Articles Tagged with ''materials testing''

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Mechanical Testing of Automotive Materials and Components

Testing the performance of components is critical to many automotive suppliers in a quality control aspect—and hugely important for research and development of new products.
Matthew Spiret
October 10, 2017

In the production of automobiles, there are many different materials that require mechanical testing. When industry changes occur, this ultimately affects the types of testing being conducted.


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The Universality of a Universal Testing Machine

A staple of quality control laboratories around the world, a UTM is an indispensable asset to quality and engineering professionals.
Mark Fridman
April 1, 2017

They’re as common as dandelions in the spring, and as universal as a Swiss army knife. Sometimes they gather dust, condemned to a dark corner, other times they’re polished to a mirror finish from intensive everyday use. We’re talking, of course, about universal testing machines (UTMs).


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Materials Testing and the Modern Age

It’s not surprising that many of the trends we see in our everyday devices have transferred over to the world of lab equipment.
Elena Mangano
February 1, 2017

It’s the year 2017. These days, it’s not uncommon for us to encounter several pieces of technology before we even leave the house in the morning. Simple devices like coffee makers and alarm clocks have had a space in our homes for decades, and with the entrance of the digital age, have made some impressive strides in technological advancement over the last several years.


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Syringe Testing Jig

February 2, 2016

Lloyd Instruments’ range of materials testers and materials testing accessories for the medical device industry now includes a specially developed THS306-V2 syringe testing jig that is designed for evaluating both the force required to pull off the end caps from syringes as well as the force required to expel fluid through the syringe (the break-away force and the glide force). 


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Testing New Generation Medical Devices

Medical device and materials innovation demands detailed analysis of the mechanical performance of components.
Andie Davidson
June 2, 2015

It is hard to overestimate the importance of quality and reliability in the area of medical devices since the lives and well-being of individuals are at stake and the industry is so tightly regulated.


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Hydraulic Universal Testing Machine

May 1, 2015

When the materials testing application calls for up to 3,000 kN of hydraulic force applied by advanced digital control, Tinius Olsen offers its all-new SL series, replacing the company’s Super L series.


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