Prodrive Technologies future-proofs product innovation with HBK

Prodrive Technologies is a leading technology company delivering innovative solutions in electronics and software since 1993. Serving a wide range of international markets from its headquarters in the Netherlands, Prodrive focuses on engineering, design, and manufacturing to offer high-tech products and services recognised for their technological expertise and quality.

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Following a devastating fire in 2018 that destroyed their test lab, Prodrive Technologies needed to rebuild its testing facilities from the ground up. The primary challenge was to select and implement a versatile, future-proof vibration testing solution capable of handling 90 – 95% of their diverse and evolving product portfolio, while also being user-friendly for their engineering teams.

Prodrive partnered with ENMO to equip their new lab with an LDS V8 shaker, a Weiss climate chamber, and a more powerful LDS V8900 shaker. Precision control is managed by m+p VibPilot controllers and robust HBK accelerometers ensure accuracy. The R&D lab was also upgraded with a LAN-XI data acquisition system for advanced acoustic and vibration analyses.

The new in-house facility allows Prodrive to conduct most validation tests internally, leading to significant cost savings and faster development cycles. This flexibility enables early-stage pre-compliance testing, ensuring high-quality standards. The advanced setup provides accurate, reproducible data, empowering Prodrive to innovate with confidence and maintain its competitive edge.

Technological innovation as a driving force

At Prodrive Technologies innovation is at the core. They are continuously committed to developing sustainable and advanced solutions that push the boundaries of technology. Thanks to their multidisciplinary approach, they can respond quickly to the diverse needs of their clients, making them a trusted partner for companies striving for the highest quality standards.

From loss to progress: rebuilding the test lab

The collaboration between Prodrive Technologies and HBK partner ENMO Sound and Vibration Technology dates back to 2011, when the first LDS V875 shaker with an LPT slip table was delivered. This shaker played a central role in Prodrive Technologies’ vibration testing for many years, until the company was struck by a devastating fire in 2018. The blaze completely destroyed the building and caused millions of euros in damages, including the loss of the original shaker.

Although the fire was a major setback, it also created an opportunity for renewal. Following the reconstruction of the facilities, Prodrive Technologies had the chance to design and equip a completely new test lab, tailored to the needs of their products and future vision. Around 2018/2019, Coen Timmermans took on the responsibility of selecting the right new shaker solutions. This led to the acquisition of an LDS V8 and later an LDS V8900 shaker. Prodrive Technologies took a strategic approach: a thorough market consultation was conducted to ensure the selected shaker would best fit the broad product portfolio and anticipated future applications. Key criteria included the ability to test 90 – 95% of all products, both current and future, with the new shaker, as well as ensuring the solution was user-friendly for engineers in the lab.

Thanks to this combination, the team now has an advanced, future-proof testing environment in which they can verify and optimise their products under realistic conditions.

“Engineer by nature: my drive to solve complex problems together with my colleagues comes to life in the world of shock and vibration testing.”

Coen Timmermans Prodrive Technologies’ R&D team

From setback to opportunity: now we are ready for the future

For their vibration tests, they have relied on HBK accelerometers for many years. These sensors are renowned for their high quality, robustness, and reliability. In particular, the sensitivity of HBK sensors makes them ideally suited to meet the precision requirements that Prodrive Technologies demands for their measurements. The long-lasting durability of these sensors, which have operated flawlessly for years, continually reinforces why Prodrive Technologies chooses HBK.

This combination of sensitive sensors provides a solid foundation for accurate and reproducible test results within the engineering process.

LAN-XI in the general R&D lab

In addition to the facilities specifically for shock and vibration testing, Prodrive Technologies’ general R&D laboratory in Eindhoven is also equipped with a LAN-XI data acquisition system. This system is widely used across the entire R&D department and supports both acoustic measurements and vibration tests conducted during product development.

The decision to invest in LAN-XI was a logical step in further expanding their measurement capabilities, with quality always as the top priority. Within the advanced development projects at Prodrive Technologies, acoustic or vibration-related challenges frequently arise. With LAN-XI, the team now has greater capability and flexibility to analyse these issues in depth, contributing to improved product development and a higher level of quality in the final product.

Ready for a future-proof innovation ecosystem

Prodrive Technologies has transformed a major setback into an opportunity for growth. With their new in-house test lab – equipped with LDS shakers, HBK sensors, and LAN-XI systems – the team can test more products, faster and with greater precision. This future-proof setup accelerates development, ensures quality, and empowers engineers to innovate with confidence. From loss to progress, Prodrive is fully prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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