Fully Automated Cell
Fully automated mechanical inspection cell from specimen to result.
i3D® FAMIC
Automated Mechanical Testing for Production
i3D® FAMIC brings mechanical property testing directly into automated manufacturing workflows.
Highlights
Fully Automated. Production-Ready. Mechanically Precise.
Integrated Preparation
Specimen preparation built directly into the cell—no manual handoff.
Robotic or Linear-Axis Handling
Choose the handling architecture that fits your line—robot or linear axes.
Complex Component Geometries
Not limited to flat coupons—complex, real component shapes are possible.
Automatic Error Detection
Defective or unsuitable surfaces are flagged and excluded automatically.
Roughness & Geometry Measurement
Surface roughness and geometry measurement included in every cycle.
Preparation
Integrated Surface Preparation
Grinding or milling can be integrated directly into the cell, ensuring consistent surface quality before each i3D® measurement.
Measurement
Inline i3D® Measurement Head
The inline head combines high-speed 3D measurement with direct high-precision force measurement for fast, automated mechanical property evaluation.
< 10 s
Testing time per measurement point.
High-Speed Interferometer
Fast, precise 3D surface capture.
Precision Force Measurement
Direct high-precision force sensing.
Robot Flange Integration
SPS / Profibus / TCP-IP connection possible.
Results
Mechanical Properties from Automated Indentation
Plastic Flow Curve
Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS)
Yield Strength (YS)
Ductility (Selected Alloys)
Anisotropy
Optional Module
Optional Tool Changing Unit
Different tools and testing technologies can be combined in one flexible inspection cell. The system can also be upgraded later with additional technologies.
Cell Design
Designed as a Complete Inspection Cell
The FAMIC can be configured as an enclosed safety cell with industrial robot, loading interface, docking station, control unit, and integrated preparation and measurement head.
Quality Assurance
Automatic Error Detection and Classification
The system can detect insufficient surface preparation, roughness, surface defects, and optical measurement errors before evaluation.
Applications
Built for Automated Quality Control
Additive Manufacturing
Validate mechanical properties of 3D-printed metal parts directly on the build plate.
Automotive
In-line quality assurance for structural components and powertrain parts.
Aerospace
Verify mechanical integrity of safety-critical parts for flight and propulsion systems.
Hydrogen
Test pipeline and storage components for hydrogen infrastructure.
Medical Devices
Qualify implants and surgical instruments with traceable mechanical data.
Production QA
Continuous quality monitoring with automated specimen handling and data logging.
Next step
Ready to Automate Mechanical Property Testing?
Talk to Imprintec about integrating i3D® FAMIC into your production or pilot line.
Standards
A standardized method: DIN SPEC 4864 and ASTM.
Both standards describe the instrumented indentation imprint method behind every Imprintec measurement—from test execution to property evaluation.