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Overview
- Summary
- Instron is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of material testing systems, software, and accessories, established in 1946. The company provides solutions for evaluating various mechanical properties such as tension, compression, flexure, fatigue, impact, and hardness. With over 75 years of innovation and leadership, it serves global manufacturing companies and research institutions with precise testing equipment. Instron is recognized as a market-leading provider of comprehensive material testing solutions worldwide.Instron is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of material testing systems, software, and accessories, established in 1946. The company provides solutions for evaluating various mechanical properties such as tension, compression, flexure, fatigue, impact, and hardness. With over 75 years of innovation and leadership, it serves global manufacturing companies and research institutions with precise testing equipment. Instron is recognized as a market-leading provider of comprehensive material testing solutions worldwide.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Universal Testing Machines (UTM): The 6800 Series is a high-precision platform for tensile, compression, bending, peel, tear, and cyclic loading tests across metals, polymers, and composites. The 5980 Series offers testing systems up to 600kN, while the 5942 single-column tensile tester provides a maximum load of 0.5kN and a speed range of 0.05-2500 mm/min. The 5969 dual-column tabletop system has capacities from 5N to 50kN for tensile, compression, flexure, hardness, and puncture resistance tests. The 3400 Series performs a wide range of tests including tensile, compression, flex, puncture, friction, and shear.Universal Testing Machines (UTM): The 6800 Series is a high-precision platform for tensile, compression, bending, peel, tear, and cyclic loading tests across metals, polymers, and composites. The 5980 Series offers testing systems up to 600kN, while the 5942 single-column tensile tester provides a maximum load of 0.5kN and a speed range of 0.05-2500 mm/min. The 5969 dual-column tabletop system has capacities from 5N to 50kN for tensile, compression, flexure, hardness, and puncture resistance tests. The 3400 Series performs a wide range of tests including tensile, compression, flex, puncture, friction, and shear.
- Fatigue Testing Systems: The 8802 Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing System offers a force capacity of up to ±250kN and a 150mm usable stroke for dynamic and static testing. The 8801 Servohydraulic Testing System, with up to ±100kN axial force capacity, is suitable for high and low cycle fatigue, thermo-mechanical fatigue, and fracture mechanics testing. High-capacity 4-column servohydraulic fatigue testing machines, with capacities up to 5000kN, are utilized for testing metals, rebar, aerospace panels, civil engineering components, and concrete.Fatigue Testing Systems: The 8802 Servohydraulic Fatigue Testing System offers a force capacity of up to ±250kN and a 150mm usable stroke for dynamic and static testing. The 8801 Servohydraulic Testing System, with up to ±100kN axial force capacity, is suitable for high and low cycle fatigue, thermo-mechanical fatigue, and fracture mechanics testing. High-capacity 4-column servohydraulic fatigue testing machines, with capacities up to 5000kN, are utilized for testing metals, rebar, aerospace panels, civil engineering components, and concrete.
- Impact Testing Systems: The 9400 Series Drop Weight Impact Testers are designed for measuring the impact resilience of materials and components, featuring a fully enclosed test area and motorized crosshead positioning. The MPX Series Pendulum Impact Test System is preferred for metals impact testing to Charpy and Izod standards, available in capacities from 300 to 900 Joules, complying with CE mark and ISO 13849 safety standards. The CEAST 9350 Drop Tower Impact System offers 0.59-757J of energy for various impact applications from composites to finished products, including tensile impact, puncture, Izod, and Charpy.Impact Testing Systems: The 9400 Series Drop Weight Impact Testers are designed for measuring the impact resilience of materials and components, featuring a fully enclosed test area and motorized crosshead positioning. The MPX Series Pendulum Impact Test System is preferred for metals impact testing to Charpy and Izod standards, available in capacities from 300 to 900 Joules, complying with CE mark and ISO 13849 safety standards. The CEAST 9350 Drop Tower Impact System offers 0.59-757J of energy for various impact applications from composites to finished products, including tensile impact, puncture, Izod, and Charpy.
- Hardness Testers: Offerings include the Wilson 2000 Digital Regular Superficial Rockwell Hardness Tester, as well as Vickers and Knoop hardness testers. These systems measure permanent deformation of specimens to calculate hardness.Hardness Testers: Offerings include the Wilson 2000 Digital Regular Superficial Rockwell Hardness Tester, as well as Vickers and Knoop hardness testers. These systems measure permanent deformation of specimens to calculate hardness.
- Software and Automation Solutions: Comprehensive software solutions such as Bluehill® Universal, Bluehill Central, Bluehill Impact, Console Software, and WaveMatrix™ block loading software. Automation systems like the AT2 Automated XY Stage, AT3 Floor Model Automated Testing System, and cobot-configured Autoinjector Testing System enhance testing efficiency and capabilities.Software and Automation Solutions: Comprehensive software solutions such as Bluehill® Universal, Bluehill Central, Bluehill Impact, Console Software, and WaveMatrix™ block loading software. Automation systems like the AT2 Automated XY Stage, AT3 Floor Model Automated Testing System, and cobot-configured Autoinjector Testing System enhance testing efficiency and capabilities.
- Core Advantages
- Global Market Leadership and Extensive Experience: Maintaining a reputation as a global market leader in the materials testing industry for over 75 years since its founding in 1946. Holding approximately 18% of the global Universal Testing Machines market share, leading the market with a strong portfolio and advanced technology integration. Trusted by over 96% of Fortune 100 manufacturers, demonstrating high reliability and industry penetration.Global Market Leadership and Extensive Experience: Maintaining a reputation as a global market leader in the materials testing industry for over 75 years since its founding in 1946. Holding approximately 18% of the global Universal Testing Machines market share, leading the market with a strong portfolio and advanced technology integration. Trusted by over 96% of Fortune 100 manufacturers, demonstrating high reliability and industry penetration.
- Pioneering Innovation and Advanced Technology: Pioneered the use of strain gauge load cells in Universal Testing Machines, driving innovation in the field. Possessing patented technologies like the Dynacell™ load cell, ensuring precision and reliability in measurements. Continuous software innovations, including Bluehill Universal and Bluehill Central, enhance digital integration, traceability, and consistency of test results.Pioneering Innovation and Advanced Technology: Pioneered the use of strain gauge load cells in Universal Testing Machines, driving innovation in the field. Possessing patented technologies like the Dynacell™ load cell, ensuring precision and reliability in measurements. Continuous software innovations, including Bluehill Universal and Bluehill Central, enhance digital integration, traceability, and consistency of test results.
- Comprehensive Product Portfolio and Integrated Solutions: Offers a wide array of systems and accessories covering tensile, compression, flexure, fatigue, impact, rheology, crash simulation, and structural testing needs. Provides integrated solutions encompassing testing equipment, software, and automation systems to address complex customer testing challenges. Capable of delivering customized solutions tailored to specific application requirements.Comprehensive Product Portfolio and Integrated Solutions: Offers a wide array of systems and accessories covering tensile, compression, flexure, fatigue, impact, rheology, crash simulation, and structural testing needs. Provides integrated solutions encompassing testing equipment, software, and automation systems to address complex customer testing challenges. Capable of delivering customized solutions tailored to specific application requirements.
- Robust Global Support and Service Network: Supports a worldwide customer base through strategically located sales offices, service centers, calibration laboratories, and manufacturing facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. A network of over 300 field service engineers provides comprehensive after-sales services including installation, training, maintenance, calibration, and technical support. Operates ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratories, ensuring the highest standards of competence and impartiality.Robust Global Support and Service Network: Supports a worldwide customer base through strategically located sales offices, service centers, calibration laboratories, and manufacturing facilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. A network of over 300 field service engineers provides comprehensive after-sales services including installation, training, maintenance, calibration, and technical support. Operates ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratories, ensuring the highest standards of competence and impartiality.
- High Customer Trust and Adherence to Industry Standards: Instron testing systems are utilized in nearly every type of materials laboratory globally. Strong commitment to data integrity and operator safety. Provides testing systems that comply with various international standards, including ASTM D3763, D7136, D7192, Boeing BSS 7260, Airbus AITM 1.0010, ISO 6603, 7765, 11343, and European CE mark.High Customer Trust and Adherence to Industry Standards: Instron testing systems are utilized in nearly every type of materials laboratory globally. Strong commitment to data integrity and operator safety. Provides testing systems that comply with various international standards, including ASTM D3763, D7136, D7192, Boeing BSS 7260, Airbus AITM 1.0010, ISO 6603, 7765, 11343, and European CE mark.
- Target Industrie
- Aerospace: Testing of fuselage components, fasteners, and critical structural materials for safety and integrity under extreme conditionsAerospace: Testing of fuselage components, fasteners, and critical structural materials for safety and integrity under extreme conditions
- Automotive: Evaluation of safety parts, interior materials, and structural components for crashworthiness and durabilityAutomotive: Evaluation of safety parts, interior materials, and structural components for crashworthiness and durability
- Biomedical: Assessment of medical devices, implants, biomaterials, and tissues for mechanical propertiesBiomedical: Assessment of medical devices, implants, biomaterials, and tissues for mechanical properties
- Construction & Civil Engineering: Testing of concrete, steel, rebar, and other building materials for structural integrity and code complianceConstruction & Civil Engineering: Testing of concrete, steel, rebar, and other building materials for structural integrity and code compliance
- Electronics: Evaluation of electronic components and materials for performance and reliabilityElectronics: Evaluation of electronic components and materials for performance and reliability
- Energy: Performance testing of energy-related materials and componentsEnergy: Performance testing of energy-related materials and components
- Polymers & Composites: Analysis of tensile strength, elasticity, and fracture behavior for packaging, consumer goods, and industrial componentsPolymers & Composites: Analysis of tensile strength, elasticity, and fracture behavior for packaging, consumer goods, and industrial components
- Metals & Alloys: Determination of tensile strength, yield strength, ductility, and fracture characteristics of metals and alloysMetals & Alloys: Determination of tensile strength, yield strength, ductility, and fracture characteristics of metals and alloys
- Textiles: Characterization of mechanical properties for apparel, geotextiles, and specialized industrial fabricsTextiles: Characterization of mechanical properties for apparel, geotextiles, and specialized industrial fabrics
- Packaging: Testing of packaging materials for tensile modulus, seal strength, and tear resistancePackaging: Testing of packaging materials for tensile modulus, seal strength, and tear resistance
- Adhesives: Evaluation of bond strength and durabilityAdhesives: Evaluation of bond strength and durability
- Raw Materials: Quality control and mechanical property assessment of various raw materialsRaw Materials: Quality control and mechanical property assessment of various raw materials
- Major Markets
- South Korea, China, Across Asia-Pacific regionSouth Korea, China, Across Asia-Pacific region
- Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Across EuropeGermany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Across Europe
- United States, Across North AmericaUnited States, Across North America
- Across Latin AmericaAcross Latin America
- Certifications/Patents
- Cited in over 18,000 patents since 1975, reflecting its technological influenceCited in over 18,000 patents since 1975, reflecting its technological influence
- Patented Dynacell™ advanced load cell technologyPatented Dynacell™ advanced load cell technology
- US4160325: Patent for extensometer capable of simultaneous measurement of axial strain and torsional deflectionUS4160325: Patent for extensometer capable of simultaneous measurement of axial strain and torsional deflection
- US5567866: Patent for a side load testerUS5567866: Patent for a side load tester
- US5329820: Patent for a materials testing grip designed for small fibersUS5329820: Patent for a materials testing grip designed for small fibers
- D394015: Design patent for a hardness testerD394015: Design patent for a hardness tester
- US5413306: Patent for a test frame featuring extruded column covers and accordion blindsUS5413306: Patent for a test frame featuring extruded column covers and accordion blinds
- US4721000: Patent for an axial loading material testing grip with concentricity and angle adjustment mechanismsUS4721000: Patent for an axial loading material testing grip with concentricity and angle adjustment mechanisms
- Operates ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratoriesOperates ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratories
- MPX Series Pendulum Impact Test System complies with European CE mark and ISO 13849 safety standardsMPX Series Pendulum Impact Test System complies with European CE mark and ISO 13849 safety standards
- 9400 Series Drop Weight Impact Testers adhere to various international standards including ASTM D3763, D7136, D7192, Boeing BSS 7260, Airbus AITM 1.0010, ISO 6603, 7765, 113439400 Series Drop Weight Impact Testers adhere to various international standards including ASTM D3763, D7136, D7192, Boeing BSS 7260, Airbus AITM 1.0010, ISO 6603, 7765, 11343
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325 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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