--- title: Celebrating 90 Years of Innovation in Materials Preparation & Analysis url: https://www.buehler.com/celebrating-90-years-of-innovation-in-materials-preparation-analysis/ date: 2026-03-09T18:53:21+00:00 modified: 2026-04-22T14:38:30+00:00 lang: en_US --- # Celebrating 90 Years of Innovation in Materials Preparation & Analysis ![Celebrating 90 Years of Innovation in Materials Preparation & Analysis](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Web-Page-Header-Logo.png) ![Buehler Building Front Evanston](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buehler-Building-Front-Evanston.jpg) # Celebrating 90 Years of Innovation in Materials Preparation & Analysis ## Delivering Trusted Solutions since 1936 For **90 years**, Buehler has been a global leader in materials preparation, hardness testing, and materials analysis by helping labs around the world deliver more accurate results, greater efficiency, and higher confidence in every sample. Founded in **1936** in Chicago, Illinois, by Swiss immigrant **Adolph I. Buehler**, the company began with a vision to simplify and improve the way materials were prepared and analyzed. Starting with the first commercially available **mounting press** and developing industry-leading sample preparation equipment, Buehler quickly became synonymous with innovation and reliability. Today, as a proud division of **Illinois Tool Works (ITW)**, Buehler supports customers in 100+ countries with offices worldwide and decades of expertise behind every solution. ### Highlights of 90 Years of Innovation #### Pioneering Materials Lab Tools ![First Commercial Abrasive Cutter](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-2_2-1024x1024.png) First Commercial Abrasive Cutter ![First Commercial Mounting Press](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-3-1024x1024.png) First Commercial Mounting Press ![First Semi-Automated Metallurgical Polisher](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-4-1024x1024.png) First Semi-Automated Metallurgical Polisher ![In 1957 Introduction of MetaDi DiaMond Products](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-5-1024x1024.png) In 1957 Introduction of MetaDi DiaMond Products ![First Commercial Precision Saw](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-6_2-1024x1024.png) First Commercial Precision Saw ![First Commercial Abrasive Cutter](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-2_2-1024x1024.png) First Commercial Abrasive Cutter ![First Commercial Mounting Press](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-3-1024x1024.png) First Commercial Mounting Press ![First Semi-Automated Metallurgical Polisher](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-4-1024x1024.png) First Semi-Automated Metallurgical Polisher ![In 1957 Introduction of MetaDi DiaMond Products](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-5-1024x1024.png) In 1957 Introduction of MetaDi DiaMond Products ![First Commercial Precision Saw](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-6_2-1024x1024.png) First Commercial Precision Saw ##### Advanced Hardness Testing In **2011**, Buehler and Wilson Hardness united the respected Reicherter, Wilson, and Wolpert legacies under one organization, creating one of the world’s most comprehensive hardness-testing portfolios. Today, Buehler delivers trusted **Rockwell, Knoop/Vickers, and Brinell** testing solutions, along with advanced software, certified test blocks, and complete accessories used across aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and medical industries. Through global Buehler Solution Centers, customers collaborate with applications specialists using the latest preparation technology and **DiaMet® software** to solve real testing challenges and optimize workflows. For 90 years, Buehler has remained a strong, reliable partner, helping laboratories achieve consistent, confident results in materials preparation, testing, and analysis. ![Wolpert Logo](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Wolpert_Logo-01.png) Founded in 1927 ![Reicherter Logo](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Reicherter_Logo-01.png) Founded in 1899 ![Wilson Logo](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Wilson_Logo_Vertical.png) Founded in 1920 ![90 Year Anniversary](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-7-1024x975.png) ![](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-8-1024x975.png) ###### Buehler's Global Reach From its beginnings in Chicago to a global presence spanning more than 100 countries, Buehler has built a reputation as a trusted partner to materials laboratories worldwide. Today, Buehler solutions support critical work across a wide range of industries, helping organizations achieve accurate, repeatable results in quality assurance, research, and advanced manufacturing. Industries served include: - **Aerospace and Defense** — supporting performance validation, failure analysis, and mission-critical material testing - **Automotive** — enabling durability testing, process optimization, and production quality control - **Energy and Electronics** — ensuring reliability in power generation, semiconductors, and electronic components Medical and Education — advancing research, teaching, and biomedical materials evaluation - **Medical and Education** — advancing research, teaching, and biomedical materials evaluation - **Primary Metals** — supporting metallurgical analysis, process control, and material development - And many more industries where precision, consistency, and confidence in material performance are essential Across every sector, Buehler combines global reach, technical expertise, and trusted technology to help labs deliver dependable results and drive innovation forward. ###### Join the Celebration! ###### 90 Years of Material Science Excellence ![Buehler 90 Year Anniversary](https://www.buehler.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/90-Year-Anniversary-Graphic-9-1024x975.png) ###### Why 90 Years Matter For nearly a century, Buehler has moved materials science forward — combining: - Trusted legacy with modern innovation - Hands-on expertise with advanced automation - Global support with local access Whether you’re in quality control, research, academia, or advanced manufacturing, Buehler’s solutions help you meet the challenges of today’s labs — from micro structures to macro scale components. ###### Be Part of the Story Explore our Anniversary Content - Milestone timeline: 1936 - 2026 - Depth resources on hardness testing heritage (Wilson® legacy) **Celebrate With Us** Share your Buehler story using **#Buehler90Years** Follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. ###### The Spirit That Drives Us ***Innovation. Quality. Reliability.*** From a small lab in Chicago to labs around the world, Buehler continues to put science, service, and success at the center of everything we do. **Thank you for 90 years of trust and partnership. Here’s to the next 90.**