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Accelerated Aging Webinar Offers Solutions
WESTPAK's Katie Tran, testing expert and lab manager, will present "Overview of Accelerated and Real Time Aging's |
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| New Twist for Stretchable Electronics |
| Electronic components that can be elongated or twisted (known as "stretchable" electronics) could soon be used to power electronic gadgets, the onboard systems of vehicles, medical devices, and other products. And a 3-D printing-like approach to manufacturing may help make stretchable electronics more prevalent, say researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology. |
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| Top 3 Failure Modes During Distribution Testing |
| The best way to avoid a possible recall due to product damage during distribution is to subject your packaged product to a series of distribution tests, often referred to as package performance testing. This white paper, "Top 3 Failure Modes During Distribution Testing," explains what you need to know about the vibration, impact, and compression hazards typically encountered during distribution. |
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| 3D Printed Foam Outperforms Traditional Cellular Materials |
| Foams are an important class of materials with applications ranging from thermal insulation and shock-absorbing support cushions to lightweight structural and floatation components. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory material scientists have found that 3D printed foam works better than standard cellular materials in terms of durability and long-term mechanical performance. |
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| Medical Device Package Validation |
| WESTPAK's test capability, combined with its strong quality management system, has helped it achieve "Approved Supplier" status for a majority of the world's leading medical device manufacturers. Package validation test services include accelerated and real time aging, package testing, material analysis, and more performed under the guidance of ISO 11607. |
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| Interactive Screens on Your Packages |
| Instead of reading a label, consumers could be interacting with an electronic screen on packaging in the future, thanks to a development by scientists at the University of Sheffield. The scientists collaborated with technology company Novalia to create a new way of displaying information on packaging, a move that could revolutionize the packaging industry. |
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| Accredited Test Lab: Protective Packaging Systems |
| WESTPAK began helping customers solve problems and optimize protective package systems in 1986. Testing is performed by trained, qualified engineers and technicians using calibrated, well-maintained equipment per industry standard and proprietary test protocols. WESTPAK's laboratories are certified by the ISTA and accredited to ISO 17025. |
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| Natural Protein Lubricants to Improve Testing of Prosthetic Design |
| A new study suggests that natural proteins can be used to test replacement hip and knee joints in the laboratory effectively. The work could help improve design in order to reduce wear and tear and increase the lifespan of prosthetics. The selection of materials for the prosthesis head and cup of a replacement joint relies on the mechanical and surface properties of the materials chosen and how well they take aboard the natural lubricating proteins. |
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