The Texture Technologies Texture Analyzer (TA) provides mechanical testing capabilities for soft materials, including small-strain contact mechanics (E, τ_poro, adhesive G_c), uniaxial compression (E, W, σ_f, τ, hysteresis), uniaxial extension (E, W, τ, σ_max, ε_f, hysteresis), pure shear tests (E, W, G_c, fatigue, hysteresis), peel tests (G_c, crack velocity), lap shear tests (adhesive strength), puncture tests (Γ_o, P_c, k^'E), and beam bending (E, σ_f).

The TA can resolve ~1mN of force via a 50N load cell, and can accommodate scanning speeds of 0.01-40mm/sec over a distance of up to 370mm and with a 1µm displacement resolution.

The TA is very light (33 pounds), so it can be used in a fume hood if there are any solvents that need to be vented.