The electrodynamic testing machine (EPuls) provides a state-of-the-art, hydraulically-free test system for dynamic and static testing of materials and components. The system is primarily used for extended material descriptions and for the investigation of material fatigue. Cyclic loads are possible in a nominal load range of ± 3 kN and with frequencies of up to 100 Hz. In addition to the recording of force and traverse path, a dynamic strain transducer allows direct measurement on the sample. The test specimens can be subjected to different wave functions such as sinusoidal or trapezoidal cycles. The control software can be used to combine various individual steps into complex test sequences. Furthermore, the temperature development during the tests can be documented with the aid of a thermal imaging camera.