Material Testing Insights
Read articles by our experts and guest authors on the practical implications of regulations, scientific advancements, and the ideal uses of different analysis methods.
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Biocompatibility testing of medical devices according to ISO 10993
Some biocompatibility testing according to ISO 10993 is typically needed to bring new medical devices to market in the EU and the US.
PFAS regulations in the EU: overview of restrictions and compliance testing options
The use of toxic PFAS compounds has been regulated in the EU for over a decade, with restrictions getting stricter each year.
EN 13501-1 standard for fire classification of construction materials: Overview of performance classes & criteria
Several reaction-to-fire tests are typically required to determine the correct fire performance class for construction products according to EN 13501-1.
November 11, 2022
Mechanical testing of plastic materials – standards and methods
Mechanical tests help ensure the safety, quality, and durability of plastic materials. Testing is usually performed according to industry-specific standards.
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November 9, 2022
Resolving DNA origami folding in real time
Veikko Linko, Associate Professor of Biomedicine Technologies, discusses a new analytical technique for resolving the black box problem in DNA origami.
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November 3, 2022
Textile testing requirements and practices in the EU
Regulatory requirements for textiles in the EU cover chemical safety and labeling. Performance should also be assessed to ensure quality and sustainability.
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October 27, 2022
EU Declaration of Compliance for plastic food contact materials
All producers of plastic food contact materials in the EU have to provide a Declaration of Compliance for their products.
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October 4, 2022
Biocompatibility testing of medical devices according to ISO 10993
Some biocompatibility testing according to ISO 10993 is typically needed to bring new medical devices to market in the EU and the US.
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September 29, 2022
REACH testing requirements for chemicals
REACH legislation requires producers and importers of chemicals to register substances with EU authorities. We offer the necessary testing to comply with REACH.
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September 20, 2022
How to test for microplastics in water samples
Overview of method selection, sample pretreatment, and testing standards for microplastics analysis in drinking water, wastewater, and natural water samples.
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August 26, 2022
Fire testing of textiles and furnishings: standards and methods
Read about what standards apply to fire testing of textiles and furnishings, how testing conditions are determined, and more.
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August 17, 2022
How to compare material testing laboratories – 10 aspects to consider
Read our tips on how to compare material testing laboratories and select the best-suited one for your testing needs.
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August 15, 2022
Plastic food contact material regulations and testing in the EU
EU regulations require plastic food contact materials to be tested for sensory quality and harmful substances that may migrate from the material to food.
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August 4, 2022
Biobased content testing: how to obtain reliable results and interpret them correctly
Learn how biobased carbon content is determined with AMS, how the results are interpreted correctly, and how the bioproportion of the final product is assessed.
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July 8, 2022
Thin film thickness measurements – guidelines for method selection
Overview of thin film thickness techniques, their accuracy ranges, advantages, and limitations to support informed method selection.
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