Until the mid-1970s, compression testing of composite materials received relatively little attention. Up to that point it, had generally been assumed that the compressive stiffness was approximately ...

Bespoke in-house battery assembly has been upgraded to support 20 batteries/aircraft and a VEC2 powertrain hub is launched, all of which further supports Vertical’s focus on certification and scaling ...

Composite materials, whether for use in high performance structures or in commodity applications, present many unique mechanical testing problems. Thus, this two-day seminar will be directed toward ...

insights from industryStephan Botzki & Ian McEnteggartSenior Applications Engineer - Composites Market ManagerInstron In this interview, industry experts Stephan Botzki and Ian McEnteggart, senior ...

Many composite structures are assembled with mechanically fastened (“bolted”) joints. Structural analysis of these attachments requires a linked set of design properties that are generated by D30 test ...

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C29.11-2012, "American National Standard for Composite Insulators—Test Methods" The National Electrical Manufacturers ...

There is no doubt that the developments in materials science over the past 20 years have opened up vast, opportunities for industry. The introduction of novel materials has allowed industry to enhance ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Researcher David Moore holds a rectangle of hard carbon composite material, smooth with a faint woven pattern on its surface. The sample shows normal wear and tear until he turns ...

A recent study published in the journal of Dental Materials revealed that the proposed Medical Device Development Tool (MDDT) ...