New UMT Increases Flexibility and Seamlessly Integrates Optical
Profiling and Mechanical Testing
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2012--
Bruker announced today at the 2012 Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall
Meeting the release of its redesigned Universal
Mechanical Tester (UMT), which incorporates a
range of new features that reaffirms its reputation as the industry’s
most versatile mechanical test tool. The UMT system is
designed with a wide range of interchangeable drives and fixtures that
allow samples to be tested under multiple wear patterns. The
next-generation UMT now also incorporates a reliable
optical profiler from Bruker that can rapidly and accurately measure
surfaces before and after tribology or mechanical testing. Profile data
and images, along with tribology and mechanical test data, are combined
into a single user-friendly software interface that makes testing and
profiling one continuous convenient workflow. Advanced servo control and
patented force sensor designs allow these enhancements to be achieved
without compromising UMT’s industry-leading accuracy and
repeatability.
Bruker UMT (Photo: Business Wire)
“We have taken the leading tribology and mechanical testing expertise at
CETR and applied advanced Bruker engineering skills to produce a
streamlined, robust product that is even more versatile than its
predecessors,” said
Mark R. Munch
, Ph.D., President, Bruker MAT Group
and Bruker Nano Surfaces Division. “This platform now is backed by the
full application knowledge and customer support of the global Bruker
team.”
“A key goal of the new design was to build on the legacy of the flexible UMT
platform, which has gained great loyalty throughout the world,” added
Mark McMaster
, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Operations of the
Bruker Nano Surfaces Division and General Manager of the Tribology and
Mechanical Testing Business. “The universal nature of the redesigned UMT
tool allows the user to change the configuration in minutes, moving
between different reciprocating or rotary friction and wear test setups,
or even into scratch and indent test modes for material
characterization. Our UMT customers are going to benefit
from a new product that speaks to its legacy but also capitalizes on
further advances and on our systems engineering competencies.”
About UMT
The redesigned UMT is the third generation of the platform
that debuted in 2000 and rapidly became the standard for tribology and
mechanical test labs around the world. With improved access for changing
drives, clear doors and interior lighting for better visibility, as well
as integrated handles, the next-generation UMT brings
greater ease of use to all of Bruker’s existing proprietary force
sensors, environmental chambers and other accessories. Other design
advances include a wider interconnect panel for easier drive and sensor
connection, leveling feet for easier setup, and interior exhaust
ventilation for better cooling. The system can be transformed easily to
enable rotary to reciprocating motion, sub-newton to kilo-newton force
measurement, or environmental testing from room temperature up to
1000°C. A comprehensive software package allows users to program complex
motions and to control applied forces with unprecedented accuracy to
simulate real-world conditions.
About Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR)
Bruker Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance scientific
instruments and solutions for molecular and materials research, as well
as for industrial and applied analysis. For more information about
Bruker Corporation, please visit www.bruker.com.
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