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 ...

A Standard Test Method is a conclusive procedure that yields a test result. So as to achieve accurate and relevant test results, a standard test method is definite, unambiguous, and experimentally ...

For the past five years, the cost of test has prevailed as the hottest topic in test. During this period, automated test equipment (ATE) has made a dramatic move towards low-cost design for test (DFT) ...

For example, an automated haemoglobin analyser allows for reliable, fast, and accurate results in the realm of haematology. A haemoglobin test may depend on a variety of methods, of which some use ...

When choosing a method for monitoring the compressive strength of concrete, it’s important for project managers to consider the impact each technique will have on their schedule. While some testing ...

Two new methods can reduce live animal use for ocular safety testing. The two alternative test methods, the bovine corneal opacity and permeability (BCOP) assay and the isolated chicken eye (ICE) ...

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), Brussels, has published an update to its European recyclability laboratory test method document, intended to help the paper and board industry ...

More and more fleets are focusing on improving their fuel economy as a part of their sustainability efforts. However, in order to make proper decisions about which technologies to invest in, fleets ...

Blood doping is an illicit method of improving athletic performance by artificially boosting the blood's ability to bring more oxygen to muscles. In many cases, blood doping increases the amount of ...