Advancing Material Testing with Atlas Suntest - Featuring At ArabLab 2025

We are arriving at the ArabLab Exhibition from 23–25 September 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Visitors will find BCL at Stall H2-C70, where we will present the Suntest Weatherometer by Atlas, an advanced solution for material testing that simulates years of sunlight and environmental stress in a controlled laboratory space.

At this year’s ArabLab we will be joined by industry leaders and global suppliers who are bringing forward innovative tools for research. One of the prominent names that will be with us is Atlas, recognised for their global contribution to accelerated weathering testers. Together, we aim to show how advanced UV testing supports better research, faster decision-making, and long-term product reliability.

The Role of Accelerated Weathering in Research

The ArabLab 2025 Exhibition will be witnessing a diverse range of laboratory technologies. We at BCL are bringing our curated range of innovations to contribute to the platform. Among them, the Suntest Weatherometer is a highlight because it helps answer a fundamental research question: How will materials behave after years of outdoor exposure?

Traditional natural exposure tests require months or even years to generate results. With the Suntest, this timeline is condensed into weeks or even days, giving laboratories a quicker path to insights and product improvements.

• Time savings: Studies from VTEC show that turnaround times can be as short as two weeks compared to extended natural testing.
• Cost reduction: By identifying weaknesses before launch, recalls can be reduced by up to 20, saving millions in associated losses.
• Product longevity: UV chamber-tested materials show a 30-40% increase in lifespan under UV, heat, and moisture exposure.
• Quality assurance: Testing under ASTM standards ensures compliance with both regulatory and client-driven requirements.

Beneficial Features of the Suntest Weatherometer

The Suntest is widely known as a reliable UV visible spectroscopy machine and is often referred to as a sunlight checker because of its ability to replicate solar exposure with consistency.

Key features include:

• Xenon-arc lamps that provide authentic sunlight simulation
• A flatbed exposure chamber that can accommodate both flat samples and irregular 3D products
• A multilingual touchscreen interface with intuitive navigation and pre-set test standards
• Options to simulate both outdoor light and filtered indoor environments
• Automated test controls enhanced with AI, reducing manual error and improving accuracy

Industry Applications of the Suntest

Beyond Testing: Lasting Value for Innovation

You would be excited to know that the Suntest Weatherometer delivers more than controlled testing. It helps reshape how industries manage research and product development.

• Operational efficiency: Automation improves repeatability and streamlines research cycles.
• Sustainability: Preventing premature product failures reduces waste and resource usage.
• Market growth: The accelerated weathering tester market is expanding at nearly 7 CAGR between 2025 and 2033, reflecting how industries increasingly rely on these devices.

By combining performance, compliance, and sustainability, the Suntest has become an essential part of modern testing environments.

See The Suntest At ArabLab 2025

We are delighted to be joining the ArabLab 2025 Exhibition and showcasing the Suntest Weatherometer in action. At Stall H2-C70, our team will conduct live demonstrations, explain testing protocols, and discuss how this advanced UV light accelerated weathering tester supports industries across packaging, automotive, life sciences, and polymers.

Join us to explore how environmental testing can be accelerated, made more reliable, and applied directly to your material development needs.