In this article, Stephanie Williams, senior product specialist at composites testing instrumentation manufacturer Instron, explains how drop towers are key to Compression After Impact (CAI) testing.
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Materials testing instrumentation manufacturer Instron has announced a major upgrade to the manufacturing process for its drop tower impact testing systems, delivering shorter lead times and increasing production efficiency. The upgrade switches a cellular production system to an in-line model, encouraging a simpler step-by-step process to manage operation workload and tools more effectively.
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Having pioneered the development of the method, Plastometrex has now led the development of ASTM Standard E3499-25 for Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry (PIP), giving engineers and researchers a globally recognised route to faster, easier, and more cost-effective mechanical testing.
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Instron has announced the release of its new 100 kN table model for the 6800 and 3400 Series universal testing systems. Delivering unprecedented force capacity in a tabletop frame, it offers a powerful and space-efficient solution for labs testing materials such as metals and composites.
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Instron has released the new AT3 Floor Model testing system, an unrivaled option in automated metals testing that delivers up to 300 kN of force within a compact footprint for a broad range of applications.
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Eddyfi Technologies has announced the commercial release of Cypher, a powerful new portable ultrasonic inspection platform built to deliver faster, clearer, and more confident inspections in the world’s most demanding environments.
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Bowers Group continues to strengthen its heritage brand, Moore & Wright, with the launch of an expanded range of advanced testing and inspection equipment. Following two successful product launches earlier in 2024, this latest release introduces a selection of new high-precision products including microscopes, a versatile videoscope, and essential measurement tools.
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Instron has announced the release of the AVE3, an advanced non-contacting video extensometer that delivers precise strain measurement with unparalleled, micron level accuracy for tensile, compression, and bend testing.
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Dyne Testing has announced the Sigma 702 Force Tensiometer from Biolin Scientific, a standalone instrument for precise surface tension and interfacial tension measurement.
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BYK-Gardner USA, a worldwide partner of the automotive, paint, and plastics industries for quality control of color, appearance, and physical properties, has announced their own product line of cone and plate viscometers, marking a significant stride in its commitment to quality and precision.
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