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    Andy Francis

    Andy Francis
    Dr. Andy Francis is Marketing Director at Q-Lab Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Andy joined Q-Lab in 2015 and focuses on new product development across all of Q-Lab’s product lines as well as external communication with Q-Lab’s representatives, customers, and the scientific community. Andy has over 10 years of experience in R&D for new products and applications in diverse fields. Prior to joining Q-Lab, Andy worked for General Electric and as a Senior Research Scientist at GrafTech International. Andy received both his BS and Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
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    Calibration vs. Adjustment

    by Andy Francis on Aug 12, 2022 9:00:00 AM

    Q-Lab strongly recommends regular calibration of irradiance sensors, black panel and chamber air temperature sensors, and...

    Can We Meet the Requirements of CASS Testing?

    by Andy Francis on Jun 15, 2022 11:09:00 AM

    Copper-accelerated Acetic-Acid Salt Spray (CASS) testing is a common quality control corrosion test. This test combines a...

    Q-Lab Now Featured on ASTM's Global Directory

    by Andy Francis on Apr 12, 2022 11:43:16 AM

    Q-Lab's outdoor and accelerated laboratory services can now be easily found onThe ASTM Global Directory. This service is a...

    Q-Lab Leads Major Revision to ASTM G155

    by Andy Francis on Feb 8, 2022 12:21:11 PM

    Q-Lab Leads Major Revision to ASTM G155, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of...

    Why Is It Important to Reposition Specimens?

    by Andy Francis on Jan 3, 2022 3:45:57 PM

    Weathering test standards often include guidance onrepositioningof test specimens. This is the practice of moving...

    Accelerated weathering using Natural Sunlight Concentrator technology

    by Andy Francis on May 14, 2021 1:37:40 PM

    Accelerated weathering using Natural Sunlight Concentrator technology is a great way to combine the benefits of outdoor and...

    Marketing Director Andy Francis discusses QUV/uvc tester in Interplas Insights

    by Andy Francis on May 10, 2021 2:05:34 PM

    A conversation about Q-Lab’s new QUV/uvc tester, featuring Marketing Director, Andy Francis, appears in the latest Interplas...

    Newly-published ISO 23741 standard quantifies water spray delivery in xenon arc testing

    by Andy Francis on Apr 30, 2021 2:50:25 PM

    Q-Lab is pleased to announce that the International Standards Organization (ISO) has recently published the brand-new...

    UL Japan features Q-SUN Xe-3 in new promotional video for weathering testing services

    by Andy Francis on Apr 13, 2021 10:45:54 AM

    Nihon Denkei coordinated permissions for UL Japan to feature a Q-SUN Xe-3 in their promo video for weathering testing.

    World’s first biodegradable and recyclable plastic developed with help of Q-Lab testers.

    by Andy Francis on Mar 17, 2021 1:25:48 PM

    Polymateria, a startup located on Imperial College's campus, has developed the world's first polyethylene that is both ...


    Q-Lab Corporation is a global provider of material durability testing products. We design and manufacture Q-PANEL standard test substrates as well as weathering, light stability, and corrosion testers. Q-Lab also offers A2LA accredited contract test services, including accelerated laboratory testing. Our weathering products and services are used by materials scientists, research and development engineering, and quality control personnel in numerous industries.

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