Researchers develop automated system for testing bulk metals at Tohoku University
A team from Tohoku University and the National Institute for Materials Science has created an automated experimental system to test bulk metallic materials.
New automated workflow for solid specimens
The research team integrated heat treatment, structural characterization, and mechanical testing into one continuous process. This system handles solid specimens without requiring human intervention during the workflow. Automating experiments on bulk structural metals remains difficult because of the need to transport and position solid objects reliably.
Study published in advanced materials journal
The findings were published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials: Methods. The collaboration involved TsubameLab alongside researchers from Tohoku University and NIMS. Developing stronger structural metals like steel requires exploring a vast range of processing conditions efficiently.
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