Fatique Testing of Auto Polymers

October 17th, 2008

When most of us think about Bose, we think about expensive radios and headphones. Few know that they also make materials testers. The article, “Fatigue Testing - Automotive Fatigue Life and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of a Matrix Polymer by Bose ElectroForce Systems,” explains how they got into the business:

Bose engineers had developed a specialized moving-magnet linear motor for an experimental loudspeaker. Bose patented that linear motor, recognizing its potential in non-audio applications. In 1999, Bose began supplying the linear motor and related components to EnduraTEC Systems Corporation, who saw how this technology could enhance their materials testing business. Five years later, Bose acquired company assets related to the development, manufacture and sales of materials testing equipment, and EnduraTEC became the ElectroForce Systems Group.

This piece is mostly a product piece, but if you never knew about this side of Bose, you’ll find it interesting.

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