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better by knowledge.

So that good products become even better.

We test materials and surfaces, analyse damage, and provide a solid basis for decision-making – so you can ensure quality, improve processes, and reliably advance product development.

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fem-SMS

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Material Testing

We test the mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties of materials and evaluate their suitability for specific applications
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Surface Testing

We analyse coatings and surfaces for protective effectiveness, functionality, and durability.
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Failure Analysis & Quality Assurance

We identify the causes of material and product failures and derive specific measures to improve process and product safety.


WHY FEM-SMS?

We see ourselves not only as a testing service provider, but also as a technical partner for complex issues related to materials, surfaces, and quality. Our services are tailored to each specific application – with the goal of quickly delivering reliable results and concrete recommendations for action.
  • Fast response times
  • Customised testing strategies
  • Technical expertise
  • Accredited test methods
  • Clear results
  • Practical solutions
  • Digitalised processes

fem‑SMS GmbH is your partner for coated metal surfaces. We test, analyse and advise. For all common coating systems, on all common metallic materials. Our roots are in the fem Research Institute. As a member of the fem network, we are still closely connected to it. That is why complex questions don’t scare us.


YOUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Faster Decisions

Reliable test results and clear technical evaluations help you make development and quality decisions faster and with greater confidence

Fewer failures

Targeted testing and in-depth failure analyses enable early identification of root causes and a sustainable reduction in product or component failures.

Greater process reliability

We help you systematically evaluate materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes and mitigate technical risks in early stages.

Shorter Development Cycles

Efficient testing strategies and quick response times help shorten development cycles and move projects forward more quickly.

More Consistent Product Quality

Our tests lay the foundation for materials that can withstand long-term stress, functional surfaces, and consistently high product quality.

Clear Next Steps

You receive not only measurement data, but also verifiable results and concrete technical recommendations for further optimisation.

Quality is a promise.

A promise to your customers. We help you to keep it.

And if something does go wrong, one thing matters most: how quickly you identify the cause. With an independent analysis, you can speak openly with your customer. That way, you can prevent further damage. We don’t judge. We help.

Your problem is our problem

Not sure what’s causing it? Bring it to us. We make your problem ours and do everything we can to solve it. As if it were our own.

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SOUND FAMILIAR?

“The customer is complaining. And we don’t know why.”

We investigate the cause independently and thoroughly. And we’ll tell you what you need to do to prevent it from happening again.

“The specifications are extensive, and time is tight.”

We break down the scope of testing, determine the number of samples, and take on the work that gets left behind amid day-to-day operations.

“Every complaint costs money and erodes trust.”

We help protect both: with quick resolution, reliable evidence, and a partner for testing, analysis, and consulting.

“The result doesn’t fit any pattern.”

We know coating systems from pretreatment to the finished component. And we go as deep as your question requires.

SERVICEAREAS

All Services
Prüfteam der fem-SMS mit Messkoffern im Einsatz
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Quality Assurance

We develop appropriate testing strategies to validate development and production projects and provide support for quality-related issues.

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ACCREDITED TEST METHODS

500

TEST ORDERS PER YEAR

600

M² LABORATORY SPACE

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONALLY CONNECTED. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE ON AN EQUAL FOOTING.

Our customers and partners operate in international markets – and we work alongside them. Through our involvement in international quality associations and the expansion of cross-border customer relationships, fem‑SMS combines technical expertise with a broad network. This results in solutions that are not only technically sound but also compatible with the international industrial environment.

We know the industry: coating companies, manufacturers of paints and chemicals, plant manufacturers and quality associations, nationally and internationally. You benefit from this whenever a question goes beyond testing.

Industries: Architecture and Construction · Mechanical and Plant Engineering · Automotive and Suppliers · Aerospace · Energy · Electronics · and anywhere where coated metals need to last a long time.

Weltkarte als Symbol für internationale Kunden und Partner

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