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The Stages of Metallographic Sample Preparation: From Cut to Finish

29 September 2025

Metallography reveals how a material is built inside. Grains, phases, inclusions, and pores shape real performance. You only see them truthfully when the surface is prepared correctly. Every step matters because each one fixes damage from the previous step. The […]

Grips and Fixtures for Universal Testing Machines from NextGen

21 September 2025

Selecting the right grips and fixtures for a universal testing machine is rarely straightforward. Engineers and quality managers know that a poorly chosen accessory can distort results, damage specimens, or even compromise the testing system itself. This is why the […]

Meet GenElm: Elmendorf Tearing Tester for Films, Paper, and Textiles

19 September 2025

If your laboratory has been looking for a dependable Elmendorf tearing tester for films, paper, textiles, nonwovens, or thin foils, we have important news. Our equipment line has expanded with a system built to measure tear resistance for both research […]

The Process of Certification for Mechanical Material Testing Equipment

31 August 2025

Mechanical testing machines such as tensile testers, hardness systems, and impact testers form the backbone of material evaluation. Industries rely on them to confirm strength, durability, and performance. Yet one key question arises: how do we know these machines are […]

GenChamber Review: Cooling and Heating Chamber for Impact Specimens

23 August 2025

How can engineers be certain that an impact test tells the full story about a material’s performance? The answer often lies in how the specimens are prepared before the pendulum ever strikes them. Temperature has a powerful effect on metals: […]

Most Popular DIN Standards in Material Testing

6 August 2025

Standards keep material tests readable across labs and borders. Among the major families you’ll run into in day-to-day work, DIN standards from the German Institute for Standardization (Deutsches Institut für Normung) are especially visible. Many have been harmonized with European […]

Why NextGen Is Your Go-To Material Testing Equipment Supplier

28 July 2025

Planning to launch a testing lab or upgrade your QC department? Then, finding a dependable supplier is key, and you may already be in the right place. And if you’ve found this page, you’re already halfway there. NextGen Material Testing […]

Meet the New NG-EML Series Electromechanical UTMs from NextGen

18 July 2025

Looking for a reliable electromechanical universal testing machine that fits your lab’s needs – whether compact and precise or built for heavy-duty performance? At NextGen Material Testing, we’ve just relaunched our NG-EML Series – a refined family of electromechanical UTMs […]

8 Reasons to Choose a Trusted Supplier for Material Testing Equipment

13 July 2025

Whether you’re just starting a materials testing lab or looking to upgrade your existing setup, one of the biggest challenges is choosing the right equipment—and knowing where to buy it. The reality is that testing machines are critical for guaranteeing […]

Most Common Standards for Impact Testing

30 June 2025

In the field of material testing, there are thousands of standards, each of which has been developed for a particular material type, testing method, or application. These standards are more than just guidelines—they establish strict technical requirements that must be […]

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