Applications Laboratory

Zwick’s Applications Laboratory is becoming a world-class competence center for testing technology as well as providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information.

In addition to the development of state-of-the-art materials and component testing products, Zwick is dedicated to maintaining high standards of technical innovations.

The experience and subject knowledge of our Application Experts includes metals, plastics, aerospace, paper, texture analysis of food products, textiles, automotive, and the building and construction industry.

Feedback from our customers consistently confirms how important it is to visit our laboratory in order to discuss specific and especially complex test requirements and to see the large range of solutions available. 

Demonstrations

The decision to purchase a materials testing system and accessories is dependent on a number of interdependant factors. You can profit from the broad, and practical knowledge of the Zwick experts and the well equipped Applications Test Laboratory. We offer you the opportunity to directly observe the alternative solutions we have to offer for your testing requirements.  Visit our laboratory.  You can be sure that together we will find the perfect solution.

Just contact your local sales partner to make an appointment in the Applications Test Lab.

Pre-testing

When you are preparing for new, changed or complex testing situations, we are able to provide you with personal support through our pre-test service which will ensure that the optimum equipment can be defined prior to purchase.

Zwick’s Applications Test Laboratory, technical experts, and a full range of the latest products are always on hand to support customers around the world whenever they need assistance in carrying out practical tests or to determine the optimum machine configuration.

Make use of our free pre-testing service to determine the best machine configuration for your testing requirements.

Proficiency testing

Since 2005 Zwick regularly participates in the European Inter-laboratory Testing Proficiency Program organized by the Institute for Proficiency Testing (IFEP).

Zwick achieves an excellent result in the annual report with reference to Charpy Impact Tests, Hardness Testing compliant to Vickers DIN EN ISO 6507-1, Aluminium Tensile Tests and Steel Tensile Tests DIN EN 10002-1. This illustrates the perfect synergy between testing system technology and the application knowledge of the Zwick Applications Test Lab experts.