The speed and efficiency of the materials testing process have a direct operational impact on manufacturers. But increasing throughput for sophisticated, multi-phase materials testing processes is rarely a straightforward matter. Increased speed can never come at the expense of
increased errors or compromised data quality. Bottlenecks can lurk in specimen handling, the measurement process itself, and even data reporting. Longer-term considerations,
such as preventative maintenance and its effect on
equipment downtime, are also vital to maximizing overall throughput.
