Engineering consultancy · Test & automation
Honest, well-considered and reliable engineering.
We build HIL test benches, automate tests with LabVIEW, TestStand and Python and bring mechanics, electronics and software together into a system that works – from concept to acceptance.
- Working across Germany
- Remote & on site
- 12+ years independent
- 01 HIL
- Concept · Build · Commissioning
- 02 Test
- LabVIEW · TestStand · Python
- 03 PLC
- CODESYS V3 · C/C++ · J1939
- 04 CAD
- Inventor · CATIA V5
Services
From test bench concept to automated test report
Four focus areas, one point of contact: we think mechanics, electronics and software together from day one.
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HIL test benches
Design, build and commissioning of hardware-in-the-loop test benches for control units – including instrumentation, interfaces and documentation.
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Test automation
Automated test sequences with NI LabVIEW and TestStand or Python – reproducible, version-controlled and with meaningful reports.
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Control & embedded software
Software for PLCs and mobile control units in CODESYS V3 and low-level C/C++ – modular, testable and maintainable.
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Design & system integration
3D design with Inventor and CATIA V5 and integration of subsystems from different suppliers into a coherent overall system.
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How we work
Engineering you can rely on
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Mechanics, electronics and software from one source
From motor mechanic to mechanical engineering degree to software development: we understand the hardware we test and control.
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Traceable documentation
Version-controlled results, clear interfaces and documentation that lets your team carry on independently after the project.
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On time and cost-conscious
Responsible use of time and budget – and open communication whenever circumstances change.
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Discreet and loyal
Confidentiality goes without saying – we handle project data with the utmost care, under NDA if required.
References
Selected projects
A selection of our work. Many projects are confidential – we are happy to discuss details in person.
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Household appliances · design, manufacturing & software
HIL test bench for household appliances: rack modules and test framework
Our own 19-inch rack modules for power supply and control, a Python test framework and operator software – proven in around 200 test runs of 1,000 tests each.
- HIL test bench
- 19-inch rack modules
- Python / pytest
- OPC UA
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Industrial client · under NDA
Automated HIL test environment for control units
Reusable test steps, integrated measurement and stimulus hardware and plain-language test reports – so every result can be understood without follow-up questions.
- Python
- NI TestStand
- HIL test bench
- Instrumentation
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Agricultural engineering
Automated software testing for control units
Automated tests with ECU-TEST on a hardware test bench – several thousand checks per software release, executed and documented automatically.
- ECU-TEST
- Python
- Vector CANoe
- Vector VT System
Expertise
Broad foundation, clear focus
Our strength is combining classical mechanical engineering with modern software development.
Career of owner Nico Fuchs
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Apprenticeship as motor mechanic
Hands-on work on vehicles, engines and electrics
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Mechanical engineering degree
Graduated as Diplom-Ingenieur
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Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
Mechanical design for the Wendelstein 7-X research project
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Ship simulation
Simulation and software for shipping
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Mobile crane controls
Control software for mobile machinery
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HIL test benches & test automation
Today’s focus – independent for more than 12 years
Tools & methods
Test & validation
- HIL test benches
- NI LabVIEW
- NI TestStand
- NI PXI
- Python
- ECU-TEST
- Vector CANoe
- Vector VT System
Control & embedded software
- CODESYS V3
- IEC 61131-3
- C/C++
- Qt
- CAN / J1939
- OPC UA
Mechanical design
- Autodesk Inventor
- CATIA V5
- SolidWorks
Methods & tooling
- System integration
- Enterprise Architect
- Git & GitLab CI
- Linux
- Docker
Contact
Let’s talk about your project.
Looking for short-notice support for your team or a partner for a test bench project? Give us a call or send us an email – we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Appointments by arrangement · remote & on site across Germany
- Phone +49 38321 164003
- Mobile +49 179 7714508
- Email info@nfengineering.de
- Address Mittelweg 3, 18442 Niepars
- LinkedIn Nico Fuchs