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IL-47: Testing of Y-TZP samples according to ISO 13356

13.08.2025 4 min read

The ISO 13356 standard is a comprehensive set of rules for testing 3Y TZP raw materials and test specimens in a medical technology context. It enables …

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IL-46: Analysis packages for product registration of ceramic bone substitutes and coatings

19.03.2025 3 min read

In Europe, the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) imposes rules for market access. In Annex II section 6.1, the framework requires physical and chemical …

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IL-45: Testing the cutting properties of milling tools

17.11.2024 2 min read

Using the experience gained from many different wear tests on drills (see Newsletter 33), we have developed a test rig for analysing the cutting prope …

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IL-44: Dynamic testing - small loads and optical deformation tracking

16.11.2024 2 min read

An outstanding feature of our new electrodynamic testing machines (Figure 1) is their ability to perform fatigue tests with impressive precision from …

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IL-43: PMI analysis of metallic and non-metallic materials

15.11.2024 1 min read

Optical spark emission spectrometer (OES) OES provides a rapid chemical analysis of metallic materials, including the elements C, S, N and O. It allow …

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IL-41: Leachables/Extractables: Trace analysis of organic and inorganic compounds

13.11.2024 2 min read

Extraction of additives or contaminations A leachables/extractables (L&E) study begins with the extraction of additives or contaminations from the …

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IL-40: Testing of packaging

12.11.2024 2 min read

RMS Foundation offers the following tests and examinations Visual inspection (ASTM F1886/F1886M): The seals are visually inspected for their uniformit …

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IL-38: Calcium phosphate materials for research applications

10.11.2024 2 min read

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 form …

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IL-37: Impulse measurements under impact loading

09.11.2024 2 min read

In order to be able to test the behavi-our of products under impact loading, not only a test setup adapted to the specific geometry is required, but a …

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IL-36: Quantitative analysis of dissolved organic and/or inorganic carbon as well as nitrogen

08.11.2024 1 min read

Principle of the method: Possible Impurities containing carbon and nitrogen are extracted from the product and the corresponding elements are then rel …