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janvier 31, 2012

Predicting the Properties of Virtual Materials

Predicting the Properties of Virtual Materials

Predicting the Properties of Virtual Materials Historically, the properties of any new material have had to be determined empirically. It can take many years to transition a material from discovery […]

janvier 31, 2012

Question from a Customer

Question from a Customer

Question from a Customer: What Is a ‘Virtual Measurement’? Q. What is a « Virtual Measurement »? A. Materials testing software uses two types of measurements to provide resuts or input for […]

janvier 31, 2012

Grip it Right

Grip it Right

Grip It Right Gripping a specimen correctly is important if you want to acquire accurate test data. To most test operators, this is second nature. Make sure the grips and […]

janvier 27, 2012

Protecting Mobile Devices from Impact Damage

Protecting Mobile Devices from Impact Damage

Protecting Mobile Devices from Impact Damage Denise Czerpak I find it difficult to walk down the street, or in the mall, without having to move out of the way to […]

janvier 24, 2012

Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments: Part 2

Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments: Part 2

Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments: Part 2 Last week, we introduced a little bit of history into our blog by discussing the need to develop a testing […]

janvier 19, 2012

Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments

Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments

Creation of a New Generation of Testing Instruments Not too long ago, Joe Amaral presented at the ASTM week on the creation of testing systems and how Instron came to […]

janvier 13, 2012

What is the Impact on an Airplane Wing?

What is the Impact on an Airplane Wing?

What Is the Impact on an Airplane Wing? Imagine this: You are sitting on a plane getting ready to take off, and you see a mechanic working on the wing […]

janvier 11, 2012

Sometimes You Never Know Where This Job Will Take You

Sometimes You Never Know Where This Job Will Take You

Sometimes You Never Know Where This Job Will Take You Have you ever seen or tested on an Instron 8150 frame? Well, if not, they are huge. While doing a […]

janvier 6, 2012

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection?

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection?

Tennis and Composites – What’s the Connection? Can you imagine playing tennis with a heavy wooden racquet? Well, back in the 14th century, when the first tennis racquets were used, […]