From its Maastricht headquarters, INNOVATEST Europe BV designs and manufactures hardness-testing machines for metals, plastics and other materials. The company traces its industrial history to 1890 and has focused exclusively on hardness testing since 2008, producing and quality-assuring its systems in the Netherlands for customers in more than 80 countries. Its equipment supports work ranging from laboratory research to production and in-line quality control, with ISO 9001 certification and a global service network.
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KING Tester CorporationFounded by Andrew King in 1936, KING Tester Corporation manufactures portable Brinell hardness testers and related metal-testing equipment in the USA. Its rugged testers bring a full 3,000 kgf load to large or hard-to-reach parts, while its newer KingScan® V provides automatic Brinell readings in under five seconds. KING also operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory for ASTM-compliant calibration and repair services.PHOENIXVILLE, PA
Tinius OlsenFounded in Philadelphia in 1880 after Tinius Olsen invented the “Little Giant” universal testing machine, Tinius Olsen manufactures materials-testing equipment for laboratories and industrial users worldwide. Still run by Olsen’s descendants, the company pairs its long history of testing-machine innovation with automated systems, data software, and accredited calibration services.HORSHAM, PA
StresstechFor more than 40 years, Stresstech has developed and manufactured non-destructive testing equipment and measurement services that reveal residual stress, heat-treatment changes and grinding damage in manufactured components. Founded around Barkhausen noise technology, the Finland-headquartered group now supports customers through offices in Germany and the United States, with systems ranging from production-line inspection to laboratory analysis. Its Stresstech Oy operation is ISO 9001:2015 certified, while affiliated laboratories in the United States and Germany hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.334513PITTSBURGH, PA
Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KGSince 1948, Institut Dr. Foerster GmbH & Co. KG has developed and manufactured systems that make hidden material conditions visible, specializing in non-destructive testing, metal detection, and magnetic-field measurement. From testing metal semi-finished products to detecting ordnance and inspecting industrial components, FOERSTER combines engineering expertise with worldwide service and a 24/7 support process. The company describes itself as family-owned and operates an ISO 9001-certified quality management system.334519PITTSBURGH, PA