A material’s hardness relates to its mechanical resistance when subjected to mechanical indentation by another harder body. Diamond is considered the hardest natural material and is typically used for ...

Materials testing tests the accuracy and load capacity of materials in different environmental conditions. Materials testing is not only performed at research institutes, it also helps companies to ...

Over the decades, ASTM shear test methods have continued to evolve as composite applications require higher shear strengths.

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 ...

Today’s electronic equipment must be designed to, first, operate in the electromagnetic (EM) environment it is to be employed in, and second, ensure that the EM fields generated by the system do not ...

Choosing the right material during prototyping can make or break a product’s success. Many product teams lose valuable time ...

Luton, Bedfordshire, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market Overview Digital compression testing machines are used to determine the compressive strength of materials such as concrete, metals, ...

Cell and gene therapies require novel quality control methods due to their complex, variable nature and limited shelf life, challenging traditional pharmaceutical testing approaches. Manufacturers ...