随着科学技术的发展，现代硬度测试设备在测量准确度、自动化水平、使用便捷程度等方面均较传统设备有了显著的提升。从表面硬化层的硬度测试、大批量样品的硬度测试以及其他特殊要求的硬度测试等几个常见应用方面，介绍了当前新型硬度计产品上出现的一些新颖、智能化的功能拓展及检测便捷之处，以期有助于广大同行了解硬度测试设备功能的最新发展趋势，并为选购优质高效的硬度计产品提供参考。

With the development of science and technology, the test accuracy, automation level, ease of use, etc. of the hardness testing equipments have been greatly improved. Some of the new and smart features of the hardness testers in hardened layer test, multiple samples test as well as some special testing requirements were introduced, and the benefits and conveniences of each feature were also illustrated. It is expected that these features could give a general idea of the future trend of hardness testers and provide reference for the purchase of high quality hardness testers.