Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "paulmwhiting" <paulmwhiting@...> wrote:
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> I couldn't find that specific combination listed on Wilhelm's site either but it was a little hard to navigate that site so I may have missed it. How do these two testing agencies compare? Are they mostly in agreement, do  you think?

Paul, Mark at Aardenburg develop methods Wilhelm has endorsed, in fact they worked together. A close look at the methods of both (a mind numbing endevour) would conclude Mark's testing more informative.
Wilhelm will have great difficulty altering his methods for even great reasons, and keep the legacy tests relevant to the new tests, and keep his manufacturer clients on board (I don't mean he sells out, I mean there are some politics involved, and a business model). There are also historical (therefore of questionable relevance any more) international standards Wilhelm tries to dovetail with. Aardenberg does not have that burden.
We will also only get OEM package combinations tested at Wilhelm, and Mark will test anything sensible, any combination of materials.
It's very important we try to spread support for his efforts. Al our materials are rapidly evolving, and no one but Aadenburg has really adequately jumped on the problem.
Didn't mean to step on your question to Paul, but had some thoughts.. I hope he jumps in.
Tyler