Materials Testing

Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update

An update on the CMH-17 Sandwich Disbond Working Group’s sandwich SCB test and two additional sandwich composite fracture mechanics test methods under development.

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CMH-17 updates composites data, will publish new Volume 7 on additive manufacturing

The Composite Materials Handbook-17 is publishing new data and industry best practices, helping to fill the aerospace industry’s growing knowledge transfer gap and support advanced materials and structures.

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Putting next-generation composite materials, processes to the test

Research at Faserinstitut Bremen’s ECOMAT site, alongside industry partners, aims to enable sustainable, aerospace-focused composites — including thermoplastic welding and cryogenic material testing.

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Automotive

Modular approach to material card development of composites

Forward Engineering GmbH walks through a modular testing and simulation approach for automotive/aviation composites enabling more accurate material selection earlier in the design phase.

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Instron introduces table model version of 100 kN testing system

Engineering advancement eliminates space and power constraints, common obstacles in the lab, while handling low- and high-force application testing for high-strength metals, alloys and composites.

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Mechanical testing of ceramic matrix composites

Today’s CMC materials, robust and resistant to high temperatures, provide their own set of challenges when determining their performance through mechanical testing.

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Instron releases Bluehill Central 2 iteration with Lab Management module

The software platform, tied to multiple Instron material and structural testing systems, now offers Lab Management as a standalone to make access to Bluehill Central’s file repository more accessible.

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Lab tools prioritize accuracy, speed and ease of use

CAMX 2025: Extec is building testing capabilities with a focused lineup of composite sample prep solutions and live demos.

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Alpha Technologies grows capabilities, global reach with Metravib Material Testing acquisition

Enhanced material testing solutions portfolio expands global capabilities, improves customer support and drive product innovation for R&D labs worldwide.

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CAMX

Noncontact optical strain gage delivers complete 3D surface measurement insight

CAMX 2025: The Aramis system by Trilion, based on DIC and photogrammetry technology, performs high-precision measurements in the sub-micrometer range, across a wide range of testing environments and material types.

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