FDA Cranks up Pressure for Modeling and Simulation

In November 2023, the FDA released new guidance on assessing the credibility of computational modeling and simulation (CM&S) in medical device submissions. This guidance underscores the agency’s commitment to advancing digital strategies and driving the broader adoption of...

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Visualizing Vibration with VVA

Video Vibration Amplification (VVA) is a powerful tool to help visualize and understand vibration. It is easy to tell that the equipment is vibrating, but it is much more difficult to understand how. That is where VVA can make a big difference. It uses special algorithms to amplify...

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In Silico Design Verification Testing of Medical Devices

V&V 40 Forum: Regulatory-Grade CM&S Evidence Generation Using ASME V&V 40 October 2, 2025  |  9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST  |  In-person and Online Join us for a one-day hybrid event that brings together ASME V&V 40 subcommittee members, regulatory experts, and...

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What is Ring Expansion Testing?

A guide for measuring full scale pipe material hoop yield strength using API 5L & ASTM A370 by: Matt Sanders, PE The best way to move liquids and gases over long distances is via pipelines. Pipelines move oil, gas, and water under pressure. A pipeline’s ability to not...

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Failure Analysis and Forensic Consulting for Overhead Line Assets

by: Ehsan Mostaed, PhD, PE Overhead transmission and distribution lines play a vital role in power delivery—but they operate in conditions that gradually wear on their structural and electrical integrity. When components like conductors, insulators, or tower hardware fail, the...

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Understanding the Reynst Combustion Pot: The Simplest Pulse Jet Engine

by: Larry Matta, Ph.D., P.E., C.F.E.I. The “jelly jar combustor” is a simple version of a Reynst combustion pot. It is a basic pulse jet engine that operates without moving parts. Though inefficient and loud, it provides an excellent demonstration of combustion and fluid...

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Jet Impingement Corrosion Testing: Advancing Flow Corrosion Analysis for Industry Applications

by: Suresh Divi, PhD, PE, APMP In industries where materials are subjected to aggressive flow conditions—such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation—understanding the impact of flow on corrosion is critical. Corrosion not only compromises asset integrity but...

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