Dr. Oliver D. Rahaeuser

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Xenon Weathering Testing of WPC Products

October 30, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

Atlas Releases Upgraded SUNTEST® Instruments

August 14, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

In Vitro Phototoxicity Testing Using SUNTEST®

July 14, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

5 Reasons for Accelerated Weathering Testing

June 16, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

Atlas mission is to enable our customers to accelerate their expertise in developing world-class products. A key aspect: best-in-class equipment for understanding with confidence how materials perform in worst case environments. If you have never tried weathering testing, here are 5 good reasons to prioritize accelerated weathering testing for your products.

F&B Testing with SUNTEST

May 23, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced a groundbreaking initiative to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation's food supply by the end of 2026. This move addresses growing concerns about the potential health impacts of synthetic dyes, particularly on children.

Qualifying New Materials

May 15, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

Qualifying new materials for new product development is one of the primary purposes of xenon-arc weathering testing. Typically, this is a stepwise approach involving comparative and extended testing as well as natural exposures.

Temperature Control: Two Sensors Are Better Than One

April 24, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

Xenon-arc weathering instruments use black surface temperature sensor in addition to a air temperature sensor to provide a more accurate representation of the test conditions experienced by the materials being tested. For precise testing, a xenon weathering instrument must be equipped with both sensors.

Meet Us Soon In Asia

March 18, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

You will meet Atlas’s local partner ABNEXO at the Coating Korea exhibition in Incheon, Korea from 26 - 28 March, at booth D01 in Hall 1. Exhibitors at Coatings Korea will present the entire spectrum of state-of-the art coating technology, and testing. This time, ABNEXO will have a small booth and looking forward answering your questions about durability and weathering testing.

The Crucial Role of Purified Water

January 31, 2025 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

Water is often considered a secondary factor in laboratory weathering testing, but its purity is critical to achieving reliable results and preserving the integrity of your equipment. By investing in proper water purification and adhering to industry standards, you can ensure that your tests yield accurate, reproducible outcomes while avoiding costly equipment damage.

Get Laboratory Specimen Preparation Right

November 29, 2024 | Dr. Oliver D Rahaeuser

Getting the best out of your laboratory weathering testing depends majorly on three questions:
1. Which is the most suitable weathering device for my product?
2. Which is the best test method I can apply?
3. What is the ideal test setup / specimen preparation?