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Posted By Nick Erickson
Jun 23, 2023
Mechanical Testing in the Biomedical Industry
The biomedical device industry is growing, driving demand for mechanical testing equipment. Manufacturers have had to scale their production to meet the rising demand for medical consumables and safety equipment, which tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted By Nick Erickson
Jun 12, 2023
5 Steps to Effective Mechanical Testing Automation for Biomedical Labs in CDMOs
The production of auto-disable (AD) safe-injection devices is a core activity for many contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). Mechanical testing assesses the safety and efficacy of AD syringes before they go to market. With the AD device industry set to grow to over $13.3 billion by 2028, laboratories within CDMOs will perform more tests more frequently. Here we look at how cobot-based systems can help these labs cope with growing workloads by maximizing repeatability and efficiency.
Posted By Andrea Incardona
Jan 30, 2023
Ductile to Brittle Transition Temperature
How to achieve optimal accuracy and throughput with a drop weight impact testing machine
Posted By Francesca Pinto
Oct 03, 2022
Top 5 Considerations When Selecting a Pendulum Impact Testing Machine
Most critical factors to look out for when selecting pendulum impact test equipment
Posted By Nick Erickson
Jun 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.
Posted By Nick Erickson
Jun 03, 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.
Posted By Francesca Pinto
May 04, 2022
Drop Weight Impact Test: Top Tips for Accurate Results
Drop weight impact test calculations measure the toughness of polymers and composites used in many automotive and aerospace applications. Ensuring that these calculations are as accurate as possible is critical.
Posted By Nick Erickson
Apr 18, 2022
Alignment Tips for the AutoX750 Extensometer
Alignment Tips for the AutoX750 Extensometer The AutoX750 automatic contacting extensometer is simultaneously capable of long travel, fast setup, reliable positioning, and sub-micron precision. For all its capabilities, it is still a complex machine requiring careful setup and maintenance. Different lab conditions may call for it to be repositioned or moved, which will require the AutoX750 to be realigned. If you’re thinking about doing this yourself, then this guide is for you.
Posted By Nick Erickson
Mar 15, 2022
Using a 3-Jaw Chuck for Materials Testing
In this video Instron Applications Engineer, Charlie Pryor, discusses how a 3-jaw chuck is a useful accessory to have in the lab for compression, tensile, torsion, rigidity, and tack testing applications. Compatible with Instron MT torsion testers, universal testing machines, and the torsion add-on, the 3-jaw chuck can be used to mount a variety of attachments, including probes, screwdriver bits, custom-made adapters, and can even be used to clamp directly onto specimens.
Posted By Francesca Pinto
Jan 17, 2022
Manual or Automatic Melt Flow Index Testers
Melt flow index testers come in all shapes and sizes, from completely manual machines to largely automatic solutions. Here we look at the main benefits of combining manual and automatic features within the same plastic melt flow index tester solution.
Posted By Francesca Pinto
Oct 01, 2021
Pendulum Impact Testing Machine or Drop Tower
How to choose the correct Impact Testing Equipment for the application