Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) has launched the TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1, a next-generation mechanical testing instrument designed to enhance the precision, speed, and reliability of tensile and fatigue testing. This advanced system helps contract testing laboratories meet the demands of medical, aerospace, automotive, and polymer industries by offering an expanded testing range and automation for better material characterization.
Faster, more versatile testing for contract labs
The ElectroForce Apex 1 features a motor stroke range 43% greater than competitors, enabling monotonic and fatigue testing across a wider variety of materials. Its 30% faster testing speed helps contract laboratories deliver quicker, more cost-effective results to clients, improving turnaround times for material validation.
Why contract testing laboratories will benefit:
- Supports Diverse Testing Needs – Expanded stroke range accommodates more materials.
- Reduces Time to Results – 30% faster testing enables quicker client reporting.
- Automated Tuning with TuneIQ™ – Minimizes setup time and operator intervention.
- Unsupervised Testing – Break-stop capabilities allow for extended, unattended experiments.
- Intelligent Data Collection – Optimizes storage and prevents data overload.
“The ease of use and quick time to results have given us the confidence to explore a greater range of materials, testing the limit of our manufactured materials and processes,” said Javier Ramos, CTO of Inkbit Corporation.
The ElectroForce Apex 1 ensures contract testing laboratories can efficiently analyze high-performance polymers and composites, helping manufacturers refine material selection and design before reaching production.
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