‘Testing Services’

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 Jena Tec offers ballscrew repair discount from Jena Rotary Technology: "Jena Tec can repair ballscrews of any make, type or configuration, with whichever type of ballscrew transfer system.".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Endevco - take a look at Pressure transducers measure up to 20,000psig which says: "Endevco has announced the 8511A series, a range of piezoresistive gauge pressure transducers designed for maximum reliability in extreme measurement environments. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Birchwood Casey, Birchwood sealants prevent rust and corrosion, as well as Process technology installed at biodiesel refinery from Flow Line Options, and NI expands HIL simulation platform from National Instruments.

Latest stories...

Airchannel helps timber specialist save energy (November 2009)

Airchannel has installed a variable speed compressor for DG Heath (Timber Products) that will provide a 50 per cent energy cost saving per annum.

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.

CCE expands India-based manufacturing supply chain (November 2009)

CCE has expanded its India-based manufacturing supply chain to include precision machining, sheetmetal fabrication, stamping, weldments, injection moulding, forging and assembly of parts.

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.

Emerson Smart Wireless monitors resin products (November 2009)

Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology is monitoring resin-batch temperatures at AOC's Perris, California, USA facility to enable better process control.

Engine testing services go on show

The MTT facility is equipped with benches specifically designed to accommodate heavy automobile engine and light airplane engine assemblies for endurance tests and technical studies.
Rheometer expands labs testing services

Capillary extrusion rheometer allows testing of materials over a wide range of shear rates and temperatures.