Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI), a subsidiary of Vishay Precision Group Inc., is partnering with Stony Brook University to conduct a beta evaluation of DSI’s Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic and Composite (UHTC) testing system. This system allows for the testing of ceramics and other non-conductive materials at temperatures above 2000°C, which offers researchers new opportunities to study how advanced materials perform under extreme conditions.
The UHTC system, which meets ASTM standards, will be located in Stony Brook University’s Fracture Analysis and Creep at Elevated Temperatures (FACET) laboratory. The FACET lab is part of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC). The new equipment will support research on high-performance materials that are needed for fusion energy projects and other applications requiring durability in harsh environments.
Michael Kinch, chief innovation officer at Stony Brook University, stated: “At the AERTC, our mission is to advance solutions to some of the most complex challenges in energy and sustainability. Collaborating with DSI to evaluate the UHTC system significantly expands our ability to characterize materials at ultra-high temperatures, a critical requirement for the development of new energy technologies.”
