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Retrofit is the answer for Alfred University

 User application article   Donated test machines looked like expensive liabilities for this New York university, until an approach of mechanical retrofit and modern software provided a cost-effective answer

News from Admet (14 October 2005)

Power analysers have high specification

High-speed power analysers are designed to provide the scientist, engineer and technician with more electrical and mechanical signal information than is normally found in one single instrument

News from Tinsley ( 7 October 2005)

Tool for load cell measurement applications

Digital amplifier is used as a local signal conditioning device for various strain gauge bridge configurations

News from Synectic Design ( 7 October 2005)

Load cell signal amplifier is reliable

One of the most compact load cell amplifiers available has been used as standard for strain, load and force measurement and can be supplied in two-wire or three-wire versions

News from Synectic Design ( 3 October 2005)

Testing mechanical properties of tiny specimens

Machine measures mechanical properties of micron-sized specimens, working with visible light and scanning electron microscopes and useful for development of micro electrical mechanical systems (Mems)

News from Admet (30 September 2005)

Sensing system speeds servo repairs

 User application article   Non-contact torque sensor monitors the shaft under test using a radio transmission head; torque contracts or stretches two piezo ceramic combs, altering their radio emission signals  Brochure available  

News from Sensor Technology (29 September 2005)

Increased testing capability, for free

Capability of the micro Vickers tester has been increased to include the option to perform Knoop tests, and the instruments can be upgraded by adding a CCD camera and Cams software

News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (21 September 2005)

Benz TT2100 tensile tester measures many materials

Benz Materials Testing Instruments is offering a tensile tester that measures textiles, rubber, thin films, foils, leather, wire, plastics, composites and light metals.

News from Benz Materials Testing Instruments ( 2 September 2005)

Tensile testing of rubber loops

Lloyd Instruments is offering a system for tensile testing circular rubber products. It features a motorised ring grip that is used in conjunction with a materials testing system, such as the Lrxplus.

News from Lloyd Instruments (29 August 2005)

Mecmesin appoints managing director

Mecmesin, one of Europe's largest designers and manufacturers of force gauges has appointed John Page as its managing director.  Brochure available  

News from Mecmesin (23 August 2005)

Jominy hardness tester is automatic

Instrument utilises Indentec's 4150 SK Rockwell hardness tester and incorporates a motorised leadscrew, Jominy translation stage and specimen clamp

News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (22 August 2005)

Piezoelectric controller electronics boost power

These instruments are the third generation of DSM's piezo electronics, which are used to drive piezoelectric materials in micropositioning, nanopositioning, and ultrasonic applications

News from Dynamic Structures and Materials (15 August 2005)

Software provides material testing functionality

Materials testing package provides laboratory managers and test technicians with easy, tailored applications, promising intuitive operation and unmatched functionality for users of every level

News from Instron (11 August 2005)

Lets talk about torque sensors

Range of piezoelectric reaction torque sensors extended with the addition of two new models, each offering high sensitivity, extremely rigid construction and compact dimensions

News from Kistler Instruments (11 August 2005)

Carousel system for tensile testing applications

Continual process eliminates long wait time for testing specimens at elevated temperatures

News from Instron (10 August 2005)

Digital force gauges redesigned and restyled

Rationalisation of the manufacturing process for these instruments has enabled significant price reductions to be introduced and delivery times to be improved  Brochure available  

News from Mecmesin ( 9 August 2005)

Stress testing at the nano scale

Material stress testing tool incorporates a flexure-based piezoelectric positioner, a capacitive probe displacement sensor, and a high-resolution load cell for testing of thin films under stress

News from Dynamic Structures and Materials ( 2 August 2005)

Torque of the town

Digital torque tester's flexibility of use is characterised by interchangeable transducer units covering a broad torque range from 1-30Nm  Brochure available  

News from Crane Electronics (22 July 2005)

Pendulum impact tester also does Brugger test

Interchangeable impact fins makes it possible to use the impact pendulum tester for the Brugger test as well as for the usual impact bending tests to Charpy  Brochure available  

News from Zwick Roell (20 July 2005)

Video extensometer tests plastics and elastomers

Designed to test a variety of plastics, elastomers and other materials, it provides greater testing accuracy with no influence of weight or operating force on the specimen

News from Instron (19 July 2005)

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