Mechanical & Thermal Testing Services for Space, Fusion Energy, Liquid Hydrogen and Other High Tech Industries.

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Mechanical and Thermal Testing Services for space, fusion energy, liquid hydrogen and other high tech industries.

KRP Mechatec GmbH is a specialist engineering firm based in Garching, near Munich. We offer mechanical and thermal testing, thermal analysis, FEA simulation and customised test rigs – all from a single source. Our combination of testing and analytical expertise enables us to verify requirements efficiently and in the shortest possible time.

Customer-specific solutions

Prototype assembly and design support for aerospace components

Design and Manufacturing Support

With our strong network of manufacturers and our extensive technical expertise, we support your product development by providing complete design packages as well as the manufacture and assembly of prototypes and breadboards. This integrated approach ensures efficient development from concept to functional sample. As a small company with lean design processes, we offer the flexibility to adapt to changes at any stage of the project.

Custom mechanical test setup for non-standard specimens

Development of Customised Tests

Every setup in our laboratory originates from specific customer requirements, reflecting our commitment to tailored solutions. Over the years, we have built not only a broad repertoire of test services but also deep expertise in developing custom setups and procedures based on unique specifications. It does not matter whether the measurement or the specimen itself deviates from standard norms—we specialize in adapting our setups and procedures to meet unconventional requirements, ensuring reliable results even under non-standard conditions.

We see it as our mission to enable you to focus entirely on product development while we take over the verification of requirements, ensuring that your solution meets all necessary standards and performance criteria. Our team of engineers is solution-oriented and always ready to take on the next challenge with dedication and expertise.

Overview Services

Create Magic. Making a Difference.

Specialized in structural design, analysis and testing, especially for the aerospace industry.
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Test

Simulation & Testing

We provide testing solutions for materials, components, and systems under a wide range of conditions. With our technical infrastructure and experience, we support you from sample preparation and sensor selection to data analysis.

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Thermal and structural FEM analysis for satellite components

Analyses

Support for Product Development

We support product development with a focus on structural and thermal analysis. Our services range from defining system requirements and building analysis models to conducting detailed evaluations and recommending optimization options.

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Structural testing and analysis for ESO telescope components – KRP Mechatec

Projects

Business segments

Our focus lies in material characterisation and qualification testing under extreme conditions across various industries. We also conduct FE simulations for structural, thermal, and thermoelastic design – especially for satellite components.

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Price Overview

The prices below give you an initial guide to the costs of our testing and analysis services. As every test campaign is tailored to your specific requirements, the figures shown are indicative — please contact us directly for a binding quote.

Mechanical testing

Sample manufacturing

On demand

>77K (LN2 cooling)

Test preparation once per campaign ~ 4.000 - 10.000 EUR
Mechanical Test per sample (Tensile, compression, fracture toughness, 4PB/3PB, charpy impact, ILSS, etc.) ~ 300 EUR – 1.500 EUR
Strain-controlled testing On demand
Mechanical testing in vacuum On demand

<77K (LHe cooling)

Test preparation once per campaign ~ 5.000 EUR - 10.000 EUR
Mechanical Test per sample (Tensile, compression, fracture toughness, 4PB/3PB, charpy impact, ILSS, etc.) ~ 500 EUR-2.500 EUR
Strain-controlled testing On demand
Mechanical testing in vacuum On demand

Thermal vacuum testing

Initial costs per typical test campaign

~ 5.000 EUR – 15.000 EUR

>90K (LN2 cooling)

TV chamber operation / day ~ 1.000 EUR – 3.000 EUR

<90K (LHe cooling)

TV chamber operation / day ~ 2.000 EUR – 6.000 EUR

Dynamical Testing

Shock Test (3 Axes, incl. calibration)

~ 10.000 EUR

Vibration Test (incl. engineering support)

~ 15.000 EUR

Special Tests

90K and above

CTE testing standard geometry ~ 10.000 EUR – 20.000 EUR / run (up to 6 samples)
CTE testing for components (e.g. tubes, struts and sandwiches) On demand
CME testing ~ 15.000 EUR – 30.000 EUR / run (up to 10 samples)
Thermal conductivity testing ~ 15.000 EUR (first test), ~ 9.000 EUR following test in the same test campaign
Permeability / Bulge testing (Ø 150mm) ~ 9.000 EUR - 12.000€ / sample
Permeability / Bulge testing (Ø 450mm) ~20.000 EUR – 40.000 EUR / sample

<90K (LHe cooling)

CTE testing standard geometry ~ 15.000 EUR – 25.000 EUR / run (6 samples)
CTE testing for components (e.g. tubes, struts and sandwiches) On demand
Thermal conductivity testing ~ 20.000 EUR (first test), ~ 13.000 EUR following test in the same test campaign
Permeability / Bulge testing (Ø 150mm) ~ 12.000 EUR – 18.000EUR / sample
Permeability / Bulge testing (Ø 450mm) ~ 30.000 EUR – 50.000 EUR / sample

Thermal Cycling (in thermal chamber)

Initial costs per test campaign

~ 4.000 EUR – 10.000 EUR

>77K (LN2 cooling)

Thermal chamber operation / day ~ 600 EUR – 1.100 EUR
Thermal Lift operation / day (possible cryo shock) ~ 900 EUR – 1.200 EUR
(ca. 100 cycles / day)

<77K (LHe cooling)

Thermal Lift operation / day (possible cryo shock) ~ 1.400 EUR – 1.800 EUR (ca. 50 cycles / day)

Need a Custom Solution?

Not every requirement fits into a price list. For customer-specific tests with individual setup development, as well as FEM analyses, we create a tailored quote based on your exact specification.

* All prices are indicators and can vary depending on the actual requirements and test scope (e.g. special requirements, test samples, necessities of sensors, functional checks during testing, customer assistance and support, scope of documentation)