Fabric Strength Testing with a Universal Testing Machine
Textiles, yarn, thread, fabrics, wool, cotton, and other animal and plant-derived fibers are commonly tested to ensure product quality by assessing the performance of [...]
Biomechanics & Biomechanical Testing
Key concepts for medical device design include biomechanics, biocompatibility, and biofunctionality. This post will go over the mechanics of an exemplar biological tissue, the bone, [...]
Bend Testing Equipment Guide
While it is easy to imagine why bend testing needs to be performed on rigid materials like plastics (ASTM D790) and concrete (ASTM C1609), in [...]
Open-Loop vs Closed-Loop Systems in the Materials Testing Industry
When deciding on a testing system to test your materials and products, you might come across materials testing systems that offer an open-loop controller [...]
ADMET Interviews Paul Bates of UL regarding the future of Additive Manufacturing
Today, we are taking the time to speak with Paul Bates regarding the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Industry and how material strength testing fits into the [...]
Universal Testing Machine Calibrations: What, Why, and How
An ADMET engineer calibrates a universal testing machine Calibration of a universal testing machine entails verification of the accuracy of the system’s [...]
Effect of Specimen Geometry on Tensile Testing Results
How do different specimen geometries affect tensile test results? Tensile test results include the ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, Young’s modulus, ductility, and the [...]
What is a universal testing machine retrofit?
A Universal Testing Machine Retrofit is a system upgrade in which the capabilities and functionality of an outdated and/or broken universal testing machine are [...]
5 Things to Know Before Buying Tensile Testing Grips
Introduction Our years in the material testing industry have shown the importance of equipping test machines with the right grips and fixtures because a [...]
MTESTQuattro and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
What is FDA CFR 21 Part 11? FDA CFR 21 Part 11 establishes the Food & Drug Administration’s guidelines regarding electronic records and electronic [...]