RMS Foundation
Bischmattstrasse 12
2544 Bettlach
Switzerland
Phone +41 32 644 2000
From product development to market launch and throughout the lifespan of watch and jewelry products, we are your reliable partner for materials testing.
We support you in your product development, for example with:
Our expertise and state-of-the-art testing methods help you meet the highest quality standards and bring your products to market readiness. Rely on our comprehensive support and experience in the watch and jewelry sector.
We support you in your process development, for example with process validation, defining your raw material specifications, or developing testing procedures for incoming material inspections or quality control. Additionally, as an accredited material testing laboratory, we are fully equipped to carry out quality inspections for you.
Do you need a test for a component or a semi-finished product from your production? Do you need verification of a component’s composition? Does the cleanliness of surfaces need to be checked? Are you looking for the cause of a defect? You’ve come to the right place.
The product you purchased doesn't meet expectations, or a customer has complained about your product? As an accredited material testing lab, we are the go-to resource for an objective and impartial expert opinion.
We are also happy to provide support if you require objective test data for your marketing.
Beyond the services we offer to our customers, our staff also take part in internal and external research projects, allowing them to constantly broaden their horizons.
You benefit from this ongoing knowledge growth in the form of quick and creative solutions to your challenges.
Here, we present a selection of case studies from the watches and jewelry sector that we work on, to give you an impression of our expertise in this exciting field.
If you have any questions, our experts are always available to assist you.
Both watch mechanics and jewelry in general must be impeccably clean. However, it can happen that tiny impurities are found during production or after servicing, and the source or cause must be identified. FTIR microscopy enables the detection of minute oil residues and, ideally, the identification of the specific oil based on its distinctive IR spectrum.
New premium alloys are made up of various individual components. Using different analytical methods, the exact composition of the material can be determined, allowing for the development of a reproducible manufacturing process. Useful analytical methods include ICP mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF), and optical spark emission spectroscopy (OES).
Discuss your concerns with our experts. They will be happy to help you determine the best course of action.
You are welcome to drop off your samples. Just give us a quick call beforehand and we’ll take care of them. Depending on our workload, we’ll process them right away. If it's extremely urgent, we also offer express services.
We usually process smaller orders within 10 working days (within the limits of our technical and human resources). Contact us for clarification of prioritized processing for an additional charge. For larger projects, we will be happy to propose a customized schedule.
We usually communicate the test results to you in the form of a test certificate. If desired, we can prepare a more detailed report for you in which we can statistically process and interpret the results and/or make recommendations. We will be happy to send you both with a digital signature.
As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory, confidentiality is our top priority. Further information on how we handle your data can be found in our General Terms and Conditions. Please contact us regarding additional protective measures for particularly sensitive data.
Since 1995, the services of our materials testing laboratory have been accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025. Our QM system is ISO 9001 certified.
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RMS Foundation
Bischmattstrasse 12
2544 Bettlach
Switzerland
Phone +41 32 644 2000
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