Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) has introduced the TA Instruments™ ElectroForce™ Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument, engineered for high-precision tensile and fatigue testing of advanced polymers and composites. This cutting-edge system provides laboratories with increased versatility, speed, and automation to streamline material characterization and quality assurance.

Enhanced Capabilities for Material Strength and Durability Testing

The ElectroForce Apex 1 is designed to meet the growing demand for rigorous material testing in industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, additive manufacturing, and polymer engineering. With a motor stroke range 43% greater than competitors, the instrument enables more flexible monotonic and fatigue testing across a wider variety of materials. Additionally, it speeds up testing by 30%, helping manufacturers optimize material selection and design at an early stage.

Key Features of the ElectroForce Apex 1:

• TuneIQ™ Technology – Fully automated tuning eliminates operator intervention.
• Extended Motor Stroke Range – Supports diverse material testing applications.
• Break-Stop Capabilities – Enhances safety and allows for longer unsupervised testing.
• Intelligent Data Acquisition – Prevents hard drive overload with optimized data collection.
• Faster Testing Speeds – Reduces costs and accelerates development timelines.

Javier Ramos, CTO of Inkbit Corporation, praised the system: "The ease of use and quick time to results have given us the confidence to explore a greater range of materials, testing the limit of our manufactured materials and processes."

The ElectroForce Apex 1 simplifies mechanical testing, making it a valuable tool for laboratories focused on material innovation, quality control, and performance assessment.