New case study: examining the mechanical behaviour of an epoxy resin over a range of strain rates SEM images of a pillar before testing (a), the same pillar after the low-speed test (b) and a pillar after the impact test IMDEA Materials Institute has an international reputation in the design, proc... 12 Feb 2025
NEW VIDEO - a review of the impact test technique The impact test technique: a review using the NanoTest Vantage is the title of our brand new video, produced for Micro Materials Ltd by Dr Samuel McMaster, of Surface Ventures Ltd. In time for Hallowe... Technical 31 Oct 2024
Micro-impact tests at high temperatures: a new case study How micro-impact and vibrational wear tests at high temperatures can be used for rapid screening of new PVD coating systems is described in a new case study provided by our customer GFE Schmalkalden e... 23 Sep 2024
Enhanced Performance of DLC Coatings at Lower Temperatures Recent findings suggest that certain Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings exhibit improved performance when subjected to sub-ambient temperatures. This observation is based on ramped load scratch tests ... Technical 21 Aug 2024