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Podcast Features Study on Polyethylene Wear in Hip Arthroplasty
Podcast Features Study on Polyethylene Wear in Hip Arthroplasty
The Journal of Bone & Joint Research used AI tools to produce an audio version discussing the study's findings. If you're interested in how...
The RMS Foundation wishes you a Merry Christmas!
The RMS Foundation wishes you a Merry Christmas!
The RMS will be closed between Christmas and New Year (24.12.2024 - 02.01.2025). We look forward to support you again in 2025.
IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools
IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools
Using the experience gained from many different wear tests on drills (see Newsletter 33), we have developed a test rig for analysing the cutting...
IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking
IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking
An outstanding feature of our new electrodynamic testing machines (Figure 1) is their ability to perform fatigue tests with impressive precision from...
IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials
IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials
Optical spark emission spectrometer (OES) OES provides a rapid chemical analysis of metallic materials, including the elements C, S, N and O. It...
IL-42: Monoclinic Phase Content in Y-Stabilized Zirconia (ISO 13356)
IL-42: Monoclinic Phase Content in Y-Stabilized Zirconia (ISO 13356)
A brief history of zirconia When Garvie et al. [1] published an article entitled “Ceramic Steel?” in Nature in 1975, interest in zirconia (ZrO2) for...
IL-41: Leachables and Extractables studies
IL-41: Leachables and Extractables studies
Extraction of additives or contaminations A leachables/extractables (L&E) study begins with the extraction of additives or contaminations from the...
IL-40: Testing of packaging
IL-40: Testing of packaging
RMS Foundation offers the following tests and examinations Visual inspection (ASTM F1886/F1886M): The seals are visually inspected for their...
IL-39: Dissolution rate (ASTM F1926) and solubility product (ISO 13779-6) of calcium phosphates
IL-39: Dissolution rate (ASTM F1926) and solubility product (ISO 13779-6) of calcium phosphates
A dissolution test according to ASTM F1926 was recently developed at the RMS Foundation and validated according to the requirements of our ISO 17025...
IL-38: Calcium phosphate materials for research applications
IL-38: Calcium phosphate materials for research applications
High purity α-TCP powder Our in-house produced α-TCP (α-Ca3(PO4)2) reaches a phase purity of 98% or more. The material can be mixed with water to...
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