Accelerated weathering testing.

Atlas has introduced the next generation Xenotest® 220 and 440 xenon-arc instruments featuring expanded test method support, and improved integration with lab networks. Designed for demanding applications in the polymer, coatings, automotive and textile industries, the upgrades simplify operation while enhancing test consistency and day-to-day reliability.

The air-cooled, rotating-rack Xenotest 220 and 440 simulate the effects of sunlight, heat, and moisture to accelerate material testing under controlled conditions. Their high sample capacity in a compact footprint, and robust performance make them a trusted platform for lightfastness and weathering evaluations.

Expanded standards and method support.
The range of preloaded test protocols has been significantly extended and now covers all commonly used ASTM, AATCC, GB/T, and SAE standards. A key highlight of the new Xenotest 440 is its capability to perform the globally recognized American automotive tests SAE J2412 for interior components and SAE J2527 for exterior components. Together with its highly flexible specimen holder system, the Xenotest 440 has become a truly compact all-rounder for automotive testing.

"One of my favorite features is the extension of the test libraries," said Dr. Oliver Rahäuser, Senior Product Manager at Atlas. "It makes setting up your Xenotest significantly easier."

A redesigned 10.1-inch XenoTouch® II interface improves visibility and navigation of the Xenotestwhile aligning with the Atlas Ci Weather-Ometer® and SUNTEST® instruments – offering a consistent operator experience across all Atlas’s xenon-arc platforms. Set-point monitoring functionality allows users to define all test parameter tolerances and receive real-time alerts when conditions drift beyond limits.

WXView® II connectivity enables secure, cloud-based access to active and historical test data. Users can monitor progress across locations, compare results, and generate standardized PDF reports to support quality-assurance and audit documentation.

Both models accommodate up to 38 specimens, with supported formats ranging from 90 × 75 mm to 285 × 75 mm and up to 10 mm thick – allowing labs to test everything from thin films to molded parts without requiring the footprint of larger systems. The new Xenotest 220 and 440 also feature an updated exterior design that reflects Atlas’s new industrial styling, bringing visual consistency across its entire xenon-arc portfolio.

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Paint covered!

Five-year framework agreement to implement automation software and technology will help paint manufacturer increase throughput and quality and reduce operating costs.

A framework agreement with paint manufacturer Jotun to automate and digitalize its global manufacturing facilities has been announced by Emerson. The five-year agreement will enable Jotun to implement Emerson’s digital technologies to enhance all aspects of manufacturing automation in new factories, and for selected upgrades in some of its 39 existing factories around the world.

Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints and marine, protective and powder coatings. Through its agreement with Emerson, Jotun will increase process automation and create a standardized digital technology solution for new factory projects, which will help the company achieve increased throughput, uptime and product quality, while reducing operating costs.

“In securing a long-term automation partner with the expertise required to support our journey, we will have access to systems, competence and support serving our needs when constructing and operating technically advanced and efficient paint factories around the world,” said Fredrik Urdahl, Jotun’s group technical director - operations. “Emerson’s advanced automation technologies and focus on providing standardized project methodologies, as well as global and local support, were critical factors in our selection for collaboration.”

Jotun will initially focus on standardizing on Emerson’s modular, scalable and easy-to-use DeltaV™ distributed control system in new factory projects. The intelligent control will ensure consistent, integrated batch processes, minimizing risk to product quality and enhancing productivity.

The agreement also enables Emerson to deliver a wide range of automation solutions to improve Jotun’s manufacturing operations. These could include advanced sensor technologies, data management and analytics platforms, software applications, predictive maintenance and remote monitoring techniques and asset management tools.

“We have a long track record of helping companies introduce technologies and processes that lead to game-changing enhancements, and Emerson is committed to helping Jotun realize significant ongoing production efficiency improvements,” said Mark Bulanda, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business. “We will help support Jotun’s transformation efforts not only through our industry-leading portfolio of digital technologies and solutions, but also from our Project Certainty methodologies.”

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