Physics

Particle Size Analysis & Particle Size Distribution Testing

By Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2023

Particle Size Analysis and Particle Size Distribution Testing are unique to “powdered” materials used in several industries from soils for construction to nanomaterials used in pharmaceuticals. Particle Size Analysis and Particle Size Distribution are tightly...

Wind Tunnel Testing and Analysis

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 9, 2023

Wind tunnel testing is a critical process used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, and sports, to study the effects of air movement over objects. By simulating aerodynamic conditions, wind tunnel testing provides valuable...

image depicting a high-tech laboratory scene with wind tunnel testing. It showcases a wind tunnel setup with a scale model, engineers monitoring data, and advanced equipment, highlighting the precision and technology involved in aerodynamic research.

What is Erichsen Test Equipment?

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 4, 2023

Erichsen test equipment is a valuable tool for evaluating the ductility, formability, and strength of sheet metal and other materials.

image depicting Erichsen test equipment on a modern laboratory bench. It shows the typical setup with the hemispherical punch and die, along with samples of sheet metal and measuring tools, set in a clean, professional lab environment.

What is Auger Electron Spectroscopy or Scanning Auger Microscopy?

By Editorial Team | Feb 20, 2023

Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), sometimes called Scanning Auger Microscopy (SAM), is an analytical technique used to study surfaces. It uses a high-energy or focused electron beam to excite atoms near the surface of a solid sample. The excited atoms then...

Can the Shape of Crystals Change Laser Designs?

By Editorial Team | Feb 7, 2023

Crystals are used to create light into energy for lasers

The scanning-electron image of a Potassium

RA and RMS | Surface Roughness

By Editorial Team | Feb 5, 2023

Accurate RA and RMS measurements allow industries to optimize the durability, functionality, and efficiency of their products

Electromagnetic Interference EMI Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 28, 2023

Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, is a test done to determine the amount of energy an electric product produces. If the amount of energy emitted is too high it can interfere with other energy-emitting electric products, for example, a microwave may disrupt the...