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Author Archives: Mark Yoder

  • August 2026
  • 27Jul
    Why Repeatability Matters More Than Accuracy in Material Testing

    Why Repeatability Matters More Than Accuracy in Material Testing

    Why Repeatability Matters More Than Accuracy in Material Testing Consistency is the foundation of meaningful test data. In every material testing laboratory, one question ultimately determines the value of the data collected: Can the test be repeated and produce the same results? While equipment accuracy is certainly important, the ability of a testing system to
  • 27Jul
    Why Using an A2LA Accredited Laboratory Matters for Your Testing and Calibration

    Why Using an A2LA Accredited Laboratory Matters for Your Testing and Calibration

    Why Using an A2LA Accredited Laboratory Matters for Your Testing and Calibration Confidence in Every Test Result Starts with Accreditation Whether you're validating automotive components, qualifying aerospace materials, certifying medical devices, or calibrating critical laboratory equipment, the quality of your test data is only as good as the laboratory performing the work. For manufacturers, inaccurate
  • 27Jul
    Understanding Colorfastness Testing with the Schap Gakushin Tester

    Understanding Colorfastness Testing with the Schap Gakushin Tester

    Understanding Colorfastness Testing with the Schap Gakushin Tester How the JIS L0849 Standard Helps Ensure Durable, Fade-Resistant Textiles In today's automotive, aerospace, furniture, apparel, and technical textile industries, appearance is every bit as important as performance. Consumers expect fabrics to retain their original color throughout years of use—even after repeated rubbing, cleaning, and exposure to
  • 27Jul
    FMVSS 207 & FMVSS 210 Seat Belt Anchorage Testing: Why FAD1 and FAD2 Are Transforming Compliance Testing

    FMVSS 207 & FMVSS 210 Seat Belt Anchorage Testing: Why FAD1 and FAD2 Are Transforming Compliance Testing

    FMVSS 207 & FMVSS 210 Seat Belt Anchorage Testing: Why FAD1 and FAD2 Are Transforming Compliance Testing By Schap Specialty Machine, Inc. For automotive OEMs, Tier 1 seat manufacturers, and accredited automotive testing laboratories, demonstrating compliance with FMVSS 207 (Seating Systems) and FMVSS 210 (Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages) is one of the most critical structural
  • 27Jul
    Gravimetric vs. Reflectometric Fog Testing: Which Method Should You Use?

    Gravimetric vs. Reflectometric Fog Testing: Which Method Should You Use?

    Gravimetric vs. Reflectometric Fog Testing: Which Method Should You Use? One of the most common questions asked by automotive materials engineers and laboratory managers is: "Should our laboratory perform gravimetric fog testing or reflectometric fog testing?" The answer is often both—but for different reasons. While each method evaluates the tendency of automotive interior materials to
  • 27Jul
    DIN 75201 Explained: A Guide for Automotive Test Laboratories

    DIN 75201 Explained: A Guide for Automotive Test Laboratories

    DIN 75201 Explained: A Guide for Automotive Test Laboratories As automotive interiors continue to evolve with new polymers, adhesives, coatings, and sustainable materials, manufacturers face an ongoing challenge: ensuring these materials do not release excessive volatile compounds that can condense on interior glass surfaces. To address this concern, automotive manufacturers have adopted standardized fogging tests
  • 27Jul
    Understanding VOC Fog Testing in Automotive Interior Materials

    Understanding VOC Fog Testing in Automotive Interior Materials

    Understanding VOC Fog Testing in Automotive Interior Materials Why Fogging Tests Are Critical to Vehicle Interior Quality Modern automobile interiors are expected to remain clean, odor-free, and visually appealing throughout the life of the vehicle. One of the hidden challenges facing automotive manufacturers is the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from interior materials. These
  • 1Feb
    Expanded Material Testing Services

    Expanded Material Testing Services

    Schap Laboratory Services, LLC. has the capability to perform a number of ISO 17025 accredited tests for Material Testing using the equipment and standards listed on the following pages. We can perform specific tests, help with any testing back-log, or help you meet the requirements of Interlaboratory, Round Robin, and comparative testing programs. We also

  • 15Jan
    Schap Offers Multiple Ways to Get Your Lab Running

    Schap Offers Multiple Ways to Get Your Lab Running

    One of the barriers to entering material testing in your lab is financing. With scarcity of limited resources, you are forced to have your testing done by outside, third-party services. You lose control over the process and have to trust someone else. At Schap, we understand business finances. That's why we offer alternatives. If you
  • 13Feb
    The Schap Dry Fog Tester

    The Schap Dry Fog Tester

    Revolutionize your automotive fog testing with the SCHAP Dry Fog Tester—the cleanest, smallest, and safest solution on the market. Say goodbye to hazardous thermal fluids that create messes and pose safety risks for your technicians. Our innovative Dry Fog Testing System not only challenges the competition in size and safety but also offers significant cost

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