ZwickRoell, the globally renowned German manufacturer of tensile testing machines and leader in materials testing automation, recently concluded in-depth negotiations with KingPo Technology Development Limited (KingPo), a leading Chinese provider of IP testing equipment and environmental test chambers. The discussions centered on strategic automation collaboration, with a strong focus on integrating tensile testing automation systems and enhancing automated workflows for ingress protection and mechanical property testing.
ZwickRoell, with over 600 automated testing systems delivered worldwide and an annual installation rate of approximately 40 new robotic systems (including roboTest L for fully automated tensile, flexure, and tear tests), seeks to expand its automation portfolio through synergies with specialized testing equipment providers. KingPo brings expertise in full-series IP testing equipment (IPX1 to IPX9K waterproof and dustproof test chambers compliant with IEC 60529, ISO 16750-4, etc.), which is increasingly required in automated production lines for electronics, automotive components, batteries, and outdoor devices.
Key topics in the negotiations included:
- Seamless integration of ZwickRoell’s high-precision tensile testing automation with KingPo’s ingress protection test equipment for end-to-end automated quality assurance lines.
- Development of hybrid automated systems combining tensile strength testing and ingress protection testing to accelerate certification processes under international standards.
- Customization of robotic handling, specimen feeding, and data integration for high-throughput environments in automotive and electronics industries.
“ZwickRoell is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automated materials testing. Collaborating with KingPo on automation cooperation in tensile testing automation systems will enable more comprehensive, efficient solutions for our global clients,” stated a ZwickRoell senior representative. “By linking our proven robotic tensile testers with KingPo’s reliable IP testing equipment, we aim to deliver turnkey automated solutions that reduce manual intervention and improve repeatability.”
KingPo emphasized its strengths as an IEC/CBTL-accredited manufacturer with 16+ years of experience in environmental and protection testing. “This potential partnership aligns perfectly with our goal to advance automation in testing. Integrating ZwickRoell’s world-class with our waterproof test equipment and dustproof chambers will provide manufacturers with powerful, one-stop automated testing platforms,” said a KingPo executive.
The talks mark a promising step toward deeper Sino-German collaboration in smart testing technologies. Both parties expressed optimism about finalizing a framework agreement soon, which could lead to joint automated systems for industries demanding combined mechanical and environmental validation.
For more details on KingPo’s IP testing equipment or potential collaborations, visit www.dgkingpo.com.
