Case Studies

Learn more about the material testing challenges our customers face and how our equipment provides the solution by reading through our case studies. Whatever your testing application, we can help you find the right equipment to meet your goals. Contact us today to discuss with our engineers.

  • Custom engineered dual actuator fatigue testing system

    Testing the Next Generation of Sporting Good Innovations

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    A leading sports innovation center turned to ADMET to tackle critical design challenges. ADMET delivered an innovative solution to meet the center’s needs. Read more

  • eXpert 2600 with temperature chamber

    Solving a University’s Diverse Testing Needs with a Single Solution

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    A leading higher education institution approached ADMET recently with a challenging requirement: a testing system capable of handling both undergraduate teaching labs and advanced… Read more

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    Testing a Thermal Spray Coating’s Adhesion & Cohesion with ADMET’s eXpert 2614

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    The customer can now perform high force tests on their thermal spray coatings, and can add capability in the future for a wide range… Read more

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    Mechanical Testing of Intraocular Lenses (IOLs) with an eXpert 4000

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    For manufacturers of medical devices, meeting stringent quality standards is not just a regulatory requirement but a commitment to patient safety and well-being. Read more

  • Customized four point bend fixture

    Specialized Bend System for Ceramics enables High Frequency Testing

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    Recently, an ADMET customer needed an affordable and precise way to perform four-point fatigue bend testing on ceramic materials. Read more

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    Planar Biaxial Fatigue Testing with Seawater Bath

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    ADMET recently designed a customized planar biaxial fatigue testing system for a customer testing materials in a seawater bath. Read more

  • Image of 3D printed cast

    Am I Testing my 3D-Printed Parts Effectively?

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    The processes for designing and qualifying additively manufactured parts for use in commercial items are evolving. Read more

  • eXpert 8900 Axial-Torsion Testing Machine for Medical Device Testing

    Case Study: Medical Device Testing System To Accommodate Multiple ASTM Standards

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    The engineered eXpert 8900/ASTM F543-F1717 axial-torsion testing system was configured for a variety of medical device testing. Read more

  • Close up of custom test fixture for label testing

    Food Packaging and Label Testing: Adhesive Shear Strength

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    An engineered-to-order testing system was designed to quantify the shear strength of the adhesive bond between food packaging labels and jars they’re placed on. Read more

  • Glass and concrete building against blue sky

    Material Testing Practices Prevent Structural Damages in Construction

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    Material testing and evaluation could have helped avoid concrete deterioration, rebar damage, and the deadly collapse of Florida condo. Read more

  • eXpert 8600 with environmental chamber, angled view

    Solid Ice Axial-Torsion Testing

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    A custom axial-torsion ADMET eXpert 8600 series testing machine was built for solid ice sample testing at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Rock and… Read more

  • Hagfish sample mounted in planar biaxial test machine

    Comparative Biomechanics of Hagfish Skins & Planar Biaxial Testing

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    ADMET eXpert 8600 Planar Biaxial testing system was used to conduct planar biaxial tests on hagfish skin samples. Read more

  • Image of an eXper 2600 performing a four-point bend test on a piece of electronic circuit board

    Case Studies: Material Testing in the Electronics Industry

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    Read more about the technology trends in the electronics industry and how material testing is used for electronics applications via three case studies. Read more

  • Health care workers wearing face masks

    Medical Face Masks – Specifications & Selection

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    As the global stockpiles of medical masks are decreasing, it is important to ensure that the manufacturer of masks complies with the necessary requirements… Read more

  • Bucknell University team

    Bucknell University – ADMET: Planar Biaxial Testing for Soft Tissue Research

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    Bucknell University Mechanical & Chemical Engineering departments use ADMET Planar Biaxial testing system equipped with MTESTQuattro, an environmental bath, and the ADMET video extensometer… Read more

  • Concrete bridge over valley

    Material Testing: Crucial Step in Bridge Development & Engineering Design

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    Material science plays an important role in the selection of the correct materials in bridge design and their implementation in bridge construction. Read more

  • Students using an ADMET system at Northeastern University

    ADMET’s Strong Ties With Colleges and Universities

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    ADMET testing machines have become integral to undergraduate academic experience, helping transform how civil and environmental engineering students think. Read more

  • Custom ball burst fixture designed by ADMET

    ADMET Custom Test Fixture Solves Biomedical Research Problem

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    CBSET is a non-profit, biomedical research institute located in Lexington, MA. The institute’s mission is to advance novel therapies and medical devices through innovative,… Read more

  • ADMET custom pipe tester sample

    ADMET Custom System: Testing Large Plastic Pipe

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    At ADMET, we love solving material testing challenges. We designed this system for testing large plastic pipe for a recent customer. Check it out! Read more

  • Testing solutions for education and research

    Collaborative Customization

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    “Teachers cannot be limited by traditional approaches,” states Dr. Jeffrey Karp of Harvard University. Read more

  • Football on its end

    Deflate-gate

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    What does a 2 psi difference in an official NFL Super Bowl football mean? Does it even matter? Read more

  • eXpert 7601 peel testing

    Three Case Studies, Three Success Stories!

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    At ADMET, we have decades of experience helping companies in a diverse set of industries solve their materials testing problems. Read more

  • Planar biaxial system

    Planar Biaxial test machine from ADMET assists Cleveland Clinic researchers

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    ADMET is ready to assist you in finding the right testing machine for your biomechanical application. Read more

  • ADMET Micro Tester systems

    Material Testing of Miniature Samples: Solving a Biomedical Problem

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    The biomedical industry continues to drive innovations in biomaterials, but much of that innovation requires measuring the mechanical properties of miniature samples. Read more

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    Sun Path Products Chooses ADMET’S Testing System to Test Parachuting Equipment

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    Sun Path Products needed a new testing machine. Find out why they chose ADMET. Read more

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    ADMET System Provided More Control for Biomedical Company

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    Karl Storz was in need of a testing machine that could conduct compression bend analysis and measure deflection rates on their endoscope tubing. Read more

  • Image of compression platen for ASTM D3574 B1 force deflection test on foam

    How Fatigue Testing Machines Determine Durability of Products for Manufacturers, Universities, and Tech Companies

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    ADMET offers systems for testing the durability and fatigue properties of a variety of different materials. Read more

  • Fly fishing reels

    Using Materials Testing to Determine the Strength of Fly Fishing Reels

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    ADMET helped Ben Freeman from Trident Fly Fishing determine the strength of various fly fishing reels. Read more

  • Close up image of BioTense Bioreactor

    ADMET’s BioTense Bioreactor Helps Researchers Study Cell Adhesion and Extracellular Matrix Motion

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    The ADMET BioTense Bioreactor offers tissue engineers and cell biologists a way to study mechanobiology through high resolution means. Read more

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    How ADMET Solved Five Big Biomedical Material Testing Problems

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    ADMET testing systems are trusted by leading medical device manufacturers, universities, and research laboratories to meet their biomedical material testing needs. Read more

  • Image of extra wide eXpert 5600 for mattress testing

    ADMET Mattress Tester, perfect for mattress and foam testing

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    ADMET has developed a unique mattress tester, allowing for tension and compression testing of large mattresses and foam on one powerful instrument. Read more

  • Football on playing field

    Compression Test on a football with an eXpert 2653: how much before it pops?

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    We at ADMET decided to see just how much force a football could take before it popped by performing a standard compression test. Read more

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    Medical Device Testing: Internal Fixation vs. External Fixation

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    The eXpert 8600 series & eXpert 3000 series test bone, catheters, elastomers, fasteners, joints, metals, plastics, small components and more. Read more

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    Medical Device Testing: Too Much, or Not Enough?

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    Over 90% of medical devices don’t require proof that they’ve been clinically tested for safety & effectiveness prior to distribution or sale. Read more

  • Leopard gecko

    MIT Researchers Working to Develop Biomimetic Medical Adhesive

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    The team at MIT turned to nature for inspiration, specifically the incredible adhesive properties found in the gecko’s ability to attach to surfaces. Read more

  • Biotense Bioreactor

    BioTense Bioreactor used in Northeastern University Cornea Research

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    Important research has been conducted with a state-of-the-art bioreactor that was developed by Professor Ruberti’s group and commercialized by ADMET Read more

  • Image of eXpert 8602 axial-torsion testing system configured for ASTM F543 bonescrew testing

    ADMET Torsion System Chosen for Dental Screw Testing

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    ADMET recently worked with a South East Asian medical device manufacturer that needed to conduct quality control tests on small metal screws used in… Read more

  • Image of eXpert 4000 microtester fitted with microscope

    ADMET Helps University Test Thin Film Solar Panel PVs

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    The university was looking for a system to test this solar film under various environmental conditions. To simulate how the panels would perform in… Read more

  • MTESTQuattro & eXpert 7600 system

    Gas Technology Institute Uses ADMET for Flexible Materials Testing

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    Gas Technology Institute (GTI), is a leading research, development and training organization serving energy markets by developing technology-based solutions for consumers, industry and government. Read more

  • eXpert 5601 for X-spine

    X-Spine Uses ADMET eXpert 5601 for Development and Quality Testing

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    The eXpert 5601 with an eP2 Digital Controller, a standalone touch panel controller, offers a balance between performance and simplicity. Read more

  • Custom testing system designed by ADMET

    Fullam Uses MTESTQuattro to Enable Materials Testing in Microscopes

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    Ernest F. Fullam, Inc. specializes in providing accessories for electron and light microscopes. Read more

  • ADMET test system at McMaster University lab

    McMaster University Uses eXpert 5600 to Test the Flexural Strength of Bone

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    The school purchased a new eXpert 5601 tabletop system an eP2 Digital Controller and the required load cell for approximately US$6,500. Read more

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    Nerites Uses ADMET to Test Biomedical Tissue Adhesives

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    Nerites Corp., a specialized adhesives and coatings startup develops materials for medical, industrial, and consumer applications using unique synthetic protein adhesives. Read more

  • Carbon fiber spools

    Concordia Medical Uses eXpert 2611 to Test Specialty Fibers for Medical Applications

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    Concordia Medical, located in Warwick, RI, is an innovator in specialty fiber-based medical implants and scaffolds for regenerative medicine. Read more

  • Verdepack test system

    ADMET eXpert Machine Tests Verdepack Compostable Packaging

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    “We like the ADMET machine because it allows us to custom-develop tests,” explained Bowden. Read more

  • eXpert 5601 modular test machine

    Triosyn Tests Substrate Elongation Using ADMET Testing System

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    Triosyn Corp., a subsidiary of Safe Life Corp., manufactures antimicrobial membranes that devitalize viruses, bacteria and fungi. Read more

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    ADMET Retrofit is the Answer for Alfred University

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    Alfred University, the second oldest coeducational institution in the United States and the oldest in New York, combines undergraduate programs for its 2,000 students… Read more

  • Testing bone sample

    University of Michigan Researchers Use ADMET to Test Mechanical Properties of Bone

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    The lab selected an ADMET eXpert 5600 series low-force universal material testing machine equipped with MTESTQuattro, a PC-based controller. Read more

  • University of Miami structural testing lab

    University of Miami Uses ADMET to test Advanced Structural Materials

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    The University of Miami College of Engineering’s Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Department Center for Repair of Buildings and Bridges with Composites (RB²C) conducts theoretical… Read more

  • Rhodes State College logo

    Rhodes State College Updates Engineering Lab With ADMET Test System

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    Rhodes State College serves ten counties in the Lima, Ohio area by providing regional industries with skilled technicians. Read more

  • Metal tensile testing samples

    IMR Metallurgical Services Retrofits Universal Testing Machine With MTESTQuattro

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    IMR Metallurgical Services is an A2LA / ISO-IES 17025 accredited, independent laboratory specializing in metallurgical failure analysis and materials characterization. Read more

  • Image of MTESTQuattro box and software on computer monitor

    SRC Engineers Retrofits Universal Testing Frame with MTESTQuattro

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    SRC Engineers, Inc. is an engineering and consulting company based in the heart of the Gulf petrochemical industry. Read more

  • Helmet strap testing

    Riddell Uses ADMET’s Multiple Plot and Graphics Capabilities

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    Riddell is now using ADMET’s eXpert 2611 dual column electromechanical testing machine equipped with the MTESTQuattro PC-based controller. Read more

  • Plastic injection molding machine producing a plastic bowl

    Multi-Plastics Uses ADMET for Precision Plastics Quality Control

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    Multi-Plastics Inc. (MPI) is a leading, full-service injection molder of precision plastic components and assemblies, primarily serving the electronics, consumer and medical industries. Read more

  • Image of metal sample loaded into wedge grips on eXpert 1000

    BarronCast Uses ADMET System to Bring Mechanical Testing In-House

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    BarronCast Inc. (BCI) provides investment castings and machined parts to demanding customers in defense, automotive, medical and other industries. Read more

  • Test system set up by Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game

    Alaska Department of Fish and Game Tests Twine for Crab Pots Using ADMET eXpert System

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    The ADF&G decided to use a controlled study by using ADMET’s eXpert 5601 tabletop machine equipped with an eP2 Digital Controller. Read more

  • Heavy duty truck axle in shop

    Dexter Axle Uses ADMET to Upgrade Frame to Perform Modulus Testing

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    Dexter Axle Company is the premier supplier of running gear and components to the trailer industry. Read more

  • ADMET test system at NIACC facility

    Niacc-Avitech Technologies Uses ADMET ExPress for Aircraft Shock Absorber Servicing

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    Niacc recently received a customer request to add overhaul capabilities for landing gear shock absorbers to its portfolio of services. The technical specifications required… Read more

  • Conveyor belt in mining environment

    Habasit Tests Conveyor and Power Transmission Belts with ADMET System

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    Habasit, a Switzerland-based company headquartered in Atlanta, GA manufactures a number of standard and custom conveyor and flat power transmission belts using multi-layer composites. Read more

  • Image of retrofitted Tinius Olsen testing machine

    Larson Uses ADMET to Upgrade In-house Tensile Testing

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    Charles E. Larson & Sons Inc. forges steel, aluminum, copper, brass titanium, and high-temperature alloys for the aerospace and nuclear industries, and other commercial… Read more

  • Metal foundry pouring metal into mold

    Alphacasting Meets Industry Standards with ADMET Retrofit

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    The MTESTQuattro retrofit has been in place for four years and has met all of Alphacasting’s needs for collecting and reporting tensile test data. Read more

  • eXpert 2600 dual column system testing bone implant

    UMASS Medical School Validates Device for Hip Fracture Healing with ADMET Testing System

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    The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester is highly respected for its research. Read more

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    UNCC receives ADMET Torsion Tester for Bioactive Bone Screws

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    The Orthopedic Tissue Engineering and Materials Lab at UNCC was the winner of ADMET, Inc’s 20 year anniversary biomedical testing system giveaway. Read more