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Thermal Shock Testing for Barrier Coatings: Professor Lou

closeup of jet engine thermal shock (JETS) test being performed at Innovative Test Solutions in Schenectady, New York

Watch a demonstration of thermal shock testing for barrier coatings often found in jet engines and gas turbines, part of the Professor Lou educational video series.

About Professor Lou

Lou Fiorini is the Director of Operations at ITS. With more than 25 years of experience in the mechanical and industrial engineering industry. Since he cofounded ITS with Scott Briody in 2004, Lou continues to apply his knowledge towards testing to ASTM standards. At ITS, Lou leads a team of engineers to help identify and solve complex real-world problems faced by the industry today.
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