September 22, 2025
Shanghai – TOBO GROUP, a pioneer in green testing technology, is proud to launch the EcoTrak Smart Salt Spray Tester—the industry’s first carbon-neutral corrosion testing system, engineered to slash energy consumption while fully offsetting its carbon footprint. Unlike conventional testers that waste 30-40% of energy on inefficient heating and fog generation, this platform integrates advanced energy-saving tech with verified carbon offset projects, addressing the urgent demand for sustainable testing solutions in industries like renewable energy, green (green construction), and eco-conscious manufacturing—where environmental impact has become a critical stakeholder requirement.
At the core of EcoTrak Smart is its Adaptive Energy Optimization System, which uses AI to adjust power usage based on real-time test conditions. The system’s variable-speed fog generator reduces output during idle phases (e.g., when specimens are stabilizing) instead of running at full power continuously, cutting energy use by 45% compared to standard testers. Its heat-recovery coil captures 60% of waste heat from the chamber and redirects it to warm incoming air, eliminating the need for redundant heating. For example, a solar panel manufacturer testing aluminum frame coatings reported that the EcoTrak Smart used 52% less electricity than their old tester, translating to $3,800 in annual energy savings. The system also includes a smart grid integration feature that prioritizes power from on-site renewables (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines) when available, further reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Complementing its energy efficiency is the Carbon Footprint Tracking & Offset Suite, a built-in tool that calculates the tester’s real-time carbon emissions (from electricity use and solution production) and automatically funds verified reforestation or renewable energy projects to offset 100% of its footprint. The suite generates a digital “Carbon Neutral Certificate” for each test cycle, detailing emissions (e.g., 2.3kg CO₂ per 24-hour test) and offset projects (e.g., reforestation in Brazil’s Amazon basin) — critical for manufacturers seeking green certifications like LEED, B Corp, or EU Ecolabel. A green construction firm testing steel rebar coatings used these certificates to demonstrate compliance with their client’s “zero-carbon testing” requirement, helping them win a $12 million infrastructure contract. An eco-friendly electronics brand integrated the carbon data into their product sustainability reports, boosting consumer trust and increasing sales by 18% in eco-conscious markets.
Real-world applications across sustainable industries highlight the system’s impact: A wind turbine manufacturer used the EcoTrak Smart to test corrosion resistance of turbine tower fasteners, leveraging its energy-saving features to reduce testing-related emissions by 60% while securing a certification for their “carbon-neutral supply chain.” A green packaging company validated biodegradable plastic-metal hybrid containers, using the carbon offset suite to ensure their testing process aligned with their “net-zero by 2030” pledge. A municipal water utility tested pipe coatings with the system, using the smart grid integration to run tests exclusively on solar power from their facility’s panels, achieving “zero-emission testing” for their infrastructure upgrades.
“The EcoTrak Smart redefines what it means to build a responsible testing tool—one that delivers lab-grade corrosion data without sacrificing the planet,” said TOBO GROUP’s Green Technology Director. “Manufacturers no longer have to choose between accurate testing and their sustainability goals. This system lets them do both, turning testing from a carbon liability into a sustainability asset.”
For more information about the EcoTrak Smart Salt Spray Tester, including energy efficiency metrics, carbon offset projects, and green certification compatibility, visit Info@botomachine.com.
