‘Testing Machines’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Ansys software helps Ferrari improve comfort from Ansys, which we summarised at the time by saying "Italian car manufacturer Ferrari is using software from Ansys to optimise automobile design and performance.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Verderflex Dura pump ensures bubble-free printing from Verderflex: "Peterson Packaging, a Danish printing company, has selected the Verderflex Dura peristaltic pump to gently handle water-based ink.".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Q-Sys - take a look at Q-Sys provides custom-designed motion systems which says: "Q-Sys offers a complete design-and-build service for all types of precision motion and positioning systems. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Jena Rotary Technology, Jena Tec offers ballscrew repair discount, as well as Pressure transducers measure up to 20,000psig from Endevco, and Birchwood sealants prevent rust and corrosion from Birchwood Casey.

Latest stories...

NI expands HIL simulation platform (November 2009)

National Instruments (NI) has announced the expansion of its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform, which includes numerous products to optimise embedded system validation.

SGS offers acoustic emission testing package (November 2009)

SGS is offering an acoustic emission testing (AET) package, which allows users to locate structural defects and to monitor the material for discontinuities.

Guide covers specification of rail conduit systems (November 2009)

A guide to specifying flexible conduit systems for the rail industry has been launched by Adaptaflex.

Dassault Systemes releases latest PLM 2.0 platform (November 2009)

Dassault Systemes (DS) unveiled the latest release of its PLM 2.0 platform at its recent European Customer Forum.

Designing joints and structural adhesives (November 2009)

Sally Sinai, technical manager of ITW Plexus, considers the issues that should be considered before designing joints to be bonded together with structural adhesives.

Imatek installs second 100KJ DWTT in Korea (November 2009)

Imatek has successfully installed a DWT40-100 drop weight tear tester (DWTT) at Hyundai Steel in South Korea.

TEC unveils rapid-prototype machines at ACTE (November 2009)

Technology Education Concepts (TEC) will be demonstrating a 3D printer and a tabletop prototyping factory at the 2009 Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Convention.

Weld controller manages three transformers (November 2009)

Merlin Control Systems has developed a version of the PWC8 range of weld control units that is suitable for multiple transformer machines, or more complex DC machines.

K and N implements Tinius Olsen testing machines

K and N Engineering has implemented Tinius Olsen materials testing machines since 2006.
Benchtop testing machines go on show

Single- and double-column benchtop testing machines are suitable for use with a wide range of materials that require tension, compression, flexure, shear or peel testing.