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ZwickRoell Academy in North America

ZwickRoell offers a diverse and informative training program for beginners and advanced users. This ranges from training courses on our testXpert II or III testing software, to application training and workshops for metals, plastics, medical, hardness, impact and extrusion testing, as well as courses customized to your company's individual requirements. Group sizes are limited to provide training according to CDC COVID-19 guidelines. 

Our training concept is modular and structured whether you want to visit us for an in-person course at our North American headquarters at ZwickRoell Atlanta, GA or as on-site training at your location.

How can attending a course increase your efficiency?

Our testXpert® courses help you:

  • Learn about the many configuration options of the testing machine and software so you can work more efficiently
  • Implement new testing requirements quickly
  • Optimize your test sequences for increased reliability of test results
  • Avoid operator errors to save time and money

Bundle your Course for your most Successful Testing

The best combination 

  • Materials Testing 101 for New Users            and/or
  • testXpert® Basic or Advanced                       plus
  • testXpert® Customer Application Day

Are you interested in classes, but our schedule doens't fit yours? We will make it work for you  – contact us at training.us@zwickroell.com 

 

Course dates and sign up

Date Title Place Language
01/20/2025, 01.00 pm - 05.00 pm ical Materials Testing 101 for New Users US-Kennesaw EN
01/21 – 01/22/2025 ical testXpert® III Basic Course (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
01/23/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
02/04 – 02/05/2025 ical testXpert® III Advanced Course (2 days) incl. Export Editor US-Kennesaw EN
02/06/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
03/04/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical Cyclic Master Test Program Short Course US-Kennesaw EN
03/05/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical Introduction to ZIMT Programming Language US-Kennesaw EN
03/06/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical Introduction to Graphical Sequence Editor US-Kennesaw EN
03/17/2025, 01.00 pm - 05.00 pm ical Materials Testing 101 for New Users US-Kennesaw EN
03/18 – 03/19/2025 ical testXpert® III Basic Course (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
03/20/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
04/08 – 04/09/2025 ical testXpert® III Advanced Course (2 days) incl. Export Editor US-Kennesaw EN
04/10/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
05/06 – 05/07/2025 ical autoEdition (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
05/08/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Basics for autoEdition US-Kennesaw EN
05/19/2025, 01.00 pm - 05.00 pm ical Materials Testing 101 for New Users US-Kennesaw EN
05/20 – 05/21/2025 ical testXpert® III Basic Course (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
05/22/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
06/10 – 06/11/2025 ical testXpert® III Advanced Course (2 days) incl. Export Editor US-Kennesaw EN
06/12/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
07/21/2025, 01.00 pm - 05.00 pm ical Materials Testing 101 for New Users US-Kennesaw EN
07/22 – 07/23/2025 ical testXpert® III Basic Course (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
07/24/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
08/12 – 08/13/2025 ical testXpert® III Advanced Course (2 days) incl. Export Editor US-Kennesaw EN
08/14/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
09/09/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical Cyclic Master Test Program Short Course US-Kennesaw EN
09/10/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical Introduction to ZIMT Programming Language US-Kennesaw EN
09/11/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical Introduction to the Graphical Sequence Editor US-Kennesaw EN
09/22/2025, 01.00 pm - 05.00 pm ical Materials Testing 101 for New Users US-Kennesaw EN
09/23 – 09/24/2025 ical testXpert® III Basic Course (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
09/25/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
10/07 – 10/08/2025 ical testXpert® III Advanced Course (2 days) incl. Export Editor US-Kennesaw EN
10/09/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
11/04 – 11/05/2025 ical autoEdition (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
11/06/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Basics for autoEdition US-Kennesaw EN
11/17/2025, 01.00 pm - 05.00 pm ical Materials Testing 101 for New Users US-Kennesaw EN
11/18 – 11/19/2025 ical testXpert® III Basic Course (2 days) US-Kennesaw EN
11/20/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN
12/09 – 12/10/2025 ical testXpert® III Advanced Course (2 days) incl. Export Editor US-Kennesaw EN
12/11/2025, 09.00 am - 05.00 pm ical testXpert® Customer Application Day US-Kennesaw EN

Training Course Description

Materials Testing 101 for New Users
testXpert® II or III Basic Software Training
testXpert® II or III Advanced Course
testXpert® Customer Application Day
Introduction to ZIMT Programming Language
Introduction to the Graphical Sequence Editor
Cyclic Master Test Program Short Course
Export Editor Short Course

Materials Testing 101 for New Users

Learning Objectives
  • Learn to identify the parts of a testing machine and the different instruments it uses to collect data

  • Understand the different types and shapes of samples, and how to calculate the cross-sectional area of common samples

  • Identify common mistakes that lead to inaccurate test results

  • Use the graph produced by a test to identify if any problems

Duration half day
Prerequisite None

testXpert® II or III Basic Software Training

Learning Objectives
  • Learn the fundamentals of testXpert II  or III Standard and Master Test Programs including layout setup, implementing new parameters, results and dialogs, and user management

  • Understand machine verification

  • Become familiar with the safety features and functions of the machine

  • Create a test sequence according to specific requirements

  • Interpret test results

Duration 2 Days from 8AM to 5PM
Prerequisite Familiarity with testXpert II  or III features and functions

testXpert® II or III Advanced Course

Learning Objectives
  • Work with Master Test Programs and the advanced wizard to configure more complex test sequences
  • Understand advanced machine verification
  • Create a test sequence according to specific requirements
  • Generate parameters and dialogs
  • Manage data export and import
  • Work with correction curves
  • Integrate external devices and work with additional channels
  • Interpret advanced testing results
Duration 2 Days from 8AM to 5PM
Prerequisite testXpert® II or III Basic Course

testXpert® Customer Application Day

Learning Objectives

 

  • You will have the opportunity to present your own specific testing challenges using samples from your testing lab. In consultation with our Zwick software expert, learn how to optimize testingworkflows, ensure compliance with industry requirements, and ensure reliable test results.
Duration 1 Day
Prerequisite Basic knowledge of testXpert II

Introduction to ZIMT Programming Language

Learning Objectives
  • Learn how to customize testXpert using the ZIMT programming language and generate new test results, control structures, and dynamic layout modifications
  • Create complex results and virtual channels
  • Utilize simulation mode to trial test sequences and evaluate outcomes
  • Optimize the process of setting up custom results and control loops
Duration 1 Day
Prerequisite testXpert® II Basic Course

 

Introduction to the Graphical Sequence Editor

Learning Objectives
  • Learn how to make changes to test sequences using the Graphical Sequence Editor
  • Create complex results and virtual channels
  • Set up complex test sequences and control loops
  • Practice in simulation mode of the Graphical Sequence Editor using a virtual machine
Duration 1 Day
Prerequisite None

Cyclic Master Test Program Short Course

Learning Objectives
  • Participants will learn how to setup and complete cyclic tests using the Master Test Program.
Duration 1 Day
Prerequisite testXpert® II Basic Course

Export Editor Short Course

Learning Objectives
  • Participants will learn how to setup and automate data exporting using the Export Editor. This course is particularly useful for customers operating in high volume, high throughput environments who require the capability to share test results across internal proprietary databases and software platforms. The course addresses export to such programs, but ZwickRoell requests that notice of these requirements be provided upon course registration.
Duration 1 Day
Prerequisites

testXpert® II Basic Course

 

Benefits for You and Your Company

To maximize the learning experience, training courses are conducted in small groups of no more than six to eight participants. For hands-on days and workshops the group sizes are even more limited to enable each participant to actively work with the testing system. 

And this for good reason: over 98 percent of ZwickRoell training course participants would recommend our training courses and especially praise the practical relevance of our courses, as well as the transferability of the content to their everyday testing.

For your professional development and qualification, we provide you with a personal certificate to certify the scope of the training course and learning content.

A well-founded understanding of your testing system offers distinct advantages to you and your company

Safe operation
Working efficiently
Reliable Test Results
Cost savings

Safe operation

ZwickRoell Academy training courses place great importance on the safe handling of the testing system and its safety devices. This ensures the your safety and the safety of the machine.

  • Deepened knowledge and understanding of the testing system and testing requirements
  • Familiarization and understanding of the comprehensive safety features of the testing machine and the testing software
  • Observing safety features ensures your safety and the safety of the machine
  • Preventing malfunctions and damage to the testing system and the resulting loss in time and increased expense

Working efficiently

Our training courses teach you how to efficiently work with your testing system. Optimize your test sequence for productive and convenient everyday testing.

  • Acquired knowledge about the many configuration options of the testing machine and the testing software allows you to work faster and more efficiently
  • New testing requirements can be quickly implemented and carried out
  • By optimizing your test sequences, you work faster without sacrificing quality and reliability of the results
  • Safe use of the testing system avoids malfunctions due to operating errors These cost and time savings result in significant efficiency

Reliable Test Results

We know that with every one of your tests the goal is to produce reliable results. By participating in a training course through ZwickRoell Academy you are laying the foundation for your success.

  • Deepened knowledge and understanding of the testing system and testing requirements
  • Sound basis for correct interpretation and evaluation of your test results
  • Optimized test sequences
  • Minimized operator influence through correct and safe operation

Cost savings

An investment in ZwickRoell Academy training courses pays off quickly. Safe and efficient handling of your testing system to avoid errors are factors in achieving reliable test results and are thus the basis for significant cost savings:

  • By reliably configuring, operating and performing tests, you avoid unnecessary failure of the testing system and protect your investment. Repair costs and downtime due to operation errors are minimized.
  • Understanding the testing system and the various test requirements makes it possible for you to work more quickly and efficiently, saving time and reducing costs.
  • Learning how to optimally work with your testing system and achieve reliable test results prevents test errors, which means you avoid time-consuming repeated tests and unnecessary costs. Claims from internal or external customers due to erroneous test results are avoided.

Our courses ensure  Reliable, Accurate, Repeatable and Traceable results.

For further information on course availability and scheduling, or to request a quote, contact us at training.us@zwickroell.com

 

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