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June 23, 2026
What Is a Texture Analyzer?
Texture analyzers measure the mechanical properties that define how a product feels, performs, and holds up — from the crunch of a cracker to the spreadability of a skin cream. Learn what a texture analyzer is, how it works, and how Instron universal testing systems deliver greater flexibility than purpose-built equipment.
June 5, 2026
Accurate Fatigue Testing Is Essential for Additively Manufactured Automotive Parts
Reliable test data helps to address defects and ensure durability under real‑world component performance.
May 22, 2026
Fatigue Performance in Additive Manufacturing: Challenges for Design, Testing, and Qualification
Fatigue testing in additive manufacturing reveals challenges with defects and variability, making robust testing critical.
May 19, 2026
Universal Vial Fixture – Residual Seal Force Test
Simplify residual seal force testing across multiple vial sizes with a fixture designed for flexibility and repeatability. The Universal Vial Fixture helps ensure consistent alignment and reliable measurements while reducing setup time and operator variability. A practical solution for labs looking to improve efficiency without sacrificing data quality.
May 12, 2026
Why Additive Manufacturing Requires a Different Approach to Mechanical Testing
3D printed parts exhibit anisotropy, inhomogeneity, and surface defects that demand precise, repeatable testing.
April 17, 2026
How Do Drop Towers Improve Tensile Strength Impact Testing?
Drop tower tensile impact testing gives insight into how materials behave under high-speed loading conditions.
March 3, 2026
Q&A Introducing the AT1 Automation System
Learn how Instron’s new AT1 automation system improves repeatability in thin film and elastomer testing in this Q&A.
August 22, 2025
How to Connect Transducers to Instron Systems: Four Methods
Integrating third-party sensors and transducers into an Instron testing system — whether for force, strain, temperature, pressure, or displacement — requires choosing the right connection method for your setup. This article covers the four supported approaches: analog 0–10V input, rationalized connection with self-identification and auto-calibration in Bluehill Universal, custom polynomial calibration for non-Instron transducers, and digital data input via third-party equipment such as the HBM QuantumX MX430B.
June 12, 2025
Is Your Testing Lab Windows 11 Ready?
Windows 10 Pro support ends in October 2025, so get your lab ready for Windows 11.