The internal combustion engine (ICE) is a marvelous thing, harnessing the power of liquid hydrocarbons–ergo: gasoline or diesel fuel–to create motive force for motor vehicles. But over the years, ...

Micropillar compression testing [1] is fast emerging as a viable alternative to nanoindentation, for the measurement of mechanical properties and deformation behavior of small volumes and thin films.

During the late 1960s and most of the 1970s, the composites industry was absorbing the impact of what was then the recent introduction of carbon fiber. The resulting composites exhibited both high ...

This video shows the testing of radial compression force of stents. Zwick offers a wide range of testing machines for the medical industry. Application areas include medical packaging, therapy systems ...

Material and structural testing equipment manufacturer, Instron, released the AVE3 non-contacting video extensometer for strain measurement. The AVE3 measures both modulus and strain-to-failure for ...

People tend to spend, on average, several hours a day sitting on couches, chairs, and car seats, as well as considerable time on mattresses every night. Polyurethane foam plays a major role in ...

BÖNNIGHEIM, Germany — January 4, 2018 — To deliver increased information of greater accuracy regarding the compression of textiles for various functions, Hohenstein Group has developed the next ...

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...