Material Testing Resource Library
Explore ADMET’s Material Testing Resource Library for in-depth guides and testing insights. As a leading manufacturer of material testing equipment, we offer valuable resources to elevate your testing expertise.
A Guide to Mechanical Testing of Medical Devices
Dive into the essential guide on Mechanical Testing of Medical Devices, a comprehensive resource for industry professionals and researchers. This guide navigates you through the critical aspects of mechanical testing across various medical device categories.
Topics Covered Include:
- Orthopedic Implants
- Tissue Engineering
- Mechanobiology
- Medical Adhesives
- Catheters & Connectors
Orthopedic Implant Testing Guide
Our Orthopedic Implant Testing Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the types of orthopedic implants and the types of mechanical tests performed on each implant.
Topic Covered Include:
- Types of Implants: Covering bone plates, bone screws, dental, hip, knee, shoulder, and spinal implants.
- Test Types: Including axial torsion, bend, fatigue, in vitro, shear, and tensile testing.
- Equipment Recommendations: Guidelines on essential testing apparatuses.
Tissue Engineering & Mechanobiology Testing Guide
Discover the intricate world of tissue engineering and mechanobiology through our comprehensive testing guide. Uncover why mechanical properties of tissues are essential to scientific study and learn the importance of understanding cellular responses to mechanical stimuli. Our guide also offers recommendations on the essential testing equipment required for these advanced studies.
Catheters & Medical Fluid Connectors Testing Guide
Navigate the complexities of testing catheters, medical fluid connectors, and luer fittings with our specialized guide. From stents to syringes, we delve into common testing methodologies such as axial torsion, bend, and fatigue tests, among others. This resource not only elucidates the types of tests but also advises on the requisite testing equipment needed for accurate and reliable results.
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Industry Reviews
Education Testing Review
We’ve gotten insights from education leaders who are using testing to improve student education while also driving advances in materials science. Organizations profiled include:
- Harvard-MIT: The Karp Laboratory for Advanced Biomaterials
- Northeastern University Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Northeastern University Department of Chemical Engineering
- University of Iowa Department of Biomedical Engineering
- UMass/Lowell Department of Plastics Engineering
- And three case studies: UMass Medical School, Rhodes State College, and Alfred University
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Medical Device Sector Review
We’ve analyzed industry trends and remarks from leaders in the Medical Device Sector. Highlights include:
- Slowing Growth: A Statistical Look at the Medical Device Sector
- Environment Update: A Drag on the Industry
- Countering Margin Pressures: Spotlight on Supply Chain and Internal Processes
- Transparency Fuels Emergence of Value-Driven Market
- Great Attention to Quality: Device Recalls Increase
- Product Trends: Focus on Patient Experience and Pragmatic Cost Cutting
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Metal and Machinery Sector Review
This report covers issues related to testing in the Metal & Machinery Sectors. Highlights include:
- Metal Fabricators Efficiency Issues
- The struggle for manufacturers to become more effective
- Environmental concerns
- Alloy developers and their relationship with manufacturers
- Rising Energy costs
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Polymer Sector Review
We’ve identified some trends and other helpful information regarding the Polymers Sector. Highlights include:
- The impact of disruptive technologies
- Raw material price volatility
- Environmental concerns
- Asia’s rising influence in the industry
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Testing Guides
July 2013 Testing Guide
We’ve put together this white paper to outline some basics of materials testing. Highlights include:
- Do Your Materials Measure Up? – Testing Basics
- Tensile Testing Tips and Trends
- Effects of Specimen Geometry on Elongation
- Measurement Errors in Materials Testing
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Sheet Metal Testing Guide
We’ve combined two papers into one helpful guide on sheet metal testing. Highlights include:
- Formability of Sheet Metals
- Measuring the Plastic Strain Ratio of Sheet Metals
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