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Inhaler testing on Huddersfield's pharmacy course
User application article A comprehensive suite of Copley Scientific inhaler testing equipment has been installed at the University of Huddersfield in the UK, which launches its new pharmacy course in October 2008
News from Copley Scientific ( 9 May 2008)
Materials testing in comfort
Zwick's newly-developed Touch PC is designed to make materials-testing machines even easier and more efficient to operate. Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell ( 9 May 2008)
Inhaler testing tools help QbD implementation
New tools from Copley Scientific streamline inhaler product screening, accelerating acquisition of the data required to implement Quality by Design (QbD).
News from Copley Scientific (26 March 2008)
Robotic testing systems are the most flexible
RoboTest F robotic testing system is designed for flexible specimens, such as films, textiles and fleece materials, but even metals and wires can be tested using the corresponding grips and tooling Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell (17 March 2008)
Kramer cell for texture analysis has five blades
Lloyd instruments has introduced a new five-blade version of the Kramer type shear cell for use with the Lloyd Instruments TAPlus texture analyser.
News from Lloyd Instruments (11 March 2008)
Density meter with extremely small sample quantity
Whether you want to measure density, specific gravity or the concentration of liquid solutions: by this highly precise measuring instrument gives results to five decimal places
News from Krüss Optronic ( 7 March 2008)
Friability tester tackles the hardest dosage forms
The new Friabimat SA-400 from Copley Scientific uniquely delivers friability testing for even the hardest, most robust solid dosage forms
News from Copley Scientific ( 6 March 2008)
Actuator-controllers for custom testing machines
Servo-hydraulic actuators and power units, as well as digital controllers, enable laboratory and production testing facilities to power and control their own custom materials testing frames
News from Admet ( 4 March 2008)
Inhaler testing productivity can be quadrupled
Reports of unprecedented levels of inhaler testing productivity are fuelling interest in a range of labour saving devices offered by Copley Scientific, says the company
News from Copley Scientific ( 5 February 2008)
Whipping up a storm with Tornado
Mecmesin, manufacturer of force and torque testing equipment, has announced the launch of the Tornado, a unique new digital torque tester Brochure available
News from Mecmesin ( 5 February 2008)
In-vitro testing of hip endoprostheses
Zwick offers the manufacturers a choice of solutions for the dynamic and static in-vitro testing of hip endoprostheses and their components both in research as well as in production Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell (29 January 2008)
The integration of concrete testing and reporting
Admet's MegaForce II automatic concrete testing system and Concrete-Traker database are sold as OEM equipment by concrete compressive test frame manufacturers and as retrofits to existing units
News from Admet (23 January 2008)
Tablet test rig measures bi-layer shear strength
Attachment for TA.XTPlus texture analyser has been developed to help manufacturers gauge and optimise the stability of tablets which contain isolated immediate and controlled release component layers.
News from Stable Micro Systems ( 9 January 2008)
New ways to upgrade testing machines
A machine upgraded by Admet provides users with leading-edge testing capabilities at a price much less than what it would cost to purchase a new machine
News from Admet (19 December 2007)
Zwick's new asphalt tester paves the way
The asphalt testing system is based on the recently developed HB10 load frame, with the hydrostatic actuator, servo-valve and pressure accumulator unit mounted on the upper fixed crosshead Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell (14 December 2007)
Testing carton erection for the packaging industry
Lloyd Instruments has announced the availability of a new materials testing fixture, which allows measurement of the force required for carton erection from flat, folded carton blanks
News from Lloyd Instruments (12 December 2007)
Better measurement of box shear stiffness
The BQM measurement device produces instantaneous information pertaining to box shear stiffness which directly relates to the structural integrity of corrugated medium (flutes)
News from Testing Machines ( 4 December 2007)
Admet makes additions to its accessories catalogue
Among the new accessories, Admet now offers a long stroke extensometer for plastics and rubber testing which is compatible with all of its digital controllers and electromechanical testing machines
News from Admet (29 November 2007)
Mine safety boosted by vane test for fresh cement
The CTPVT, developed by Celsum Technologies, carries out the vane test to allow the yield or slump characteristics of the materials to be accurately determined Brochure available
News from Celsum Technologies (27 November 2007)
Tablet and inhaler equipment serviced on site
A newly expanded on-site service from Copley Scientific minimises the downtime associated with maintaining the performance of tablet and inhaler test equipment.
News from Copley Scientific (14 November 2007)
Zwicki-line range now includes 5kN testing machine
Zwicki-line universal testing machines are available in four load capacities and three height combinations to suit most applications and laboratory requirements for testing materials and components Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell (13 November 2007)
Test pipelines in accordance with API 5L3
The continuous growth in pipeline networks means that materials testing is becoming more and more important for the protection of people and the environment Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell ( 7 November 2007)
M+S says yes to Zwick testing machines
Zwick Roell testing equipment used in quality control laboratories to measure the modulus, tensile strength, extension and seam slippage on fabrics and garments has been approved by Marks and Spencer Brochure available
News from Zwick Roell ( 6 November 2007)
Bring your material testing machine up to date
Doli Elektronik specialises in the design and supply of digital systems to control all makes and types of testing machines whether they are screw or hydraulic, static or dynamic
News from Doli Elektronik ( 2 November 2007)
Lako Tool acquired by Testing Machines
Testing Machines (TMI), a manufacturer of testing instrumentation, has acquired Lako Tool, a manufacturer of replacement sealing jaws and laboratory testing instrumentation
News from Testing Machines (18 October 2007)
Measure pasta tensile strength and extensibility
The Noodle/Pasta Loop Tensile Rig, which attaches to the established TA.XTPlus texture analyser, aids manufacturers in testing the resilience and consumer appeal of cooked sheet pasta and noodles
News from Stable Micro Systems (15 October 2007)
Compact piezoelectric amplifier suits tight spaces
The VF-90 is compatible with National Instruments's CompactRio and CompactDaq modular chassis, thus enabling the use of the amplifier in both open- and closed-loop motion control applications
News from Dynamic Structures and Materials ( 5 October 2007)
Sensors protect ESA satellites during test
User application article The latest installation involves 24 Kistler Type 9377B force links integrated between the shakers and the satellite adapters to monitor the forces and moments being transmitted to the test specimen
News from Kistler Instruments (27 September 2007)
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