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Is It Worth Calibrating Your UTM to ASTM E4 Standards

31 May 2025

Every laboratory and facility in the material testing industry is perpetually trying to maintain a competitive edge. Each laboratory seeks to surpass its competitors in terms of operational errors, improved client reporting, higher testing accuracy, or faster turnaround times. But […]

Looking to Certify or Calibrate Your Material Testing Equipment?

28 May 2025

Have you noticed that your material testing equipment has started giving inconsistent or unreliable results? Or perhaps you need to meet international testing standards and obtain official certification in order to work with larger clients or pass an upcoming audit? […]

Overview of NG-EML Single Column Universal Testing Machine (50N–5kN)

22 May 2025

Here at NextGen Material Testing, we offer a comprehensive range of universal testing machines designed to match the needs of modern laboratories and production facilities. It is the purpose of this article to introduce our compact bench-top solution – the […]

Understanding ASTM E83 and ISO 9513 Standards for Extensometers and COD Gages

30 April 2025

Precise strain and displacement measurement is fundamental to mechanical and material testing. Whether measuring metal tensile strength or analyzing crack propagation in polymers, the accuracy of extensometers and COD (Crack Opening Displacement) gages plays a critical role in obtaining valid […]

What Is ISO/IEC 17025 and Why Does It Matter for Your Testing Lab

28 April 2025

Testing and calibration require accuracy and reliability. Laboratories must follow strict standards to demonstrate that they are capable of producing valid results. One of the most important standards in this field is ISO/IEC 17025. This international standard defines the requirements […]

ISO 7500-1 vs. ASTM E4: Key Differences in Force Calibration Standards

15 April 2025

Accurate force measurement is the foundation of reliable material testing. Whether testing metal, plastic, or composite samples, every result depends on the testing machine calibration. Two major standards set the global benchmark for verifying force accuracy: ISO 7500-1 and ASTM […]

Low-Capacity Vertical Drop Weight Testers by NextGen: NG-FWT1 & NG-FWT2

31 March 2025

Materials and components do not fail under perfectly infusing conditions—they fail when struck, dropped, or exposed to unpredictable forces. This is why understanding how a material behaves under sudden impact is one of the most important aspects of product development […]

Overview of the HDT/VICAT Testing Machine – NG-HDT

25 March 2025

Understanding how materials respond to heat is vital in industries using polymers and thermoplastics. Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) and Vicat Softening Temperature (VST) are key factors that assess material’s thermal performance under stress. Having these metrics in place is a […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Metallographic Sample Cutting

16 March 2025

Consider the situation where an engineer is tasked with verifying the structural integrity of a newly created aircraft component. The selected metal alloy is well known for its strength and durability; however, verifying its compliance with stringent safety standards is […]

Hardness Testing: A Key for Automotive Gear Reliability

28 February 2025

Automotive gears are critical components that endure extreme loads, friction, and stress during vehicle operation. The ability of these gears to withstand such conditions is largely determined by their hardness—a material property that measures resistance to deformation, wear, and fatigue. […]

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