ABOUT ATI

Advanced measuring solutions for hardness testing, materials testing, microscopy, calibration and industrial metrology support.

ATI is an international partner for measuring instruments, metrology services and testing solutions for industry and laboratories.
With operations in Europe and America and decades of experience in the field, we support customers worldwide with hardness testers, universal testing machines, microscopes, ISO/IEC 17025 calibration services, technical assistance and customized projects.

Our strength is not limited to supplying instruments. We help companies choose, integrate, maintain and optimize the right measuring solution for their specific production, laboratory and quality control needs.

AFFRI TESTING INSTRUMENTS

International partner for measuring instruments, metrology services and customized testing solutions.
ATI supplies hardness testers, universal testing machines, industrial microscopes, calibration services and customized measuring systems for quality control laboratories and manufacturing environments.

70+ years of experience

Global presence for sales and service

Standard, custom and automated solutions

Accredited ISO/IEC 17025

A Complete Partner for Industrial Measurement

ATI combines product knowledge, application experience and metrological expertise to deliver complete solutions for testing and measurement.
Over the years, we have developed a strong portfolio that includes proprietary ATI solutions as well as selected instrument lines from long-established manufacturing partners with whom we cooperate closely.

This approach allows us to offer our customers a wider and more flexible range of technologies, while maintaining a high level of technical consistency, application support and after-sales continuity.
For the customer, this means one reliable point of contact for multiple testing needs, from standard bench-top instruments to advanced customized systems and automated lines.

ATI works side by side with quality managers, laboratories, manufacturers, distributors and industrial groups that require not only a product, but also technical guidance, service responsiveness and long-term reliability.

Selected technologies and long-term industrial partnerships

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.

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.

Hardness Testers for All Materials and Applications

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Universal Material Testing Machines

high-precision Nikon industrial microscope for manufacturing

High-precision industrial microscopes

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Machines for metallographic sample preparation

Image Analysis for Microscopy

Custom Process Hardness Testers

ISO/IEC 17025 calibration and maintenance service

Certified Hardness Test Blocks

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.

International Presence, Local Understanding

With operations in Europe and America and a worldwide commercial reach, ATI supports customers across a broad range of industrial markets and geographic areas.
Our international structure allows us to combine global perspective with local responsiveness, supporting both direct customers and distribution partners in different regions.

Over the years, we have built references across multiple industries and in numerous countries, gaining experience with different testing cultures, technical standards, production environments and customer expectations.
This international exposure has made ATI a stronger and more adaptable partner, capable of delivering solutions that are technically sound and commercially realistic for different markets.

AFFRI TESTING INSTRUMENT Srl
Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa

ATI Srl office in Italy. Headquarters of Affri Testing Instruments

AFFRI Inc
Canada, United States and South America

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.