View allAdhesives & SealantsAerospace, Military, & DefenseApplication NotesApplicationsArchiveARES G2 AccessoriesARES RheometerAutomated Density TesterAutomated Hardness TesterBatteriesBatteries & Battery MaterialsBatteriesBatteriesBiopharmaBiopharmaceuticalsBlog ApplicationsBlog Techniquescardiovascular instrumentsCase StudiesCeramicsCompositesCompositesDHR AccessoriesDifferential Scanning CalorimetersDifferential Scanning CalorimetryDIL 830 SeriesDilatometersDilatometryDilatometryDilatometryDiscovery Hybrid RheometersDraftsDynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)Dynamic Mechanical AnalyzersDynamic Mechanical Analyzers (DMA)Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers (Rheology)Dynamic Mechanical Analyzers (Thermal Analysis)ElastomersElectroForceElectroForceElectroForce NotesElectroForceElectroForceElectroForceElectronic Materials & ProductsElectronicsEnd of Life ProductsEngineered MaterialsFine & Specialty ChemicalsFlash Diffusivity SystemsFlash DiffusivityFlash DiffusivityFood ProductsGeneralGlass ProductsGuarded heat flow meterHeating MicroscopesHigh Pressure AnalyzersHigh Throughput DSCHorizontal DilatometersIn-Person TrainingInorganics - OtherInorganics - MineralsInsulation & Building MaterialsIsothermal CalorimetryIsothermal Titration CalorimetryLaser FlashLoad frame systemsMaterial CharacterizationMechanical TestingMechanical TestingMedical Device TestingMedical DevicesMetals ProductsMicrocalorimetryMicrocalorimetryMicrocalorimetryMicrocalorimetryMicrocalorimetry NotesMicrocalorimetryMooney ViscometerMoving Die RheometerMulti-Specimen FatigueNews & InfoOils, Lubricants, & FluidsOptical DilatometersOptical FleximeterOrganic Chemicals & ProductsPaints, Inks, & CoatingsPaints, Inks, & CoatingsPercarbonatesPersonal Care & Household ProductsPetroleum ProductsPharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticalsPolymersPolymersprivateProduct videosProductsPromotionsQ SeriesQuenching DilatometersQuick start guidesRheologyRheologyRheologyRheology AccessoryRheologyRheology NotesRheologyRotational ViscometerRubberRubber AccessoriesRubberRubber Process AnalyzersRubberRubber TestingRubber TestingRubber TestingRubothermSeminarsService VideosSimultaneous Thermal AnalyzerSoftwareSoftwareTA Quick Talk VideosTech TipsTestbench and Planar Biaxial systemsTGA AccessoriesThermal AnalysisThermal AnalysisThermal AnalysisThermal Analysis NotesThermal AnalysisThermal ApplicationsThermal Conductivity & DiffusivityThermal Conductivity MeterThermal ConductivityThermal ConductivityThermogravimetric AnalysisThermomechanical AnalyzersThermophysical NotesThermophysical Properties NotesTrainingUncategorizedVapor Sorption AnalysisVertical DilatometersVideosDilatometryWebinarsMicrocalorimetryRheologyRubberThermal AnalysisXenon Flash
Sort by dateSort by name
DescendingAscending
Dec192024

Understanding Storage and Loss Modulus with TA Instruments

Aerospace, Military, & Defense, Batteries & Battery Materials, Composites, Mechanical Testing, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, Rheology, Thermal Analysis

In the world of material science, understanding the viscoelastic properties of materials is crucial for developing and optimizing products. Two key parameters in this context are storage modulus (E’ or G’) and loss modulus (E” or G”). These parameters provide insights into a material’s stiffness and damping characteristics, respectively, which are essential for applications ranging from polymers and pharmaceuticals to batteries and composites.

Details
Jan72025

Material Analysis Techniques for Every Stage of Polymer Development

Material Analysis Techniques for Every Stage of Polymer Development

Mechanical Testing, Polymers, Rheology, Thermal Analysis

Polymers are everywhere, from components making up the electronic device you’re reading this on to life-saving medical devices, energy efficient solar panels, and lightweight aero or auto components. Material scientists and engineers continue to improve high-performance polymers for strength, durability, and stability under demanding applications.

Details
Jan232025

The Importance of Fatigue Testing: Prevent Product Failures Early

The Importance of Fatigue Testing: Prevent Product Failures Early

Aerospace, Military, & Defense, Composites, Engineered Materials, Mechanical Testing, Polymers, Rubber

From faster prototyping to ensuring long-term performance, fatigue testing is a critical step in product development across a variety of industries that rely on high-performance materials, like polymers, rubber compounds, and composites. When done properly, fatigue testing accelerates development by helping engineers make informed decisions about prototypes and designs.

Details
Feb42025

ElectroForce™ Apex 1 Instrument

How to Accelerate Product Development with Easy, Reliable Advanced Mechanical Testing

Aerospace, Military, & Defense, Composites, Engineered Materials, Mechanical Testing, Medical Devices, Polymers

Mechanical testing supports material and product innovation across a variety of industries and applications, from testing the long-term durability of dental implants during chewing to predicting how a car part will bend during an accident. Learn how the latest technology advances mechanical testing to better support cutting-edge product development.

Details
May162025

Aerospace

Advancing Aerospace and Defense Innovation: TA Instruments’ Material Characterization Portfolio

Aerospace, Military, & Defense, Blog Applications, Blog Techniques, Composites, Dilatometry, Mechanical Testing, Microcalorimetry, Paints, Inks, & Coatings, Pharmaceuticals, Rheology, Thermal Analysis

Innovation in materials science is a continuous pursuit, driven by the demand for lighter, stronger, more durable, and more reliable components. This is especially critical in the aerospace and defense industries, where materials must perform reliably under extreme conditions—including intense mechanical stress, wide temperature fluctuations, and long-term environmental exposure.

Details