Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) exhibit impressive stiffness and strength properties that are commonly attributed to the reinforcing fibers. However, for many important mechanical properties, the ...

As automotive manufacturers produce vehicles with an increasing number of features, the expectation of reliability and performance increases as well. Reliability trickles down to component ...

Quantifying the impact of temperature on powder flow and bulk properties for more effective process optimization. Powders are handled at elevated temperatures across a range of industrial applications ...

High Temperature Reverse Bias (HTRB) testing is often used to verify the reliability of power semiconductor diodes. This application note describes the requirements of a valid HTRB test for power ...

Because a composite material’s stiffness and strength tend to decrease as temperature and moisture content increase, these deformations and stresses can be significant in many applications. This ...

CMCs are made up of two major components: a reinforcing material for strength and stiffness and a matrix material to hold the composite together. CMCs have both ceramic reinforcement and matrix. This ...

The importance of keeping temperature constant in an environmental chamber. Proper test results means the cell's interior must be at a setpoint temperature. Issues with testing cells at room ...