In this interview AZoM speaks to Matt Mahier from Instron about tire testing, the applications and solutions. How many materials typically go in to making a tire? Tires can seem simple on the surface, ...

Plastics compounders routinely perform mechanical tests as part of the product development cycle. Producers often turn to universal testing machines (UTMs) to pull, stretch, bend or compress test ...

This video demonstrates a tensile test performed on the soft tissues using a temperature controlled bath with BioPuls submersible pneumatic grips and an Instron advanced video extensometer (AVE). The ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. In addition to providing increased strength properties, fiber-reinforced CMCs exhibit markedly improved toughness and damage tolerance compared to traditional ...

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 ...