- Test centers and labs:
Extend the service life of existing test stands for maximum return on investment. - Automotive and mechanical engineering:
Adapt test stands to new components, standards or interfaces. - Energy and power plants:
Protect long-term tests on turbines, generators or battery systems from failure. - Rail vehicles:
Modernize test stands for new brakes, motors and gearboxes. - Research and universities:
Update existing test stands for new research projects.
Keep your existing test stands, maximize performance and efficiency
After years in service, many test stands no longer meet current requirements: outdated technology, missing spare parts or new test specifications.
A retrofit by TMX Solutions brings your test stand up to the current state of the art without the cost and effort of buying new.
Who retrofit is for
Typical reasons for a retrofit
- Outdated technology:
Test stands run on old operating systems or unsupported software. - Spare parts problems:
Key components are no longer available. - Manufacturer gone:
No maintenance or modifications possible. - Incomplete documentation:
Several conversions, no clear drawings left. - High downtime:
The test stand fails regularly or runs inefficiently. - New test requirements:
The test stand no longer meets current measurement or safety specifications.
THE SOLUTION
Modernization with TMX, your retrofit specialist
With broad experience in test stand engineering and numerous successful modernizations, we are the right partner for updating existing systems.
Our modernization concepts are tailored to your requirements. We keep proven mechanical structures and replace outdated or unavailable components selectively. With current control, measurement and automation technology we bring your test stand up to date and make it ready for what comes next. You benefit from:
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Cost savings – Modernize existing systems at a fraction of the cost of a new build.
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Higher performance – New technology improves the efficiency and accuracy of your test processes.
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Longer service life – Extend the useful life of your systems and reduce resource consumption.
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Higher reliability – Modern components increase operational safety and protect you from unplanned downtime.
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Individual modernization concepts
Mechanics, electrical and controls up to date –
Keep proven structures, renew critical components.
Software and automation upgrade –
Compatibility with current operating systems and new functions.
Vendor-independent solutions –
The best components for maximum performance.
Future-proof expandability –
Open software architecture for future changes.
Typical modernization measures
Replacement of outdated controllers –
Integration of modern Siemens or Beckhoff controls.
New data acquisition and sensors –
High-precision, high-dynamic measurement technology for deeper insights.
Optimization of the test stand mechanics –
Renewal of base frames, adapters or shaft connections.
Safety updates and CE marking –
Compliance with current safety regulations, including risk assessment.
Example: drum test stands for tire abrasion testing
New test specifications are a frequent trigger for a retrofit. A current example is the abrasion test for passenger car tires to UN R117: from July 2028 a limit value applies to new tire types. Endurance and high-speed test stands with a drum of at least 3 m in diameter can be converted for it. Mechanics, drive and drum usually stay. Added are force control, powder dosing, an enclosure with extraction and a controller for the test cycle. Which requirements apply in detail is described in our article Tire abrasion to UN R117.
Five steps to a modernized test stand
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Analysis and concept
Together we survey the existing system, discuss your requirements and define the modernization steps.
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Engineering and component selection
Mechanics, electrical, measurement technology, controls, software: we rely on proven industry standards and combine them with new solutions for a capable, future-proof system.
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Installation and integration
We program your test stand solution, replace outdated elements and integrate the new systems seamlessly.
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Commissioning and validation
After the conversion we recommission the system with functional tests and, where needed, optimization.
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Training, documentation and support
Thorough training and complete technical documentation get your team up to speed. Maintenance and support keep the system running for years.
YOUR BENEFITS
Your benefits with a TMX retrofit
Retrofitting your test stand saves time and money by avoiding an expensive new purchase. Replacing individual parts of the system gives you a modern, reliable solution that meets current standards. Modern software, improved automation and updated controls increase productivity, reduce downtime and secure your return on investment long-term.
Experience
20 years of experience and enthusiasm for technology
Cost-efficient and sustainable
Modernization saves capital expenditure and extends service life.
Vendor-independent
We pick the best components for your needs, with no brand ties.
Custom adaptation
Tailored concepts for your specific requirements.
Minimum downtime
Parallel operation of old and new technology keeps downtime short.
Frequently asked questions
No. We take over the complete technical documentation and produce all necessary documents.
In most cases it makes sense to rebuild the software on a modern platform to support new technologies and interfaces. In some cases, however, encapsulated functions or special DLLs, e.g. for calculating a particular value, can be integrated.
Yes. Our test stands use open software architectures such as imc STUDIO. With the appropriate license you have full access to the tools and sources.
Yes. Every test stand modernized by TMX goes through the full CE process, including risk assessment and documentation.
That depends on the scope. Typically 3 to 9 months, with a focus on minimum downtime, for example through parallel operation of old and new technology.
Yes. If you already own parts or components that can go into the modernization, we integrate them into the overall concept.
We give you a quick first estimate based on your requirements, so you know early on whether the project fits your budget.
Still have questions? Get in touch.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Talk to an engineer
Together we develop a solution that fits your requirements.
Book a consultation and ask for an initial price estimate.
