Materials Testing Laboratory

Mechanical and material testing represents the central part of our (bio)mechanical laboratories. In our materials testing lab we have screw-driven testing devices for static or quasi-static testing material testing (Zwick) and a hydraulic testing machine (Instron) for dynamic testing. Many custom-built gripping or coupling devices to hold all sorts of biological specimens from murine tibia to bovine spine are at our disposal. Furthermore, a comprehensive choice of load cells and extensometers warrants accurate measurement of loads and deformations. Some of our material test procedures are accredited according to ISO 17025.

Examples for the detection of biomechanical material parameters
with our static/quasi-static and dynamic testing machines

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