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Here, you'll find comprehensive articles and resources on tensile testing and laboratory automation. We share insights on how to implement automated solutions to save time, achieve higher data consistency, and effectively minimize human error in your lab operations.

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.

ASTM D790/ISO 178 Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Plastic Flexural Testing
Flexure Testing
5 min read

ASTM D790/ISO 178 Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Plastic Flexural Testing

Mastering ASTM D790 & ISO 178: Why the Future of Flexural Testing is Horizontal Stop wasting time on manual grip changes and calibration. Learn the essentials of plastic flexural testing and discover how CubeFlex is revolutionizing the lab with automated, horizontal 3-point bending.

Understanding the Numbers: Tensile Data Collection and Saving Time with Automation
Data
7 min read

Understanding the Numbers: Tensile Data Collection and Saving Time with Automation

This article explains the importance of understanding and utilizing tensile testing data for better material selection. It highlights how raw test data, particularly the stress-strain curve, provides crucial material properties like ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation at break, and Young's Modulus.

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.