Testing
Part 1: Heat Deflection Temperature vs. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
Does the industry need a better way of reporting the temperature-dependent behavior of plastics? With DMA, it already has one. But it’s been glacially slow to catch on.
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Non-Destructive, Non-Hazardous Approach to Rapid Internal Inspection of Molded Parts
Terahertz spectroscopy allows in-line or off-line inspection of not only dimensions such as wall thickness, but also internal structure of solid or foamed parts.
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Testing: Vision System's New Lighting Technology Offers Greater Defect Detection Sensitivity
Omron’s upgraded FH-Series vision system can automatically detect small defects, uneven color changes and more.
Read MoreTesting: Melt-Flow Indexer Links Lab, Production Machinery
‘Groundbreakingly accurate’ machine features unified software platform between all laboratory and online production equipment.
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Marposs Expands Non-Contact Measurement Offerings
Acquisition of Aeroel provides more measurement control options for extruded plastic products and more.
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Testing: FTIR Spectrophotometer with More Versatility & Reliability
Shimadzu’s IRSpririt is the smallest and lightest FTIR unit from the company.
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Computed Tomography in the Plastics
Computed tomography is an inspection technology that can be networked and used along the entire process chain.
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C.W. Brabender Showcases New Testing Equipment
C.W. Brabender is showcasing its new SpeciMold system, winder and torque rheometer.
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NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Robots Come to Materials- Testing Lab
Range of new testing machines include first-display of automated system that can run day and night.
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Blow Molding: Bottle & Preform Inspection Systems At NPE for First Time
Torus gauges measure wall thickness, neck finish, body dimensions, and perpendicularity.
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