Materials Testing
FACC test laboratory receives ISO certification
The composite lab and test center CoLT, a subsidiary of FACC, has been awarded ISO certification for quality standards.
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R-TECH testing course upcoming
R-TECH Materials (Port Talbot, UK), a fast-growing polymer and composites laboratory in the UK, has teamed up with Zwick Roell (Ulm, Germany) to run an introductory training course on mechanical testing of composites.
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Computer vision extensometer launched
Point Semantics Corporation, a 2015 startup commercializing technology licensed from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, recently released its MVE-100 High Performance Machine Vision Extensometer for composites testing.
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What’s the most important type of mechanical test for composites?
When the opportunity arises, I like to ask those familiar with composites testing this question: What type of mechanical test do they consider to be the most important for composite materials?
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CAMX 2017: Highlights from the floor
3D printing and nanotechnology developments promise to cut time and cost in composite structures production while recycling and sustainability continue to grow in importance.
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L.S. Starrett Co. introduces benchtop vision measurement system
L.S. Starrett Co. (Athol, MA, US) has introduced the HVR100-FLIP, a new large field-of-vision (FOV) benchtop vision measurement system that is capable of being used in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
Read MoreVerisurf announces Faro Software Solution Series
Verisurf Software Inc. (Anaheim, CA, US) has introduced its Faro Solution Suites, a combination of Verisurf application modules configured to provide easy-to-learn, easy-to-use vertical measurement solutions using any new or legacy Faro device.
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Webinar: Carbon fiber characterization
CompositesWorld is presenting a free Netzsch-sponsored webinar on Nov. 30 at 11:00 am EST titled, “Material Characterization Along the CFRP Manufacturing Process.”
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Jesse Garant Metrology Center launches CT inspection service
The exclusive technology will also provide useful analyses for composites manufacturing.
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Automated Preforming, Part 5: Holistic Quality Optimization
Simulation and testing key to integrated approach for optimization of automated preforming, offering time and cost savings as well as basis for automated quality inspection.
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