Mechanical testing is a way of testing and measuring the properties of materials. Machines/instruments are available to test materials or finished products in a range of different ways including ...

Engineers at Moog and Piedrafita Systems custom-designed a test rig that simulates the movement of a hydraulic vehicle’s tracks over uneven terrain. Test engineers undoubtedly agree on the need for a ...

The greater need for laboratory efficiency requires technicians to conduct more tests. However, variations introduced by human operators, such as differences in device insertion and alignment, can ...

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 ...

In this digital world, it may be hard for some to believe that there’s still a place for anything manual or physical—especially in the engineering realm. And, while it’s true that today’s technologies ...

Relays are electromechanical devices that use a magnetic solenoid to actual a switch. When current is passed through the solenoid coil, it produces a magnetic field. The magnetic field is strengthened ...

When a power plant experiences issues with performance, the obvious indicators are usually a loss in load capacity or an increase in fuel consumption. However, other issues exist that can be costly, ...

Immersion cooling is changing how designers address thermal issues in data centers. Formalizing standards and expanding testing capabilities are still needed to streamline component validation and ...