--- title: "IMW Institut | Company profile · MIND Park" description: "A testing laboratory accredited to SRPS ISO/IEC 17025 for testing materials, welded joints, water and industrial products." url: "https://mind.rs/en/companies/imw-institut/" language: en --- IMW Laboratory / MIND Park MIND Park · Kragujevac · Serbia / Member of MIND Group ![IMW Institut](https://mind.rs/assets/mind/logos/imw.png) # Evidence comes before every engineering decision. IMW Institut tests materials, welded joints, water, coatings and industrial products in its laboratories and in the field. Accreditation to SRPS ISO/IEC 17025 applies exclusively to the methods listed in the current scope of accreditation. [Visit imw.rs](https://imw.rs/) [Explore the methods](https://mind.rs/en/companies/imw-institut/#offer) Company profile · MIND Park Location **MIND Park, Lužnice** An independent testing institute in the industrial park Accreditation **SRPS ISO/IEC 17025** Accreditation Body of Serbia · Accreditation no. 01-560 Scope of services **50+ testing methods** Non-destructive testing in the laboratory and on site Technologies **OES & Digital RT** Optical emission spectrometry and X-ray inspection 01 About the institute Origins and position ## An institute founded where materials are actually used. Founded in April 2019, IMW Institut operates directly within an industrial environment. Every tested sample has a clear context: it is part of a critical product, structure, welded joint or process where reliability is essential. ![Laboratory microscope and prepared sample at IMW Institut](https://mind.rs/assets/companies/imw-institut/microscope-detail-vertical.jpg) Optical microscopy / IMW 1. 01 ### 2019 The year the institute was founded as an independent testing centre. 2. 02 ### 50+ methods Testing with modern laboratory and on-site equipment. 3. 03 ### ISO/IEC 17025 ATS accreditation for activities within the valid scope of accreditation. 4. 04 ### Four laboratories Non-destructive testing, mechanics and metallography, chemistry and test specimen preparation. 02 The testing process From sample receipt to test report ## Four steps of laboratory verification. Every request is reviewed and the sample identified and prepared; testing and reporting follow the agreed method. Accredited status is stated only when the method falls within the valid scope. ![Precision measurement of a sample at IMW Institut](https://mind.rs/assets/companies/imw-institut/tamara-2026-09-03/pmt-4821.webp) Sample measurement / IMW 1. 01 ### Receipt and review of the request Identification of the test item, review of documentation and selection of the appropriate standard and method. 2. 02 ### Preparation of test specimens Precision machine cutting, specimen manufacture, grinding and metallographic polishing in accordance with standards. 3. 03 ### Performing the test Laboratory or on-site testing using the agreed method and appropriate equipment. 4. 04 ### Test report Results and the method used are documented in the report; the accreditation mark is used only where applicable. 03 Testing areas Laboratory units ## What IMW Institut tests. Laboratory and on-site services for metals, joints, water and protective coatings. Check the valid scope of accreditation for the status of a specific method. ![Instrument display during laboratory hardness testing](https://mind.rs/assets/companies/imw-institut/hardness-test-display.jpg) Hardness testing / IMW 1. 01**Non-destructive testing - digital RT, UT, MT, PT and VT** 2. 02**Tensile and bend testing of metals and welds** 3. 03**Hardness testing (Vickers, Brinell, Rockwell)** 4. 04**Impact testing (Charpy) at reduced temperatures** 5. 05**Optical microscopy and microstructural analysis** 6. 06**Quantitative analysis of the chemical composition of metals and alloys** 7. 07**Optical emission spectrometry** 8. 08**Physicochemical testing of wastewater and process water** 9. 09**Testing of coating and paint thickness, adhesion and gloss** 10. 10**Analysis of heavy metal content in soil** 11. 11**Machining of standard test specimens** 04 Standards Independence and quality ## Accredited status and international standards. Not every service is automatically included in the accredited scope. Before contracting, check the current certificate and the valid edition of the scope of accreditation for the specific method. [Download the official scope of accreditation at imw.rs](https://imw.rs/usluge-i-laboratorije/) ![Inspection of a sample under UV light at IMW Institut](https://mind.rs/assets/companies/imw-institut/tamara-2026-09-03/pmt-4868.webp) NDT inspection / IMW 1. 01 **SRPS ISO/IEC 17025:2017** General requirements for the competence of testing laboratories (ATS 01-560) 2. 02 **Non-destructive testing (NDT)** The status of individual methods is checked against the valid scope of accreditation 3. 03 **Mechanical testing** The specific method and standard are confirmed before contracting 4. 04 **Metallographic testing** Sample preparation and analysis using the agreed method 5. 05 **Chemical and chemical-technological testing** Methods for materials and water according to the current offering and valid scope ![IMW Institut's chemistry laboratory](https://mind.rs/assets/companies/imw-institut/tamara-2026-09-03/pmt-4937.webp) IMW Institut / MIND Park 05 Contact Contact ## Find out more at imw.rs or send a request. For full details of the valid scope of accreditation, individual testing methods and service prices, visit the official website or contact the IMW Institut laboratory team. [Visit the official website imw.rs](https://imw.rs/) [Send a laboratory request](mailto:office@imw.rs?subject=Laboratory+request+from+MIND.rs) Aleja Milanović bb, 34325 Lužnice, Kragujevac, Serbia[+381 66 856 00 40](tel:+381668560040)[office@imw.rs](mailto:office@imw.rs)