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15 articles

Universal testing machine with a necked plastic dumbbell specimen held in wedge grips
Tensile TestingLab Automation
9 min read

Universal Testing Machine: Complete Guide to Specifications, Applications & Automation

Learn how a universal testing machine works, what tests it performs, key specifications to evaluate, and how automation improves materials testing workflows.

Tensile Strength Tester: A Buyer's Guide for QA Labs
Tensile TestingLab Automation
9 min read

Tensile Strength Tester: A Buyer's Guide for QA Labs

Choose the right tensile strength tester for plastics or rubber QA. Compare manual vs. automated systems, key specs, and ROI. Get a quote from LabsCubed.

Universal testing machine for rubber - LabsCubed benchtop tester and a specimen tray being loaded by hand
Lab Automation
9 min read

Universal Testing Machine for Rubber: 2026 Buyer Guide

Choose a universal testing machine for rubber: grips, force ranges, and automated workflows that cut variability. See how LabsCubed automates rubber QA.

Polymer Tensile Test: Procedure, Standards & Automation
Tensile TestingTesting StandardsLab Automation
9 min read

Polymer Tensile Test: Procedure, Standards & Automation

Polymer tensile test guide: ASTM D638, ISO 527, dog-bone specimens, common mistakes, and how automation cuts operator variability. Get the full procedure.

Polymer mechanical testing methods and standards
Testing StandardsLab Automation
9 min read

Polymer Mechanical Testing: Methods, Standards & Automation

Learn polymer mechanical testing methods, ASTM standards, and how automated systems like LabsCubed's Cube reduce variability in plastics and rubber QA labs.

Lab automation robotics thumbnail for plastics and rubber QA
Lab Automation
9 min read

Lab Automation Robotics for Plastics and Rubber QA Teams

Robotic lab automation is changing how plastics and rubber QA labs operate. Learn how to automate ASTM tests, cut variability, and scale testing throughput.

Composite Material Testing: Methods, Standards, and Automation
Tensile TestingLab Automation
6 min read

Composite Material Testing: Methods, Standards, and Automation

Learn the key composite material testing methods, ASTM standards, and how automation improves throughput, repeatability, and data quality.

Tensile Testing Machine Guide for Plastics & Rubber Labs
Tensile TestingLab Automation
6 min read

Tensile Testing Machine Guide for Plastics & Rubber Labs

Learn how to choose the right tensile testing machine for plastics and rubber, and how automation improves throughput and repeatability.

Automated ASTM D638 tensile testing system for plastics labs
Tensile TestingLab Automation
4 min read

ASTM D638 Automated Testing: Run 3× More Specimens Per Day

Learn how automated ASTM D638 testing systems help plastics labs triple specimen throughput, eliminate grip errors, and run tests unattended overnight.

Automated rubber tensile testing machine holding a rubber dumbbell specimen above a tray of specimens
Tensile TestingLab Automation
6 min read

Automated Rubber Tensile Testing Machines: A Guide for High-Volume Testing Labs

Learn how automated rubber tensile testing machines improve throughput, repeatability, and ASTM D412 compliance in modern testing laboratories.

Robotic Material Testing: The Complete Guide to Automating Your Lab
Tensile TestingLab Automation
7 min read

Robotic Material Testing: The Complete Guide to Automating Your Lab

Learn how robotic material testing improves throughput, repeatability, and data traceability in plastics, rubber, and composite laboratories.

Materials testing automation for plastics and rubber labs with robotic tensile testing
Lab Automation
4 min read

Materials Testing Automation: How Plastics and Rubber Labs Run 3× More Tests Per Shift

Discover how materials testing automation helps plastics and rubber labs reduce manual errors, triple throughput, and meet ASTM standards — without adding headcount.

Automated Tensile Testing: How Labs Cut Cycle Time Up to 85%
Tensile TestingLab Automation
6 min read

Automated Tensile Testing: How Labs Cut Cycle Time Up to 85%

Learn how automated tensile testing improves throughput, repeatability, and data traceability in plastics, rubber, and composite testing labs.

Fatigue Testing in Rubber Compounds: Understanding Long-Term Performance
Lab Automation
10 min read

Fatigue Testing in Rubber Compounds: Understanding Long-Term Performance

Explore the fundamentals of fatigue testing for rubber compounds, from traditional to 3D printed materials. A guide for materials engineers and lab managers on ensuring long-term performance and durability.

What is Tensile Testing & Why it Matters in Materials Labs
Lab Automation
8 min read

What is Tensile Testing & Why it Matters in Materials Labs

This article introduces tensile testing, its applications, common laboratory challenges, and practical solutions for obtaining accurate results.