Bowers Innovatest Nova micro-hardness testers

Bowers Group has introduced the Innovatest Nova 130/240 series of micro-Vickers and micro-Knoop hardness testing machines.

The Nova 130 features a three-position turret that includes one indenter position, as well as a 10x and 40x objective.

The Nova 240 is for more demanding applications, featuring a four-position turret, including one indenter position, as well as 5x, 10x and 40x objectives.

Both units include USB output, up to nine dial selectable test forces, and a colour touch-screen with interactive dialogue support that tells the user about the current status of the device, including instructions on performing one or more tests. Users are lead step-by-step through the handling of the tester by the dialogue system.

Made in the Netherlands by Innovatest, the Nova 130/240 series is covered by a two-year guarantee.