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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.
October 3, 2022
Top 5 Considerations When Selecting a Pendulum Impact Testing Machine
Automotive QC laboratories face growing demands for throughput, accuracy, and flexibility in pendulum impact testing. This post covers the five most important factors to consider when selecting a pendulum impact tester — from hammer energy range and monolithic frame design to integrated thermal chambers and enclosed safety systems.
September 8, 2022
NLR Unveils Instron’s E20000 All-Electric Fatigue Machine
The Instron E20000 allows the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) to test materials with the same force as many hydraulic machines — but with far greater speed.
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 7, 2022
The ABCs of XY Stage Adhesive Tack Testing
In volume 4 of our Tales from the Apps Lab Series, we take a look at tack testing of a hydrogel adhesive patch used in a wearable nerve stimulation system.
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.
June 29, 2022
Top Benefits of Semi-Automation for Materials Testing
Learn how a semi-automated testing system can help labs achieve improved throughput, efficiency, repeatability, and safety.
June 3, 2022
How To Decrease Variability in Test Results with Specimen Protect
Specimen Protect is a feature of 6800 Series universal testing systems and system retrofits that limits unwanted forces applied to the specimen during loading.