S2E28 Test Stands, X-ray, & Other Instrumentation | William Gabler

What this episode covers

William Gabler, a Senior Application Scientist at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, explains the breadth of their analytical measurement and testing instrumentation, ranging from chromatography to mechanical testing. He details how universal test machines (test frames) apply tensile or compressive forces to generate stress-strain curves for materials and components, citing applications in automotive steering wheels and medical device triggers. Gabler also describes how X-ray fluorescence and diffraction characterize elemental composition and crystal structures, while highlighting that effective communication and troubleshooting are the primary challenges in his role.