High-temperature
testing made simple

The PLX-HotStage module delivers metal stress-strain curves quickly and easily at temperatures up to 800°C

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Super hot, actionable data, fast

The PLX-HotStage's automated testing process delivers high-temperature results in minutes, streamlining complex processes and removing the testing bottleneck from material research and development.

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800°C heating

Test metallic materials across a range of temperatures in minutes, with instant results.

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Test samples >3mm

Test directly on real components and samples, bypassing the need for costly tensile testing specimens.

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Results in 30 minutes

Optimise testing workflows with a straightforward, automated testing process and user-friendly interface, all from a compact and portable device.​

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Big data from small things

The PLX-HotStage’s ability to test small samples unlocks entirely new insights from traditionally difficult-to-test specimens whilst minimising material waste.

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Minimum sample size 3 mm thick and 10 mm lateral

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Maximum sample size 9 mm thick and 25 mm lateral

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Effortless Integration

The PLX-HotStage seamlessly integrates with your existing PLX-Benchtop in minutes, giving you ultimate workflow flexibility.

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"Since I started using the HotStage I’ve seen a lot of benefits. It’s compact, it’s portable, it works on very tiny samples, I don’t need to machine anything, and it’s very quick and easy to use."

Pavel Shurkin

Research Fellow

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BCAST, Brunel University London

Applications

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Development and innovation

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Material Development
Material development is a key process for industries looking to optimise part performance to meet specific criteria.
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AM Parameter Development
Ensuring optimal build parameters for additive manufacturing is a delicate balance between print speed and data accuracy. Discover how we help assure quality, accuracy, and mechanical properties of products.
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Testing, inspection & certification

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AM Part Qualification
Part qualification is essential to any AM build process. Find out how our systems can help you improve consistency, predictability, and repeatability of you parts
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Analysis & Verification

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Failure Analysis
Mechanical property data is vital for failure analysis teams, supporting positive material identification and offering invaluable insights into material behaviour, failure modes, and compliance to standards.
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Reverse Engineering
Streamlined Material Insights for Complex Parts
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Research & Education

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Research
With PIP, researchers can test on a wide range of metallic materials and map properties across samples with ease, ensuring deeper insights in a fraction of the time.
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Teaching
Bridge the gap between theory and practice, linking underlying mechanisms of mechanical deformation, characterisation techniques, and real-world applications.
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