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Posted On Apr 23, 2013

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United Way Honors Instron for 2012-2013

The United Way has honored Instron again this year in recognition for the 2012—2013 campaign season.

Posted On Mar 19, 2013

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Instron Supporting Britain's Economic Growth

The BBC sheds light on where to place bets for Britain’s future economic success. The recent segment displays a repertoire of Instron’s single column 3300 machine, dual column 5900 machine, and Bluehill® software running tests at the Tissue Regenix laboratory.

Posted On Mar 15, 2013

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The Evolution of Composites Testing

In insights from industry, Ian McEnteggart, Composites Manager, talks to AZoM about key processes in today’s composites testing world and how they are transforming the application for composites. Ian shares the value of unique testing methods, specialized instrumentation, and meeting national standards.

Posted On Feb 15, 2013

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Materials in Space

Launched in 1998, the International Space Station is a research laboratory that enables the study of many scientific disciplines under the unique conditions of the space environment. The station is a shared project between five space agencies: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (USA) (NASA), the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the European Space agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Among the many scientific disciplines studied is, of course, materials science.

Posted On Feb 15, 2013

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Question From a Customer: Why is Strain Rate Important?

A. Strain rate is the speed at which a material is deformed and different strain rates can have a big effect on the tensile properties of some materials.

Posted On Feb 07, 2013

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Industry Insights Series with Marco Bronzoni

Working alongside our friends at AZOM, they developed a series of engaging interviews with a few of our global colleagues. The first in the series features Marco Bronzoni, Instron Product Manager and Market Manager (CEAST division), where they discuss rheology systems and the importance of thermoplastic testing.

Posted On Feb 01, 2013

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Simulating a Physiological Environment

In the biomedical world, testing at body temperature and mimicking fatigue felt over time is crucial to ensure the longevity of medical devices. When Director of Medical Devices and Biomaterials Jim Ritchey was at MD&M East, he demonstrated how the BioBox and ElectroPuls help with this need for practical solutions.

Posted On Jan 15, 2013

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Hope for the Holidays 2012

This past holiday season, Instron (Norwood) had the privilege of supporting 74 children in the community with the help of United Way’s Hope for the Holidays program.

Posted On Jan 07, 2013

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Tips on Using Environmental Chambers and Furnaces

Does your system incorporate "specimen protect" or "load protect"? If you are not sure, ask us. If it does you can use this feature to compensate for load string and specimen expansion/contraction while your furnace or chamber reaches set-point temperature.