Solutions for Biomedical Research

CETR offers a wide range of solutions to meet your mechanical and tribological testing, research and analysis needs. If you wish to perform your own testing, CETR manufactures and sells the most advanced biomedical test instrumentation on the market. Our equipment is backed by a full warranty, outstanding customer service, on-site installation and in-depth training. If you would like testing performed for you, CETR lab performs a wide range of tests to meet your testing needs. Strict confidentiality of your data is always guaranteed.

Our UMT testers are widely used for the following biomedical tests, but far not limited to:

of surgical needles with force and penetration measurements,
of surgical sutures for friction, durability, knot strength, bending and tension,
of catheters for friction and wear,
of stents for fatigue and wear,
of cardio-balloons for multi-axis flexibility and strength,
of dental materials for wear, grinding, erosion, nano-hardness,
of orthopedic joints for wear and friction,
of creams and lotions for skin smoothening and moisturizing action,
of skin for elasticity, moisture content and smoothness,
of razor blades for smoothness and durability of the cutting action,
of hair for elasticity, softness, and tendency to tangle,
of shampoo and hair conditioners for hair cleanliness and silkiness,
of contact lenses for friction, stiction and scratch-resistance,
of eye-glasses for abrasion and scratch resistance,
of skin for elasticity, moisture content and smoothness,
of soaps and cleaners for the cleaning action and rinsibility,
of various biomaterials and bio-tissues for hardness, elasticity, creep, fatigue, abrasion, adhesion, delamination, and other mechanical properties on both nano and micro levels.

For more detailed descriptions and information please click the link below:

CETR Biomedical Test Instrumentation

Video - Center for Tribology "The Micro-Tribometer" - Length: 7:50

To watch a video presentation of CETR tribometer, made by Dr. Norm Gitis, CETR president, and renowned tribologist, select the type of connection you have and click on it:

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Contact CETR to discuss your testing needs in detail, for more information and pricing or to set up an appointment to visit our lab in Northern California. You will surely be pleased with our wide expertise, unique equipment and friendly effective services.

Solutions for Biomedical Research

Video - Center for Tribology "The Micro-Tribometer" - Length: 7:50

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