Hydrophobic substances, those that repel water, play a fundamental role in the development of new materials with improved properties. Proof of this is that in the last decade there has been a multitude of studies aimed at their research. In this article, we explain what a hydrophobic material is and its industrial applications. What are
Polymers have revolutionized the materials industry and lowered the cost of end products. In this article, we explain the different types of plastic materials most commonly used, their properties and uses. What are plastics? One of the major innovations of the 20th century was the introduction and development of plastic materials and their use in
In this article, we explain what the circular economy consists of, as well as the initiatives we carry out at Infinitia, and how we work on a daily basis to extend the life cycle of our customers’ products, facilitate their repair and give a second life to old or obsolete products. What is the circular
Tribology allows us to better understand the wear processes of materials and ensures that components are designed with an optimum coefficient of friction. In this article, we explain what tribology is and what it is used for. What is tribology? It is the science that studies surfaces that interact in motion. Its name comes from
Companies are in the midst of a digital transformation. Industry 4.0 has accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs have shifted to Industry 5.0. The model that used to be about optimizing the means of production has been superseded and is now focused on achieving collaboration between humans and intelligent systems. The industrial
The Design Thinking methodology makes it possible to address any challenge faced by industrial design and generate successful solutions, thanks to innovative thinking. In this article, we will explain what it is and what are the Design Thinking phases necessary to put it into practice. What is Design Thinking? Design Thinking is a design methodology
Liquid penetrant testing for detecting surface breakage defects in materials is one of the most widely used and cost-effective non-destructive testing methods. In this article, we explain what it is, pros and cons and how a liquid penetrant test is performed. What is a liquid penetrant test? It is a non-destructive analytical method used to
Modal analysis of failures and effects is fundamental in the design of industrial products. Thanks to this method it is possible to identify and understand the failures that a product may present, correct them during the design phase and obtain an error-free final result. In this article, we explain what FMEA is and what steps
The Martens hardness test, also known as universal hardness test or instrumental indentation test for hardness, serves to determine certain important characteristics of the mechanical properties of materials in a fast and comparatively inexpensive way compared to other methods used in industrial engineering. In this article, we explain what the Martens hardness test is and
The Vickers hardness test is an easy-to-apply method for measuring the hardness of a wide variety of materials used in industry. In this article, we explain what the Vickers hardness test is and what it is used for. What is the Vickers hardness test? The Vickers hardness test is a method developed in 1924 by
JS is the initials of Javier Sanz, CEO of Infinitia, and also the initials of a young man who is well prepared. Born in Zaragoza, from an early age it was clear to him that his professional career would be marked by analytical research of components. D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Zaragoza,
Chemical testing and analysis of materials is essential to understand their quality and composition, to comply with regulations and to develop innovative materials that provide effective solutions. In this article, we will explain what chemical analysis is and what it is used for. What is chemical analysis of materials and what is it for? Chemical
