Northeastern University engineering professor Jeffrey Ruberti and his research colleagues are breaking new ground in the technique known as "hybrid tissue engineering" by attempting to control the behavior of human cells such that they can be induced to produce corneas for human transplant.  An important part of their research has been conducted with a state-of-the-art bioreactor that was developed by Professor Ruberti’s group and commercialized by ADMET, Inc of Norwood, MA.

We recently worked with a leading research university that needed a system to test the tensile properties of plant fibers. Scientists at the university required a system that was capable of holding small wood fibers and testing them at extremely low forces. The testing system also needed to be compatible with a video microscope and had to be able to perform tests inside a liquid bath.

ADMET recently worked with a South East Asian medical device manufacturer that needed to conduct quality control tests on small metal screws used in dental applications. The company was looking for a system that could test the screws according to ASTM F543, a testing standard designed to check for product uniformity.

Imagine a window covered in solar panels that is still completley translucent or a jacket lined by solar panels that bend like fabric.  ADMET recently worked with a leading university that was conducting research on a new type of photovoltaic (solar powered) film. These thin, flexible solar film could significantly expand our use of solar energy in the future.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has broad responsibilities including oversight of the crab fisheries in Alaskan waters. A consequence of the pot gear used by the industry is a phenomenon called “ghost fishing,” which happens when functional pots are lost but continue to trap and kill crabs and other organisms. In response, regulations were enacted that require one sidewall of all crab pots have an opening that is secured with a biodegradable 100% cotton twine that would break down over time, fail and allow the trapped organisms to escape.

Riddell, a subsidiary of Easton-Bell Sports, is known primarily for its quality football helmets used by the NFL, college and high school teams. Its reputation is well-deserved since the company developed the first plastic suspension helmet in 1939 and has continually improved on the design ever since. The company rigorously tests materials and components before they are certified to be used in its products.

X-spine Systems, Inc. is a next-generation spinal implant company dedicated to advancing spinal implant technologies that improve surgery outcomes and optimize surgeon experience.

A University of Michigan research laboratory is conducting mechanical testing of bone to measure its mechanical properties. Led by Prof. David Kohn, the lab conducts destructive tests that flex the bone to failure in a four-point bend fixture. Their research calls for a system that can accurately control the deflection rate, and generate a flexural stress versus strain curve. Another test results in a cyclic control profile in which the specimen is cycled between two defined values at a frequency of one Hertz for two hours.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University of Hamilton, Ontario recently began conducting biomechanical research. The projects, under the direction of Assistant Professor Greg Wohl, PhD, studies the effects of mechanical loading on bone through compression and flexure testing. The University had not conducted this type of research and, although well-equipped for mechanical testing, some new equipment was required.

Concordia Medical, located in Warwick, RI, is an innovator in specialty fiber-based medical implants and scaffolds for regenerative medicine. Concordia Medical’s products include twisted and textured fibers, knit meshes, braided structures, and BIOFELT®, a proprietary needle-punched non-woven felt scaffold material.