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Waters Materials Sciences The world leader in thermal analysis, rheology, microcalorimetry, and mechanical testing. A division of Waters Corporation, formerly Waters TA Instruments.

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Mixing 2026 is a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended Keith Coasey's talk on the Utilization of Chirp for the Rheolo...
06/25/2026

Mixing 2026 is a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who attended Keith Coasey's talk on the Utilization of Chirp for the Rheological Characterization of Structured Fluids.

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community and dig into the science of structured fluid characterization.

See you next time!

How many electronics failures are caused by material choices made too early or too fast?Our new free eBook, De-Risking E...
06/25/2026

How many electronics failures are caused by material choices made too early or too fast?

Our new free eBook, De-Risking Electronics Design with Material Characterization, breaks down how to choose materials that last, ensure their thermal stability & safety and validate their long-term reliability.

Here's what's inside:
- How to measure key performance parameters and predict in-use behavior
- Techniques for confirming thermal stability at elevated temperatures
- Methods for studying material changes under realistic temperature, pressure, stress, and strain
- Approaches to validating mechanical integrity and flexibility for long-term reliability

Built for R&D engineers, electronics designers, and lab managers who want a practical breakdown and real-world examples.

Get the free eBook: https://www.tainstruments.com/gate-page-from-assembly-to-reliability-de-risk-electronics-design-with-material-characterization/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=electronics&utm_content=de-risk-electronics-ebook

What's your biggest challenge when it comes to material selection for electronics?

Let us know and our experts can point you to relevant application notes, testing techniques, or resources to help you move forward with confidence. 👇

06/24/2026

Temperature changes everything, including how long your composite will last.

Woven fiberglass composites like Garolite G10 and G11 are workhorses in electronics, aerospace, and marine applications. But how do they actually hold up under repeated flexural loading at elevated temperatures?

Our new application note looks at G10 and G11 Garolite composites in flexural fatigue testing at room temperature and 100°C. The results reveal meaningful differences in strength retention and fatigue life.

Check out App Note EF035 to explore the full dataset and methodology: https://www.tainstruments.com/applications-notes/flexural-fatigue-behavior-of-woven-fiberglass-composites-at-elevated-temperature/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=composites&utm_content=app-note-ef035

06/23/2026

Meeting FDA and EMA requirements for topical generics means going beyond a basic viscosity number.

Viscoelastic moduli. Zero-shear viscosity. Yield stress. Thixotropy. Regulatory guidelines now call for all of it, and generating those profiles the right way can make or break a submission.

This on-demand webinar breaks down the rheological parameters regulators expect, how to select and develop the right test methods, and how to approach instrument setup, results analysis, and interpretation.

Watch on-demand:
https://www.tainstruments.com/getting-the-rheology-right-for-generic-topical-pharma-submissions/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=pharmaceuticals&utm_content=getting-the-rheology-right-for-generic-topical-pharma-submissions

Anode performance starts long before the battery is fully assembled. From slurry consistency to thermal stability, every...
06/22/2026

Anode performance starts long before the battery is fully assembled.

From slurry consistency to thermal stability, every variable in the anode manufacturing process has downstream effects on battery safety and cycle life. Thermal analysis and rheology give researchers the data to optimize each one.

Explore the instruments, test parameters, application data, and more:
https://www.tainstruments.com/applications/battery-material-testing/anode/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=battery&utm_content=anode-landing-page

06/19/2026

Missed our live webinar on the ARES-G3 Rheometer?

It's now available on demand!

This webinar walks through the design and key innovations behind the ARES-G3, including its separate motor transducer (SMT) technology and advanced temperature control options.

Plus, you'll get a look at real-world application examples demonstrating Fast Frequency Chirps on polymer melts, time-temperature superposition (TTS), and curing materials.

If you're looking to expand what's possible with your current rheology testing, this is a strong introduction to what next-generation rheology looks like.

Watch the webinar here:
https://pages.waters.com/2026-Apr-Webinar-Ares-G3-Introduction-On-Demand-Registration.html?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=rheology&utm_content=ares-g3-webinar

We tested 4 ABS resin blends. The material with the highest tensile strength ranked last in long-term fatigue performanc...
06/18/2026

We tested 4 ABS resin blends. The material with the highest tensile strength ranked last in long-term fatigue performance at high cycle counts.

That gap between "what breaks it once" and "what breaks it after 100,000 cycles" is exactly why mechanical testing is more nuanced than a spec sheet.

If you're selecting materials for polymers, medical devices, electronics, or automotive components, we put together a free guide walking through the three core test techniques (monotonic, fatigue, and DMA) and when to use each one.

Download the eBook: https://www.tainstruments.com/a-selection-guide-for-mechanical-testing/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=aerospace&utm_content=mechanical-testing-selection-guide-ebook

Are you missing critical battery safety risks?Traditional DSC methods focus on pristine materials, but safety risks ofte...
06/18/2026

Are you missing critical battery safety risks?

Traditional DSC methods focus on pristine materials, but safety risks often arise after cycling, SEI formation, and full cell interaction. That’s where the new Coin Cell DSC changes the game.

Join our webinar on June 23 | 11:00 AM EST to see how the Coin Cell DSC enables:

- Heat flow analysis
- Electrochemical measurements
- Evolved gas detection (up to 600 °C)

All in ONE experiment.

The result? Earlier insights. Better decisions. Safer battery design.

Register here: https://pages.waters.com/webinar-thermal-analysis-technique-for-battery-safety-screening-Registration.html?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=NPI&utm_content=06-23-coin-cell-dsc-webinar

Did you know rheology is one of the most important tools in pharmaceutical quality control? Here's what pharma QC teams ...
06/17/2026

Did you know rheology is one of the most important tools in pharmaceutical quality control?

Here's what pharma QC teams need to know:

- Viscosity, yield stress, shear thinning, and thixotropy are all critical QC checkpoints
- Minute changes in equipment, environment, or ingredients can render a drug ineffective or unsafe
- Rheometers enable the consistent, high-throughput testing that lot release protocols demand

Read the full blog to learn how manufacturers use rheological measurements to ensure every batch is safe, consistent, and effective.

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Battery separators do more than prevent short circuits; they're critical to performance, safety, and longevity under ext...
06/17/2026

Battery separators do more than prevent short circuits; they're critical to performance, safety, and longevity under extreme conditions.

Thermal and mechanical analysis techniques like DSC, TMA, DMA, and TGA give researchers and engineers a comprehensive view of separator behavior across the full range of use conditions:

- Phase transitions and melt temperature
- Thermal expansion, shrinkage, and orientation effects
- Mechanical stability and storage modulus
- Decomposition temperature and composition

Which thermal or mechanical technique does your team rely on most for separator characterization?

Learn more about how DSC, TMA, DMA, and TGA work together for comprehensive separator analysis: https://www.tainstruments.com/applications/battery-material-testing/separator/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_campaign=battery&utm_content=battery-separator-page

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