PRODUCT TESTING

Our products are rigorously tested for both real-world usability and relevant product standards in our test laboratory. Having this facility in-house enables us to develop products which are measurably better, faster. Some of our key testing equipment is outlined here.

Our Fuse 1+ printer produces high precision prototypes within 24 hours with a powerful 30W laser that prints at scan speeds of up to 12.5 meters per second.

A powder recovery system for the Fuse 1+, allows for the recycling of leftover particles from printed prototypes, and reuse in future prints.

FORM WASH & FORM CURE

Our Form 3+ printer produces functional, high-quality resin prototypes and end-use parts in short time frames.

Using the Form Wash, we remove residual resin from 3D printed parts. The Form Cure then exposes the part to multi-directional LEDs, curing and maximising the strength and performance of 3D printed prototypes.

Accelerated Weather Tester

Accelerated weathering testing reproduces damage caused by sunlight, rain and dew. In a few days or weeks, the QUV UV tester can reproduce the damage that normally occurs over months or years outdoors. This allows us to select materials and finishes which will offer impressive longevity.

5,000 kg TENSILE TESTING SYSTEM KEYSIGHT DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Our Tensile Testing System allows us to test our samples with up to 5,000kg of controlled tension until the product fails. We can observe not only when failure occurs, but how it occurs and engineer the final product accordingly.

Perspirometer

We have 2 industry-standard bench multimeters for electronic component design, programming and testing along with 2 portable multimeters for testing on the road. In addition, we use a multi-channel thermocouple and a thermal imaging FLIR camera to measure and record the heat distribution and pattern. This is critical equipment in the design and continuous development of the HotGrips ® and battery management ranges.

Hydrostatic Head Tester

We use our Perspirometer and Incubator to test for colour fastness and phenolic yellowing.

Using the Hydrostatic Head Tester, we are able to determine the resistance to water penetration under pressure.