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Efficient solutions for
complex testing tasks

KRP Mechatec GmbH is your partner for mechanical and
thermal tests and analyses for the space industry,
fusion energy research, liquid hydrogen applications and
other high-tech industries.
Services
Services

Combining Individual Expertise

KRP Mechatec GmbH combines the know-how of mechanical and thermal tests and analyses under one roof.

The theoretical and experimental results can therefore be expertly interpreted and verified and solutions can be developed together with the customer.

Services

Tests

Mastering extreme conditions
Customer-specific cryogenic tests with liquid helium show the material and component behavior at extreme temperatures of up to 4 Kelvin. With our dewars, chambers and ovens, we cover the temperature range from cryogenic to 1000°C.
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Analyses

Precise structural analyses
Optimization and innovation through numerical modeling.
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TÜV SÜD certificate – KRP Mechatec GmbH certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

Certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001

KRP Mechatec GmbH is an engineering service provider specializing in tests and analyses for the space industry, fusion energy research, liquid hydrogen applications, aviation, and experimental research facilities – certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
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BSFZ seal 2025 – Research and development certification for KRP Mechatec GmbH

BSFZ-Seal 2025

The BSFZ seal certifies the R&D activities of companies that have received at least one positive decision from the Research Allowance Certification Authority (BSFZ).
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Adhesive Investigation for ESA Successfully Completed

Project
In a multi year test campaign, adhesives researched from literature data were examinded for their mechanical and thermal properties in a temperature range from -269°C to +80°C.
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    Our Clients

    Airbus Defence and Space – KRP Mechatec client
    Aperam – KRP Mechatec client
    DHV – KRP Mechatec client
    DLR German Aerospace Center – KRP Mechatec client
    ESA European Space Agency – KRP Mechatec client
    ESO European Southern Observatory – KRP Mechatec client
    Fraunhofer Institute – KRP Mechatec client
    Fusion for Energy – KRP Mechatec client
    GTT – KRP Mechatec client
    HPS GmbH – KRP Mechatec client
    INVENT GmbH – KRP Mechatec client
    IPP Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics – KRP Mechatec client
    Isar Aerospace – KRP Mechatec client
    Max Planck Society – KRP Mechatec client
    NLR Netherlands Aerospace Centre – KRP Mechatec client
    OHB space company – KRP Mechatec client
    Parker Meggitt – KRP Mechatec client
    Sonaca – KRP Mechatec client
    TESTIA GmbH – KRP Mechatec client
    TÜV SÜD – certification partner of KRP Mechatec
    Testimonials

    What our clients say

    Stephan Endler
    Project Manager and System Engineer, Deployable Reflectors - HPS GmbH

    The competent and uncomplicated cooperation makes KRP a perfect partner for us when it comes to finding quick and reliable solutions for difficult test tasks with special requirements. KRP is particularly characterized by its team-oriented approach to complex tasks.
    Mechanical Shock Testing

    Christoph Tschepe
    CTO of the Space division - INVENT GmbH

    KRP Mechatec is characterized by competence, cooperation based on partnership and outstanding work results, making it our preferred service provider for highly complex thermal vacuum, CTE, CME and mechanical tests under the influence of temperature.
    Customized mechanical and thermal vacuum testing

    Dr. Uwe Wenzel
    Department E4 (W7-X Boundary and Divertor Physics) - Max-Planck Institut for Plasmaphysics

    Fast and very competent performance of high-precision mechanical tests on a new type of pressure sensor for strong magnetic fields. The results were summarized in a test report and presented to us in a video meeting. We thank you for the pleasant cooperation and are very satisfied!
    Mechanical Testing

    Stefan Neumann
    Head of Testing - TESTIA GmbH

    As a test broker, we have a network of competent test houses that can also fulfill the very special and complex test requirements of our customers. We have undoubtedly found such a professionally flexible business partner in KRP. Communication between the project parties was also always smooth and solution-oriented. We look forward to continuing our good cooperation!
    Various tests

    Christian Grünwald
    Projekt Management Solar Arrays - Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

    The cooperation with KRP Mechatec has run absolutely smoothly in all previous projects. Particularly noteworthy is the high level of solution orientation for highly demanding tasks.
    Thermal Vacuum Testing

    Dr. Hans Meister
    Max-Planck Institut for Plasmaphysics

    KRP Mechatec's high level of engineering expertise, combined with its proximity to the site, has resulted in close cooperation over the past few years, which has proven its worth in the development of our bolometer sensors for the ITER project, among other things.
    Various tests and analyses

    Dr. Frédéric Gonté
    VLTI Facility Project Manager - ESO European Southern Observertory

    KRP Mechatec provided excellent support for the New Adaptive Optics Module for Interferometry project implemented in Paranal. The work was delivered on time and carried out very competently.
    Development and CAD design

    Maxime Pinchaud
    Technical Leader - Ariane Group

    The specialized expertise allowed KRP to develop and successfully set up special test systems to perform an Ariane 5 test campaign with exceptional cryogenic and dynamic loads. KRP showed great adaptability and responsiveness in our collaboration and completed the campaign on time despite an extremely challenging schedule. Overall, KRP Mechatec proved to be the perfect partner to successfully manage this complex test campaign.
    Cryo vibration testing