Coating thickness measurement is of growing importance in the paint and corrosion protection industry, as is conformance to regulations and standards like SSPC-PA2, a specification that describes procedures to measure…
For automotive manufacturers, it is of increasing importance to control the quality of the paint processes in order to ensure effective corrosion protection while reducing costs. Especially in EDP (electrophoretic…
For a variety of reasons, assessing the quality of paint coatings on car bodies is increasing in importance. Narrow tolerance limits and strong demand for smooth finishes require precise measurements…
In the automotive industry paint coatings are used as protection from corrosion and external damage. These lacquers are exposed to environmental influences such as extreme temperature fluctuations or moisture and…
For most electronics applications it is prohibited to use solders that contain lead (RoHS and WEEE directives). However, the so-called tin whiskers that sometimes grow from the surface of unleaded…
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic or Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) is known for its high strength to weight ratio, excellent high-temperature characteristics and resistance fatigue. CFRP has gained substantial interest…
The price of gold and other precious metals has skyrocketed in recent years, allowing scammers to capitalise on the surge by introducing counterfeit products into the market. The precious metal…
Element of the Month Each month we will explore elements of interest from the periodic table, with a brief history of discovery and development, and a review of uses and…
Highly unstable prices and the high value of gold pose a significant and continuous financial threat to the precious metal trading industry. Even the slightest deviation in the estimated karat…
What is ionising radiation? Ionising radiation is a term collectively used to refer to types of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum, which can alter the electrical charge of an atom.…