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What are the Mechanical Testing Methods for Vascular Stents?

In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults. Vascular stents are vital medical devices that are used to ensure patients increase their life expectancy and lead ...
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Mechanical Materials Testing Used in Aerospace Applications

Highly developed universal testing machines and custom testing systems are of use in running tests and the determination of properties, for example breaking strength, ductility, elongation, fracture ...
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Composite testing challenges, Part 1: Introduction to mechanical testing of composites

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...
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The ABCs of Mechanical Testing for Composites

insights from industryStephan Botzki & Ian McEnteggartSenior Applications Engineer - Composites Market ManagerInstron In this interview, industry experts Stephan Botzki and Ian McEnteggart, senior ...
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Composite testing challenges, Part 2: Strain measurement for the mechanical testing of composites

Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...