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EMCO-TEST is an example of a combination of an innovative approach to the development of new products and conservatism in quality matters. Founded in 1954, the company has been developing and producing hardness testers for more than 60 years. The headquarters of EMCO-TEST is located not far from Salzburg (Austria). The company employs about 50 people. Hardness testers of this brand are well known in Russia, since EMCO-TEST started cooperating with the USSR in 1969. Currently, they are supplied by MELYTEC. At the Control 2017 exhibition in Stuttgart (Germany), Iva Konstantinova, Area Sales Manager, told us about developments of EMCO-TEST.
Mrs. Konstantinova, what are the advantages of EMCO-TEST devices?
For users it is especially important that our devices are characterized by reliability and ease of use. These and other advantages are largely caused by the fact that EMCO-TEST specializes more than 60 years in only one area – the development and manufacture of hardness testers. Since all efforts are made to develop one relatively small niche, we produce the most advanced devices that optimally meet the requirements of customers. Competencies of our company include the design and manufacture of equipment, software development, calibration of instruments, consulting and service support. All devices are manufactured in our factory in Austria, which is a guarantee of the highest quality and reliability. Leading Austrian and German scientific centers and universities are involved in the creation of new technologies. Due to the fact that we develop the software ourselves, users regularly receive free updates that make their equipment even more functional and convenient to configure and manage. In addition, we have our own calibration laboratory certified to ISO 17025, and we provide calibration services.
In what areas are new developments being carried out?
Our product portfolio includes devices for all areas where hardness measurement is required. We offer portable models, laboratory instruments and industrial solutions, including fully automatic universal machines. The new development is DuraVision G5 series of universal hardness testers for industrial use, which includes devices for hardness testing at a load from 0.3 to 3000 kgf. Measurements can be performed using the methods of Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, ISO 2039 (plastic testing), DIN 51917 (carbon testing), and others. The DuraVision G5 uses a proprietary Z-axis design, which makes it possible to optimally adjust the clamping force, depending on the size and material of the sample being measured. This is especially important when working with complex shape parts or soft easily deformable materials. In a semi-automatic configuration, the DuraVision G5 is equipped with a new capacitive 10-inch touch screen, the glass surface of which is more resistant to mechanical damage than plastic. The device is equipped with a seven-position turret and a 10-megapixel camera with a 3x zoom. Automatic brightness control and effective autofocus provide high accuracy of indent evaluation. Our SmartLight technology uses collimated beam lighting, which further improves measurement accuracy. DuraVision G5 is controlled by the ecos Worklfow CIS software with an integrated calibration assistant. The above features of the new series characterize the areas on which our research and development unit focuses.
What opportunities does the ecos Worklfow CIS offer for users?
This system has a simple, intuitive interface. Settings are performed in a step-by-step mode: first the test type, then the method, then the measurement position must be selected. Even in the most difficult cases, the device is adjusted by several finger touches. The measurement results are displayed on the screen in the form of digital or graphic information and stored in the database for possible subsequent use. The ecos Worklfow CIS includes a calibration assistant, which greatly simplifies the inspection of the hardness tester in accordance with ISO and ASTM standards. The interface of the system is localized, in particular, Russian language support is implemented.
Interview: Dmitry Gudilin
For users it is especially important that our devices are characterized by reliability and ease of use. These and other advantages are largely caused by the fact that EMCO-TEST specializes more than 60 years in only one area – the development and manufacture of hardness testers. Since all efforts are made to develop one relatively small niche, we produce the most advanced devices that optimally meet the requirements of customers. Competencies of our company include the design and manufacture of equipment, software development, calibration of instruments, consulting and service support. All devices are manufactured in our factory in Austria, which is a guarantee of the highest quality and reliability. Leading Austrian and German scientific centers and universities are involved in the creation of new technologies. Due to the fact that we develop the software ourselves, users regularly receive free updates that make their equipment even more functional and convenient to configure and manage. In addition, we have our own calibration laboratory certified to ISO 17025, and we provide calibration services.
In what areas are new developments being carried out?
Our product portfolio includes devices for all areas where hardness measurement is required. We offer portable models, laboratory instruments and industrial solutions, including fully automatic universal machines. The new development is DuraVision G5 series of universal hardness testers for industrial use, which includes devices for hardness testing at a load from 0.3 to 3000 kgf. Measurements can be performed using the methods of Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers, Knoop, ISO 2039 (plastic testing), DIN 51917 (carbon testing), and others. The DuraVision G5 uses a proprietary Z-axis design, which makes it possible to optimally adjust the clamping force, depending on the size and material of the sample being measured. This is especially important when working with complex shape parts or soft easily deformable materials. In a semi-automatic configuration, the DuraVision G5 is equipped with a new capacitive 10-inch touch screen, the glass surface of which is more resistant to mechanical damage than plastic. The device is equipped with a seven-position turret and a 10-megapixel camera with a 3x zoom. Automatic brightness control and effective autofocus provide high accuracy of indent evaluation. Our SmartLight technology uses collimated beam lighting, which further improves measurement accuracy. DuraVision G5 is controlled by the ecos Worklfow CIS software with an integrated calibration assistant. The above features of the new series characterize the areas on which our research and development unit focuses.
What opportunities does the ecos Worklfow CIS offer for users?
This system has a simple, intuitive interface. Settings are performed in a step-by-step mode: first the test type, then the method, then the measurement position must be selected. Even in the most difficult cases, the device is adjusted by several finger touches. The measurement results are displayed on the screen in the form of digital or graphic information and stored in the database for possible subsequent use. The ecos Worklfow CIS includes a calibration assistant, which greatly simplifies the inspection of the hardness tester in accordance with ISO and ASTM standards. The interface of the system is localized, in particular, Russian language support is implemented.
Interview: Dmitry Gudilin
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