Mechanical tests on the Herschel flight model spacecraft were successfully completed on 3 July 2008. On that day, the last vibration test was performed on the multi-axis hydraulic shaker at ESTEC. The ...
The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive ...
The greater need for laboratory efficiency requires technicians to conduct more tests. However, variations introduced by human operators, such as differences in device insertion and alignment, can ...
Misalignment in test frames takes two forms: concentricity misalignment, where the centerline of the upper grip/fixture is offset from the centerline of the lower grip/fixture, and angularity ...
insights from industryStephan Botzki & Ian McEnteggartSenior Applications Engineer - Composites Market ManagerInstron In this interview, industry experts Stephan Botzki and Ian McEnteggart, senior ...
MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE JULY 2025 ISSUE: Under the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Strategic Research Initiatives Program, MxV Rail and its Damage Prevention & Loading Services (DP&LS) group ...
Among the first decisions to be made when initiating a composites testing program is the selection of test methods to follow. Unless performing highly customized testing, it’s usually not difficult to ...