Put Success to the Test

摘要

Product and materials testing services provide the final stamp of approval, allowing new or improved products to graduate from detailed CAD designs into the marketplace. Because of the time and cost involved, however, designers and developers need to understand how to partner effectively with their materials testing facility. The kind of product, the materials used, the product's intended end use, industry standards and government regulations all affect what kind of testing facility to choose and when to get the facility involved. Two materials testing experts share their advice with DE on how new product developers can get the best value for their testing dollar: Gary Delserro, specializing in automotive, defense and aerospace product testing; and Dawn Lissy, whose lab focuses exclusively on medical device testing.