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Atlas Material Testing Solutions

Atlas: We Test Everything Under the Sun

Atlas Material Testing Solutions is a globally recognized leader in material durability testing, environmental simulation, and weathering technology solutions. With more than 100 years of scientific expertise and innovation, Atlas provides advanced testing instruments, laboratory services, and outdoor exposure testing programs that help manufacturers evaluate the long-term performance, reliability, and lifespan of materials and products under real-world environmental conditions. As a business unit of AMETEK, Atlas is headquartered in Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA, with major operations and laboratories across Europe, Asia, and other international markets.

Atlas serves customers in more than 80 countries, supporting a wide range of industries including automotive, coatings, plastics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, photovoltaics, packaging, architectural, consumer electronics, food & beverage, and specialty materials. Through its global network of testing laboratories and weathering sites, Atlas enables organizations to make informed decisions regarding product durability, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and material performance optimization.

Three Atlas weathering test instruments: Ci3000, UVTest, and Xenotest 440.

Atlas specializes in weathering, corrosion, lightfastness, solar simulation, and environmental aging technologies designed to replicate years of environmental exposure within controlled laboratory settings. The company’s internationally recognized instrument brands, including Ci Series Weather-Ometers®, Xenotest®, and SUNTEST®, are widely used throughout the industry to evaluate how materials respond to sunlight, heat, humidity, moisture, and other environmental stressors. These advanced testing systems help customers accelerate product development cycles, reduce the risk of failure, improve product quality, and bring durable products to market more efficiently.

In addition to manufacturing testing instruments, Atlas offers comprehensive laboratory testing services, outdoor exposure testing, calibration services, consulting, technical training, and educational programs. The company’s testing capabilities are designed to meet major international standards including ISO, ASTM, DIN, SAE, and JIS requirements, ensuring that customers receive accurate, reliable, and globally accepted test data. Atlas also collaborates with industry associations, research institutions, and standardization organizations to support ongoing advancements in material science and environmental testing technologies.

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Innovation, scientific integrity, and customer partnership are central to Atlas’s mission. By continuously investing in research and development, the company remains at the forefront of environmental durability testing and predictive performance analysis. Atlas works closely with manufacturers and research teams to develop customized testing programs tailored to specific applications and performance objectives.

With a strong commitment to quality, technical excellence, and customer support, Atlas Material Testing Solutions continues to be a trusted partner for organizations seeking reliable solutions for material durability evaluation, accelerated weathering, and environmental simulation testing worldwide.

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