A simple but effective way to double-check multi-coating finishes. Today, we see many different coatings being used in the same finishing processes, and I believe we need to be very careful that we ...

A bulk material will work differently than a thin coating. For example, bulk silicon will not corrode in acid, but that does not mean a silicon coating on stainless steel will perform as well. The ...

Testing complexity in the paint and coating industry has increased by more strict regulations paired with more complex products. Thus, producers ask for more powerful, sustainable and safe analytical ...

In my three preceding columns, I discussed the testing of sandwich panels as unit structures. This included flexural and shear testing of beams and panels. However, such tests — and hardware ...