Micro Testing Force in Irregularly Shaped Cell Clusters
A groundbreaking advancement in the captivating realm of cell biomechanics – the cutting-edge concept of Integrated Elasticity (IE) regression.
What Sets Mechanical Testing of Biomaterials Apart from Manufactured Materials?
Understanding the distinct characteristics and behaviours of biomaterials, and response to physiological conditions.
Heart-on-a-Chip Technology for Cardiac Research and Drug Testing
Heart-on-a-chip technology gives researchers a more realistic way to study engineered cardiac tissue in vitro by combining living heart cells with controlled microenvironments, fluid flow, and mechanical cues. This post looks at how heart-on-a-chip systems support disease modeling, drug testing, and the mechanical validation of engineered heart tissues.
Cultured Meat Microcarriers for Scalable Cell Expansion and Food Structure
Cultured meat microcarriers are helping scalable cell expansion move closer to structured food production by acting as both growth supports and edible building blocks. This post looks at edible microcarriers, cultured meat scaffolds, and why mechanical testing matters for texture, processing, and scale-up.
Skeletal Muscle Mechanics and Regional Stiffness
Skeletal muscle mechanics vary by region, structure, and loading history. This article explains how researchers study regional stiffness, anisotropy, and viscoelastic behaviour in muscle tissue.
Pasta Tension Test: Defining Al Dente
A simple pasta tension test shows how uniaxial tensile testing, stress-strain curves, and Young’s modulus can be used to compare texture and stiffness.
Tensile Testing Biomaterials: Tips and Tricks
A practical guide to tensile testing biomaterials, covering fixation, preload, strain measurement, and common issues in soft tissue and biomaterial testing.
Research Commercialization: When to Start Selling
This article explores research commercialization for academic founders, including market validation, product simplification, startup costs, presentation, and licensing strategy.
Mechanical Testing of Biomaterials for Non-Engineers
A practical guide to mechanical testing of biomaterials for non-engineers, explaining objectives, test methods, force measurement, fixturing, and validation in biomechanics research.
Build or Buy? Thoughts for RESEARCHERS who need TESTING EQUIPMENT
So, you’re an engineer, technologist, or DIY maker. Should you build or buy the tools you need? It may depend on your priorities. Caleb Horst from CellScale provides insights based on his experiences buying, building and selling laboratory research equipment.
