Laboratory-based design verification testing (DVT) of combination products and medical devices must be performed to demonstrate that the device meets the performance requirements that were set in the ...

Figure 1. Ultrasonic testing using pulse echo and through-transmission methods. Pulse echo (left and center) uses a transducer that sends and receives ultrasound energy, producing both A- and B-scan ...

A material’s hardness relates to its mechanical resistance when subjected to mechanical indentation by another harder body. Diamond is considered the hardest natural material and is typically used for ...

What methods can be applied to verify PCB functionality and safety? Which are suitable for mass production and for prototypes? What parameters are checked in each test? How to check a PCB without ...

Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...

When the first computer bug was discovered in 1947, it was quite literally a moth that had become trapped inside a system at Harvard University that was disrupting the electronics. At that time, the ...

Medical device manufacturers use cytotoxicity testing to help prove that devices that come into contact with the human body are biocompatible. Testing results are critical for gaining market access, ...

UL Solutions, a global company for applied safety science, has announced enhancements to the testing methods for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The new testing methods will address industry ...

Wire bonding is widely used in electronic devices, the semiconductor industry, and microelectronics. It enables interconnections between the die and other electronic components in an integrated ...