Running tests with holds, cycles, or multiple steps? Standard test methods can only take you so far. In this 30-minute webinar, we'll introduce Bluehill® Universal's TestProfiler module — the add-on that lets you build custom test sequences using ramps, holds, and cyclic waveforms with a simple graphical interface.
A one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.
A one-day hands-on course for new Bluehill Universal users. Working with a certified Instron instructor, students work through a series of guided projects covering test method development, calculations, results setup, data export, and reporting. By the end of the course, students will be able to build, save, and run their own test methods and streamline their lab workflow using Bluehill best practices.
A one-day advanced course for experienced Bluehill® Universal users. Building on core test method skills, students work with a certified Instron instructor through hands-on projects covering Expression Builder, calculation and graphical domains, virtual measurements, custom transducer setup, Instron Connect, and software security configuration. Designed for users who want to take full control of their testing environment and administrative settings.
In this one-day course, students will work with a certified Instron training instructor to explore the various tools and functions of Bluehill Universal's powerful TestProfiler feature. Using a hands-on approach, the instructor will guide students through a series of realistic projects designed to prepare the student for the unique demands of his or her laboratory.
Mechanical testing plays a critical role in demonstrating that plastics used in biomedical packaging, components, and device assemblies are suitable for their intended use. In this session, we’ll focus on the aspects of mechanical testing that are unique to the biomedical industry—particularly the processes, controls, and documentation practices needed to support compliant testing in regulated environments.
Even when labs follow ASTM and ISO standards to the letter, tensile test results for unidirectional carbon fiber composites can still vary—and the reasons why aren't always what you'd expect. A recent global round-robin study involving seven labs and six coupon designs set out to find the real sources of variability and the results challenge some long-held assumptions about specimen geometry, strain gauge accuracy and sample preparation. In this webinar, Instron will walk you through the study's key findings, what they mean for your own testing practices and how the right tools and methods can help you get more consistent, trustworthy data from every test.
From personal electronics to household products, plastics in consumer goods must balance performance, durability, and sustainability. This webinar highlights the latest testing challenges and the equipment used to evaluate modern consumer‑grade materials.
Automation is transforming how plastics labs improve consistency, throughput, and operator‑independent results. While many think automation requires large‑scale, fully robotic systems, effective solutions exist across a wide spectrum — from simple workflow enhancements to fully integrated testing cells. This session explores practical ways automation can strengthen repeatability, streamline daily operations, and support true lights‑out testing when needed.
A one-day introduction to the fundamentals of materials testing. This course covers mechanical properties, test types, stress-strain curves, modulus, and yield — with live demonstrations of tensile, compressive, flexural, and peel testing on computerized instruments. By the end of the day, students will be able to interpret test curves, calculate key results, and apply good testing procedures across common test types.