New dynamic mechanical analyzer for advanced materials development

Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Corporation, a Hitachi High-Tech Corporation wholly owned subsidiary engaged in the manufacture and sales of analysis and measuring instruments, has launched a new product in the NEXTA® series, the NEXTA DMA200 a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) for advanced materials development and product quality control.

As industries pursue high-performance composite materials with new functions, the demand for in-depth evaluations using thermal analysis grows. For example, sectors like automotive, aircraft and electronics increasingly require DMA analysis to understand properties like carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics and adhesive behaviors.

MA technology is utilized to measure the viscoelastic properties of materials, with a primary focus on glass transition detection. Additionally, it can assess secondary transitions, material stiffness, curing level and damping properties. This versatile tool finds extensive applications in mechanical characterization for applied research and R&D, including composites, plastics, rubber and film materials.

As the most recent addition to Hitachi High-Tech's high-specification thermal analysis range, the DMA200 offers increased maximum force capability and built-in efficiency with straightforward troubleshooting, seamless data exchange and easy measuring head interchangeability. Real View® enables valuable real-time furnace observations, ‘Guidance Mode’ aids DMA novices and electrical gas cooling as an alternative to liquid nitrogen for sub-zero measurements.

Empowering advanced materials analysis with high-force capability

The upgraded 20N maximum force capability of the DMA200 is a twofold increase compared to the previous model. This allows customers to exert higher levels of stress on their samples, making it ideal for characterizing materials that require significant force for deformation.

This expanded functionality is particularly beneficial for customers dealing with stiff samples, such as carbon fiber composites, enabling them to achieve precise and reliable material characterizations. From aerospace applications to cutting-edge automotive technologies, the DMA200's enhanced force capability enables deeper exploration of the mechanical behavior of a wide range of materials.