# LabsCubed

> LabsCubed builds automated tensile testing machines for polymer and rubber labs: the CubeTen (plastics and adhesives, ASTM D638 / ISO 527, up to 10 kN, 15 specimens per run) and the CubeOne (rubber and elastomers, ASTM D412 / ISO 37 and ASTM D624 tear, up to 1 kN, 12 specimens per run). Both load, measure and test a full tray of specimens unattended.

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## Products

- [Plastic Tensile Testing Machines | LabsCubed CubeTen](https://labscubed.com/plastic-testing.md): Streamline plastic material testing with the LabsCubed CubeTen automated tensile testing machine — up to 15 specimens tested unattended to ASTM D638 and ISO 527, plus single lap shear and T-peel adhesive tests.
- [Rubber Tensile Testing Machines | LabsCubed CubeOne](https://labscubed.com/rubber-testing.md): The CubeOne automated rubber tensile testing machine — up to 12 specimens tested unattended to ASTM D412, ISO 37 and ASTM D624 tear, with automatic thickness measurement.

## Get a quote

- [Get a Quote — LabsCubed](https://labscubed.com/get-a-quote.md): Tell us about your lab in a few short steps. A LabsCubed specialist gets in touch within one business day to understand how you test, talk through your testing routine and find the best option for your lab.

## Testing standards guides

- [ASTM D412 / ISO 37 Rubber Tensile Testing: Guide & Automation](https://labscubed.com/resources/astm-d412-iso-37-rubber-tensile-testing.md): Automated ASTM D412 testing, explained: what ASTM D412 and ISO 37 measure, dumbbell vs. ring specimens, equipment and extensometers, and how the CubeOne automates rubber tensile testing.
- [ASTM D638 / ISO 527-2 Tensile Testing: Guide & Automation](https://labscubed.com/resources/astm-d638-iso-527-2-plastic-tensile-testing.md): Automated ASTM D638 testing, explained: what ASTM D638 and ISO 527-2 measure, specimen types, equipment and extensometers, and how the CubeTen automates every step of plastic tensile testing.
- [Automation vs. Manual Testing - Download Now](https://labscubed.com/white-paper-automation-vs-manual-testing.md): Download the free LabsCubed white paper on automated testing, a quantitative study on lab ROI. Access the data you need to slash costs, eliminate errors, and build the business case for automation.

## Blog

- [Blog LabsCubed | ASTM D3039: How to Test Composite Tensile Properties](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d3039-composite-tensile-testing-automation.md): ASTM D3039 measures composite tensile properties. See specimen prep, grips, automation, and how Cube cuts variability. Get a demo from LabsCubed today.
- [Blog LabsCubed | ASTM D638 Automated Testing: Run 3× More Specimens Per Day](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d638-automated-testing-run-3x-more-per-day.md): Learn how automated ASTM D638 testing systems help plastics labs triple specimen throughput, eliminate grip errors, and run tests unattended overnight.
- [Blog LabsCubed | ASTM D790/ISO 178 Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Plastic Flexural Testing](https://labscubed.com/post/astm-d790-iso-178-explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-plastic-flexural-testing.md): Mastering ASTM D790 & ISO 178: Why the Future of Flexural Testing is Horizontal Stop wasting time on manual grip changes and calibration. Learn the essentials of plastic flexural testing and discover how CubeFlex is revolutionizing the lab with automated, horizontal 3-point bending.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Automated Rubber Tensile Testing Machines: A Guide for High-Volume Testing Labs](https://labscubed.com/post/automated-rubber-tensile-testing-machine.md): Learn how automated rubber tensile testing machines improve throughput, repeatability, and ASTM D412 compliance in modern testing laboratories.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Automated Tensile Testing: How Labs Cut Cycle Time Up to 85%](https://labscubed.com/post/automated-tensile-testing.md): Learn how automated tensile testing improves throughput, repeatability, and data traceability in plastics, rubber, and composite testing labs.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Composite Material Testing: Methods, Standards, and Automation](https://labscubed.com/post/composite-material-testing.md): Learn the key composite material testing methods, ASTM standards, and how automation improves throughput, repeatability, and data quality.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Fatigue Testing in Rubber Compounds: Understanding Long-Term Performance](https://labscubed.com/post/fatigue-testing-in-rubber-compounds-understanding-long-term-performance.md): 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.
- [Blog LabsCubed | How Temperature and Humidity Affects Tensile Strength in Plastics](https://labscubed.com/post/how-temperature-and-humidity-affects-tensile-strength-in-plastics.md): Discover how environmental conditions like temperature and humidity impact the tensile strength of plastics, including 3D printed parts. Essential insights for R&D managers and lab supervisors in plastics testing.
- [Blog LabsCubed | How to Choose Plastics Tensile Testing Equipment](https://labscubed.com/post/how-to-choose-plastics-tensile-testing-equipment.md): A practical guide for QA labs on choosing plastics tensile testing equipment—covering force range, grips, standards, and when automation pays off.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Lab Automation Robotics for Plastics and Rubber QA Teams](https://labscubed.com/post/lab-automation-robotics-for-plastics-rubber-qa-teams.md): Robotic lab automation is changing how plastics and rubber QA labs operate. Learn how to automate ASTM tests, cut variability, and scale testing throughput.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Materials Testing Automation: How Plastics and Rubber Labs Run 3× More Tests Per Shift](https://labscubed.com/post/materials-testing-automation-guide.md): Discover how materials testing automation helps plastics and rubber labs reduce manual errors, triple throughput, and meet ASTM standards — without adding headcount.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Polymer Mechanical Testing: Methods, Standards & Automation](https://labscubed.com/post/polymer-mechanical-testing-methods-standards-automation.md): Learn polymer mechanical testing methods, ASTM standards, and how automated systems like LabsCubed's Cube reduce variability in plastics and rubber QA labs.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Polymer Tensile Test: Procedure, Standards & Automation](https://labscubed.com/post/polymer-tensile-test-procedure-standards-automation.md): Polymer tensile test guide: ASTM D638, ISO 527, dog-bone specimens, common mistakes, and how automation cuts operator variability. Get the full procedure.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Robotic Material Testing: The Complete Guide to Automating Your Lab](https://labscubed.com/post/robotic-material-testing.md): Learn how robotic material testing improves throughput, repeatability, and data traceability in plastics, rubber, and composite laboratories.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Understanding the Numbers: Tensile Data Collection and Saving Time with Automation](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-data-collection-and-saving-time-with-automation.md): This article explains the importance of understanding and utilizing tensile testing data for better material selection. It highlights how raw test data, particularly the stress-strain curve, provides crucial material properties like ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, elongation at break, and Young's Modulus.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Tensile Strength Tester: A Buyer's Guide for QA Labs](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-strength-tester-buyers-guide.md): 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.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Tensile Test of Composite Materials: A Practical Guide](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-test-of-composite-materials-practical-guide.md): Tensile test of composite materials made simple: specimen prep, fixtures, standards, and how automation cuts variability. See the guide and run cleaner tests.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Tensile Testing Machine Guide for Plastics & Rubber Labs](https://labscubed.com/post/tensile-testing-machine.md): Learn how to choose the right tensile testing machine for plastics and rubber, and how automation improves throughput and repeatability.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Universal Testing Machine for Rubber: 2026 Buyer Guide](https://labscubed.com/post/universal-testing-machine-for-rubber-buyers-guide.md): Choose a universal testing machine for rubber: grips, force ranges, and automated workflows that cut variability. See how LabsCubed automates rubber QA.
- [Blog LabsCubed | Universal Testing Machine: Complete Guide to Specifications, Applications & Automation](https://labscubed.com/post/universal-testing-machine-guide-plastics-rubber.md): Learn how a universal testing machine works, what tests it performs, key specifications to evaluate, and how automation improves materials testing workflows.
- [Blog LabsCubed | What is Tensile Testing & Why it Matters in Materials Labs](https://labscubed.com/post/what-is-tensile-testing-and-why-it-matters.md): This article introduces tensile testing, its applications, common laboratory challenges, and practical solutions for obtaining accurate results.

## Webinars & events

- [See CubeTen at the Compounding World Expo 2026 — Cleveland](https://labscubed.com/events/ami-nov-2026.md): LabsCubed is at AMI's Plastics World Expos in Cleveland, Nov 11–12 2026. See CubeTen automated tensile testing and book a demo for your own lab.
- [LabsCubed at the Global Polymer Summit 2026 — Event Recap](https://labscubed.com/events/gps-sep-2026.md): What we showed at the Global Polymer Summit 2026 in Louisville: CubeOne live at booth 815, what rubber labs told us, and our panel on AI in testing.
- [See CubeTen at NPE2027: The Plastics Show — Orlando](https://labscubed.com/events/npe-may-2027.md): LabsCubed is exhibiting at NPE2027 in Orlando, May 3–7 2027. Get hands-on with CubeTen automated tensile testing and book a demo built around your own lab.
- [Automation, AI and Industry 4.0 in the Testing Lab — LabsCubed Webinar](https://labscubed.com/webinar/automation-ai-nov-2026.md): Free webinar, Nov 18 2026, 11:00 AM EST. What it takes to make a testing lab smart: automate repetitive work, produce clean data, and connect the two.
- [Replay: The Hidden Cost of Manual Plastics Testing](https://labscubed.com/webinar/spe-oct-2026.md): Watch the replay of our SPE webinar on the hidden costs of manual plastics tensile testing, and what an automation-first workflow with CubeTen changes.

## Company

- [About LabsCubed | Lab Automation for Tensile Testing](https://labscubed.com/about-us.md): LabsCubed builds lab automation for materials testing. See how CubeOne (rubber) and CubeTen (plastics) automated tensile testing machines give laboratories their time back.
- [Developers & AI agents](https://labscubed.com/developers.md): How software and AI agents can read labscubed.com and act on it: the public quote and registration API, Markdown for every page, llms.txt, agent skills and WebMCP tools.
- [Privacy Policy](https://labscubed.com/privacy-policy.md): Read LabsCubed's privacy policy regarding data collection, usage, and protection for our website visitors and customers.

## Optional

- [Home](https://labscubed.com/index.md): overview of both machines, specimens tested and FAQ
- [Blog index](https://labscubed.com/blog): all articles
- [Full site as one file](https://labscubed.com/llms-full.txt)