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 ...

To protect American workers, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 17, 2020, issued new guidance on the potential application of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ...

Quantifying the impact of temperature on powder flow and bulk properties for more effective process optimization. Powders are handled at elevated temperatures across a range of industrial applications ...

Because a composite material’s stiffness and strength tend to decrease as temperature and moisture content increase, these deformations and stresses can be significant in many applications. This ...

High Temperature Reverse Bias (HTRB) testing is often used to verify the reliability of power semiconductor diodes. This application note describes the requirements of a valid HTRB test for power ...

The automobile sector must ensure that its products can function in such a wide temperature range and with such fast temperature fluctuations without failing or experiencing material fatigue. An ...

The importance of keeping temperature constant in an environmental chamber. Proper test results means the cell's interior must be at a setpoint temperature. Issues with testing cells at room ...