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Januar 19, 2026

Warum Präzision bei der Prüfung von Verbundwerkstoffen wichtig ist

Warum Präzision bei der Prüfung von Verbundwerkstoffen wichtig ist

Erfahren Sie, wie eine sorgfältige Probenvorbereitung und eine präzise Dehnungskontrolle zuverlässige Prüfdaten für Verbundwerkstoffe liefern.

Dezember 6, 2024

Reduzierung der Variabilität bei der Hochtemperatur-Materialprüfung

Reduzierung der Variabilität bei der Hochtemperatur-Materialprüfung

Die Steigerung der Effizienz von Flugzeugtriebwerken erfordert nicht nur Innovationen bei Materialien und Design, sondern auch eine Verbesserung der Qualität der Prüfdaten.

April 4, 2022

How to Perform a CAI Test More Accurately and Safely

How to Perform a CAI Test More Accurately and Safely

A CAI test (compression after impact test) is critical to assessing the damage resistance of composites according to ASTM D7136 and other industry standards. Here we look at how the latest drop weight impact testing machine technology can help you perform a CAI test more accurately and safely.

November 21, 2014

Helping to Standardize High-Rate Testing of Composites

Helping to Standardize High-Rate Testing of Composites

Helping to Standardize High-Rate Testing of Composites Instron has joined a new international group that is seeking to develop a best practice guide and test standards specifically for testing composites […]

August 21, 2014

Oyster Glue Inspiring Stronger Adhesives

Oyster Glue Inspiring Stronger Adhesives

Oyster Glue Inspiring Stronger Adhesives What adhesive is so strong that it sets wet? That’s right: naturally produced oyster glue. Chemist Jonathan Wilker from Purdue University focuses his research on […]

Oktober 17, 2013

Carbon Fiber Hits the Road

Carbon Fiber Hits the Road

Carbon Fiber Hits the Road Leonardo Martinez The Drive for Lightweight Cars By 2016, the US car industry will need to average 34.5 mpg and by 2025, cars will need […]

April 19, 2012

Strain Measurement When Testing Composites

Strain Measurement When Testing Composites

Strain Measurement When Testing Composites When testing composite specimens, effective strain measurement often requires the direct bonding of strain gauges to the specimen. It is generally not possible to connect […]

April 19, 2012

Composites Question from a Customer

Composites Question from a Customer

Composites Question from a Customer Q: What is the most effective gripping technique for a composite specimen with a hard, smooth surface? A: Generally, we recommend a careful choice of […]

Januar 6, 2012

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection?

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection?

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection? Can you imagine playing tennis with a heavy wooden racquet? Well, back in the 14th century, when the first tennis racquets were used, […]