Careful, fast and of the highest quality

For the analysis and investigation of material and coating properties, extensive and diverse test methods are available at the fem. Whether it's damage to components, the development of new products or quality assurance issues: the necessary tests on components and materials are carried out carefully, quickly and to the highest quality standards.
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About 200 test methods are accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. Our interdisciplinary testing facilities include tensile and compression tests on standard specimens and components, tribological tests, hardness measurements using all common test methods, chemical analyses, layer characterisation, 3D X-ray computer tomography, scanning electron microscopy with focused ion beam and much more.
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Moreover, with almost one hundred years of experience and know-how, we are the ideal partner for your R&D projects. As a research service provider, we develop innovative and tailor-made materials, coating systems and processes directly or within the framework of public funding programmes (e.g. ZIM).

Call us today, write to us or visit us in Schwäbisch Gmünd – we look forward to working with you!

Your direct contact persons

Ihre direkten Ansprechpartner

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Karin Pfeffer 　
T +49 7171 1006-721

• Damage analysis
• Metallography/Light Microscopy
• Structural analysis
• Coating thickness and hardness measurements
• Mechanical testing/hardness testing
• Thermal Analysis
• Scanning electron microscopy

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Alexander Pfund 　
T +49 7171 1006-311

• Damage analysis
• Expert reports
• Layer thickness measurement with X-ray fluorescence analysis
• Electrochemical corrosion testing
• Coulometric coating thickness testing
• STEP test on nickel coating systems
• Hydrogen analysis 

B.Sc. Anastasia Bayer 　
T +49 7171 1006-302

• 3D X-Ray Computed Tomography ^INFO

Roswitha Gardein 　
T +49 7171 1006-504

• Examination of coating systems
• Corrosion examination
• Weathering test
• Damage analysis
• Expertise and consulting

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Herbert Kappl 　
T +49 7171 1006-403

• Roughness and profile measurements 2D ^INFO | 3D INFO
• Film thickness measurements ^INFO
• Tribological examinations ^INFO
• Microhardness tests ^INFO
• Microstructure analysis
• X-ray diffractometry and X-ray reflectometry ^INFO

Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Harald Merz 　
T +49 7171 1006-205

• Material testing and analysis
• Precious and special metals analysis
• Fineness tests
• Examination of process solutions and electrolytes
• Water and waste water analysis