Biomedical Solutions:
Instron is responding to the current health crisis by prioritizing our partnerships with new and existing medical device manufacturers. Our goal is to optimize and expedite the testing of PPE and medical devices including medical gloves, masks, gowns, test swabs, and drug delivery systems. Instron has a history of partnership with the world's largest biomedical companies and our systems, fixtures, and accessories are designed by materials testing experts with decades of experience helping companies achieve ASTM, ISO and FDA compliance.
Automotive Solutions:
Instron is partnering with key automotive customers to solve critical testing challenges in areas such as:
- Lightweighting of ground vehicle structures without compromising crash safety
- Vehicle electrification and battery development, demanding new test standards
- Increasing efficiency from tires without sacrificing passenger safety and longevity
- Increasingly demanding test laboratory safety standards
- Multi-material and joining techniques
- Increasing use of thermoplastics in demanding environments
- Ensuring performance of active components
Electronics Solutions:
Instron partners with the world's leading consumer electronic companies to addresses challenges such as:
- Miniaturized batteries for smart consumer products
- Innovative displays that flex, fold, and bend
- Increasing touch and tactility capabilities
- High-density packaging increasing portability
Materials Solutions:
Instron is partnering with the world's largest material manufacturers to address challenges in:
- Multi-material development and performance
- Automated testing to save time and remove variability
- Characterization of novel materials produced by additive manufacturing
- Development of sustainable materials
- Characterization of materials in extreme environments
- QC testing moving out of the lab and closer to production lines
- Increasingly demanding test laboratory safety standards
Aerospace Solutions:
Instron is partnering with key aerospace customers to solve critical testing challenges in areas such as:
- Extensive use of composite structures for performance and comfort
- Increasing application of additive manufactured parts, replacing complex components
- Bonded components resulting in fewer mechanical joints
- Engine efficiency and higher operating temperatures for reduced emissions
- Reduced variability between labs and test method management
- Increased traceability and data pedigree
