Waters Materials Sciences

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

TA Instruments is the world leader in thermal analysis, rheology and microcalorimetry. TA’s reputation for high technology products, quality manufacturing and unbeatable after-sales support is why more customers recommend TA products to their colleagues around the world. Headquartered in New Castle, DE, TA Instruments prides themselves in the technical competence and professionalism that their sal

es force offers. TA is recognized worldwide for their prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service staff, the hallmark of the company. The technical support group at TA Instruments is committed to handling all of your applications and operational needs, and is available by phone, email and through the internet.

There aren't many events where a materials engineer from Adidas, a biomedical implant specialist and a polymer researche...
09/05/2026

There aren't many events where a materials engineer from Adidas, a biomedical implant specialist and a polymer researcher from Mitsubishi Chemical end up in the same room.

On 5 November in Eschborn, that's exactly what's happening.
We're hosting a Mechanical Testing Forum.

A one-day technical gathering for engineers and scientists working across composites, biomedical devices, footwear and polymer processing.

The focus is on mechanical characterisation: DMA, fatigue testing, relaxation mechanics and what they reveal about material behaviour that standard testing simply doesn't.

There's also a lab tour, so you can see the latest innovations.

If this sounds like your kind of day, it's free to attend!

Register Now: https://pages.waters.com/2026-11-05-SR-MT-EMEA-MechanicalTestingForum_LP-Registration.html?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social+Post&utm_campaign=2026-11-05-SR-MT-EMEA-MechanicalTestingForum

Not all delamination failures happen for the same reason. A cyclic TMA protocol can provide insight into how dielectric ...
09/03/2026

Not all delamination failures happen for the same reason. A cyclic TMA protocol can provide insight into how dielectric materials respond to different thermal stresses.

This cyclic TMA protocol combines three thermal zones into a single test, with each zone evaluating different aspects of material behavior:

🔹 Zone 1: De-stresses the sample and measures Tg, CTE, and delta Tg across repeated cycles
🔹 Zone 2: Simulates assembly/rework thermal excursions, where poor adhesion, trapped volatiles, or outgassing may contribute to delamination
🔹 Zone 3: A T260-style isothermal hold at 260 °C, where chemical degradation is believed to be the dominant failure mode

Explore the test protocol, data interpretation, and how the three zones provide insight into the thermal stresses experienced by dielectric materials in the full application note:
https://www.tainstruments.com/applications-notes/a-new-cyclic-tma-test-protocol-for-evaluation-of-electronic-dielectric-materials-ta356/?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=a-new-cyclic-tma-test-protocol-for-evaluation-of-electronic-dielectric-materials-ta356

Recycelte Kunststoffe gewinnen zunehmend an Bedeutung. Doch mit steigenden Rezyklatanteilen wachsen auch die Anforderung...
09/03/2026

Recycelte Kunststoffe gewinnen zunehmend an Bedeutung. Doch mit steigenden Rezyklatanteilen wachsen auch die Anforderungen an Produktion und Qualitätssicherung. Materialeigenschaften schwanken, die Verarbeitbarkeit verändert sich von Charge zu Charge, und klassische Prüfmethoden liefern oft nicht mehr die nötige Aussagekraft.

Aus diesem Grund haben wir gemeinsam mit der FHNW einen Fachtag rund um die Charakterisierung von Recyclingmaterialien organisiert. Am 24. November in Windisch zeigen unsere Expertinnen und Experten, wie sich durch die Kombination von Thermischer Analyse, Rheologie und mechanischen Prüfverfahren ein ganzheitliches und belastbares Bild der Materialeigenschaften gewinnen lässt.

Anmelden: https://pages.waters.com/2026-11-24-SR-POL-EMEA-RecyclingvonKunststoffenverstehen-DE_LP-Registration.html?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social+Post&utm_campaign=2026-11-24-SR-POL-EMEA-RecyclingvonKunststoffenverstehen-DE

There’s still time to register for our upcoming webinar on real high-force DMA testing for polymers, elastomers, composi...
09/02/2026

There’s still time to register for our upcoming webinar on real high-force DMA testing for polymers, elastomers, composites and other advanced materials.

Beyond Traditional DMA: What Are You Missing Without Real High Force DMA?
📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM EST
Register Now: https://pages.waters.com/Beyond-Traditional-DMA-Webinar-Registration.html?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=Beyond-Traditional-DMA-Webinar-Registration

In this webinar, we'll show how High Force DMA reveals critical performance data, from stiffness and load-bearing capacity to heat dissipation and damping, under real-world service conditions like loading frequency and temperature.

We'll also break down real case studies on running shoes and tennis balls, demonstrating what High Force DMA can uncover that conventional DMA and product-level QC testing simply can't.

Upcoming mini webinar series: Introduction to Thermal AnalysisWhether you're new to thermal analysis or want to sharpen ...
09/01/2026

Upcoming mini webinar series: Introduction to Thermal Analysis

Whether you're new to thermal analysis or want to sharpen your fundamentals, join us for four live sessions covering the techniques that help you understand how materials behave under changing temperature, force, and humidity.

• Sept 22 – Introduction to Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) - https://pages.waters.com/2026-sept-Introduction-to-TGA-Registration.html?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=2026-sept-Introduction-to-TGA

• Sept 24 – Introduction to Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) - https://pages.waters.com/2026-sept-Introduction-to-DSC-Registration.html
?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=2026-sept-Introduction-to-DSC

• Sept 29 – Introduction to Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) - https://pages.waters.com/2026-sept-Introduction-to-TMA-Registration.html
?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=2026-sept-Introduction-to-TMA

• Oct 1 – Introduction to Sorption Analysis (SA) - https://pages.waters.com/2026-oct-Introduction-to-Sorption-Analysis-Registration.html?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=2026-oct-Introduction-to-Sorption-Analysis

All sessions run 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET. Attend one session or the whole series! You'll walk away with practical, applicable insight into thermal analysis techniques.

Register for the full series: https://pages.waters.com/2026-thermal-analysis-webinars-registration.html?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=2026-thermal-analysis-webinars

From formulation development to product quality and performance, understanding materials remains critical across the pha...
09/01/2026

From formulation development to product quality and performance, understanding materials remains critical across the pharmaceutical lifecycle. Meet our team at Analytica Hyderabad, 10-12 September at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad.

Visit us at Booth , Hall 5 to explore how materials characterization can help drive deeper insights across pharmaceutical development.

See you in Hyderabad!

Polymer development involves a series of decisions, with different material analysis techniques providing critical data ...
08/31/2026

Polymer development involves a series of decisions, with different material analysis techniques providing critical data at each stage.

From early material development to post-manufacturing, DSC, TGA, rheology, and DMA can help characterize properties, evaluate candidates, refine materials, and assess performance.

But which techniques belong where?

Our blog breaks it down and explores the five stages of polymer development, so you can learn how material analysis can support more informed decisions throughout the workflow.

Read the full blog here: https://www.tainstruments.com/material-analysis-techniques-for-every-stage-of-polymer-development-blog/?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=material-analysis-techniques-for-every-stage-of-polymer-development-blog

A medical device can take 3 to 7 years to reach market, and much of that timeline runs through a regulatory framework th...
08/27/2026

A medical device can take 3 to 7 years to reach market, and much of that timeline runs through a regulatory framework that historically hasn't always kept pace with materials science.

The EU MDR addresses that gap, replacing decades of fragmented device directives with a more comprehensive framework that pushes risk assessment further upstream, starting with the chemical properties of the materials themselves.

That means manufacturers and suppliers need a shared, deeper understanding of risk across the entire value chain, from raw material to finished device.

Our eBook breaks down why characterization is central to EU MDR compliance, including sections on:

- Chemical testing
- Materials and property testing
- Durability testing
- Supply chain responsibility and risks

See how a thorough approach to characterization can support both safety and speed to market for your medical devices.

Get the eBook: https://www.tainstruments.com/medical-devices-regulatory-pathway-download/?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=social-post&utm_campaign=ebook-medical-devices-regulatory-pathway-download

Level up your knowledge on thermal and rheology! Join us at our site in New Castle, DE for our Theory and Applications C...
08/26/2026

Level up your knowledge on thermal and rheology! Join us at our site in New Castle, DE for our Theory and Applications Courses covering thermal techniques such as DSC, TGA, and DMA as well as rheology.

These courses are valuable for both new and existing users looking to learn more about basic instrument theory, instruments calibration, and diverse application examples.

Explore all of our upcoming dates:

Sept 1, 2026 | Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) | Register: https://bit.ly/4zG7VaQ
Sept 15, 2026 | Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) | Register: https://bit.ly/4gl61F5
Sept 16, 2026 | Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) | Register: https://bit.ly/4xojH8j
Sept 22, 2026 | Rheology | Register: https://bit.ly/4ityPwi

Dec 1, 2026 | Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) | Register: https://bit.ly/4qEd4Mj
Dec 2, 2026 | Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) | Register: https://bit.ly/4gDtKPL
Dec 3, 2026 | Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) | Register: https://bit.ly/4gx6gM1
Dec 4, 2026 | Rheology | Register: https://bit.ly/4gugyOl

Thank you to everyone who joined Jennifer Schott's talk yesterday on evolved gas analysis by TGA-FTIR-GC/MS for explorin...
08/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Jennifer Schott's talk yesterday on evolved gas analysis by TGA-FTIR-GC/MS for exploring polymer pyrolysis. There were a lot of great questions and great conversations!

We've got one more day at ACS Fall 2026! Swing by Booth #728 before the show wraps to:

- See our thermal analysis instrumentation up close
- Talk with our applications scientists
- Grab resources on techniques like TGA, DSC, and more!

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