ABI® SSM® Bespoke
Purpose-built ABI® testing systems designed for your specific environment and workflow. From factory automation lines to shielded hot cells, every Bespoke system is engineered to deliver the same validated ABI® data — wherever and however you need it.
Measurable Properties
Same Proven ABI® Measurements
Every Bespoke system delivers the full suite of ABI-measured mechanical properties. The custom engineering is in the fixturing, automation, and environmental protection — the core indentation science remains identical to our Field 4Z and UTM+ platforms.
Applications
Built for Your Environment
Factory Automation
Integrate ABI® testing directly into production lines for continuous quality monitoring. Custom fixtures and automated specimen handling reduce operator intervention and increase throughput.
Hot Cells & Radioactive Environments
Purpose-built systems for remote operation in shielded hot cells, enabling mechanical property testing of irradiated materials without personnel exposure. Designed for use in nuclear reactor surveillance programs.
Accelerated Sample Testing
High-throughput configurations with automated sample loading and positioning for rapid batch testing. Ideal for alloy development, quality assurance, and large-scale surveillance programs.
Custom Fixture Design
Application-specific fixtures engineered for non-standard specimen geometries, component shapes, or mounting requirements. From turbine blades to reactor pressure vessel coupons.
Process Integration
Bespoke software interfaces and data pipelines that connect ABI® test results directly to your quality management system, digital twin platform, or asset integrity database.
Why Bespoke
Custom Build, Proven Science
Fully Customizable
Every aspect of the system — frame geometry, fixturing, automation level, environmental protection — is engineered to your exact requirements.
Same Proven ABI® Core
Every Bespoke system uses the same validated ABI® indentation methodology and SSM®-Suite software, ensuring data consistency with field and laboratory results.
Turnkey Delivery
From initial consultation through installation, training, and commissioning — a single point of responsibility for the complete system.
How It Works
From Consultation to Commissioning
Consultation
We assess your testing requirements, environment constraints, throughput targets, and integration needs.
Engineering Design
Our engineering team designs custom fixtures, enclosures, automation, and software interfaces tailored to your application.
Build & Validate
The system is built, factory-tested, and validated against reference materials before delivery.
Install & Commission
On-site installation, commissioning, operator training, and ongoing technical support.
Spotlight
Hot Cell & Irradiated Material Testing
ABI® Bespoke systems have been designed for remote operation within shielded hot cells, enabling nondestructive mechanical property testing of irradiated reactor materials. These systems support nuclear reactor surveillance programs where specimen material is extremely limited and personnel access is restricted.
Remote operation via manipulators — no personnel exposure
Sub-miniature specimen capability preserves limited irradiated material
Full ABI® property suite: yield, tensile, fracture toughness
Used in NRC-regulated programs for reactor vessel surveillance
Factory Automation
Production Line Integration
For manufacturers requiring continuous quality monitoring, Bespoke systems can be integrated directly into production lines with automated specimen handling, custom fixtures, and direct data pipeline connections to quality management systems.
Automated specimen loading and positioning
Custom fixtures for non-standard geometries
Direct integration with QMS and MES platforms
High-throughput batch testing configurations
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Choose the Right System
| Feature | SSM® Field 4Z | SSM® UTM+ | SSM® Bespoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment | Field / In-Situ | Laboratory | Any (custom) |
| ABI® Testing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Factory Automation | — | — | ✓ |
| Hot Cell / Remote Operation | — | — | ✓ |
| Custom Fixtures | — | Optional | ✓ |
| Process Integration | — | — | ✓ |
| Miniature Tensile | — | ✓ | Optional |
| Portability | Backpack | Benchtop | Fixed installation |
| Pricing | Standard | Standard | Custom quote |