MVE-100 Point Semantics' machine vision extensometer can measure elongation, strain and crack-opening displacement of plastics, composites, elastomers and other materials. The noncontact device can measure strain in a deforming sample or structure while it is being stretched to more than 20 times its initial length. It provides six analog inputs and four outputs. Included in the extensometer package are an integrated computer processor and control unit, digital camera and lens, LED lighting source, support fixtures, tripod and shock-absorbing storage case.

What's new? The extensometer, the first product released by the start-up company, which is working to commercialize technology licensed from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory.

Benefits Rapid, accurate and precise measuring performance. The device is easy to use and can measure elongation and strain along a gauge length between any two points defining any direction on the surface of a sample or structure. It's also compatible with other testing instruments.

Point Semantics Corp., Silver Spring, Md., [email protected], www.pointsemantics.com