Test equipment - Environmental simulation – Amtest, test and measurement

Well trained service-engineers form the basis for high-quality services

What is special about our Weiss Service Excellence services? Customers can reach us constantly and we have excellently trained employees.

Damper temperature shock test chamber ShockEvent D

The new SchockEvent D is alternative to our vertical thermal shock test chambers enables motionless tests for vibration-sensitive test material and the simple connection of measuring devices due to its static test chamber.

Innovation Award 2020 – The refrigerant of the future

The EU F-Gas Regulation makes innovation for environmental simulation more in demand than ever. The weisstechnik® was cooperation with partners in search for an R23 replacement. The result of research is WT69 / R469A, the refrigerant of the future.

IMV shakers – Short-term delivery and flexible financing – Rent or hire purchase

The IMV provides you with a special service: Currently some of our shaker models are available at short notice and we offer flexible financing models.

SIMPATI – Smart, proven, compatible solution

Amtest present the new version of the proven Weiss Technik control software in a new design, with practice-oriented menu navigation and high-performance evaluation.

K2+ New IMV Vibration Controller

The K2+ is the latest vibration controller that has further evolved the usability and test performance of the K2. Network functions have also been enhanced, making it easier to connect to various devices, including personal computers.

K2+ Vibration Controller European Launch 2020

The new IMV Vibration Controller is coming soon… K2+ European Launch – 01 October 2020 – Stay tuned for more news.

Fitotron HGC – High Specification Growth Chambers

Fitotron Modular Plant Growth Chambers, Type HGC – They are suitable for plants that require a lot of light, such as wheat, maize, cotton, rice, and C4 plants.

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe 2020

The Expo draws manufacturers, engineers, and purchasers together each year. Be part of the auto electrification transformation at the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo in Stuttgart (new appointment: 28 - 30 April 2020).

The Battery Show Europe 2020

Join the international community of engineers, innovators, and thought leaders in Stuttgart for a conference and trade fair (15-17 October 2020) focused on keeping up with developments in the advanced battery and automotive industries.

ATEX directives – Explosion protection for test systems

ATEX directives are valid throughout Europe to ensure the safe operation of industrial plants and test equipment, climate chamber in potentially explosive environments or under potentially explosive conditions.

Climate test cabinet WKS 3-1000/70/5

Climate Test Cabinet with increased change rates - Stress Screening System Weiss Type WKS 3-1000/70/5 - Highly accurate temperature and climate conditions are achieved by an adaptive control system that continuously optimizes the control behavior.

Safety and security during battery testing

The potential effects and dangers of a malfunction increase as the battery storage capacity increases. Safety in the testing laboratory is, therefore, a top priority for us.

Battery testing standards and test specifications

Compliant battery testing – Battery tests determined according to international standards include tests in the areas of environmental stress, electricity, mechanical stress, and performance/aging.

Battery testing at Weiss

Sophisticated test technology is required to test the safety, reliability and performance of electrical energy storage devices for vehicles under all thermal, climatic and mechanical stresses.

Battery Day NRW and Advanced Battery Power 2020

The two-day international conference Advanced Battery Power is one of the leading events involving the subject of battery technology (23.-25. marc 2020).

Easy handling of electronic components – ESD protection

Weiss Technik offers reliable protection for development divisions and production with its ESD options for environmental simulation cabinets.

Integrated shaker manager the future of vibration testing

ECO-SHAKER – IMV's Patented Eco Technology

The weisstechnik product configurator – Your digital consultant

Learn more about our products (climate chambers and industrial ovens), also conveniently on your tablet or smartphone. The online tool guides you through the configuration process in just a few steps.

RetroFit services

RetroFit is our individual service program for all systems that have already been in service for 10 years or more.

Smart solutions in the area of spare and wearing parts management

Whether the parts involved are large or small – intelligent spare parts management saves both time and money.

Productronica 2019 – Accelerating Innovation

Productronica – World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronics Development and Production – München, November 12 - 15, 2019

Welcome to K 2019 – A world of pioneers

Visionary developments and groundbreaking innovations will again lead the industry into a new dimension at the world's leading trade fair for the plastic and rubber industry – Düsseldorf, October 16 - 23, 2019

Tailor-made growing climate chambers

The newly designed growing climate chambers are available in three sizes and are optimally adapted to everyday project requirements in laboratories and institutes.

Fitotron SGR Standard Walk-In Climate Rooms for Plants and Insects

Fitotron SGR Standard Growth Rooms offer high accuracy and reliability in the control of temperature, humidity and lighting, using state-of-the-art programmer technology and energy efficient lighting systems.

Fitotron EGR Walk-In Economy Growth Rooms (MH)

The Fitotron EGR Economy Growth Rooms have been designed as a cost effective option for when the primary objective is to grow large amounts of plant material in standard controlled conditions.

Fitotron EGR Walk-In Economy Growth Rooms (FL)

The Fitotron EGR Economy Growth Rooms have been designed as a cost effective option for when the primary objective is to grow large amounts of plant material in standard controlled conditions.

Fitotron CGR Walk-In High-Light-Intensity Crop Growth Rooms

The Fitotron CGR Plant Growth Rooms series was developed for maize, wheat, barley, cotton, legumes, shrubs, tobacco and C4 plants.

Insect and plant growth chamber fitotron SGC

The innovative growth chambers with optimal fitosafe air supply ensure reproducible, uniform growth conditions. With 133 cm growth height, a webcam for remote monitoring, they set new standards on the market.

World novelty! The refrigerant of the future WT69

We present you the result of our research, the latest innovation from weisstechnik: WT69, the refrigerant of the future (the substitute for R23).

With Weiss Technik you get there easier, cleaner and safer

We love extremes, repeatable results, energy-eficient processes and excellent service, which is why we o er you exactly that. We know about the challenges of increasing requirements, shortened development times and ever more demanding customers.

Climatic tunnels

Climatic tunnels for testing refrigerated trucks - testing of trucks, refrigerated displays, heat pumps, etc.

Repairs – High-level, fast and reliable service

Devices and systems from weisstechnik® fulfil the highest quality requirements. However, if a problem should arise, we will be on site quickly.

Fluid conditioning systems

Many test or production applications require the conditioning of specific fluids.

Calorimetric test chamber for materials testing

Materials require intensive temperature testing to help optimize production processes, improve quality, and meet required safety standards.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance and care are essential. In this way, you can prevent downtimes, ensure safe and cost-effective operation and also extend the service life of your testing equipment.

Fingerprint development cabinet (FDC) – CrimeEvent

The CrimeEvent environment simulation cabinet has been developed to quickly develop and visualise fingerprints using 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one (DFO) and ninhydrin processes.

Innovation at full speed

To deliver higher performance with reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions, the weight of cars must be reduced. The key to this is bre-reinforced plastics, such as have been used up to now exclusively in racing cars.

90 years of environmental simulation – vötschtechnik, a tradition of success

90 years ago, Ernst Vötsch founded his company for manufacturing refrigerated displays in Berlin…

Rain chamber / Leak testing system

In particular, many electrical components have to be permanently water- tight, as they must work reliably even under the most adverse weather conditions. Test a wide variety of test specimens as to their tightness.

Test system for lithium-ion energy storage systems

Alternative drive systems are a central component of the automotive future. We work together with you to exactly tailor our li-lo test systems of the weisstechnik® and vötschtechnik® brands to your test conditions.

Conditioning systems as an add-on for electric test rigs

Special test systems are required to test the durability of electric motors and generators under different environmental conditions. Models of WeissTechnik and VötschTechnik.

Environmental simulation testing – Areas of application

Avoid malfunctioning development and minimize claims within warranty period. By performing our tests, we provide support to the R&D activities of our customers in the following fields.

Test Chambers for special requirements

On request, we will equip your Test Chamber with explosion protection or an irradiation unit. Integration of further parameters is also possible – contact us!

Precision climate test cabinets for particularly stable and homogeneous test conditions

The precision climate test cabinets offer all of the benefits of the tried and tested ClimeEvent series, and use a variety of technical measures to achieve the required level of precision.

Test cabinets for temperature shock tests, ShockEvent

With our temperature shock test cabinet, extremely rapid temperature changes in the range from -80 °C to +220 °C can be implemented. This allows you to reduce the incidence of early failures and increase the reliability of your products.

Test cabinets with ESD protection

For manufacturers of electronic components, it is particularly important that their products are protected against electrostatic discharge in the best possible way. ESD options are available in the LabEvent, ClimeEvent and ShockEvent series.

F-Gases and Environmental Protection

Our new products do not only comply with the current regulations, but can be used for their entire product life without retrofits – of course with the same performance.

Air cooled vibration test systems, A22

A series is the “new standard” in vibration testing, with a solid test performance. – A22/SA2HAM and A22/EM2HAM. Test systems provides a maximum of 3.5m/s shock velocity testing.

Air cooled vibration test systems, A12

A series is the “new standard” in vibration testing, with a solid test performance. – A12/SA1HAM and A12/EM1HAM. A series gives good balance between specification of velocity, acceleration and displacement.

Vibration test chambers, type ShakeEvent

With a closed floor element the ShakeEvent test cabinets can be used as fully functional temperature testing chambers and, additionally, as climate test cabinets as well as for ESS testing.

ATEX and explosion protection

What is explosion protection and when is it required? When must test systems be designed in accordance with ATEX directives? These are just some of the questions asked by our customers.

EmissionEvent, Fape test cabinets

By way of the so-called Fape test, the subsequent formaldehyde emission from construction materials can be detected and its concentration can be determined.

ISO 9001:2015 certification

Amtest has developed a quality management system that complies with the specifications of the ISO 9001:2015 standard as applied to the full scope of our business.

WBT Material testing temperature chambers for different materials

Bricks, clinker bricks, stone or tiles are often exposed to wind and weather for decades without protection. In order to guarantee long-term quality and to permanently protect buildings, the materials are subject to intenssive temperature tests.

Temperature vacuum cabinet

Testing aerospace equipment before the first flight into space is a requirement in order to be able to predict the behavior of these valuable components. They are tested by simulating space conditions.

Low temperature test cabinets

Low temperature test cabinets from weisstechnik achieve a fast change in temperature and a high degree of homogeneity both in small cabinets and large walk-in chambers.

Electronica 2018 – Fit for the Future

Electronica, the World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems and Applications. The entire electronics universe at a single location. Messe München, Germany, November 13-16, 2018

ClimeEvent C/1000/70/5

ClimeEvent makes testing even more reliable, environmentally-friendly and easy to service. A new refrigerant matches compatibility with future requirements. Optimised air guidance delivers the best-in-class performance. Tests can be programmed.

Amplifier replacement

IMV has developed super-long life amplifiers with Integrated Shaker Manager technology which; minimizes the required electric power, cuts down electric consumption, reduce blower noise if air-cooled type shakers and have significant reliability.

Climate test cabinet VC3-7060

The particularly robust VC3 test chambers create more productive, comfortable and clear thermical tests for a great number of products. Max. temperature (+)180°C, min. temperature (-)70°C, condenser – air-cooled.

IMV Direct Coupling

IMV’s Direct Coupling top cover can work with any test chamber.

Black Box Mode

The Spiders are equipped with a Digital Signal Processor containing a fully uploaded algorithm. This enables the Spider to operate independently without support from a host PC.

SENSOR+TEST 2018

SENSOR+TEST is the leading forum for sensors, measuring and testing technologies worldwide. Nürnberg Exhibition Centre, Germany, 26.-28.6.2018

Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2018 - 20th anniversary

5 / 6 / 7 June 2018, Halls 8 + 10, Messe Stuttgart, Germany - Automotive Testing Expo Europe - Bigger and better, with more new technology than ever before!

IMV Replace amplifiers

Customers wishing to take advantage of the ECO technology offered by IMV are able to upgrade their equipment through the ECO Replacement amplifier program.

12th International Automotive Congress 2018, Eindhoven

The automotive world is on the verge of major changes. Global challenges such as traffic jams, the depletion of fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect make it necessary for companies to cooperate internationally and cross-sectoral.

Climate test cabinet VC3-4060

The particularly robust VC3 test chambers create more productive, comfortable and clear thermical tests for a great number of products.

Latest addition to IMV’s A series supports manufacturers – A74

In 2016 the number of electric cars on the planet topped 2 million, with sales leaping 60% on the previous year.

WT3-V and WK3-V Vibration testing cabinets

The vibration test chambers WT3-V and WK3-V series will enable you to simulate dynamic processes as well as the associated combined mechanical and thermal / climatic stresses that act on components and devices.

Mechanism of vibration test systems

For the vibration test systems, the vibration generators correspond to the loud speakers of the audio systems. They have the vibration controllers instead of the sound source to drive the vibration generators.

IMV Distributors meet at a conference in Bergamo

Business results and future projects were discussed by IMV staff, Amtest-TM and 44 distributors from all over Europe at a conference in Bergamo, Italy, in mid-October.

How does the IMV ECO System adjust the field power?

The IMV ECO-system controls the field current between 0% and 100%, using a power converter with a control switching frequency of over 20kHz.

The Worlds first fully automatic ECO vibration test systems – VIDEO

Reduce your carbon footprint – Upgrade your amplifier to get the complete set of benefits. Lower your noise emission. Save up to 80% on running costs. – Remote system diagnostics.

Two Brands – Common Appearance – One Website

Complete Vötsch Technik product portfolio and all Weiss Technik technology areas on one place.

Exchange now and enjoy savings! – Weiss test chamber exchange

Enjoy all the benefits of the newest generation by exchanging your old device! Great exchange promotion of desktop devices for temperature testing.

Time waveform replication testing solutions

In addition to the three major test types of Sine, Random and Shock, Crystal Instruments also offers Time Waveform replication, or TWR. This is a method to exactly recreate, or replicate, a vibration in its time waveform format on a shaker system.

Vötsch opens new production hall

Environmental simulation systems manufacturer Vötsch opened its new production hall in Balingen, representing a €3 million investment by the company in the development of the site.

Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2017

Bigger and better, with more new technology than ever before! Automotive Testing Expo Europe will once again run at the Messe Stuttgart and will feature record numbers of exhibitors. – 20-22 June 2017, Hall 1, Stuttgart, Germany

Temperature shock test chamber VT7012 S2

The ESS test procedure allows for manufacturing faults detection at early stages of the production. Executing a couple of hundreds/thousands of temperature cycles allows for the prediction of the expected life span of test specimens.

Weiss and Vötsch services – service that is worthwhile

Qualifications and training are essential – Our service technicians are specialists with first-class training in the areas of electrical/electronic engineering, cooling technology, control technology, mechanical engineering and software.

SIMPATI – Smartly programmed

Weiss has been working for years in collaboration with leading process automation manufacturers, and is continually developing its control and documentation software SIMPATI.

Optional SIMPATI modules for just the right extension in production

More networking. More security. More speed. – With our additional modules for the SIMPATI control software, you can optimally adjust the conditions of use to suit your individual needs and processes.

New test system for motor developers to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions

Weiss Technik has now developed the world's first AdBlue temperature control unit for fuel-filling tests, to test its use under reproducible conditions, to gain insights relevant for series production.

31st Control – International trade fair for quality assurance – VIDEO

Control – Quality makes the difference – Production and test engineering – Industrial trade fair, 09.05.–12.05.2017, Messe Stuttgart

ClimeEvent climate test chambers – VIDEO

The Weiss Technik Climate Test Chambers Clime Event help you to test the influence of temperature and humidity on the properties, function and lifespan of your products. Reproducible, certified and under accelerated conditions.

Battery Day NRW and Advanced Battery Power 2017

The Battery Day NRW presents the products, services and achievements of companies and institutions in NRW which are active in the battery technology and application market.

F-gas regulation, entered into force EU wide

Since 01.01.2017 the transition period for refrigerant circuits with a charge < 3kg is expired, for this reason all refrigerant circuits with an CO2 – equivalent > 5t a leak check has to be carried out.

Regulation of fluorinated greenhouse gases (EU) No. 517/2014

Document of fluorinated greenhouse gases (EU) No. 517/2014 provides information on the contents of the Regulation, its impact on operators and our current activities and recommended action.

NASA’s Johnson Space Center select Spider-80X data acquisition system for environmental testing of the James Webb Space Telescope

Crystal Instruments has received the impressive honor of supplying a 64 channel data acquisition system, the Spider-80X, for testing of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope project.

Stuck in the 1990’s with your vibration controller technology?

The limitations of older technology and software interfaces have become obvious. Why not upgrade to the latest Crystal Instruments vibration controller technology and enhance your testing capabilities?

Spider 80X and 80Xi, expandable dynamic measurement systems

Crystal instruments expandable systems – Up to 512 Channels – The Spider 80X and Spider 80Xi dynamic measurement systems

Electronica 2016 – Inside tomorrow!

Electronica 2016, The International Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems and Applications. The entire electronics universe at a single location. November 8 – 11, 2016, Messe München

3-axis electrodynamic test systems – New in Europe

The technology described here has already been used in many sites in Japan and more widely in Asia with more than 200 installed systems. This 3-axis technology is the workhorse of the Japanese automotive industry.

Intelligent shaker manager – Energy saving test system

Due to the great contribution to the promotion of efficient use of energy, the technology of ECO-Shaker received the Chairman's award from The Machinery Federation in 2012.

New software supports vibration tests with non-Gaussian distribution

The purpose of the non-Gaussian method is to adapt the signals used for excitation in the lab to real-life conditions as much as possible in order to obtain identical stress.

Save Energy with „Green Mode“ – Weiss Technik

Environmental friendly technology from Weiss Umwelttechnik – Energy efficiency – Green Mode

Electrodynamic vibration test systems A-series in Stuttgart's Automotive Testing Expo 2016

IMV Corporation, the world 's leading electrodynamic vibration test systems manufacturer introducing newly launched 30kN and 60kN A series shaker in Automotive Testing Expo 2016.

Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2016, Stuttgart

Bigger and better, with more new technology than ever before! Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2016 will once again run at the Messe Stuttgart and will feature record numbers of exhibitors. (31 May – 2 June)

SENSOR+TEST 2016

Innovative exponents for future industry – From Sensors to Evaluation: A Comprehensive Overview of System Expertise for Measuring, Testing, and Monitoring Tasks in all Industries – Nürnberg, Germany, 10.-12. Mai 2016

IMV 's A-series vibration test system debuts in the Europe

THP Systems Ltd announced the UK (Letchworth) release of the world leading A-series vibration test system product line from IMV Corporation.

Single axis, high grade range vibration test system A-series

IMV single axis shaker A series – Electrodynamic vibration test system – A new standard created by listening to our customers. A wider range of test requirements and higher test speciﬁcations.

Battery Day 2016 NRW and Advanced Battery Power

Meet your customers and business partners at the exhbition of the combined event Battery Day NRW and Advanced Battery Power on April, 25-27, 2016 in Münster, Germany

Control 2016 – Quality Makes the Difference

Control 2016 brings together users from all over the world with the international market leaders and innovative suppliers of all QA related technologies, products, subsystems and complete solutions in hard and software.

Stability testing according to ICH Guideline Q1A

The exceptional build quality, innovative product features, accuracy and smart controls allow for the safest and easiest stability testing. VP series 280, 280-T, 600, 600-T, 1300, 1300-T, 2000, 2000-T pharma test chambers.

Photostability testing according to ICH Guideline Q1B

Vötsch photostability testing cabinets (VP Series 250-L, 250-LT, 500-L, 500-LT) offer innovative product features, high accuracy, intelligent controls and an exceptional build quality.

Stability Testing – GMP and FDA compliant reliable solutions for the pharmaceutical Industry

In the ICH Guideline Q1B the methods for performing photostability tests are established with an irradiation dose of 1.2 million lxh and an integrated UV part of 200 Wh/m2.

NSC have invested in IMVs ECO technology – 54kN Combo vibration test system

Nacelle Systems Consultancy Ltd (NSC), UK chooses IMV Corporation for the supply of a 54kN Combo vibration test system to be installed in their Newry, N.I. test facility.

The Vötsch and Weiss service team

Everything remains the same, only the name is changing. From 1 January 2016, please address all service requests and orders exclusively to Weiss Service.

Heating and drying ovens and test systems by Vötsch Industrietechnik

Our drying ovens are suitable for variety of heating and drying processes in production and research. Should our extensive standard production program not meet your requirements, we will be pleased to consider a customised solution for you.

OCIAN – Checking the noise quality

OCIAN – objective classification of instationary annoying noises - squeaking, rattling, groaning or cracking in a noise orchestra with background noises, as it is typical with street excitation.

CEJN AB invest in an IMV Corporation 3kN Vibration System

IMV Corporation are pleased to announce that they have been selected to supply an i210/SA1M high performance Vibration Test System to CEJN AB, Sweden

The Spider-81C vibration controller system

The Crystal Instruments Spider-81C vibration test controller is designed to connect directly to an iPad with its built-in wireless router.

We have acquired the official title of sales and service representation for Vötsch test equipment and industrial ovens

As of December 2015, Amtest will be the official sales and service representative of Vötsch Industrietechnik GmbH, manufacturer of environmental simulation test equipment and heating and drying ovens.

IMV awarded AMtest-TM with the "Most advanced distributor in Europe" 2015 award

Amtest is one of the most succesful sales and service partners of IMV in Europe.

ZoundLab – Vibra acoustic sound measurement testing system

Vibra acoustic sound measurement testing system, which acquires, analyses and evaluate vibration and sound signals and is therefore ideal for monitoring machine processes.

Installation requirements air-cooled vibration systems from IMV

Installation requirements vibration systems: power supply, pressure air supply, environment, sables and hoses, preliminary work, additional points that might be relevant during the planning and should be considered

What difference do the low-energy ECO shakers make in terms of energy consumption?

ECO shaker offers energy savings up to 80% depending on the load under which the equipment is operated. The smaller the load, the more energy can be saved compared to a conventional dynamic test equipment.

The Weiss Service Center activities

Weiss service on site – We are a competent partner for optimal maintenance of your devices and systems after delivery.

29th Control – International trade fair for quality assurance

At a very early stage, the specialist visitors gain insights into the production and test engineering spheres of the future. In this, Control relies on the transfer of knowledge and technology between research, development and the users in industry.