Electric Vehicle Battery Solutions:
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, automotive and battery manufacturers are racing to develop smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting batteries to power the next generation of cars, trucks, and motorbikes. As a global leader in materials testing, Instron is working closely with industry leaders to develop test methods and fixturing so manufacturers are best positioned to accommodate the rapid evolution in battery design and production, with an eye for improving throughput and repeatability as volumes continue to increase in the coming years.
Biomedical Solutions:
The biomedical industry trusts Instron to be its partner in testing, and thousands of Instron systems are in active use by the world’s largest biomedical research institutions and manufacturing companies. To continue providing the highest level of support to this highly regulated market, Instron staff members actively participate on relevant ASTM and ISO standards committees, which helps us respond to current pain points in the biomedical testing space and anticipate future trends. Our systems, software, and accessories are designed by materials testing experts with decades of experience helping companies achieve ASTM, ISO, and FDA compliance.
Electronics Solutions:
Instron partners with the world's leading consumer electronic companies to addresses challenges such as:
- Miniaturized batteries for smart consumer products
- Innovative displays that flex, fold, and bend
- Increasing touch and tactility capabilities
- High-density packaging increasing portability
Materials Solutions:
Instron is partnering with the world's largest material manufacturers to address challenges in:
- Multi-material development and performance
- Automated testing to save time and remove variability
- Characterization of novel materials produced by additive manufacturing
- Development of sustainable materials
- Characterization of materials in extreme environments
- QC testing moving out of the lab and closer to production lines
- Increasingly demanding test laboratory safety standards
Aerospace Solutions:
Instron is partnering with key aerospace customers to solve critical testing challenges in areas such as:
- Extensive use of composite structures for performance and comfort
- Increasing application of additive manufactured parts, replacing complex components
- Bonded components resulting in fewer mechanical joints
- Engine efficiency and higher operating temperatures for reduced emissions
- Reduced variability between labs and test method management
- Increased traceability and data pedigree