ASMEC Advanced Surface Mechanics GmbH was founded in December 2003 by Dr. Thomas Chudoba, a recognized expert in the field of surface mechanics and nanoindentation. The aim of the founding was to develop advanced measurement technology, methods and software for the mechanical characterization and optimization of surfaces and layers. This is still our claim today.

In August 2011, the ZwickRoell Group joined ASMEC as a strategic partner and left again in August 2024. The reason for the exit was a stronger focus on the core business and the associated consolidation. From the end of 2015 until the exit from ASMEC, the measuring devices with the name ZHN (except for special products) were also manufactured by ZwickRoell and sold by ZwickRoell. During this time, ASMEC was purely a development and service provider. The cooperation with ZwickRoell was regulated in a development contract.

Since August 2024, ASMEC has again been responsible for the production of all types of nanoindenters or nanomechanical testers. Sales will again be coordinated by ASMEC. However, the existing sales network will remain in place.

ASMEC maintains close contact with many research institutes and universities and participates in national and international research projects. In addition, ASMEC is committed to international standardization, particularly in the further development of the standard for the instrumented indentation test ISO 14577.