3D PRINTING, VITAL FOR MAKING PROTOTYPES QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY
The potential of 3D printing is almost unattainable, as the market has evolved technologically in recent years. The financial audit firm E&Y published in a report that there was a 41% increase in participants using 3D technologies for additive manufacturing. This is not a new technology because 3D printing has been on the market for […]
THE MATERIALS AND INSTRUMENTS OF A CHEMICAL LABORATORY
The materials and instruments of the chemical laboratory are essential for the development of the industrial sector. Thanks to the laboratory equipment it is possible to carry out experiments, process controls and quality controls of the materials to ensure the quality of the products. In this article, we will see which are the fundamental instruments […]
Tensile test and its application to materials
The tensile test on metals is a fundamental procedure for discovering flaws in materials and testing their essential properties. In this article, we will explain what a tensile test is, focusing on tensile tests on metals, what is its purpose and its application in industry. 1 What is a tensile test?2 What is the function […]
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS. WHAT IT IS AND ITS APPLICATION IN FORENSIC ENGINEERING
The root-cause methodology allows us to leverage past learning and problems to drive our industrial products and materials towards innovation. In this article we will conduct a root cause analysis, explain what it is and how we can use it to benefit forensic engineering. 1 What is root cause analysis?2 Root cause methodology2.1 Barrier analysis2.2 […]
ZETA POTENTIAL WHAT IS IT AND WHAT ARE ITS APPLICATIONS?
The Z potential is a quantity of particles widely used in industry when manufacturing materials. The importance of this measurement of particle load lies in the stability it provides to the different materials. In this article, we will explain what the Zeta potential consists of, the importance of its practical use to design new materials […]
INFINITIA, THE “CSI” OF MATERIALS
The Aragonese engineering startup is a specialist in forensic engineering and stands out for its flexibility, adaptation and problem solving. The Infinitia team, made up of young and specialized professionals, contribute to the support and definition of business strategies. The company expects to close the year with a turnover of 750,000 euros, 75% more than […]
METAMATERIALS: WHAT ARE THEY AND WHAT ARE THEIR PROPERTIES?
Much has been said about metamaterials lately. And it is not for less, since they have enormous potential to improve the technical capacities of the industry in the coming years. In this post we analyze what exactly these compounds are, what are their most important properties and what they can be used for. 1 What […]
UPCYCLING. SUSTAINABLE ECOLOGY FOCUSED ON PRODUCT DESIGN
Among the different forms of recycling, upcycling is one of those that is gaining more prominence in our daily lives. In this post we explain what this phenomenon consists of and why it is so important. We also analyzed how it differs from other product reuse mechanisms and reviewed some examples of upcycling. 1 What […]
BRINELL TEST: WHEN SHOULD IT BE USED?
Within the hardness tests of materials that are usually applied in the industrial sector, the Brinell test is one of the most famous tests, especially due to its age and low cost. In this post we tell you what exactly it consists of, how it is done and when it is used. 1 What is […]
QUICK PROTOTYPING. WHAT IS IT AND WHAT IS ITS USE?
Rapid prototyping is one of the most widely used technologies in the industry for manufacturing material samples and optimizing the design of final products. Its use supposes an important saving of resources for the companies. In this post we explain what this technique consists of and which are the most used varieties. 1 What is […]