TinyUTM’s pre-launch validation is built around four focused case studies, each tied to a specific use case.
Educational Polymer Lab (EDU tier) — Tensile and flexural testing of standard polymers such as PLA, PETG and ABS in teaching environments (ISO 527, 178), with interrupted compression at 2,5 kN to demonstrate elastic-plastic transition and permanent deformation in a controlled, repeatable sequence. Demonstrates ease of use, reproducibility, and suitability for student labs.
Emerging Material Screening (Standard tier) — Compression and fracture toughness testing of 3D-printed composite panels and polymer blends (ISO 604, 14126, 13586). Benchmarked against standard UTMs to validate TinyUTM’s reliability for early-stage R&D.
Small Metal Specimens (Standard tier) — Small punch testing and hardness screening of thin aluminium and steel coupons (EN 10371, Leeb). Demonstrates versatility across material types for applied engineering and research, combining bulk mechanical characterisation with non-destructive surface hardness mapping on minimal specimen volumes.
Emerging Materials: Biomedical and Sustainable Polymers (Standard tier) — Flexural characterisation of porous PLA-hydroxyapatite scaffolds and flax-fibre biocomposites (ISO 178 or 14125). Demonstrates TinyUTM’s fine load resolution and specimen economy for high-value emerging material classes where microstructure governs mechanical response.
All studies follow a standardised methodology using the TinyUTM propietary software UTMware, with documented test parameters, load-displacement graphs, and setup images. Results will be published ahead of the late-2026 EU launch.