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The Importance of Measuring Actuation Force Image Credit: Stable Micro Systems Ltd​​ What is an Actuation Test? An actuation test measures the process that occurs when a mechanical device operates. For example, the release of a hairspray aerosol, a liquid soap hand pump, an inhaler barrel, or a keyboard or camera button. It is a non-destructive test, simply causing a device to function in the way in which it was designed and used to measure every aspect of interest of this ...

How to Test Paper and Cardboard Using a Texture Analyser Image Credit: Stable Micro Systems Ltd Corrugated cardboard is used all over the world for strong, cheap, and light recyclable packaging. Many boxes are made to certain customers’ demands, and the aim of these tests is to maximize strength (meeting the customer’s needs) while minimizing costs from component materials and weight. Strength properties can be quantified using either imitative or more traditional, fundamen...