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Instrumentation drop weight impact testing machine. It supports a wide range of tests from materials to components, including Charpy, Izod, punching, and CAI tests (compression after impact).

The 9400 series has been developed to provide faster results, fewer errors, and lower training costs for customers at the forefront of high-quality advanced materials development, particularly in laboratories focused on the development of high-strength and lightweight products. The 9400 series drop weight impact testers comply with all major impact testing standards ranging from 0.3J to 1800J. They feature a simple operating procedure, preset test conditions and guided testing, streamlined data management, output for analytical data, and compatibility with high-speed cameras. With these features, Instron's 9400 series drop weight impact testers become simpler, smarter, and safer. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

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High-speed camera shooting is possible! A drop weight impact testing machine that easily synchronizes video and load signals.

The "9400 Series" is a drop weight impact testing machine that can be used not only for punching but also for compression, three-point bending, and tensile-tensile impact tests. As the use of thermoplastics, composites, and metal alloys as high-performance materials for weight reduction in automotive, aerospace, and defense applications increases, the need to streamline the product development process and confirm the consistency between simulations and test results is extremely important. The weight is adjusted to maintain a constant strain rate and speed as much as possible throughout the elongation of the specimen during the impact event. 【Features】 ■ Capable of measuring high strain rates at impact speeds of up to 22 m/s ■ Tensile impact fixture test temperature range: -50 to +120°C (standard piezo sensor) ■ Transparent panels are placed around the test area, allowing for high-speed camera recording ■ Easy synchronization of video and load signals ■ DIC analysis to evaluate the longitudinal strain of the specimen after impact in a tensile impact condition *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Examples of solutions to issues related to impact, such as dashboards and plastic storage containers!

This document introduces cases where Instron solutions have led to the development and specification of final products and components across a wide range of industries and applications. By reading further, you will understand how we can assist in solving challenges related to real-world impacts specific to your customers. We encourage you to take a look. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ About Instron ■ Beyond traditional testing methods ■ Impact simulation: Energy, shape, environment ■ Instrumented testing: Benefits of information ■ Aerospace and defense testing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Quickly generate data visualizations! Make shock testing simpler and smarter!

"BLUEHILL IMPACT" is powerful impact testing software equipped with the platform of our flagship software, Bluehill. Designed for touch panel operation, the large touch points on the screen allow for intuitive operation. It enables simpler and smarter testing more efficiently than ever before. Not only does it enhance the flexibility of the previous versions of Instron's impact testing software, but many advanced features have also been added. 【Features】 ■ Large touch points on the screen allow for intuitive operation ■ Enables efficient, simple, and smart testing ■ Pre-prepared standard testing methods ■ Real-time display of analog test force indicators showing digital data ■ Advanced features such as more user-friendly test result reports and data output functions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Measuring the residual strength of composite laminates after damage! Introducing the CAI test procedure!

The "Post-Impact Compression (CAI) Test" is a two-step test developed to evaluate the potential damage of composite laminate materials using test specimens. In the first step, a drop-weight impact testing machine is used to apply visible impact damage (BVID) to the test specimen. In the second step, a static universal material testing machine is used to conduct a compression test on the damaged specimen, measuring the residual strength of the composite laminate after sustaining impact damage. Instron's "drop-weight impact testing machine" is used for the development, fine-tuning, and validation of various material models. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance. 【Features】 ■ Impact energy from 2J to 70J (and beyond) ■ Minimum mass: 1kg (specimen thickness: 4.0mm or less) ■ Safety enclosure to prevent carbon fiber dispersion ■ Specimens can be adjusted from -70℃ to +300℃ ■ Pneumatic double-strike prevention mechanism to prevent multiple impacts on the specimen *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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[Speaker] Naoto Ikeda, President and CEO of Granite Co., Ltd. / Automotive Economic Commentator [Key Lecture Content] In 2025, the extreme policies of various countries to "ban internal combustion engines by a certain year" were successively retracted, and the ambitious policy to convert all cars in the world to EVs has been shattered. However, the goal of "carbon neutrality by 2050" is still being upheld. As a result, the world has arrived at a "multi-pathway" approach. This framework allows everyone in the world, with different economic, infrastructural, and usage environments, to participate in CO2 reduction that suits their circumstances by intertwining various technologies. The most significant force expected within this framework is bioethanol. We invite you to participate in this opportunity to consider how the bioethanol technologies that the world is currently working on will change our future. [Lecture Items] 1. Reasons why EVs are not breaking through 2. Basic knowledge of carbon neutrality 3. What is bioethanol? 4. Japan's technology: "Toyota Yeast" 5. Specific strategies for dissemination: Drop-in 6. Challenges and solutions for bioethanol 7. Summary 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Tadashi Takahara, Ph.D. President and CEO of Tech-T Co., Ltd. (Formerly of Toyota Motor Corporation / Samsung SDI) [Lecture Topics] <1> The Truth Behind the Expected Presidential Transition - Why Kenji Chika is the Right Choice Now - <2> Toyota's Global Sales Power Through Numbers - Its Position in the EV Era - <3> Where is the Future of Japanese OEMs Heading? - The Message from the Japan Mobility Show - <4> The Reality of Mobility Seen from Local Inspections in China - Seeing is Believing - <5> Decarbonization and Energy: Interpreting Toyota's Strategy - Redefining Multi-Pathways - <6> Toyota's Ongoing Transformation - Organization, Technology, Business Model - <7> Toyota's Future Business - A Major Shift to "A Company That Doesn't Sell Cars" - <8> Summary - What Should Japanese Companies Learn from Toyota's Changes? - <9> Q&A

[Speaker] Abeam Consulting Co., Ltd. NewTech Advisor Tomohiro Yoshida [Key Lecture Content] Recently, while more people are taking on the challenge of co-creation with trusted partners, there are also many voices expressing difficulties in the initial steps of new business development, such as "networking" and "idea generation," which hinder progress in co-creation. With the desire to provide hints to overcome these obstacles and support those who are challenging themselves to realize co-creation, we published the book "Grasping the Seeds of New Business - Co-creation Born from Trust Opens the Future." In this seminar, we will explain the trends in new business creation and the differences in the mindset and daily activities required at each step leading to commercialization. We will focus on the necessary mindset for those responsible for new business creation and the key points in the "0→1" and "1→10" phases to ensure that "networking" and "idea generation" are effectively connected to commercialization.

[Speaker] Alphaterra Advisory Inc. Senior Executive Advisor Kenji Matsushima [Key Lecture Content] The economic system worldwide is undergoing significant changes due to the Trump administration's tariff policies, and inflation is rapidly advancing globally. In the United States, environmental policies have also shifted 180 degrees, and the pace of BEV adoption has significantly slowed. The automotive industry must fundamentally change its traditional strategy aimed at carbon neutrality to a realistic strategy focused on profitability, but the polarization between winners and losers is becoming more pronounced. In this turbulent environment, we will consider the conditions for survival in Japan's automotive industry, survival strategies, and scenarios for future industry restructuring. [Lecture Items] 1. Three major changes attracting attention in the stock market 2. EVs experiencing significant slowdown due to the U.S. withdrawal from environmental policies 3. Intensifying competition for the practical application of autonomous driving 4. Urgent need for a shift in management strategy due to advancing inflation 5. Can Japan's automotive industry survive? 6. Scenarios for restructuring Japan's automotive industry 7. Q&A / Business card exchange