There is awesome power in computational analysis!

Most of the trial and error developing electronics, materials and parts can be avoided because computer models and sophisticated analyses can simulate so many physical operations and environmental conditions. Unfortunately, many small and...

Part I – Smoke Gets in Your Thighs The surveillance camera video shows a man working behind a store counter when suddenly a shower of flames and smoke shoots from his pants pocket. It’s November of 2016 and the battery...

In the modern world of product development and manufacturing, distinguishing good materials, components and devices from bad ones is critical. This type of product testing may require torture. Separating the good from the bad sometimes requires going to extremes. In...

PREVENT PRODUCT FAILURE with proper material selection. Material selection has become increasingly complicated and increasingly critical. Consider the profusion of product requirements, the plethora of design considerations, and the vast collection of available metals and plastics. Faulty material selection can...

Understanding the Messy Process of Developing product performance test methods The cleaning product market is flooded with competing products vying for your attention, with labels that include “better than,” “more energy efficient,” and “works faster.” Verifying those claims requires a...