Working Principle of Capillary Rheometers

Traditionally, capillary rheometers have been used to measure the shear viscosity and elasticity of viscous materials at high shear rates. In this article and video, Natalie Rudolph (PhD) explains the working principle, parameters and their relations of the capillary rheometer.

Vat Photopolymerization: Material Science in Additive Manufacturing

This week, the spotlight is on the Additive Manufacturing technology Vat Photopolymerization (VP, SLA, DLP). I explain the general process principle and its variations. Furthermore, I look at the material class that is commonly used and discuss benefits and applications of the process.

PicoTherm Corporation joins NETZSCH Group

We are pleased to announce that, effective October 30, 2020, PicoTherm Corporation joined the NETZSCH Group as a wholly owned subsidiary of NETZSCH Japan, K.K.

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing

Welcome to week 1 of Material Science in Additive Manufacturing! This initial week of our video series is dedicated to generating a common understanding of Additive Manufacturing (AM), the different categories and tradenames along with the typical process flow. Enjoy!

The Basics of Capillary Rheometry

Rheology studies the deformation and flow of fluids. Traditionally, capillary rheometers have been used to measure the shear viscosity and elasticity of viscous materials at high shear rates. Learn why you need a capillary rheometer and what data you can obtain.

Material Science in Additive Manufacturing: Our New Video Series!

Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing has become a constant in our product design and development cycles and is debuting in more and more new products. At NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing, we see more and more customers in the field of Additive Manufacturing using our equipment to select materials and optimize their processes. That is why we have been busy preparing this special video series and are excited to finally launch “Material Science in Additive Manufacturing”.

Material Behavior on a Nanoscale with the DMA GABO DiPLEXOR^®

Rubber is a living material. During mechanical loading, rubber changes its mechanical behavior due to inner structural changes on the molecular scale. Learn in the video how the dynamic mechanical and dielectric properties of carbon black-filled rubber compounds can be analyzed.

Unique Tool for the Prediction of Product Performance and Processing Behavior under Thermal Expansion Control

Investigating phase separation in elastomer-toughened adhesives with DMA

Many of the polymers that are used in adhesives are relatively brittle materials. To improve their toughness, different fillers or toughening agents are incorporated in the adhesive formulations. Phase separation occurs during the process of monomer conversion to polymer. An understanding of the phase separation behavior under different curing conditions and the development of the morphology are important. This editorial summarizes the application of the DMA in the investigation of thermal properties and phase separation in elastomer-toughened ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive bulk films.

ITCC 2021: Registration Open Now & First Speakers Announced

NETZSCH Instruments North America is hosting the combined 35th International Thermal Conductivity Conference (ITCC) and 23rd International Thermal Expansion Symposium (ITES) in Boston Massachusetts, USA. Registration to the event is currently open and the first plenary speakers have been annouced!