--- title: "Blog LabsCubed | Lab Automation" description: "Lab Automation articles from LabsCubed — automated materials testing, standards and lab workflow guidance." url: https://labscubed.com/blog/category/lab-automation --- # Lab Automation 15 articles [All](https://labscubed.com/blog) [Data](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/data) [Flexure Testing](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/flexure-testing) [Lab Automation](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/lab-automation) [Tensile Testing](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/tensile-testing) [Testing Standards](https://labscubed.com/blog/category/testing-standards) [![Universal testing machine with a necked plastic dumbbell specimen held in wedge grips](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/universal-testing-machine-guide-plastics-rubber/universal-testing-machine-thumb.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 9 min read ## Universal Testing Machine: Complete Guide to Specifications, Applications & Automation Learn how a universal testing machine works, what tests it performs, key specifications to evaluate, and how automation improves materials testing workflows.](https://labscubed.com/post/universal-testing-machine-guide-plastics-rubber)[Tensile Testing Lab Automation 9 min read ## Tensile Strength Tester: A Buyer's Guide for QA Labs Choose the right tensile strength tester for plastics or rubber QA. Compare manual vs. automated systems, key specs, and ROI. Get a quote from LabsCubed.](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-strength-tester-buyers-guide)[![Universal testing machine for rubber - LabsCubed benchtop tester and a specimen tray being loaded by hand](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/universal-testing-machine-for-rubber-buyers-guide/6a6c62dd54cb89fa0482971a_Thumbnail--20Universal-20Testing-20Machine-20for-20Rubber-20LabsCubed-20Blog.webp?width=800&quality=75) Lab Automation 9 min read ## Universal Testing Machine for Rubber: 2026 Buyer Guide Choose a universal testing machine for rubber: grips, force ranges, and automated workflows that cut variability. See how LabsCubed automates rubber QA.](https://labscubed.com/post/universal-testing-machine-for-rubber-buyers-guide)[![Polymer Tensile Test: Procedure, Standards & Automation](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/polymer-tensile-test-procedure-standards-automation/Thumb---Polymer-Tensile-Test---labscube--blog.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Testing Standards Lab Automation 9 min read ## Polymer Tensile Test: Procedure, Standards & Automation Polymer tensile test guide: ASTM D638, ISO 527, dog-bone specimens, common mistakes, and how automation cuts operator variability. Get the full procedure.](https://labscubed.com/post/polymer-tensile-test-procedure-standards-automation)[![Polymer mechanical testing methods and standards](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/polymer-mechanical-testing-methods-standards-automation/thumb-polymer-mechanical-testing.webp?width=800&quality=75) Testing Standards Lab Automation 9 min read ## Polymer Mechanical Testing: Methods, Standards & Automation Learn polymer mechanical testing methods, ASTM standards, and how automated systems like LabsCubed's Cube reduce variability in plastics and rubber QA labs.](https://labscubed.com/post/polymer-mechanical-testing-methods-standards-automation)[![Lab automation robotics thumbnail for plastics and rubber QA](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/lab-automation-robotics-for-plastics-rubber-qa-teams/thumb-lab-automation-robotics.webp?width=800&quality=75) Lab Automation 9 min read ## Lab Automation Robotics for Plastics and Rubber QA Teams Robotic lab automation is changing how plastics and rubber QA labs operate. Learn how to automate ASTM tests, cut variability, and scale testing throughput.](https://labscubed.com/post/lab-automation-robotics-for-plastics-rubber-qa-teams)[![Composite Material Testing: Methods, Standards, and Automation](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/composite-material-testing/Composite-Compression-Test---LabsCubed.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 6 min read ## Composite Material Testing: Methods, Standards, and Automation Learn the key composite material testing methods, ASTM standards, and how automation improves throughput, repeatability, and data quality.](https://labscubed.com/post/composite-material-testing)[![Tensile Testing Machine Guide for Plastics & Rubber Labs](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/tensile-testing-machine/Thumbnail---Tensile-Testing-Machine-Guide---LABSCUBED2.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 6 min read ## Tensile Testing Machine Guide for Plastics & Rubber Labs Learn how to choose the right tensile testing machine for plastics and rubber, and how automation improves throughput and repeatability.](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-testing-machine)[![Automated ASTM D638 tensile testing system for plastics labs](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/astm-d638-automated-testing-run-3x-more-per-day/thumb-astm-d638-automated-testing.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 4 min read ## ASTM D638 Automated Testing: Run 3× More Specimens Per Day Learn how automated ASTM D638 testing systems help plastics labs triple specimen throughput, eliminate grip errors, and run tests unattended overnight.](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d638-automated-testing-run-3x-more-per-day)[![Automated rubber tensile testing machine holding a rubber dumbbell specimen above a tray of specimens](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/automated-rubber-tensile-testing-machine/automated-rubber-tensile-testing-machine-thumb.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 6 min read ## Automated Rubber Tensile Testing Machines: A Guide for High-Volume Testing Labs Learn how automated rubber tensile testing machines improve throughput, repeatability, and ASTM D412 compliance in modern testing laboratories.](https://labscubed.com/post/automated-rubber-tensile-testing-machine)[![Robotic Material Testing: The Complete Guide to Automating Your Lab](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/robotic-material-testing/Thumbnail--Rubber-Testing-CubeOne-Machine--LabsCubed-Blog.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 7 min read ## Robotic Material Testing: The Complete Guide to Automating Your Lab Learn how robotic material testing improves throughput, repeatability, and data traceability in plastics, rubber, and composite laboratories.](https://labscubed.com/post/robotic-material-testing)[![Materials testing automation for plastics and rubber labs with robotic tensile testing](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/materials-testing-automation-guide/thumb.webp?width=800&quality=75) Lab Automation 4 min read ## Materials Testing Automation: How Plastics and Rubber Labs Run 3× More Tests Per Shift Discover how materials testing automation helps plastics and rubber labs reduce manual errors, triple throughput, and meet ASTM standards — without adding headcount.](https://labscubed.com/post/materials-testing-automation-guide)[![Automated Tensile Testing: How Labs Cut Cycle Time Up to 85%](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/automated-tensile-testing/Thumbnail--LABSCUBED-Automated-Tensile-Testing-Machines-CubeOne---LABSCUBED-Blog.webp?width=800&quality=75) Tensile Testing Lab Automation 6 min read ## Automated Tensile Testing: How Labs Cut Cycle Time Up to 85% Learn how automated tensile testing improves throughput, repeatability, and data traceability in plastics, rubber, and composite testing labs.](https://labscubed.com/post/automated-tensile-testing)[![Fatigue Testing in Rubber Compounds: Understanding Long-Term Performance](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/fatigue-testing-in-rubber-compounds-understanding-long-term-performance/Fatigue-Testing-in-Rubber_Compounds_Understanding-Long-Term-Performance.webp?width=800&quality=75) Lab Automation 10 min read ## Fatigue Testing in Rubber Compounds: Understanding Long-Term Performance Explore the fundamentals of fatigue testing for rubber compounds, from traditional to 3D printed materials. A guide for materials engineers and lab managers on ensuring long-term performance and durability.](https://labscubed.com/post/fatigue-testing-in-rubber-compounds-understanding-long-term-performance)[![What is Tensile Testing & Why it Matters in Materials Labs](https://grozewxrymeiruhggcdy.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/blog-images/blog/what-is-tensile-testing-and-why-it-matters/Screenshot-2025-07-07-at-3.21.20-PM.png?width=800&quality=75) Lab Automation 8 min read ## What is Tensile Testing & Why it Matters in Materials Labs This article introduces tensile testing, its applications, common laboratory challenges, and practical solutions for obtaining accurate results.](https://labscubed.com/post/what-is-tensile-testing-and-why-it-matters) ## Building the Autonomous Tensile Lab. We build the automated systems that bring true autonomy to tensile testing. Remove repetitive manual work from your workflows and empower your lab to run around the clock with precision. 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