Manufacturer of instruments for coating thickness measurement, material analysis and materials testing since 1953.
HELMUT FISCHER GMBH INSTITUT FÜR ELEKTRONIK UND MESSTECHNIK
71069 Sindelfingen, Industriestraße 21 (Headquarters)New on Amplifa
About Helmut Fischer
Helmut Fischer GmbH, headquartered in Sindelfingen, develops and manufactures instruments for surface testing: coating thickness measurement, material analysis and materials testing. The portfolio includes XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (FISCHERSCOPE, GOLDSCOPE), tactile measuring instruments such as DUALSCOPE, COULOSCOPE, SIGMASCOPE and FERITSCOPE, as well as automated inline and online measuring systems and X-ray optics. Methods used include energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis, magnetic induction and eddy-current-based methods, micro-resistance, beta backscatter and coulometric measurement as well as terahertz measurement technology. The instruments measure coatings and materials on metals such as steel, aluminum, copper, brass or gold, as well as coatings such as TiN, nickel-phosphorus and DLC. Customers come from industries such as electronics, semiconductors, electroplating, automotive, aerospace, precious metals and jewelry, as well as testing laboratories. With 850 employees, 21 own branches and a distributor network, Fischer is represented in over 200 countries; a DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory is also operated at the Sindelfingen headquarters.
- Site
- Sindelfingen
- Processes
- XRF – Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis (coating thickness measurement and material, Magnetic induction measurement method (coating thickness measurement), Amplitude-sensitive eddy current method, Phase-sensitive eddy current method, Magnetic measurement method / Hall effect (according to ISO 2178), Ferrite content determination (magnetic induction, according to DIN EN ISO 17655 and the Basel, Electrical conductivity measurement, Micro-resistance method (copper thickness on PCB according to ISO 14571)
- Materials
- Gold, Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Chromium, Aluminum, Silver, Ceramics
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (DAkkS calibration laboratory Germany), ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (calibration laboratory USA), ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (calibration laboratory China), ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (calibration laboratory Mexico), ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (calibration laboratory Switzerland), ISO/IEC 17025 (DAkkS calibration laboratory Germany), ISO/IEC 17025 (A2LA, CNAS, ema, SCS/SAS laboratories)
- Founded
- 1953
- Employees
- 850
- Industries
- Electronics, Semiconductors, Electroplating, Automotive, Precious Metals, Gold and Jewelry, Paints and Coatings
- 01
R&D and product development
- 02
Manufacturing of measuring instruments
- 03
Sales and application consulting
- 04
Commissioning and training
- 05
Calibration (DAkkS-accredited)
- 06
Maintenance, repair and remote support
Measurement Methods and Materials
Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis
Non-destructive coating thickness measurement and material analysis of all technically relevant elements, precious metal alloys and plating solutions.
Magnetic Induction Measurement Method
Coating thickness measurement of non-magnetic coatings such as chromium, zinc, copper, aluminum or paint on steel and iron.
Amplitude-Sensitive Eddy Current Method
Measurement of non-conductive coatings such as anodized layers on aluminum as well as paint on non-ferrous metals.
Phase-Sensitive Eddy Current Method
Determination of conductive coatings such as copper on printed circuit boards or nickel on steel according to ISO 21968.
Magnetic Measurement Method / Hall Effect
Measurement of thick electroplated coatings and protective coatings on steel, iron and non-ferrous metals.
Micro-Resistance Method
Determination of copper thickness on printed circuit boards according to ISO 14571.
Beta Backscatter Method
Coating thickness measurement on gold, silver, nickel, ceramics as well as oil and lubricant films.
Coulometric Measurement Method and STEP Test
Coating thickness determination of metallic coatings, in particular nickel, including individual layer analysis.
Ferrite Content Determination
Magnetic induction testing of ferrite content in duplex and stainless steels according to DIN EN ISO 17655 and the Basel standard.
Terahertz Measurement Method
Measurement of coatings using electromagnetic terahertz waves.
TiN Coatings and Hard Metals
Testing of PVD/CVD hard material coatings on tools for quality assurance and wear control.
DLC (Diamond-like Carbon) and Nickel-Phosphorus
Coating thickness measurement of wear-protection coatings on technical materials.
Locations
Sindelfingen
DEHeadquarters, main site, development and manufacturing, DAkkS-accredited calibration laboratory
- Materials
- XRF, tactile and automated measuring systems
- XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometers (FISCHERSCOPE, GOLDSCOPE)
- Tactile measuring instruments (DUALSCOPE, COULOSCOPE, SIGMASCOPE, FERITSCOPE)
- Automated inline/online measuring systems
- Manufacturing of X-ray optics (polycapillary optics)
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XRF – Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis (coating thickness measurement and materialTesting | – | – | – | – | all technically relevant chemical elements, metals, precious metal alloys, gold, alloy coatings, plating solutions |
| Magnetic induction measurement method (coating thickness measurement)Testing | – | – | – | – | steel, iron, chromium, zinc, copper, aluminum, paint, enamel, lacquer or plastic coatings |
| Amplitude-sensitive eddy current methodTesting | – | – | – | – | non-ferrous metals, aluminum (anodized), paint, lacquer or plastic coatings |
| Phase-sensitive eddy current methodTesting | – | – | – | – | copper, nickel, zinc, steel, insulating materials |
| Magnetic measurement method / Hall effect (according to ISO 2178)Testing | – | – | – | – | steel, iron, chromium, zinc, copper, aluminum, paint, lacquer, rubber, plastic, nickel, brass |
| Ferrite content determination (magnetic induction, according to DIN EN ISO 17655 and the BaselTesting | – | – | – | – | stainless steel, duplex steels |
| Electrical conductivity measurementTesting | – | – | – | – | metals |
| Micro-resistance method (copper thickness on PCB according to ISO 14571)Testing | – | – | – | – | copper |
| Beta backscatter methodTesting | – | – | – | – | gold, nickel, bronze, ceramics, silver, copper, oil, lubricant film, paint, steel |
| Coulometric measurement method and STEP testTesting | – | – | – | – | metallic coatings, nickel |
| Duplex coating testing (paint and zinc)Testing | – | – | – | – | paint, zinc |
| Terahertz measurement methodTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product training and seminars (intensive training, seminars, webinars)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| DAkkS-accredited calibration, recertification of standards, maintenance, repairTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometer | Helmut Fischer FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XULM/XUL | – | – | – | – |
| XRF X-ray fluorescence spectrometer | Helmut Fischer FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XAN | – | – | – | – |
| Gold testing instrument (XRF) | Helmut Fischer GOLDSCOPE SD / SD 600 | – | – | – | – |
| XRF instruments | Helmut Fischer FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDAL 600 / XDL / XDLM / XDAL / XDV / XDV-SDD / XDV-µ / XDV-µ | – | – | – | – |
| Tactile coating thickness gauges | Helmut Fischer MP0 series, DMP10-40 series, DUALSCOPE FMP100/H FMP150, SR-SCOPE DMP30, PHASCOPE | – | – | – | – |
| Automated measuring systems (inline/online) | Helmut Fischer FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY 5000 series / 4000 series, XDV-µ SEMI, XAN LIQUID ANALYZER | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray optics (polycapillary optics, special optics) | Helmut Fischer | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Accreditation
Helmut Fischer is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 and operates calibration laboratories worldwide according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, accredited by DAkkS (Germany), A2LA (USA), CNAS (China), ema (Mexico) and SCS/SAS (Switzerland). As a DIN member, the company also helps shape German standardization policy.
| Evidence | Sindelfingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO/IEC 17025 (DAkkS calibration laboratory Germany) | |
| ISO/IEC 17025 (A2LA, CNAS, ema, SCS/SAS laboratories) |
History
- 1953
Company founded by Helmut Fischer