WAVEMATRIX™3

The Difference is Measurable

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WAVEMATRIX ™3
The Difference is Measurable
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 INTRODUCING WAVEMATRIX3​
The Difference is Measurable

WaveMatrix is the industry’s market leading software suite for dynamic and fatigue testing that is trusted
by scientists, engineers and quality managers worldwide.​
The latest version of the software builds upon the potential of its predecessors and introduces
new features such as Test Review, Specimen & Test Inputs and Security.
Developed to work seamlessly alongside the latest PC software and firmware, WaveMatrix3 will save time, enhance productivity,
improve confidence in the results being produced and help to futureproof facilities needing to adapt to new technologies.​
Designed for customers, with the support of customers, WaveMatrix3 guarantees
that when advancing the boundaries of material testing; the difference is measurable.​

Save Time

Enhance Productivity

Improve Confidence

Futureproof Facilities

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 HOME SCREEN
WaveMatrix3

Specimen Always-on-Top
& Test Inputs Display
Additional features have been Console comes as standard
added to the Method section with all systems hosting
that increases the quantity WaveMatrix software and is
of additional test control the bedrock for many Instron®
options and simplifies the innovations such as specimen
management and collection protect and its patented
of test information.​ stiffness-based tuning.​

Security
Tutorials New easy-to-use features
Quick video-based improve test reliability and
guidance highlighting auditability will maximize
both new and old features customer confidence.
helps owners to quickly
become product experts.​

Test Review
A completely new section of the software
allows a user to instantly and retrospectively
inspect, edit, annotate and interpret their
test results.

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 TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
WaveMatrix3

FEATURE WAVEMATRIX3 WAVEMATRIX2 WAVEMATRIX

Intuitive User Interface​ a

Retrospective Test Review​ a

SAVE TIME

Auto-Calibration​ a a a

Stiffness Based Tuning​ a a a

Quick Test Setup a a

Customizable Specimen & Test Details a

ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY

Integrated Virtual Test Information a

Specimen Protect a a a

Example Methods a a

Video Tutorials a a

PIN-Coded Accessibility a
IMPROVE CONFIDENCE

User Defined Access Rights a

Visual Test Space a a a

Intuitive Test Setup a a

Visual Sequence Builder a a a

Microsoft Windows 11 Compatibility a a

FUTUREPROOF FACILITIES

WaveMatrix Backwards Compatibility a

Always-On-Top Display a a a

Automatic Logging a a a

Robust File Structure a a a

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 TEST REVIEW
Save Time

Reducing the time taken to accurately perform tests has been a continuous focus for product innovation and with WaveMatrix3,
this concept was central to development. Designed using expert customer feedback, the following features have been produced
to accelerate the process of reviewing a test.

Intuitive User Interface​

Modifying the layout of graph and
control charts that are commonly used
to compare cycles, overlay waveforms,
observe hysteresis loops and view
peak data for specific parts of a test
are easy to customize, will repopulate
instantly and facilitate the rapid
manipulation of multiple datasets.​

Retrospective Test Review​

Data generated during previous tests
can now be viewed once the session
has finished, removing the time-
consuming process of exporting the
data and processing it using 3rd party
software consequently accelerating the
assessment stage and eliminates the
potential to compromise the integrity
of the original data.​

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Auto-Calibration​
When selected, a simple and robust step-by-step process which has
been integrated into the software can swiftly calibrate and setup
both Instron and 3rd party transducers prior to tuning.​

Stiffness Based Tuning​

Making testing machines accessible to users of all abilities, this
patented game-changing technology reduces tuning time by up to
75%, avoids pre-cycling and helps to ensure that a test runs correctly
first-time, every-time.​

Quick Test Setup​

Materials testing system operators can set-up simple fatigue tests in
seconds when using the intuitive, user friendly and flexible interface
that is located on the quick access home-screen.​

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 SPECIMEN & TEST INPUTS
Enhance Productivity

Improving productivity can occupy a significant part of any organization’s continuous improvement efforts and is a key component
of sustainable growth and unlocking employee potential. WaveMatrix3 has been designed to improve throughput and minimize the
inefficiency of routine testing.

Customizable Specimen
and Test Details​​
By simplifying the testing workflow so
that user can input and record key test
information, it is now easy to carry out
tests in stress control and remove the
need to complete pre or post test force
or stress calculations.

Integrated Virtual
Test Information​​
Being more efficient when collecting
insights and entering inputs during a test
reduces the potential for post-test data
entry errors and allows an operator to
focus on performing and repeating high
quality tests.​

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Specimen Protect​​
By automatically helping an operator to remove unwanted tensile,
compressive and torsional forces during test setup, the risk of
accidental harm to the system, test sample and operator is reduced.​

Example Methods​​
A ready-to-use library of 20+ methods that have been optimized to
work on the testing system without the need for special fixtures are
able to be reviewed and edited to suit an operators needs.​​

Video Tutorials​​
An array of pre-configured example methods and a source of
effective contextual help is included and provides a practical and
effective means of empowering a user to extract the maximum
potential from their testing system.​

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 SECURITY
Improve Confidence

Resources required for test validation are necessary and critical to ensuring the quality of test data. WaveMatrix3 features help to simplify the
conformity process so that laboratories are more effective, the potential for human error is reduced and confidence in the result is improved.

PIN-Coded Accessibility​
With the optional ability to limit access to
authorized users only, the potential to deliver
superior test method quality control and
maximize the integrity of test data can
now be aligned to meet the demands of
your IT security network.​

User Defined Access Rights​​

With three different pre-defined profiles to
select from, it is possible to configure the
workspace to suit the needs of different
users and limit the functionality that is
available to an individual. Doing so limits the
complexity of the software; reduces the time
taken to train and upskill staff and simplifies
the auditing process.

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Visual Test Space
The customizable workspace which can be configured to display the
most relevant information via a range of graphs, progress indicators
and data tables also hosts an automatic validation feature that will
flag errors and warnings before the start of a test.​

Intuitive Test Setup

Build and understand complex test methods at a glace, rename
devices, steps and data channels, control the test workflow using;
loops, events, user interactions, digital inputs and the trend monitor
and expand machine testing capabilities with additional devices.​

Visual Sequence Builder​

Confidently design, visualize, modify and refine the test method
sequence safe in the knowledge that your specimen will be tested
correctly; limiting waste, unlocking productivity and reducing costs.​

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 IT COMPATIBILITY​
Futureproof Facilities​

As the world advances into the 4th industrial revolution, the demands for automation and data exchange in the materials testing industry has
increased. Software has often been used to solve this challenge and WaveMatrix3 has been designed to meet these challenges and ensure
testing facilities are as futureproofed as possible.

Microsoft Windows 11 Compatibility

Developed to work with the latest PC operating system
ensures that when using WaveMatrix3, test facilities are as
futureproofed as possible; minimizing the risk of downtime
associated with aging digital infrastructures.​

WaveMatrix Backwards Compatibility​

Upgrading to WaveMatrix3 means that all the valuable
features available in previous versions can be still be used
alongside the ability to seamlessly import existing test data
and methods that were previously created.​

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 Always-On-Top Display​
Critical real-time operation and status information for the overall
system is always displayed in a fixed location and cannot be covered;
resulting in improved familiarity, enhanced safety and continuity
between different users.​

Search Test1
Test1.specimen.txt - Notepad

File Edit Format View Help

Name Date modified Type Size
Specimen Type: Flat Specimen
Thickness (1): 3.50000 mm
Test1.im_gpf
Width (2): 12.60000 mm 02/11/2023 13:21 Instron WaveMatri... 937 KB
Cross Sectional Area: 44.10000 mm2

Automatic Logging​
Test1.log 02/11/2023 13:21 Text Document 2 KB
Colour: White
Test1.specimen.txt
Discolouration during test: None 02/11/2023 13:21 Text Document 1 KB
Test1.steps.tracking.csv 02/11/2023 13:21 Microsoft Excel C... 1,494 KB

Test1.steps.trends.csv 02/11/2023 13:21 Microsoft Excel C... 16 KB All test folders contain a time-stamped log of all test events, an
Test1.Stop.csv 02/11/2023 13:21 Microsoft Excel C... 204 KB
archived copy of the test method used to produce the result and a
PROJECT results datafile including referenced cycle, step and loop numbers
Ln 1, Co 100% Windows (CRLF) UTF-8
Traceability to aid post-test processing. ​

Project Project
File Log

SPECIMEN 1
Traceability Data

Method Log Specimen Tracking Trend Stop

Robust File Structure
Designed to maximize traceability and data accessibility, a clearly
SPECIMEN 2
defined structure that organizes project data and individual test
Traceability Data
results is used to generate an open CSV file that can be used for
the post-test analysis.​
Method Log Specimen Tracking Trend Stop

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 ADDITIONAL MODULES
Upgrade Your Software and Unlock New Capabilities​

Calculations​
Use live calculations and
process data in real-time to
gather more insightful data
quicker whilst reducing post-
test processing time. Choose
from an extensive library of 20+
built-in algorithms (such as cyclic
energy, or dynamic modulus) or
create your own.

Advanced Control
Use an increased range of
control modes and waveform
types which automatically adjust Specimen Self-Heating Control
the applied loading. Combine Specimen Self-Heating Control helps to accelerate test
with live calculations to create programmes for polymer composites where specimens generate
sophisticated adaptive tests. heat internally under cyclic loading. Adaptively controlling
frequency in response to specimen temperature reduces time for
long life tests and improves consistency between stress levels.

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INSTRON® TESTING SYSTEMS​
WaveMatrix3 Works with All Dynamic & Fatigue Test Systems

ElectroPuls ® All-Electric Dynamic General Purpose

and Fatigue Test Systems Hydraulic Fatigue
Linear electric motor driven dynamic test machines General purpose servohydraulic systems ideal for high-cycle and
for fatigue and fracture mechanics testing. low-cycle fatigue, fracture mechanics and quasi-static testing.

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 THE WORLD STANDARD
We stake our reputation on the integrity of data. From the measurement of primary test data to result generation, we design and
manufacture the full data integrity chain (e.g. load cells, sensor conditioning, and software). Additionally, we calibrate more than
90,000 of these sensors annually with the lowest accumulated uncertainty.

30,000+ 96% 18,000+

We service and calibrate more than 96% of the Fortune 100 list of Instron systems have been cited
30,000 Instron systems in active the world’s largest manufacturing in more than 18,000 patents
use worldwide every year. companies use Instron test systems. since 1975.

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