Surgical instruments may be divided into holding, grasping, and cutting instruments, as well as into suture instruments, optics, and combined instruments. Materials used range from chrome steels, non-ferrous metal alloys, titanium, light metals and steels to glass (for optics), ceramics, plastics, and adhesives. ZwickRoell’s wide product range, with its modular design concept, allows for the construction of many different test arrangements for use on components and finished goods, for example determining characteristics of a cutting edge or measuring wear resistance. Working closely with our customers, we select the appropriate specimen grips and accessories from our existing product portfolio, customizing as necessary to suit special requirements.