west berlin, nj august 21, 2014 &ndash thwingalbert instrument company has released a new tensile testing machine design, the vantagenx.  this revamps the popular eja vantage series to introduce a new ergonomic frame.  the new vantagenx is available in capacities of 1kn and 2kn, and will replace the previous frame for those capacities.  three travel distances from 24&rdquo to 48&rdquo are available to meet different materials testing needs.  the customer has the option to choose between two different methods of operation map4 software which requires a windows based pc or the recently introduced standalone option a bluetooth connected touch screen tablet.the vantagenx maintains the flexibility of a universal frame by allowing the testing machine to be configured for many different standards using different grips and fixtures.  this new universal testing machine from thwingalbert can be used to measure tensile, compression, flexural strength, and peel strength along with many other tests to meet common industry standards including astm, iso, tappi, and others. thwingalbert is excited to introduce the revamped style to customers. the vantagenx is designed to keep materials testing laboratories looking sharp while maintaining efficiency and quality.  this new testing frame is a prime example of the company&rsquos ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, by staying ahead of the curve and providing options to improve productivity. please contact our office if you are interested in more details about the vantagenx at sales@thwingalbert.com or 8567671000. about the thwingalbert instrument companythe thwingalbert instrument company is one of the nation&39s leading manufacturers of advanced testing instrumentation. for more than a century, thwingalbert has provided proven testing equipment and has earned a reputation as a foremost authority on physical testing standards. from the tab on a cough tablet, to the seal on a bag of potato chips, to the fabric of a pair of jeans, thwingalbert designs and develops products that test the physical properties of a wide range of materials. research laboratories and quality control departments worldwide confidently rely on thwingalbert&39s affordable precision instruments to develop and produce high quality products.