Atlas, a global leader in weathering testing technology, has released a new generation of its SUNTEST® XLS and XXL series xenon-arc instruments. Designed for accelerated light exposure testing of large or three-dimensional samples, SUNTEST is an established platform for evaluating weathering, lightfastness, and photostability of materials. Simplifying setup, enhancing control, and increasing testing efficiency, the new SUNTEST upgrades […]
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Atlas, a global leader in weathering testing technology, has launched a new series of free 30-minute “How-To” webinars — a shorter format designed to help professionals tackle durability testing tasks with clear, actionable guidance. Hosted live by Atlas experts, each session focuses on a single method, standard, or testing detail that teams can apply immediately in the lab or […]
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With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally revoking the use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs — and working with industry to voluntarily phase out additional petroleum-based synthetic dyes by early 2027— food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers are under growing pressure to reformulate using naturally derived colorants. But what […]
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Atlas, the global leader in weathering testing technology, has announced the release of web-based WXView II R2 data acquisition software. Previously limited to its flagship Weather-Ometers® series – WXView II R2 connectivity has expanded to four additional weathering testing instruments: The SUNTEST XLS+ and XXL+ full-spectrum xenon-arc flatbed instruments for 3D specimens The XENOTEST 220+ and 440 compact, rotating-rack, xenon-arc weathering and lightfastness […]
continue readingAtlas, the global leader in weathering testing technology, will showcase its state-of-the-art weathering instruments, enhancements and testing services for the plastics industry at NPE 2024: The Plastics Show in Orlando, Florida, May 6 through May 10. Produced by The Plastics Industry Association, NPE is held every three years and is the main event for industries worldwide […]
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Atlas, the global leader in weathering testing technology, will showcase its state-of-the-art weathering instruments, enhancements and testing services at the American Coatings Show and Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 30 through May 2, 2024. Exhibits include: Atlas Ci4400 Weather-Ometer® The world’s most advanced xenon-arc instrument for standard weathering testing has gained design and engineering enhancements in airflow, irradiance […]
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Introducing the Atlas S³T system – the latest advancement from the leader in accelerated artificial and natural weathering testing. Designed for the flagship Weather-Ometer® Ci4400 and Ci5000 instruments, the Atlas S³T system makes it possible for the first time to continuously measure the specific surface temperature of individual samples during live testing. Surface temperature is a critical factor for the […]
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Atlas Material Testing Technology, the global leader in weathering and lightfastness testing instruments and services, delivers tailored performance extensions for their SUNTEST® CPS+ and XLS+ xenon instruments to support unique testing needs. The world’s most widely used benchtop xenon instruments, the SUNTEST line excels in simulating the effects of natural sunlight, moisture, and heat to evaluate UV durability […]
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Atlas Material Testing Technology, the global leader in weathering and lightfastness testing instruments and services, has expanded the performance capabilities of their Xenotest® 440 and Xenotest 220/220+ xenon-arc instruments to conform to major American testing standards. Used by a wide range of industries, air-cooled Xenotest instruments simulate on an accelerated basis the effects of natural sunlight, moisture and […]
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Atlas Material Testing Technology, a global leader in accelerated lightfastness testing instruments and services for the textile industry, will showcase its Ci3000+ Fade-Ometer® and Xenotest® 440 instruments at ITMA 2023 at the Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy, June 8-14 (Booth E208 in Hall 4.) Featuring more than 1,600 exhibitors from 44 countries and drawing an expected 100,000 visitors, ITMA, which […]
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