| Criterion | Budget (CN/IN) | ACS Group | Evident / Olympus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Germany | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2-yr warranty | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Significantly lower price | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| EMAT — couplant-free, 500°C+ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pen-format gauge | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| High-temp measurement (300°C+) | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rental with purchase credit | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
Hull thickness surveys and structural monitoring in shipyards and during voyage inspections.
ACS Group is the international provider of innovative ultrasonic testing equipment and professional inspection and engineering services. Our instruments are built for professional users who need top technical performance at a price that makes sense.
We introduced ultrasonic tomography into non-destructive testing — enabling quantitative 2D and 3D imaging where others still rely on interpretation. More than 15 years of in-field testing experience, combined with scientific signal processing and modern manufacturing, keep ACS consistently one step ahead.
That’s the most common concern we hear — and a fair one. ACS has been manufacturing ultrasonic NDT instruments in Germany since 1991, supplying over 1.720 companies across 40 countries. The instruments meet the same technical standards as Evident, are CE certified, and are used by professional NDT teams in oil & gas, aerospace, and chemical plants worldwide.
The key difference is price: ACS instruments are significantly more affordable without compromising on measurement accuracy or build quality. If you want to verify before committing, request a rental unit — the fee is fully credited against your purchase.
Pricing depends on your region, applicable taxes, and local reseller. To protect consistent pricing across our 35+ reseller network, we don’t publish fixed prices publicly.
What you can expect: significantly below Evident pricing. As soon as you submit an inquiry, you receive our full price list automatically — no waiting, no sales call required first.
Every ACS device comes with a 2-year warranty (6 months on the transducer). Warranty claims are handled through your local certified reseller — there are 35+ worldwide, covering the Arab World, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
If you’re in a region without a local reseller, ACS handles support directly. Response time for technical inquiries: same or next business day.
Transducer compatibility depends on the specific model. The A1208, A1209, and A1210 support a wide range of interchangeable transducer heads including special probes for CFRP, composites, and difficult materials.
Mention your current setup in your inquiry and we’ll confirm compatibility — or recommend the right transducer combination for your application.
The EMAT operating principle is different from conventional contact UT — but the A1270 is designed to be operable by qualified NDT technicians without additional certification. If you can operate a conventional thickness gauge, you can operate the EMAT.
ACS and local resellers provide methodical support and application guidance as part of the purchase. For complex deployments, on-site training can be arranged.
Delivery times depend on your region and whether a local reseller holds stock. For most markets in Europe, the Arab World, and Southeast Asia, local resellers can ship within a few business days.
For direct orders from Germany, standard international shipping applies. Your formal quote will include the exact shipping timeline and cost to your location.
Yes — that’s the standard process. Once you submit your company details and VAT-ID (EU) or shipping address, ACS issues a formal written offer including itemised pricing, product specifications, warranty terms, and shipping costs.
This is everything a procurement or finance team needs to process an order. Most customers go from first inquiry to approved purchase order within 2–3 business days.
Yes. Bulk orders are handled regularly — many of ACS’s customers are large industrial operators who purchase in batches of 10–15 units for multi-site deployment. Volume pricing is available and included in the formal offer.
Mention the expected quantity in your inquiry and we’ll factor it into the quote from the start.
Tell us your measurement challenge. We respond within 24 hours with pricing, specs, and the nearest certified reseller in your region.
