Advanced products need a competent partner in the background. Verder Scientific with its 6 brands is just this partner for countless laboratories, manufacturers and scientific research institutions worldwide. For decades, our manufacturing companies have been providing solutions for individual customer requirements by developing sophisticated, precise, and reliable laboratory equipment for sample preparation, heat treatment and analysis in quality and process control.
These solutions enable our customers to make progress. We provide them with the means to effectively and reliably design their processes, products, and services to become safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. Together, we make the world a healthier and safer place.
This is what we mean when we say: we enable progress. Progress for the better.
Verder Scientific is a division of the VERDER GROUP, a worldwide technology leader, which not only provides state-of-the-art analytical equipment, but also advanced pumping solutions and more.
RETSCH GmbH
With more than 100 years of experience in sample preparation, RETSCH is the world’s leading manufacturer of instruments for homogenizing laboratory samples for analysis as well as for analyzing the particle size of solid substances by test sieving.
The RETSCH product portfolio includes a great variety of mills and jaw crushers, capable of reducing materials down to any required fineness, sieve shakers and test sieves as well as assisting technologies to optimize the handling of samples.
RETSCH instruments stand for representative sample preparation in compliance with relevant standards and contamination-free comminution processes – they are essential tools for preparing samples for laboratory analysis and stand for reliability, precision and durability.
Since 1990 RETSCH is part of the continuously growing technology group VERDER and forms the core of the group’s Laboratory Division VERDER SCIENTIFIC. Other companies belonging to this division are Retsch Technology GmbH, ATM GmbH, Eltra GmbH and Carbolite Gero Ltd.
CARBOLITE
Carbolite is a global leader in high-performance laboratory and industrial ovens and furnaces, offering precision heat technology from 30 °C to 3000 °C. With manufacturing sites in Derbyshire, UK, and Neuhausen, Germany, Carbolite delivers innovative thermal solutions to customers in over 100 countries.
Customized Equipment
In addition to the wide range of standard products, Carbolite is an expert in the development of customized equipment for complex heat treatment processes. Solving customers’ individual application requirements has given Carbolite an important place in aerospace, engineering, materials science, medical, bioscience and contract testing laboratories globally to name a few.
Not only can Carbolite supply products with standards-compliant furnace and oven designs (eg, Nadcap heat treatment processes (AMS2750E)), but also fully traceable certification for control, measurement, recording and data acquisition devices, issued by an independent UKAS accredited laboratory.
Carbolite Quality Assurance
ISO 9001:2008 registered (Certified by SGS United Kingdom Ltd – UKAS 0005).
Ovens
Carbolite manufactures and stocks a range of laboratory ovens for routine lab applications. These are ideal for general laboratory work and routine heat applications. They all provide excellent temperature uniformity and comply with safety standard BS EN 61010-2-010:2003.
Carbolite’s industrial oven models are available with temperatures up to 750°C and volumes up to more than 13,000 litres, meeting the demands for different industrial applications and customer requirements. Their design is characterized by robust construction and lasting materials, making them ideal for heavy duty applications. They can be supplied with a wide range of options, including over-temperature protection, loading and handling mechanisms or advanced temperature control systems.
Furnaces
Carbolite’s laboratory chamber furnaces feature a uniform working volume, ensuring precise temperature control within specified tolerances. For applications involving chemical vapors, gases, or humidity, consult with Carbolite to determine the most suitable furnaces and elements for your requirements.
All Carbolite industrial furnaces are engineered for durability, safety, and ease of maintenance, with models ranging from compact bench units to large floor-standing systems with chambers exceeding 3000 liters and maximum temperatures up to 3000°C. Carbolite offers a comprehensive selection of standard and custom chamber, tube, vacuum, and application-specific furnaces, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, food, precious metals, and both industrial and academic research.
NEW: Temperature Controller AriesPlus
Carbolite’s latest innovation is the Temperature Controller AriesPlus. Designed to elevate your daily operations, AriesPlus delivers unmatched accuracy and user-friendly features that set a new standard in temperature management.
With advanced capabilities such as a live process graph, intuitive programming for up to 50 programs and 99 segments, and a convenient 7-day scheduler, AriesPlus ensures you reach your setpoint temperature with zero overshoot - perfect for applications where accuracy is non-negotiable.
Whether you’re managing delicate debinding processes, precise soldering and brazing, or any demanding workflow, AriesPlus provides exceptional stability and reliability. Take the next step toward flawless results and explore the full potential of AriesPlus here.
Microtrac
MICROTRAC is your preferred partner for the comprehensive characterization of particulate systems. We provide our customers with advanced technologies to obtain consistently reliable results. Innovation and quality are at the core of everything we do.
As part of Verder, we provide worldwide support through a network of subsidiaries and distributors.
Our Solutions include:
Material Characterization
- Surface Area & Pore Size
- Catalysis
- Density
Particle Analysis
- Size & Distribution
- Shape
Colloids & Formulations
- Nanoparticle Size
- Zeta Potential
- Stability & Shelf-Life
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QATM
Whatever you need for quality testing and material analysis, QATM has it all: As a manufacturer of high-quality machines for materialography (metallography) and hardness testing, we offer the most comprehensive solutions for your needs. We not only supply a wide range of instruments but also accessories, consumables, complete laboratories and tailor-made special-purpose solutions.
QATM’s offering covers the following areas:
- Cutting
- Mounting
- Grinding / Etching / Polishing
- Hardness Testing / Optical Evaluation
- Consumables
- System Laboratory
Our product portfolio is characterized by highest quality, flexibility and innovation. Thanks to advanced engineering technologies and manufacture of components in our own factories, we are able to meet individual customer requirements and customize machines accordingly.
With ATM (2015) and Qness (2018) two highly focused companies have become part of VERDER SCIENTIFIC group. Now these companies operate under the common brand name QATM and provide customers with innovative, user-friendly solutions.
Other companies belonging to this division are RETSCH GmbH, Microtrac Retsch GmbH, Eltra GmbH and Carbolite Gero Ltd.
ELTRA GmbH
ELTRA is one of the world's leading manufacturers of elemental analyzers for rapid and accurate analysis of solid materials. Our elemental analyzers provide tailor-made solutions for a wide range of samples and concentrations.
In the early 1980’s the development of its first Carbon and Sulfur Analyzer led to the creation of ELTRA. The objective to offer high quality products at affordable prices remains the foundation of ELTRA’s policy today. The introduction of oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen analyzers as well as thermogravimetric analyzers has broadened our product offering considerably.
Thousands of satisfied customers worldwide are proof of the quality and reliability of our analyzers. Eltra equipment is the standard for elemental analysis in industries such as steel, automotive, mining and aerospace.
Since 2012 ELTRA is part of the continuously growing technology group VERDER and forms part of the group’s Laboratory Division VERDER SCIENTIFIC. Other companies belonging to this division are RETSCH GmbH, Retsch Technology GmbH, ATM GmbH, and Carbolite Gero Ltd.
ERWEKA
ERWEKA is an international manufacturer of test equipment for the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to large pharmaceutical and life science companies, we supply development and contract laboratories as well as universities around the world with equipment for the development and testing of medicines.
ERWEKA was founded in Germany in 1951 and has been an integral part of the Verder Scientific Division since 2023. As a manufacturer with extensive experience in the testing equipment industry, ERWEKA offers the full range of tablet testing devices for solid dosage forms. Our benchmark is top quality. From development, design and production to service for our devices, we are uncompromising in our commitment to premium quality. ERWEKA stands for excellent product quality, attractive design and individual customer care. Our customers have been relying on this for over 70 years.