Consultancy & Support

– Practical Testing & Insights for Surface & Material Performance

Your partner for real-life material simulations, robust quality checks and custom test methods – trusted by industries worldwide

WHY INNOWEP CONSULTANCY?

At INNOWEP, we go beyond standard tests. For over 30 years, we have combined surface and material science with real human interaction and usage simulation. This unique approach enables your R&D, QA, or design teams to make the right product decisions – faster and more reliably.

30+ years of surface, material & product expertise
Norm-based and custom-tailored test methods
Proprietary standards for niche applications
Realistic human-interaction simulation
Independent, reproducible results

Our consultancy focus areas

Explore our core fields of expertise – grouped for clarity. Each cluster connects detailed knowledge with hands-on industry relevance.

Human Interaction & Abrasion

Understand how real users interact with your surfaces – from daily touch to aggressive cleaning.

What’s included:

Fingertip and hand abrasion is a unique soft chemo-mechanical stress between human skin and the material surface. INNOWEP’s methods replicate real wear caused by touch and hand movements – resulting in repeatable, relevant data for design and QA decisions.

Frequent disinfection can create extra chemical and mechanical stress on displays or touch surfaces. We help you evaluate this risk with realistic test conditions and tailored recommendations.

How likely is your surface to attract visible fingerprints – and how easily can they be removed? Our testing combines optical and quantitative tools to help you design products that stay clean longer.

Haptics & Perception

Quantify what your customers feel – and why it matters.

Haptics connects touch sensation with perceived quality. With human panel studies and quantitative tests, we decode what feels „good“ or „different“ – and help you design surface properties that match your target users.

Beyond security: fingerprints are a metaphor for a product’s unique identity. From brand-defining haptic features to sensory design, we help you use „product fingerprints“ as a strategic asset.

Automotive Interior & Displays

Test your interior materials and displays under real conditions.

From abrasion resistance to colorfastness and fire safety – we test your interior components to meet OEM standards. Tensile, hardness, fatigue and wear tests ensure your materials withstand everyday use.

A modern display must resist scratches, fingerprints and aggressive cleaning – while staying responsive and clear. Our comprehensive tests cover fingertip abrasion, soiling affinity, cleanability, disinfection effects, haptics, general abrasion & scratch performance, and coating durability.

We perform tests in line with international standards and leading OEM specifications, including:
AATCC, ASTM, BS, DIN, ISO, IEC, JIS, GB/T, ASD-STAN — as well as specific requirements from Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, PSA, and VW.

Material & Surface Profilometry

Go deeper: measure surface roughness, microstructures and 3D topography with cutting-edge tools.

From tactile stylus profilometry to white-light interferometry, our high-resolution techniques reveal roughness, porosity, effective contact areas and macro/micro geometries.
This helps you control critical surface properties, ensure coating quality and optimize performance.

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