Materials Testing

Lab Testing of Tie Plate Friction: A Comprehensive Guide

By Trevor Henderson | Sep 27, 2024

Tie plate friction testing is fundamental to ensuring railway safety, performance, and longevity.

image depicting tie plates on a railway track, showing the metal tie plates fastened to wooden railway ties with rails resting on top. The environment captures the functional aspect of railway infrastructure with a realistic perspective.

Laboratory Guide to Thermal Runaway Testing: Ensuring Battery Safety and Reliability

By Trevor Henderson | Sep 10, 2024

From electric vehicles to renewable energy storage, thermal runaway testing helps prevent catastrophic failures, ensuring the safety of consumers and industries alike.

image illustrating thermal runaway testing of a battery in a modern laboratory setting, highlighting the precision and safety measures involved in battery testing for applications such as electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

A Laboratory Guide to Polymer Material Performance Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Sep 3, 2024

By adhering to best practices and using advanced testing methods, manufacturers can ensure that their polymer materials meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

image depicting a laboratory setting focused on polymer material performance testing. It features various polymer samples and advanced testing equipment, illustrating the precision and technological sophistication involved in the testing process.

A Review of FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy Methods

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 27, 2024

Unlocking a Wide Range of Materials Analysis Applications

Image depicting the comparison between FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. This design provides a clear and informative visual representation of the key concepts and applications of both techniques.

Welcoming Balazs™ NanoAnalysis to the Contract Laboratory Network

By Swathi Kodaikal | Aug 23, 2024

Balazs™ NanoAnalytics is an ISO 17025 and 9001 certified CRO and specializes in supporting clean manufacturing solutions

The Essential Role of Metallurgy Testing Laboratories

By Trevor Henderson | Jul 16, 2024

Comprehensive Testing Services to Ensure Material Integrity and Performance

image showing various types of materials requiring metallurgy testing, including an assortment of metal samples and laboratory equipment.

SUS and SS Stainless Steel Metals Testing

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 27, 2024

Delve into the critical testing processes for stainless steel, including chemical composition analysis, mechanical testing, corrosion resistance testing, and weldability testing, to guarantee its quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.

close-up view of stainless steel chain links

Metals Fatigue Testing

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 27, 2024

Fatigue testing of metals involves multiple loading tests that mimic different stress conditions

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Imaging Techniques in Metallurgical Analysis

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 15, 2024

MIcrographic vs Macrographic Imaging techniques for examining metals

Microscopic image of metal alloy surface showing grain-like imperfections

Metals Fatigue Testing

By Editorial Team | Mar 4, 2024

No matter, if your metals are copper, steel, or bronze, fatigue testing of metals, evaluates how metals behave under repeated cyclic loading. Fatigue testing helps engineers and researchers understand how a material's mechanical properties change over time,...

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 14, 2023

Oeko-Tex Certification ensures that textile products are safe for human use

Intertek to Showcase Advanced Corrosion Solutions at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Conference and Expo

By Editorial Team | Mar 8, 2023

March 06, 2023 Houston, Texas – Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, will join fellow corrosion and coatings industry companies March 19-23 at the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Conference and...

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.

Composite Testing: New ASTM Laboratory Standards

By Editorial Team | Mar 3, 2023

Looking for a laboratory to do composite testing? Two new ASTM Standards for the testing of the plastic composites pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials will be released. The new ASTM Standards are ASTM D7792, the Test Method for Measuring the Effect...