To investigate materials’ mechanical properties, nanoindentation and micro-compression tests are often used. These properties of materials are interrogated using either load or displacement control, ...

SBU Plans to Evaluate New DSI system for Ultra High Temperature Testing of Ceramicss Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI), a subsidiary of Vishay Precision Group Inc. (NYSE: VPG), and Stony Brook University ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has achieved a significant milestone, reaching new temperature records for testing materials in high-pressure environments. This image shows nickel alloy samples ...

Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) exhibit impressive stiffness and strength properties that are commonly attributed to the reinforcing fibers. However, for many important mechanical properties, the ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USNC Advanced Technologies, a division of Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), announces it has been selected by NASA to receive a Phase II SBIR contract to develop a ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. In addition to providing increased strength properties, fiber-reinforced CMCs exhibit markedly improved toughness and damage tolerance compared to traditional ...

Through a multi-university collaboration, researchers have discovered a new, solid lubricating mechanism that can reduce friction in machinery at extremely high temperatures, well beyond the breakdown ...

Used for decades in coatings, textiles, packaging, and other materials, they provide water and oil repellency, chemical ...