Date: 02/12/2009

Agilent's UTM with Nanomechanical characterization capabilities

Agilent has introduced the T150, a new enhanced-performance universal testing machine (UTM) at 2009 materials research society meeting, which offers high accurate nanomechanical characterization capabilities by utilizing a nanomechanical actuating transducer head to produce tensile force using electromagnetic actuation combined with a precise capacitive gauge.

The key features of the T150 UTM are,

Load cell delivers high sensitivity over large range of strain
Largest dynamic range and high resolution
CDA mode provides precise accuracy throughout testing
Flexibility, upgradability for repeatable or new applications
Real-time control and easy test protocol development
Better statistical sampling in biomaterials applications
Automated reporting of test results in both Microsoft Word and Excel

"The TI150 UTM is our most recent contribution to the advancement of nanomechanical test technology," said Jeff Jones, operations manager for Agilent's nanoinstrumentation facility in Chandler, Ariz. "It's an ideal instrument for dynamic studies as well as characterizing yield of compliant fibers and biological materials, and tensile and compression studies of polymers. When used in conjunction with our Continuous Dynamic Analysis [CDA] option, the T150 enables the direct and accurate measurement of sample stiffness at each point throughout a given test, allowing mechanical properties to be determined continuously as the specimen is strained."

For more details visit www.agilent.com