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New Waters Discovery Core Rheometer Brings the Power of Rheology to Routine Quality Control Testing

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Detroit, Mich. – The Battery Show – October 8, 2024 – Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today introduced the TA Instruments™ Discovery Core Rheometer, a simple, modern, entry-level rheometer designed for manufacturing quality control and assurance laboratories. The new analyzer can handle multiple material types such as battery slurries, printing inks, food, and personal care products and it features an easy-to-use touchscreen interface with self-guided training, methods, and applications for all levels of rheology users.

Discovery Core Rheometer Product Demo

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The Discovery Core Rheometer delivers streamlined, walk-up usability for reliable rheology data for users of all experience levels. New RheoGuide software facilitates user-friendly testing with built-in guidance, instruction, illustration and validation on the touch screen at every step. The Core Rheometer empowers your lab to discover insights in your materials’ behavior needed to advance your goals.

Viscometer vs Rheometer: Discover Why a Rheometer Offers More Than Just Viscosity Measurement

Polymers, Rheology

If you’re working with materials that can be flowed, for example within pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, or petrochemical industries, it’s likely that there is a viscometer in the laboratory that is the go-to instrument for formulation testing or QA purposes. However, does this viscometer give you the whole picture and fully meet all your needs?

What Your Material Specification Sheet Doesn’t Tell You

Mechanical Testing, Polymers, Thermal Analysis

When it comes to selecting materials for your next innovative product, the material specification sheet is likely the first place that you will turn. This document provides core properties measured by the manufacturer and serves as an essential tool for supplier verification and new product development. However, while these sheets are reliable and provide a standard method for comparison, they often fail to tell the whole story.

Linear Viscoelastic Region: Why It’s Crucial in Materials Testing

Engineered Materials, Food Products, Mechanical Testing, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, Rheology

Our world is brimming with viscoelastic materials: The dough you knead before baking a fresh loaf, the Silly Putty your toddler slaps against the wall, the rubber gaskets that create an airtight seal on an airplane door. Testing those materials by applying controlled deformations (strains) or forces (stresses) at various timescales, temperatures, and/or humidities allows for the optimization of properties and ensures durability and safety.

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Why DSC Testing is a Critical Step in Developing Biosimilar Drugs

Biopharmaceuticals, Microcalorimetry

Biologic therapies derived from living organisms have revolutionized the treatment of complex diseases, yet their high development costs are often passed onto patients. Biosimilar drugs offer a promising solution to reduce costs while maintaining therapeutic efficacy. Unlike generic drugs, biosimilars cannot be exact replicas of their reference biologics due to their complex structures, necessitating rigorous testing and regulatory approval.

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Overcoming Composites R&D Challenges with Material Analysis

Composites, Mechanical Testing, Rheology, Thermal Analysis

The composites market is evolving fast. Global market projections indicate a 10.8 % growth by 2028, driven by the demand for composites across industries looking for materials with superior performance at reduced weight and cost. This blog explores how advanced material analysis can enhance R&D and manufacturing processes in the composites market, ultimately leading to financial savings and increased efficiency.