UL Solutions, a global company for applied safety science, has announced enhancements to the testing methods for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The new testing methods will address industry ...

In my previous column (see “Editor's Picks,” at right), I discussed transverse flexural testing of a unidirectional composite as one method of evaluating the strength of the fiber/matrix interfacial ...

A material’s hardness relates to its mechanical resistance when subjected to mechanical indentation by another harder body. Diamond is considered the hardest natural material and is typically used for ...

Sheet metal forming operations can vary greatly in their processes. From simple bending to stretching to deep drawing of complex parts, sheet metal forming operations may take many forms. Image Credit ...

When first introduced to mechanical testing of composite materials, one can be confused, even overwhelmed, by the number of available test standards. One reason for this large variety of tests is the ...

As of 2023, the global rubber testing equipment market’s revenue stood at approximately $14.3 billion and is projected to reach $22.1 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...

ASHRAE has released a new standard that provides a test method to determine the heat gain generated by office equipment. The growing use of plug loads coupled with insufficient data on how much energy ...

Today’s electronic equipment must be designed to, first, operate in the electromagnetic (EM) environment it is to be employed in, and second, ensure that the EM fields generated by the system do not ...

In a perfect world, all the electrical current sent along a conductive wire would reach its intended destination. However, in the real world some of it is lost along the way for various reasons. Wires ...

Fleets needn’t look long or hard to find products promising fuel-saving benefits. Aerodynamic add-ons, low-viscosity ...