Materials Testing
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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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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Instron launches AVE3 noncontact video extensometer
Leveraging CDAT airflow technology and dynamic lighting, the AVE3 delivers a virtually noise-free strain signal, guarding against typical air disturbances when measuring materials in the lab.
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CactuX in-situ BOX simulates real-life conditions of composite samples during CT analysis
The autonomous in-situ BOX combines the environment temperature control function and power supply function, enabling new possibilities for material and internal structure research.
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FACC optimizes inspection processes through augmented reality
Cooperation with students from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria leads to successful use of AR, increasing the efficiency of components testing.
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AIMM Center for advanced composites NDT opens in Ogden, Utah
Attendees from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Hill AFB, 47G and others joined CICNDT and Omni NDE to demonstrate the latest in robotic CT, RT, shearography, thermography, laser UT and metrology.
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Bold Laser Automation presents certified calibration gauge line
Noncontact calibration thickness gauges are engineered to ensure composites manufacturers can maintain tight control over product thickness and material uniformity.
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