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About Instron About Instron While researching replacement materials for parachutes, two scientists discovered that no testing machine was accurate enough to meet their demands. They founded Instron in 1946, and we pioneered universal testing machines featuring strain-gauge load cells. Today, Instron remains committed to delivering the highest quality, leading-edge technologies and services designed to push the boundaries of research, quality control and service-life testing. Our systems evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and structures using tensile, compression, flexural, fatigue, impact, dynamic, torsional and multi-axial loading. Through a global infrastructure, we offer a broad range of local service capabilities, including calibration, verification, training, technical support, and assistance with laboratory management. Instron is a leading global manufacturer of testing equipment for the material and structural testing markets. Providing single-source convenience through localized service and support, the company's capabilities include assistance with performance verification and calibration standards compliance, testing system relocation, staff training, and preventative maintenance. While researching replacement materials for parachutes, two scientists discovered that no testing machine was accurate enough to meet their demands. They founded Instron in 1946, and we pioneered universal testing machines featuring strain-gauge load cells. Today, Instron remains committed to delivering the highest quality, leading-edge technologies and services designed to push the boundaries of research, quality control and service-life testing. Our systems evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and structures using tensile, compression, flexural, fatigue, impact, dynamic, torsional and multi-axial loading. Through a global infrastructure, we offer a broad range of local service capabilities, including calibration, verification, training, technical support, and assistance with laboratory management. Instron is a global leader in delivering solutions for the texture analysis of hair, lotions, creams, and gels. Our instruments also characterize the smoothness and strength of hair fibers. We provide the personal care industry measurable texture properties to differentiate their product formulations for the competition. Founded in 1946, Instron pioneered the use of strain gauge load cells in Universal Testing Machines and has since become the global leader in materials testing. Instron provided the original "texture analyzers" to the cosmetics and food markets. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered innovative, best-in-class equipment and services for mechanical testing—including solutions for tensile, compression, impact, and torsion testing. Our Texture Analyzers offer precise measurement of gels, lotions, creams, cosmetics, food, and hair properties. If you need to better understand your products' firmness, stickiness, hardness, fracturability, & adhesiveness, look to Instron. While technology evolves, our commitment to enhancing the testing experience remains unchanged. Instron is a leading global manufacturer of testing equipment for the material and structural testing markets. Providing single-source convenience through localized service and support, the company's capabilities include assistance with performance verification and calibration standards compliance, testing system relocation, staff training, and preventative maintenance.