Testing/Quality Control

Common Problems with Common Tests

Understanding manufacturer instructions and test standards can help prevent problems when testing to industry standards.

Amy Peterson

January 2, 2014

Testing to industry standards provides repeatable methods for comparison and quality assurance purposes.

BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING: Loop Tack Tester

December 26, 2013

The new TA-LTT loop tack tester can be used with this company’s CT3 tester. The tester is designed for testing the adhesive strength of materials per ASTM D 2979.

Texture Technologies Opens Service Center

December 20, 2013

Texture Technologies Corp. recently announced the opening of a new service center in Brewster, N.Y.

Non-Destructive Testing Grows 5%

December 2, 2013

Nondestructive testing (NDT) industry revenue grew an estimated 5% per year (on average) to $966.8 million, according to a new report.

BYK-GARDNER USA: Spectrophotometer

November 25, 2013

This company, a member of the BYK Additives & Instruments division of ALTANA, offers a new instrument to objectively detect and quantify fluorescent light excited in the visible range.

NETZSCH: Differential Scanning Calorimeter

November 14, 2013

The Polyma DSC can set a new paradigm in performance and ease of use.

Atlas Partners with Pearl Laboratories for Photovoltaic Testing

November 5, 2013

Atlas Material Testing Technology recently announced it has entered into an alliance with Pearl Laboratories.

ATLAS MATERIAL TESTING TECHNOLOGY: Weathering Instrument

October 14, 2013

A new weathering instrument can be used for performing accelerated testing on a variety of materials.

METTLER TOLEDO: Analytical Balances

October 4, 2013

A new line of Excellence Analytical Balances can reportedly provide users with a high level of process security while making working processes as ergonomic and efficient as possible.

Nasal Strip Adhesion

Evaluating a product’s adhesive qualities can help manufacturers gain a clearer picture of its overall strengths and weaknesses.

Marc Johnson Ben Senning Amanda Trombley

October 1, 2013

Adhesive nasal strips were first created in the early 20th century not for people but for racing horses. Horse trainers found that their horses raced better with the strips in place.