Materialtester

Materialtester is a generic term used to describe equipment, software, or systems that assess material properties. It encompasses handheld and bench-top devices as well as large laboratory systems designed to apply controlled loads, displacements, or environmental conditions to specimens.

Common test types include mechanical properties tests such as tensile, compression, bending, shear, and torsion; hardness tests such as Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell; and fatigue and fracture toughness tests. Non-destructive inspections and property assessments, such as ultrasonic testing or X-ray diffraction, may also be integrated. Data acquisition collects load, displacement, temperature, voltage, and other signals to produce metrics such as stress-strain curves, yield and ultimate tensile strength, hardness numbers, impact energy, and fatigue life.

Applications include metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and construction materials across automotive, aerospace, civil engineering, electronics, and manufacturing. Results are used for material qualification, quality control, product development, and failure analysis. Compliance with standards from ASTM, ISO, or EN is commonly pursued; testers are calibrated with certified reference materials to ensure traceability.

Advances in material testing emphasize automation, digital data management, and integration with simulation tools. Modern material testers may feature programmable test sequences, environmental chambers for temperature or humidity, and remote monitoring.