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Posted On Apr 27, 2012

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Stronger than Steel and more Elastic than Rubber

As we enter spring, spiders are becoming a nuisance as they make their silky homes on our patios and porches. However, not all byproducts of spiders are considered a nuisance. Not only does Spider-Man boast the super strength of spider silk, but the textile Kevlar® was developed with properties that compare to the fiber. Now, scientists have uncovered fascinating new facts about this material that offer intriguing possibilities for the future. Learn more about these discoveries and the growing repertoire of spider silk uses

Posted On Apr 19, 2012

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Composites Question from a Customer

Q: What is the most effective gripping technique for a composite specimen with a hard, smooth surface?

Posted On Apr 19, 2012

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Bamboo Bikes - A "Growth" Industry

Bamboo is a natural composite material comprising cellulose fibers embedded in a lignin matrix. The cellulose fibers are aligned along the length of the bamboo providing maximum tensile strength and rigidity in that direction. Moreover, the fibers are most abundant on the outermost part of the bamboo stem while the inner part of the stem is hollow, meaning that bamboo is strong, stiff, and light.

Posted On Apr 19, 2012

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Strain Measurement When Testing Composites

When testing composite specimens, effective strain measurement often requires the direct bonding of strain gauges to the specimen. It is generally not possible to connect individual strain gauges directly to materials testing systems since the electronics are typically designed for a "full Wheatstone bridge" whereas a single strain gauge is only a "quarter bridge".

Posted On Apr 13, 2012

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Testing Uncovers Titanic Mystery

In light of the 100 year anniversary of the Titanic this weekend, we're sharing a story found on ABCNews.com.

Posted On Apr 06, 2012

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Fatigue Testing of Stents and Stent Materials

It seems we've been focusing a lot on the medical and biomaterials markets lately, but it's an industry that is growing with new techniques, standards, and more.

Posted On Apr 04, 2012

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What is the Buzz from Orlando?

With NPE well underway in sunny Orlando, FL, we've heard from our colleagues in the booth about the excitement and energy that's filling the 920,000 square feet of exhibiting space. Also, one note of surprise is that a lot of the attendees who stop by the booth are not aware that CEAST products are a valuable part of the Instron line.