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Products & Materials Testing

Products & Materials Testing Packaging News

Test the product/package system
Mecmesin
This webinar is the 6th and final webinar in Lansmont's 6-step methodology series and will look at testing the prototype package once the package design is completed to ensure that all design goals were met.
Cushioned package development
Mecmesin

This webinar is the 5th of Lansmont's 6-step methodology webinar series and will consider how to collect amplification/attenuation curves for the selected materials.

Product improvement feedback
Mecmesin
This webinar is the 3rd of Lansmont's 6-step methodology webinar series and will focus on thinking of the product and the package as a product/package system.
Defining product shock fragility
Mecmesin
Environmental shock inputs may result from many types of events, but it is generally agreed that the most severe shocks a package will receive occur during handling operations. This webinar is the 2nd of Lansmont's 6-step methodology webinar series and will focus on characterizing and identifying a product’s inherent shock fragility
PackagingTesters.com: Discover a one-stop solution for packaging testing
Mecmesin

PPT Group, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of physical property testing solutions for quality control, has launched a new microsite showcasing its comprehensive solutions for packaging testing. The site provides visitors with an easy-to-navigate, simple structure to quickly locate points of interest.

Defining the transport environment
Mecmesin

An essential step to designing a cushioned package system is to determine the severity of the environment in which it will be shipped: This webinar is the 1st of Lansmont's 6-step mehodology webinar series and will focus on the areas of shock and vibration during the package design process.

What is E-Commerce Packaging Testing According to the ECommerce Packaging Industry?
Purple Diamond
Ecommerce Packaging within the ECommerce Packaging Industry refers to the materials used to pack and ship products ordered online. It includes the boxes, envelopes, cushioning materials, labels, and other packaging items used to ensure products arrive at their destination undamaged and ready for use. In addition to providing protection, ecommerce packaging is also used to brand the products and provides an opportunity to advertise or promote the selling company.
Testing for the Food and Beverage Packaging Market
Purple Diamond
The food and beverage packaging industry is responsible for designing, manufacturing, and distributing packaging materials for food and beverage products. The packaging materials used in this industry are designed to protect the integrity and safety of the product, extend its shelf life, and provide convenience to consumers.
Mecmesin Expands OmniTest UTM Range
Mecmesin

Mecmesin, a renowned global leader in the design and manufacturing of force, materials, and torque testing equipment for quality control, proudly announces the expansion of their OmniTest universal testing machine (UTM) range. The latest additions to the OmniTest lineup include three new single-column models with capacities of 0.5 kN, 1 kN, and 2.5 kN.

135° Peel Test with Custom Designed Vacuum Fixture
Mecmesin
Peel testing is used to assess bond quality and is a simple way of determining the adhesion strength of a material, especially in the case of a thin film deposited on a substrate. Ensuring the packaging container does not deform when the seal is peeled open is essential for accurate, repeatable results.
What is a flat crush test (FCT)?
Mecmesin
Mecmesin's flat crush resistance test serves to define corrugated cardboard/fiberboard's resistance to compressive loads. The level of the flat crush resistance depends on the flute material and the type of the flute.
Have your tests yielded invalid results?
Mecmesin

There is a lot to consider when physically testing a packaging material or component. Not only is it key to be able to apply load to your test specimen(s), but also set up everything in order to generate valid results. So, how can you ensure that your tests won't fail?

Essentials of GRIP & FIXTURE Selection in Force & Torque Testing
Mecmesin

When physically testing a packaging material or component, the ability to apply load to a test specimen is important—but having the ability to apply that load correctly is just as crucial. Join Mecmesin's Free Online Webinar on April 19th to understand which grip or fixture to use is critical for accurate measurements.

Fast food tray crush testing
Mecmesin
As a supplier of fast food trays, Mecmesin's customer needed to make sure that the trays would withstand a certain lateral force without damage to ensure they did not break when being handled and loaded with food.