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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.
July 18, 2024
Getting MFI Testing Right: 4 Solutions for High and Low Flow Materials
From high-fluidity polymers to viscous low-flow materials, discover how the right Melt Flow Index testing solutions improve accuracy, repeatability, and standards compliance.
June 5, 2023
How Automation Can Improve Plastics Testing
Taking steps to automate a lab can deliver more repeatable test results and higher throughput
January 30, 2023
How Drop Weight Impact Testing Optimizes Ductile to Brittle Transition Temperature Measurement
When plastics transition from ductile to brittle at low temperatures, the consequences can be catastrophic — particularly in automotive and aerospace applications. This post explores how the latest drop weight impact testing technology, including integrated thermostatic chambers and automatic specimen feeding, overcomes the limitations of traditional cryostat-based conditioning to deliver faster, more accurate ductile to brittle transition temperature measurements.
September 2, 2022
How to Achieve More Repeatable Test Results in 3D Printing Applications
Learn how new standards combined with the latest HDT Vicat tester technology can help achieve more repeatable testing of 3D printing materials.
July 4, 2022
Melt Flow Index Tester Maintenance: top tips to optimize repeatability and accuracy
Regular melt flow index testers regular maintenance maximize test uptime and efficiency. Explore the top tips.
April 5, 2022
Why is Pendulum Impact Testing Important in Research
Charpy and Izod impact tests play a vital role in the plastic chain, especially in raw material supply and recycling applications. The impact strength is one of the most crucial properties for polymer-based materials and it is commonly seen on materials data sheets. Knowing the impact strength of plastics allows manufacturers to classify the materials for specific purposes.
March 11, 2022
How to measure the Melt Flow Index of recycled and biodegradable plastics
Learn how modern melt flow index testers address the challenges of measuring recycled and biodegradable plastics - ensuring accurate quality assessment amid evolving material demands.