Among the different forms of recycling, upcycling is one of those that is gaining more prominence in our daily lives. In this post we explain what this phenomenon consists of and why it is so important. We also analyzed how it differs from other product reuse mechanisms and reviewed some examples of upcycling. What is
Within the hardness tests of materials that are usually applied in the industrial sector, the Brinell test is one of the most famous tests, especially due to its age and low cost. In this post we tell you what exactly it consists of, how it is done and when it is used. What is a
Rapid prototyping is one of the most widely used technologies in the industry for manufacturing material samples and optimizing the design of final products. Its use supposes an important saving of resources for the companies. In this post we explain what this technique consists of and which are the most used varieties. What is rapid
Hardness tests are one of the most used methods in the industry to determine the quality of materials such as metals. In this post we explain what these tests consist of, what are the most common types and how they are carried out in chemical laboratories. What are hardness tests? The tests or hardness tests
The coronavirus has greatly modified and altered the day-to-day life of institutions and companies. A new scenario in which from Infinitia, specialists in forensic engineering, we have decided to face by offering our knowledge and experience in the creation of mobile units for virus detection. The spread of the epidemic, as well as the increase
Accelerated aging tests of materials are a key piece to be able to measure the degree of resistance and reliability of industrial products. In this post we explain how these tests work and when they are applied in the different productive sectors. What is accelerated material aging? The accelerated aging process of materials is a
The shelf life tests of materials are an essential procedure to guarantee the highest quality in industrial products. Carrying out them correctly is very important to obtain the best results. In this post we explain what these tests consist of, how they are carried out and when they should be applied in production processes. What are
Non-destructive testing is very useful in the materials industry to gather information on the characteristics of all types of substances. In this post we tell you what these analyzes consist of, what are their main modalities and how they are applied in the different productive sectors. What is non-destructive testing? Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the
Forensic engineering and materials innovation, key pillars on which our work and philosophy are based, would “limp” today without the existence of a third leg that responds to the technical design and prototyping team on which we are in luck. Recently we have been fortunate enough to expand the team with a new member: Plastic
The development of science and technological innovation allow us to create new substances with totally disruptive characteristics. Within this field, the properties of graphene stand out above the rest and place it as one of the materials of the future that offers more opportunities. In this post we explain what it is and what its
Within the field of material characterization, microscopy techniques are one of the most common tools in chemical laboratories. In this post we review which are the most common modalities, how they work and how they are applied in the industry today. What are microscopy techniques? Microscopy techniques are the set of research procedures that use
The characterization of materials is a fundamental tool to ensure the highest quality in the design and manufacturing processes of new products. In this post we will tell you what this method consists of, what are the most common techniques to carry it out and how it is used in the industry. What is the
