1 THERMAL CAMERA
Materials
Fatigue characterization on specimens, to determine a material’s intrinsic fatigue strength without 15–20-test campaigns.
Steel and metals
Composites
3D printing and LFAM
Testing labs
Faster
fatigue
testing.
No breakage.
The first technology that estimates the fatigue strength of materials and components by reading their heat. Up to 10× faster, non-destructive, and compatible with the test machines you already own.
Let’s talk about your test →Deep-tech startup · Passive thermography
See fatigue before it’s too late.
Fasther characterizes the fatigue behavior of materials and mechanical components by reading the heat that damage generates. Tests up to 10× faster, non-destructive, on the machines you already have.
up to 10×
faster than conventional methods
1
component can be enough for the full analysis
100–200k
cycles to detect damage, instead of over a million
0
modifications to your existing test machines
01 — TECHNOLOGY
Microstructural damage generates heat. We measure it.
During a fatigue test, the material dissipates energy as heat. Fasther combines sensors and infrared cameras with a proprietary, patent-pending algorithm that detects the onset of damage long before a crack becomes visible.
01
Integration
The thermal cameras are set up next to your existing test fixture, with no invasive modifications.
02
Acquisition
Real-time thermal maps, focused on the most highly stressed areas.
03
Fasther algorithm
Thermal indicators sensitive to microstructural damage, processed automatically.
04
Fatigue strength
A reliable estimate, consistent with the staircase method, in a fraction of the time.
02 — APPLICATIONS
Two sectors, one technology.
03 — TEAM
From research to industry.
Luca Corsaro
CEO
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino. Active and passive thermography.
Francesca Curà
CTO
Associate Professor, Politecnico di Torino. Materials fatigue and thermography.
Franco Concli
SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR
Associate Professor, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Gears and tribology.
Luca Fontanili
BUSINESS DEVELOPER
Mechanical engineer. R&D and product development in industrial and medical devices.
04 — VISION
Turning fatigue testing from a technical bottleneck into a driver of innovation, within reach of SMEs, startups and independent labs too.
Faster
Shorter development and validation cycles.
Non-destructive
Fewer high-value parts sacrificed.
Sustainable
Less material waste, more responsible design.
05 — DOWNLOADS
Resources.
Brochures, datasheets and case studies to download and share with your team.
PDF
Company brochure
Who we are, our technology and both Fasther solutions at a glance.
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Datasheet · Materials
Setup and results of the solution for fatigue characterization of materials.
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Datasheet · Gears
The two-camera solution built into the Single Tooth Bending Fatigue test.
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Case study · Gear
Test campaign time and cost compared with the staircase method.
Download PDFThese documents are for information only. Data and results refer to specific test conditions and may vary depending on material, component and setup. For binding information, please contact the Fasther team.
06 — NEW CHALLENGES
Is your industry next?
Springs, shafts, joints, polymers, medical devices… If you have a material or component that needs fatigue characterization, tell us about it. The most promising challenges become co-development projects.
- Describe your material or component.
- Our scientific team assesses feasibility.
- We get back to you to plan a pilot test.