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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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Why Do Q-Lab Testers Require Specific Calibration Radiometers?

by Andy Francis on Dec 2, 2020 11:28:41 AM

QUV and Q-SUN accelerated weathering testers require the use of special calibration radiometers. The CR10 and UC10 are...

What is Dew Point?

by Andy Francis on Nov 6, 2020 5:11:53 PM

The dew point is the temperature at which dew (condensation) forms and is a measure of atmospheric moisture. It is the...

Do Q-Lab’s Fluorescent UV and Xenon Lamps Meet International Standards for Irradiance?

by Andy Francis on Aug 3, 2020 11:32:26 AM

International standards for operating weathering test apparatuses using Fluorescent UV and Xenon Arc lamps often include...

What is the difference between QFS-40 and UVB-313EL Lamps?

by Andy Francis on Jul 16, 2020 10:39:16 AM

QFS-40 and UVB-313EL lamps are both used in QUV accelerated weathering testers to provide fluorescent UV light that...

What Specimen Sizes Can Be Used in a Q-TRAC?

by Andy Francis on Jun 19, 2020 10:38:46 AM

The Q-TRAC natural sunlight concentrator is a fast, powerful way to conduct accelerated lightfastness and weathering...


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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