Specialized medical materials testing solutions to be showcased by Zwick at the BIOMEDevice Conference and Exposition

Zwick USA, the subsidiary of global materials and component testing equipment leader Zwick/Roell AG, will be demonstrating its zwicki-Line system at the BIOMEDevice Conference and Exposition to be held here April 10 and 11.

The zwicki-Line system, manufactured in accordance with rigorous quality standards, is ideal for product development as well as routine quality control in manufacturing environments, said Dan Lopez, medical industry marketing manager for Zwick USA.

“The zwicki-Line offers the flexibility and programmability medical device customers require. In combination with unique fixturing and optional torsional testing package, zwicki-Line systems support the product development and quality management efforts of several key manufacturers of injection pen and personal dosimetry devices,” Lopez said.

The zwicki-Line system is also available with programmable software features and a wide variety of mechanical fixturing to support applications ranging from testing the flexure characteristics of guide wires to determining plunger actuation force of sterile single-use hypodermic syringes.

“Zwick’s commitment to addressing the needs of customers in the medical device market is demonstrated through its investment in industry-leading testXpert^® II measurement and control software,” Lopez said.

All zwicki-Line systems include Zwick’s testXpert II software. An optional expanded traceability package includes tools such as electronic signature capture and an electronics records function that supports FDA CFR Part 11 requirements.

The unique testControl digital controller offered exclusively by Zwick incorporates an adaptive drive control system that ensures force or extension control is correctly maintained during the test.

The testControl measurement and control electronics platform enables crosshead positioning to be corrected during the test to compensate for system compliance. Automatic recognition of the test environment calibrates all corrected sensors, including their defined force limits, which increases test throughput and eases operator transition in the test lab.

The space saving design of zwicki-Line systems maximizes the use of valuable laboratory space and allows the system to be easily transported, enabling tests to be conducted at different locations.

About Zwick USA

Zwick USA engages, services and supports the North American material and component testing marketplace. Capitalizing on Zwick/Roell AG’s 150-year legacy of quality and reliability, Zwick USA has provided cutting edge solutions to customers in North America for more than 20 years. Zwick USA continues its emphasis on excellence, pairing the latest developments in test technologies with industry-leading software to address increasingly demanding applications. Further information about Zwick USA is available at www.zwickusa.com

About Zwick/Roell

Zwick/Roell AG is one of the world’s leading suppliers of material and component testing systems. The company supplies both standard and tailor-made solutions for the most demanding requirements - in R&D, production and quality assurance - across more than 20 industry sectors. Privately-held, the company’s consistent focus on innovation and commitment to outstanding quality have supported its growth in markets worldwide. Additional information about Zwick/Roell AG may be found at www.zwick.com.