Composite materials are becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry due to their lightweight properties. Developing new composite material products quickly and efficiently is, therefore, the main objective of the manufacturing companies working in these industries.
Flexural strength testing has become increasingly important for plastics—especially composite and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics—as structural parts in the aerospace industry are made from these newer materials.
The mechanical testing of composite materials involves a range of test types, a plethora of standards, and the need to condition and test in a variety of different environments.
Composite materials are being used in an ever-increasing variety of products and applications, as more and more industries realize the benefits that these materials offer.