Compared to metals such as aluminum and steel, the number of stiffness and strength properties associated with polymer matrix composites (PMCs) is extensive. For metals, these mechanical properties ...

Ever wondered why some cardboard boxes stack perfectly while others crush under pressure? The secret lies largely in a material property called compression strength. This article dives deep into what ...

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 ...

Materials testing is a respected and established technique that is used to ascertain both the physical and mechanical properties of raw materials and components. It can be used to examine almost ...

Materials testing is a well-established technique used to determine the physical and mechanical properties of raw materials and components from a human hair to steel, composite materials and ceramics.

Anatomically realistic organ replicas or phantoms allow for accurate studies and reproducible research. To recreate a human kidney, mimicry of the elastic properties of the human kidney is crucial.

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.

Metals are used in everything from skyscrapers and aircraft to pipelines and surgical tools — and in each of these applications, knowing exactly how strong a metal is can be the difference between ...

Today, we continue our series on how to choose the right testing equipment for your organization — focusing on one of the most critical systems in packaging validation: the compression tester.

Inflation across packaging materials has increased pressure on manufacturers to optimize every component of their packaging ...