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ATI – Affri Testing Instruments Srl

Our story is measured in precision, built on passion

1 – OUR ORIGINS

In the 1960s, our grandfather, Giovanni Affri, driven by passion and an innovative spirit, began designing the first hardness testers and measuring instruments.

In 1964, our family business was founded, built day by day on research, precision, and the commitment to creating reliable and innovative measuring instruments.

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2 – GROWTH & INNOVATION

Our mission has always been to offer measuring instruments designed to ensure precision, reliability, and repeatability. Our commitment to technological research and continuous improvement has guided us over the years, allowing us to develop new solutions and enter the market with unique and innovative technologies. With this very goal in mind, AFFRI COMMERCIALE was founded in 1987, dedicated to the promotion and distribution of AFFRI measuring instruments worldwide.

1964

First Rockwell hardness tester

1971

First automatic hardness tester

1982

First digital portable hardness tester in Italy

1984

“Closed-Loop” patented

1987

AFFRI COMMERCIALE was born to promote and sell AFFRI products

1990

First fully automatic hardness tester

3 – INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Our vision reached beyond borders: the establishment of AFFRI Inc

Driven by Roberto Affri’s vision and determination, AFFRI hardness testers grew and expanded into new international markets. AFFRI instruments reached customers around the world, from Europe to Asia and the United States, bringing with them the value of Italian innovation and technology.

In 2011 Roberto Affri opened AFFRI Inc., establishing a new operational headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA. This strategic expansion marked an important step in conquering the American market, thanks to the reliability and precision that distinguish our products.

4 – Today we are ATI – Affri Testing Instruments Srl

We are ATI – Affri Testing Instruments S.r.l. With the third generation, we continue a story built on experience, precision, and passion. We combine technology and innovation with a young and dynamic spirit, growing together and developing new solutions. Today, we have achieved the highest recognition: we are an ILAC-MRA accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory for the certification of hardness reference test blocks.

2008

We become official suppliers of the Chinese National Institute of Metrology and its laboratories.

2022

AFFRI Inc. and ATI S.r.l. become ANAB accredited calibration centers for measuring instruments.

2023

ATI S.r.l. becomes an ILAC-MRA accredited ISO/IEC 17025 certified laboratory for certified master hardness test blocks.

Decades of Experience, Built into Every Solution

ATI’s know-how is the result of more than 70 years of experience in the world of industrial measurement and hardness testing. This background has been shaped by continuous work in the field, direct contact with customers, complex application requirements and the development of innovative testing concepts that have influenced the evolution of modern measuring systems.

Over time, the expertise behind ATI has contributed to the introduction of advanced solutions that are now widely adopted across the measurement industry. This long technical heritage gives us a practical understanding of what customers really need: reliable performance, accurate results, robust construction, application flexibility and dependable service over time.

Today, that experience translates into a consultative approach. We do not simply propose catalog products; we help customers identify the most effective solution based on material, testing standard, workflow, operator skill level, production volumes and future automation goals.

70+ years of experience

Global presence for sales and service

Standard, custom and automated solutions

Accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory

Products, Services and Technical Support Under One Roof

ATI offers a broad range of solutions for industrial quality control, laboratory testing and metrology support.
Our portfolio is designed to cover both standalone instruments and complete testing environments, with the flexibility to support routine quality control as well as more advanced or highly specific applications.

Our offering includes:

  • hardness testers for Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop and universal methods
  • universal testing machines for mechanical testing applications
  • microscopes and optical measuring solutions
  • machines for metallographic sample preparation
  • metallographic image analysis
  • ISO/IEC 17025 calibration services
  • technical assistance, maintenance and repair services
  • customized projects and automated testing lines

Thanks to this broad scope, ATI can support customers through the entire lifecycle of a testing solution: selection, installation, training, maintenance, calibration, upgrades and long-term service.

From Standard Instruments to Customized and Automated Systems

Not every testing requirement can be solved with a standard machine.
For this reason, ATI supports customers not only with proven standard solutions, but also with customized configurations, dedicated fixtures, special workflows and integrated automatic systems.

Our team has experience in projects ranging from straightforward laboratory setups to more complex industrial applications where repeatability, speed, traceability and reduced operator dependency are critical.
Whether the requirement involves a conventional hardness tester, a tailored testing station or a more advanced automated line, ATI can act as a technical interface between the application need and the final system architecture.

This capability is especially valuable for customers who need a partner able to understand both the instrument itself and the broader production context in which it must operate.

Metrology Expertise That Goes Beyond Product Supply

A measuring instrument is only as valuable as the confidence it can provide in the result.
For ATI, this is why metrology is central to everything we do.

In addition to supplying instruments, we provide calibration and technical support services with an ISO/IEC 17025 approach, helping customers maintain accuracy, traceability and compliance over time.
Our metrology team is experienced, field-tested and prepared to address complex challenges across different testing methods, industries and operating environments.

This practical metrology mindset strengthens every phase of a project, from instrument selection to after-sales support.
It also allows ATI to speak the language of both purchasing departments and technical specialists, helping bridge the gap between commercial decision-making and real testing performance.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Certificate for Affri Testing Instruments S.R.L. by ANAB in Calibration, Varese, Italy.

Solutions for a Wide Range of Industries

ATI solutions are used in many sectors where reliable measurement is essential for quality assurance, product validation and process control.
Our experience includes applications in industries such as automotive, aerospace, metals, heat treatment, foundries, manufacturing, research, energy and general industrial production.

Because we work across many sectors, we are able to transfer knowledge from one application field to another and propose solutions based on proven experience rather than theory alone.

Why Companies Choose ATI

Companies choose ATI because they need more than an instrument supplier.
They need a reliable partner able to combine product range, technical understanding, metrology expertise and long-term support.

ATI stands for continuity, competence and practical problem-solving.
We help customers build testing capabilities that are accurate, sustainable and aligned with real production and laboratory needs.

When measurement matters, experience matters too.

Looking for the Right Testing or Measuring Solution?

Whether you need a hardness tester, a universal testing machine, a microscope, ISO/IEC 17025 calibration support or a customized testing project, ATI is ready to help you identify the right solution.

Contact our team to discuss your application.