control systems, prototyping.

Ceramics & Materials Processing

Ceramic development, kiln operations, construction materials production.

Glassblowing Unit

Fabrication of lab glassware, repair & modification of equipment.

Electrical Power Systems

Installation, maintenance, power diagnostics, backup systems.

Workshops & Pilot Plants

Engineering Workshops

Fabrication, machining, equipment assembly & modification.

Ceramics Pilot Plant

Ceramic production, quality testing, kiln operations.

Brickyard Pilot Plant

Brick moulding & firing, development of sustainable bricks.

Engineering Consultancy Services

METS provides expert technical consulting across multiple domains:

Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical & Power Engineering Electronics & Instrumentation Renewable Energy Systems Industrial Process Optimization

Current Research Projects

Addressing industrial, agricultural, and energy challenges in Zambia

IoT Animal Tracker

Smart livestock tracking using GPS, sensors, and wireless communication. Reduces theft, enhances farm management.

Active

Plaster of Paris Development

Locally manufactured high-quality POP for medical, construction & industrial applications. Reduces import dependence.

Active

Bio-ethanol from Waste Foodstuffs

Converting organic waste into renewable bio-ethanol via fermentation & distillation. Pilot-scale system.

Active

Capacity Building & Training

Completed

  • Workshops and seminars
  • Student internships

Ongoing

  • Training programmes
  • CPD courses

Why Choose METS

  • Multidisciplinary expertise across engineering fields
  • Specialized facilities & pilot plants – workshops, ceramics, brickyard, glassblowing
  • Strong industry linkages & partnerships
  • Practical, applied solutions for real challenges

Partner with METS

Connect with our team for consultancy, testing, or collaborative research.

mets@nisir.org.zm
+260 211 123 456
NISIR Headquarters, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road, Lusaka, Zambia
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Strategic Alignment: 8NDP & Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 · Clean Energy
SDG 9 · Industry & Innovation
SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption
SDG 13 · Climate Action
METS Centre: Engineering materials & technical services for a self‑sustaining, middle‑income industrialized Zambia — Vision 2030