Manufacturer Upgrade for Bench-Top Indentation Plastometer

The Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase an upgrade for their bench-top indentation plastometer, which is used to measure material properties. The upgrade will allow for the measurement of thinner materials and will provide more accurate data. The university has determined that the only source for this upgrade is Plastometrex, the manufacturer of the original system. The estimated cost of the upgrade is $16,964.50, which includes a discount due to the university's academic status. The upgrade is necessary for the university's research projects, particularly those funded by the Department of Defense. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The upgrade is for a unique system that uses Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) to obtain material properties. • The system is capable of conducting high-temperature property measurements. • The upgrade will extend the capability of the system to provide reliable data using less than 1/32nd inch worth of material. • The university has determined that Plastometrex is the only source for the upgrade. • The estimated cost of the upgrade includes a discount due to the university's academic status.