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in: Technical news

26. 03. 2018

Tensile test of free coating films

Results of a study on the method for the determination of the tensile properties of free coating films, useful to assess the coatings for exterior wood.

in: Technical news

24. 04. 2018

IOS-MAT surface resistance tests: FAQs

We thought of doing a useful thing, by making a list of the most frequently asked questions on surface resistance tests according to IOS-MAT specifications, and of the relative answers.

in: Standard updating

24. 04. 2018

Which requirements for wood flooring surfaces?

We consider again the topic of the performance of wood-based flooring surfaces trying to clarify some issues.

in: Seminars

23. 04. 2018

Finishing and bonding: the way of sustainability

Catas and University Politecnico of Milan will be at Xylexpo Arena on 8, 9, 10 and 11 May.

in: Technical news

24. 04. 2018

A good 2017 is the basis for a further growth in 2018

The reaction to the huge fire of end 2016 made us record a very positive 2017, in terms of turnover, number of tests and side activities. Our 2018 starts under the best auspices.

in: Technical news

23. 03. 2018

The hardness of coated furniture surfaces.

How to assess the surface hardness of a paint film: the point on the standardization work in progress.

in: Technical news

26. 03. 2018

Let’s shed light on CE marking of electrified furniture.

The main points from a recent seminar on the CE marking of electrified furniture.

in: Technical news

23. 03. 2018

New uses of wood.

From the research world, innovative processes of working and use of wood.

in: Seminars

20. 03. 2018

The new finished products department

The construction of the new Catas laboratory for furniture tests is fastly going on.

in: Seminars

08. 03. 2018

Seminario "Conoscere il parquet: problemi e soluzioni."

Mercoledì 28 marzo 2018 dalle ore 14.00 al Catas.