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Leak testing compliant materials, such as balloon catheters, presents a unique challenge: the part volume expands under pressure. This shifting […]

In industrial manufacturing, confirming that products are leak-free before they reach end users is essential. From medical catheters and implantable […]

Setting up a reliable leak test is one thing, but optimizing it for real-world production is another. In this blog, […]

How a Hands-On Demo Changed Everything Breaking into a Tough Account Breaking into a large, established account is never easy, […]

When it comes to leak testing, many products are simple to evaluate. If a product has a built-in port, you […]

Pumps play a vital role in a wide variety of fluid handling applications—from chemical processing and water treatment to medical […]

In industries where precision is critical, whether you’re filling a gel cap, dosing a reagent, or applying a lubricant, accurate […]

In high-stakes manufacturing environments, like medical device production, fluid systems, and electronic enclosures, verifying a product’s integrity is non-negotiable. One […]

Leak testing is a critical quality control process in manufacturing, ensuring that products meet performance and safety standards by preventing […]

Air leak testing is a precise process that requires controlled conditions to ensure accurate and repeatable results. However, various external […]

When it comes to performing a leak test, one of the key factors that can influence the test is the […]

Leak testing is a critical quality control process that ensures a part, product, or system does not allow fluid to escape or enter beyond an acceptable threshold. Whether in the automotive, medical, aerospace, electronics, or industrial sectors, detecting leaks early in the manufacturing process prevents costly failures…

There’s widespread confusion about the use of “Standardized Volumetric Flow Rate” as “Mass Flow Rate” and which standard conditions to […]

For decades, dunk testing has been the default method of leak detection. It’s simple—submerge a part in water, maybe pump […]

Ensuring the safety and reliability of fuel systems is critical, particularly in industries like automotive. Fuel regulators, key components responsible […]

In industries like medical devices and automotive, precision leak testing is essential for ensuring product integrity and performance. Multi-part assemblies […]

Automated leak testing, powered by advanced solutions like the Zaxis iKit leak tester, is vital for manufacturing in industries such […]

Maintaining precision and compliance in highly regulated manufacturing environments is a critical challenge. Industries such as medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, […]

We teamed up with Arimation Robotics to provide our precision metering pumps for their electrolyte battery dosing project! A renowned […]

Effective leak testing is challenging, which is why the Zaxis team has your back through our industry-leading technology! Leak testing […]

Dunk testing typically leads to inaccurate results, which is why you should consider pressure decay & mass flow leak testing […]

Medical equipment manufacturers rely heavily on their leak testing, so here’s what you need to know about these complex solutions! […]

It’s crucial to take your HVAC leak testing strategies very seriously, because property owners depend on it! Homes and businesses […]

Although standard pressure decay and differential pressure testing are similar, there are some stark differences that businesses should know about! […]

Your company’s leak test results could be impacted by a variety of often overlooked factors! If you’re in an industry […]

False leaks can wreak havoc on your leak testing results, so here are some tips to avoid them at your […]

Businesses not only need to recognize common leak testing mistakes, but they also need to know how to avoid them! […]

Automation equipment investments can often be tricky for manufacturing teams, so here are some common mistakes that you should avoid! […]

Here’s everything that business leaders need to know about precision metering pumps! Precision metering pumps are vital tools for businesses […]

Medical device leak testing is crucial for every healthcare and medical equipment manufacturing team! Medical device leaks often lead to […]

Many industries require some form of leak testing, and here are five uses of leak testing that business leaders should […]

By Jeff Jackson, VP Operations (jjackson@zaxisinc.com) Leak testing medical fluid bags—including IV bags, blood bags, feed systems, ostomy bags, airway […]

By Charlie Bright, VP Sales (cbright@zaxisinc.com) Various automated air leak tests are available to ensure quality on OEM production lines, but It […]

Mass Flow Meters monitor the flow of a liquid or gas moving through a system, measuring the mass per unit of […]

Choosing a manufacturer for your facility’s leak testing equipment or precision pumps can be a challenge. You want to make […]

Balloon catheters and multi-lumen catheters are used throughout the medical industry. From administering essential intravenous medications to performing surgeries, catheters have […]

Leak testing is an essential step in any manufacturing process. It ensures your products meet guidelines set by the FDA, […]

Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids, Water Hammering, and Cavitation in Pumps While handling pumping systems, it is critical to have a […]

Figuring out which leak testing system is best for your manufacturing or assembly operation can be a challenge. Air leak testing for electronics, medical […]

Since batteries are the most costly part of EVs, leak testing throughout EV manufacturing is necessary to assure battery performance […]

Batteries are a costly and critical part of electric vehicles (EVs) With batteries making up roughly 40% of the total […]

Z-axis offers solutions for your Automotive Leak Testing Needs. The automotive industry is as demanding as ever with an ever-changing global economy, […]

Ingress protection is a critical part of product development particularly with the increased use of electronics in the automotive industry. […]

Zaxis Leak Tester integrated into a customer robotic application See how one customer integrated a Zaxis leak tester into a […]

Occlusion testing checks for blockages (or occlusions) in test parts. Measuring the air flow through the test part determines whether the […]

Leak testing medical devices is crucial to any medical equipment manufacturing operation. Zaxis is here to help. Our experts discuss medical devices […]

Delivery of a fluid in precise and adjustable flow rates is called metering. A metering pump is a device used […]

2020 was a hard year and many of us had to adapt and react quicklyin response to the fight against […]

In this video we will discuss the ideal gas law and its effects on leak testing. During leak testing, changes in […]

Pressure, volume, moles, and temperature During leak testing, changes in pressure in the test part are of primary interest. When a […]

Press Release: Zaxis has released the zHMI factory automation software that facilitates remote monitoring and configuration of Zaxis devices. SALT […]

Directly from our CEO, here’s why you should choose Z-axis as your leak testing partner.

A live discussion in how to determine a leak rate.

Cellular manufacturing is a lean manufacturing model. The goal of cell manufacturing is to save time and space on the […]



If you guys are in that stage of making some sort of vials that you’re filling testing kits for reagents, […]

Air to Liquid Correlation Often a process or product has an ISO or similar standard for leak testing. The following […]




Softgel manufacturing requires precise dispensing with excellent accuracy and repeatability. For example, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients or APIs require the utmost […]

With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, in 2020 the demand for medical ventilators has skyrocketed. Production of these medical devices […]

Reports are coming in on the FDA’s approval of a new test for Covid-19 that has been developed by Roche. […]

Press Release: Zaxis presents its entry level leak tester, the Zaxis PD, specifically designed for an introduction to pressure decay […]

Ingress protection (IP) is a critical part of product development, particularly for medical device assemblies and electronics manufacturing. IP code […]

Flexibility is a valuable attribute in automated production systems. Many automation systems can be described as Fixed or Hard, meaning […]

Pressure Decay Leak Testing in Automation In automated manufacturing many assembled products require leak testing to validate product viability and […]

Press Release: Zaxis has reinvented their multi-function leak tester with usability in mind, adding a large 7-inch touchscreen to the […]

Growing Vape Market The vape market has been on the rise for several years and is projected to continue to […]

Battery manufacturing is an ever-expanding industry that is constantly adapting to new technology. The rising expectations of battery technology generates […]

The Z-axis CamTrac With over 30 years of experience in high precision leak testing, the engineers at Zaxis have spent […]

Electronic Variable Metering Pump (eVmP) The patented eVmP system is a precision metering and fluid dispenser combined with a detachable Touch Screen […]

Press Release: Zaxis has introduced servo motor technology into their eVmP (electronic variable metering pump) family of precision metering and […]

Data communication is a vital component in factory automation. The ability to have real time communication between a sensor-actuator network […]

Diagnostic reagent kits contain all of the major components necessary to perform designated diagnostic tests or procedures. With surging demand […]

Electronic ‘sensing’ catheters have become an integral component in both medical procedures and training. They give instantaneous information such as […]

There are many challenges faced by automotive engineers and manufacturers, one of which is leak testing automotive assemblies. From the […]

Accuracy and Repeatability with the Zaxis Variable Metering Pump Modern Soft Gel Manufacturing is an incredibly long, sophisticated process, which […]

What is a Burst Pressure Leak Test? A Burst test is a destructive pressure test that will measure the maximum […]

What is a Vacuum Decay Leak Test? A vacuum decay test evaluates if a part is leaking air. Whether you are manufacturing medical […]

What is a Pressure Decay Leak Test? Pressure decay is one of the most widely used methods of leak testing […]

What is a Pressure Cracking Leak Test? A crack test is used to find the opening pressure of a check valve or […]

What is a Chamber Leak Test? A chamber test is used to find leaks in sealed packaging or sealed devices […]

What is a Mass Flow Leak Test? The Mass Flow test measures flow rate through an object. Once the object […]

What is an Occlusion Leak Test? An occlusion test measures the passage of air through an object and signifies if […]

Z-axis Inc Medical Leak Testers in China Don Parr, SVP, went to China for the annual Medtec China trade show. […]
Zaxis is your one stop shop for all leak testing regardless of industry. From medical devices to consumer electronics, our […]

Zaxis has found an increasing need for leak tester calibrations and customer support for our manufacturing customers in Northern Mexico. Zaxis has […]

Automated Machine Systems (AMS), a Zaxis Inc. integration partner, solves leak testing of air intake manifolds using a Zaxis Inc. Isaac HD vacuum […]


