Although automotive parts suppliers use a variety of testing equipment to conduct a wide range of tests and inspections—and within specific tolerances, which warrant highly precise tools and processes—original equipment manufacturers have refined these inspection practices over the course of decades.

Automotive polymer coatings are designed not only to improve a vehicle’s appearance, but to provide a protective barrier against destructive environmental forces.

The rapidly increasing ownership and production of automobiles in emerging markets such as China, India and Brazil is gradually transforming all stages of the supply chain.

Quality control of painting processes in automobile manufacturing is becoming increasingly important.