NATICK, Mass. -- A new burner system is improving testing capabilities at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center, making testing even more consistent and precise. The ...

Flammability standards help designers steer clear of potentially hazardous materials. But flame tests can be a source of confusion when comparing elastomeric materials. It's impossible to predict the ...

The technique of producing continuous lengths of reinforced polymer structures by utilizing a pulling system is known as pultrusion. This method is extremely versatile, lending itself to the ...

Flame retardants slow the spread of fires but they can have serious, unintended human health and environmental impacts. Inadequate toxicity testing and inconsistent regulations make it difficult to ...