From this testing, it is clear that the temperature of the paint at the nozzle has a significant, measureable impact on surface finish and that each layer (basecoat, clearcoat, etc.) plays a role in the appearance of the final part.

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, a manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, is offering two hands-on courses designed to help users comprehend the functionality of their instrument and solve the mysteries of fluid behavior while creating a successful and repeatable method.

The use of a standard rheometer and standard temperature control system brings the full functionality, accuracy and modularity of the rheometer to high-throughput techniques for coating applications.

Available in analogue or digital versions, Elcometer 506 testers are suitable for measuring the pull-off adhesion of coatings up to 50 MPa (7250 psi) either on-site or in the laboratory.

Over the last two decades, increased awareness of chemical emissions has driven a raft of regulations in many countries.

Atlas has announced the 2013 dates for its global Client Education program, with workshops and seminars scheduled throughout the United States and Europe.

The Supermini200 wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer combines the advantages of traditional WDXRF elemental analysis systems in a smaller, more economical package.

The TA-DEC Dual Extrusion Cell Fixture for the CT3 Texture Analyzer is designed to test extrudability.

Pharmaceutical tablets are covered by various coatings for many reasons, such as helping the tablet dissolve once ingested.

The JSM-7800F represents a significant leap forward in field emission SEM technology, with resolution and stability for nanotechnology imaging and analysis.