In order to measure the mechanical properties of materials in compression, tension, bending or torsion, a universal testing machine is utilized. This article outlines the two different types ...

Force measurement was considered to be an innocuous test that was performed on the production floor or in a laboratory. On the other hand, materials testing is commonly known as the science of ...

Measuring strains during mechanical testing can be challenging, particularly when initially developing the capability. Additionally, there are multiple strain measurement methods to choose from, each ...

Ensuring accuracy by force measurement and material testing is a necessary requirement in most every industry, especially orthopaedic and medical parts manufacturing where the highest quality control ...

Pfeiffer presents the new OmniDetect standalone test station – a fully automatic, configurable solution for precise ...

To perform a wide range of tests on new types of PV modules under realistic conditions, EKO Instruments has introduced PV Blocks, an expandable all-in-one type of system with capacity for up to 32 ...

Operating at millimetRE-wave frequencies introduces a set of engineering challenges that extend far beyond traditional radio frequency testing ...

Test and measurement instruments evolve over time. The banner improvements come in performance, things like measurement bandwidth and dynamic range. These always make the trade press headlines, but ...

Common traits of digital multimeters (DMMs). Classifying DMMs by their amount of digits. What role do digitizers play in making voltage measurements? Measuring voltage may be the most basic ...

System designers always look to the test and measurement industry for help. Validating and verifying their IC designs and end systems requires the most advanced tools. And, the T&M industry keeps ...

After years of confusion, a new study confirms the proton is tinier than once thought. That enables a test of the standard model of particle physics.