(Instron: Norwood, MA) --  Instron announces its newest line of universal materials testing equipment. The 5900 Series offers exceptional performance packaged in innovative frames, designed with enhancements that deliver superior accuracy and reliability, improved ergonomics, and an enhanced overall experience for the operator. The single column tabletop systems, with a small footprint ideal for lab use, are designed for low-force testing up to 2 kN. The dual column tabletop systems are ideal for mid-range testing up to 50 kN, and the dual column floor model systems are built for high-capacity testing up to 600 kN.

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