ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS. WHAT IT IS AND ITS APPLICATION IN FORENSIC ENGINEERING

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. What is root cause analysis? Root cause analysis is defined as

ZETA POTENTIAL WHAT IS IT AND WHAT ARE ITS APPLICATIONS?

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

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?

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. What are

UPCYCLING. SUSTAINABLE ECOLOGY FOCUSED ON PRODUCT DESIGN

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. What is

BRINELL TEST: WHEN SHOULD IT BE USED?

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. What is a

QUICK PROTOTYPING. WHAT IS IT AND WHAT IS ITS USE?

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. What is rapid

TESTS OF HARDNESS OF MATERIALS

TESTS OF HARDNESS OF MATERIALS

Hardness tests are one of the most used methods in the industry to determine the quality of materials such as metals. In this post we explain what these tests consist of, what are the most common types and how they are carried out in chemical laboratories. What are hardness tests? The tests or hardness tests

INFINITIA “GETS UP” ON THE PCR BUS

INFINITIA "GETS UP" ON THE PCR BUS

The coronavirus has greatly modified and altered the day-to-day life of institutions and companies. A new scenario in which from Infinitia, specialists in forensic engineering, we have decided to face by offering our knowledge and experience in the creation of mobile units for virus detection. The spread of the epidemic, as well as the increase

ACCELERATED AGING OF MATERIALS. WHY IS IT DUE?

ACCELERATED AGING OF MATERIALS. WHY IS IT DUE?

Accelerated aging tests of materials are a key piece to be able to measure the degree of resistance and reliability of industrial products. In this post we explain how these tests work and when they are applied in the different productive sectors. What is accelerated material aging? The accelerated aging process of materials is a

SHELF LIFE TESTS OF A PRODUCT WHEN SHOULD THEY BE PERFORMED?

SHELF LIFE TESTS OF A PRODUCT WHEN SHOULD THEY BE PERFORMED?

The shelf life  tests of materials are an essential procedure to guarantee the highest quality in industrial products. Carrying out them correctly is very important to obtain the best results. In this post we explain what these tests consist of, how they are carried out and when they should be applied in production processes. What are

NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS AND WHEN TO APPLY THEM

NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTS AND WHEN TO APPLY THEM

Non-destructive testing is very useful in the materials industry to gather information on the characteristics of all types of substances. In this post we tell you what these analyzes consist of, what are their main modalities and how they are applied in the different productive sectors. What is non-destructive testing? Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the