Waters ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument Offers Increased Versatility, Simplicity, and Speed to Mechanical Testing of Advanced Polymer Materials
Waters (NYSE:WAT) has launched the TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument, designed for testing high-performance polymers and composites. The instrument offers 43% greater motor stroke range (100 mm) than competitors and can complete fatigue testing up to 30% faster, enhancing product development efficiency.
The system features automated controls and TuneIQ™ Technology for automatic instrument tuning without operator intervention. It includes improved break-stop capabilities and intelligent data acquisition to prevent computer overload. The instrument targets industries including medical device, polymer, aerospace, automotive, and additive manufacturing, where material strength and durability testing is crucial.
Waters (NYSE:WAT) ha lanciato l'Instrumento di Testing Meccanico TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1, progettato per testare polimeri e compositi ad alte prestazioni. Lo strumento offre 43% di maggiore intervallo di corsa del motore (100 mm) rispetto ai concorrenti e può completare i test di fatica fino a 30% più velocemente, migliorando l'efficienza nello sviluppo dei prodotti.
Il sistema presenta controlli automatici e tecnologia TuneIQ™ per la sintonizzazione automatica dello strumento senza l'intervento dell'operatore. Include capacità di fermo migliorate e acquisizione dati intelligente per prevenire il sovraccarico del computer. Lo strumento è rivolto a settori tra cui dispositivi medici, polimeri, aerospaziale, automobilistico e produzione additiva, dove è fondamentale testare la resistenza e la durabilità dei materiali.
Waters (NYSE:WAT) ha lanzado el Instrumento de Ensayo Mecánico TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1, diseñado para probar polímeros y compuestos de alto rendimiento. El instrumento ofrece un 43% más de rango de carrera del motor (100 mm) que la competencia y puede completar pruebas de fatiga hasta un 30% más rápido, mejorando la eficiencia en el desarrollo de productos.
El sistema cuenta con controles automáticos y tecnología TuneIQ™ para la afinación automática del instrumento sin intervención del operador. Incluye capacidades de parada mejoradas y adquisición de datos inteligente para prevenir la sobrecarga del ordenador. El instrumento está dirigido a industrias como dispositivos médicos, polímeros, aeroespacial, automotriz y fabricación aditiva, donde las pruebas de resistencia y durabilidad de materiales son cruciales.
Waters (NYSE:WAT)는 고성능 폴리머 및 복합재 테스트를 위해 설계된 TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1 기계 테스트 장비를 출시했습니다. 이 장비는 경쟁사에 비해 43% 더 넓은 모터 스트로크 범위(100 mm)를 제공하며, 피로 테스트를 30% 더 빠르게 완료할 수 있어 제품 개발 효율성을 높입니다.
이 시스템은 자동 제어 및 자동 투입 장비 조정 없이 자동으로 조정할 수 있는 TuneIQ™ 기술을 특징으로 하고 있습니다. 개선된 정지 기능과 컴퓨터 과부하를 방지하는 지능형 데이터 수집 기능이 포함되어 있습니다. 이 기기는 의료 기기, 폴리머, 항공우주, 자동차 및 적층 제조와 같은 산업을 대상으로 하며, 재료의 강도 및 내구성 테스트가 중요합니다.
Waters (NYSE:WAT) a lancé l'instrument d'essai mécanique TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1, conçu pour tester des polymères et des composites haute performance. L'instrument offre un champ d'action du moteur supérieur de 43 % (100 mm) par rapport à ses concurrents et peut réaliser des essais de fatigue jusqu'à 30 % plus rapidement, améliorant ainsi l'efficacité du développement des produits.
Le système dispose de commandes automatiques et de la technologie TuneIQ™ pour un réglage automatique de l'instrument sans intervention de l'opérateur. Il comprend des capacités de stop améliorées et une acquisition de données intelligente pour éviter la surcharge informatique. L'instrument cible des secteurs tels que les dispositifs médicaux, les polymères, l'aérospatial, l'automobile et la fabrication additive, où les tests de résistance et de durabilité des matériaux sont essentiels.
Waters (NYSE:WAT) hat das TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1 mechanische Prüfgerät auf den Markt gebracht, das für die Prüfung von Hochleistungs-Duroplasten und Verbundwerkstoffen konzipiert wurde. Das Gerät bietet 43% größeren Motorhub (100 mm) im Vergleich zu Wettbewerbern und kann Ermüdungstests bis zu 30% schneller abschließen, was die Effizienz in der Produktentwicklung verbessert.
Das System verfügt über automatisierte Steuerungen und TuneIQ™-Technologie zur automatischen Geräteeinstellung ohne Eingreifen des Bedieners. Es umfasst verbesserte Bremsstop-Funktionen und intelligente Datenerfassung, um eine Überlastung des Computers zu verhindern. Das Gerät zielt auf Branchen wie Medizintechnik, Duroplaste, Luft- und Raumfahrt, Automobil und additive Fertigung ab, in denen Tests zur Materialfestigkeit und -haltbarkeit von entscheidender Bedeutung sind.
- 43% greater motor stroke range compared to competitors
- 30% faster fatigue testing completion rate
- Automated features reduce operator errors and enable unsupervised testing
- Enhanced data management system prevents computer overload
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Insights
The launch of Waters' ElectroForce Apex 1 represents a strategic move that could significantly strengthen Waters' position in the $1.7 billion global material testing equipment market. The instrument's specifications deliver compelling advantages that directly address critical industry pain points.
The technical improvements are particularly noteworthy from a business perspective:
- The 43% greater motor stroke range translates to expanded testing capabilities across more material types, potentially opening new revenue streams in emerging markets like advanced composites and sustainable materials
- 30% faster testing speeds can significantly reduce development cycles and validation costs for manufacturers, creating a strong value proposition for cost-sensitive customers
- Automated features like TuneIQ Technology reduce operator intervention, addressing the industry-wide challenge of skilled labor shortages while improving testing reliability
The timing of this launch is particularly strategic given the growing demand for advanced materials testing in key growth sectors:
- Medical device industry's shift toward innovative polymers and composites
- Aerospace and automotive sectors' increasing focus on lightweight materials
- Rapid expansion of additive manufacturing requiring more sophisticated quality control
From an investor perspective, this product launch strengthens Waters' competitive positioning in the high-margin analytical instruments segment. The emphasis on automation and efficiency aligns with industry trends toward digital transformation and could drive higher-margin recurring revenue through software and service offerings.
News Summary:
- Offers increased versatility and data-driven insights with
43% greater motor stroke range (100 mm),1 expanding testing to more materials across diverse industries. - Improved dynamic performance completes fatigue testing up to
30% faster than the competition,2 increasing the speed of product development and validation. - Designed to simplify testing workflows, with automated controls and fewer process steps to help reduce operator errors and enable safer, more confident testing.
"As an additive manufacturing company, we build 3D-printed polymer parts that are increasingly being used in highly demanding applications where strength and durability are essential. After one short training session, we were able to use the ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument to easily conduct tensile and fatigue testing to characterize our new materials," said Javier Ramos, Chief Technology Officer for Inkbit Corporation. "The ease of use and quick time to results have given us the confidence to explore a greater range of materials, testing the limit of our manufactured materials and processes."
Material strength and durability testing is increasingly important for accelerating the development of products in demanding applications such as those in the medical device, polymer, aerospace, automotive, and additive manufacturing industries. The ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument's motor stroke range is at least
"As manufacturers pivot towards developing and using more high-quality sustainable materials, the need for simple, accurate, and affordable mechanical testing becomes increasingly important," said Yu Cheng, vice president of Research and Development and Product Solutions, TA Instruments Division of Waters. "The ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument was designed for customers looking for precise, safe, and reliable testing to inform material selection and design, as well as component and product performance assessments."
Designed to reduce operator process steps and errors, the ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument comes equipped with new software features, including TuneIQ™ Technology, which can automatically tune the instrument without operator intervention and without additional, invasive stress or strain applied to the sample. The new motor control system improves break-stop capabilities during mechanical testing, increasing workflow options and operator confidence to run longer experiments unsupervised, including overnight. The instrument also comes with intelligent data acquisition to help prevent computer hard drive overload by selecting test-specific data parameters and limiting collection to more critical and manageable data.
Waters ElectroForce™ Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument is available for order today.
Additional Resources
- Learn more at ElectroForce Apex 1 Instrument
- View our customer video here
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About Waters Corporation (www.waters.com)
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65 years. With approximately 7,500 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.
TA Instruments, ElectroForce, and TuneIQ are trademarks of Waters Technologies Corporation. |
1 Motor stroke range compared to Competitor System 1 (70mm) and Competitor System 2 (60mm). |
Contact:
Laura Borland
Director, TA Instruments Business Communications
Waters Corporation
laura_borland@waters.com
+1.302.367.6958
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