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Home » Authors » Kayla Thackeray

Kayla Thackeray

Kayla Thackeray is a market manager at Instron. For more information, call (800) 877-6674, email [email protected] or visit www.instron.com.

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An Instron 68TM Testing System with Pneumatic Side Action grips

The Role of Mechanical Testing in Additive Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about testing additive products.
Kayla Thackeray
June 27, 2020

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a rapidly growing trend in the manufacturing world. The benefits of additive manufacturing are very attractive, ranging from the ease of implementing design changes to eliminating the need for fasteners and assembly.


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The Mechanical Properties of Plastics

Mechanical properties describe the material’s reaction to an applied force, such as tension, compression, and impact.
Kayla Thackeray
December 9, 2019

Products and packaging undergo continual revision and improvement, with most companies constantly striving to use less material, simplify their manufacturing processes, and make their products more user friendly.


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Automation: The Union of Efficiency and Repeatability

A fully-automated system requires minimal training and provides reliable results.
Kayla Thackeray
February 1, 2019

With today’s demands for safe and reliable consumer products, it’s a sure bet that words like efficiency, throughput, repeatability, and safety are often being tossed around in quality assurance departments. 


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