Weathering and corrosion testing seminars

Learn the fundamentals of weathering, lighstability and corrosion testing in two half-day seminars – Wednesday and Thursday 25–26 March 2026.

The fundamentals of weathering, lighstability and corrosion testing

Speaker: Robin Evans, Q-Lab Europe
Date and time: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 13:00 to 17:00 and Thursday 26 March 2026 at 08:30 to 12:30
Location: Elastocon in Borås, Sweden
Cost: 500 SEK per person per seminar – 750 SEK for both seminars
Dinner and networking, 25 March 2026, for those who wish. Food can be invoiced, drinks are paid on site. More information will come later, after registration
Registration: no later than Friday 20 March 2026 via the form below

Course materials and refreshments are provided. Specify any allergies or special food needs in the registration form. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss their applications and ask questions.

The seminars are arranged together with Q-Lab, the global leader in test equipment and contract testing services for weathering, light stability, and corrosion..

Read more about Q-Lab here

Program

25 March 2026 – Afternoon session

13:00 Registration
13:30 Seminar

Weathering 101

In this practical, easy-to-understand information we will be explaining the fundamentals of weathering and lightstability.

Topics in this session:

Part 1: Forces of weathering
Part 2: Outdoor exposure testing
Part 3: Accelerated laboratory weathering
Part 4: Weathering test programs

26 March 2026 – Morning session

08:30 Registration
09:00 Seminar

Atmospheric corrosion 101

This is an overview of corrosion in outdoor environments with a special focus on modern techniques for conducting accelerated testing of corrosion prevention strategies.

Topics in this session:

Part 1: Corrosion basics
Part 2: Characterizing corrosive environments and outdoor corrosion testing
Part 3: Laboratory atmospheric corrosion test methods
Part 4: Corrosion test monitoring and specimen evaluation