The impact response of composite materials was of only minor interest prior to the introduction of carbon fiber in the mid-1960s. Before that time, the composites in use were primarily reinforced with ...

Micro-impact testing is a new repetitive contact technique, developed by Micro Materials, that is becoming more widespread as companies seek to optimise coating adhesion, toughness and resistance to ...

Matthew Spiret, Sales and Product Support Engineer, talks to AZoM.com about the new MPX series of motorized pendulum impact testers from Instron and the range of benefits they offer to the industry.