Compared to traditional structural materials, polymer matrix composites (PMC) offer greatly enhanced performance and flexibility. However, these benefits come at the cost of increased material ...

In order to measure the mechanical properties of materials in compression, tension, bending or torsion, a universal testing machine is utilized. This article outlines the two different types ...

To perform a wide range of tests on new types of PV modules under realistic conditions, EKO Instruments has introduced PV Blocks, an expandable all-in-one type of system with capacity for up to 32 ...

Force measurement will continue to evolve, propelled forwards by the need for more sophisticated and ultimately more cost-effective testing solutions on the factory floor. Modern force measurement ...

Large-scale infrastructure projects, interconnection schemes, and renewable energy developments continue to shape the ...

Common traits of digital multimeters (DMMs). Classifying DMMs by their amount of digits. What role do digitizers play in making voltage measurements? Measuring voltage may be the most basic ...

Wide-bandgap semiconductors such as SiC and GaN are driving the power electronics market, pushing the demand for testing and validation tools and techniques that match the technology advances. How GaN ...

Hypersonic flow testing and measurement techniques form a critical component in advancing our understanding of high-speed aerothermodynamics. Researchers utilise a variety of specialised ...

Signal modulation is one of the most basic and important concepts in the RF industry. It consists of using the variation of one or more parameters of a carrier signal to transmit information, ...