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July 16, 2026
Xpander is a cost-effective automated specimen handling system for the DMA+ series. It accommodates specimens of various shapes and sizes and runs continuously, so your lab can keep up with growing throughput demands.
Continuous, unattended testing
Shear specimens (300 compression, 108 tension)
Collaborative robot arm
Removable racks in the carousel
A 6-axis robot arm takes each specimen from the carousel to the DMA+ test station, loads it into the holders, closes the thermal chamber and launches the test under controlled dynamic excitation, static load and thermal conditions.
Specimens are loaded into removable racks outside the system, so testing never has to stop. The Xpander module of Dyna+ software handles the rest.
Full automation improves the reliability and reproducibility of DMA results.
Large specimen storage keeps test campaigns running for long periods.
Fast adaptation to different specimen geometries and sizes.
Fast conversion between compression, tension and shear, or back to manual use.
Configurable to address customized testing requirements.
A reduced footprint and a cost-effective path to higher throughput.
Xpander increases the number of specimens tested per day while taking full advantage of DMA+ performance.
| Xpander | |
|---|---|
| Sample Capacity: | Tension: 108 specimens Compression: 300 specimens Shear: 420 specimens |
| Dimensions | Height: 1700 mm Width: 752 mm Depth: 520 mm Weight: 250 kg |
| Operation: | • 6 Axis robot arm (collaborative robot technology) • Smart robotic toolbox for specimens gripping and clamping • Carousel equipped with 12 removable racks • DYNA+ Xpander software module • Robot arm calibration program |
| Electricall: | Voltage: 220V Frequency: 50/60 Hz Power: 300 W |
| Air Pressure: | 4.5 bar minimum (65 psi) |
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