Bluehill Automation: A Simpler Way to Program Automation
Maximize efficiency and precision in your materials testing lab with Bluehill® Automation, the advanced software solution from Instron® for managing automated testing systems like the AT3 and AT6. Built to work seamlessly with Bluehill Universal, this powerful application enables fully automated testing of multiple specimen racks without human interaction.
Key features of Bluehill Automation:
- Select from tensile, compression, and flexural test types
- Barcode parsing of specimen identification is easily configurable
- Conveniently stores all test data and results in an SQL database for easy retrieval
- Ability to test multiple methods, geometries, or test standards in one automated test run
- Sorted disposal of specimens based on pass/fail criteria
- Security configurable to control user permissions
- Support for metals-specific calculations: R-bar, Delta R, and bake hardening
Why choose Bluehill Automation?
- Simplifies complex workflows with intuitive design
- Reduces manual errors and improves lab safety
- Enhances productivity with smart automation tools
- Ideal for high-throughput labs and standardized testing environments
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