Development and production of GNSS receiver modules, ADS-B and AIS modules as well as traffic information technology
GNS Electronics GmbH
WürselenNew on Amplifa
About GNS Electronics
GNS Electronics GmbH, based in Würselen near Aachen, develops and produces electronics for positioning, time synchronization and traffic information. The product portfolio includes GNSS receiver modules (including GNS7040/GNS7043 and GNS410sLP/GNS413sLP), ADS-B receiver modules such as the GNS5894P, AIS receiver modules for maritime applications, TMC traffic information solutions and the high-precision triple-band GNSS base station NTRIP-X with RTK accuracy in the centimeter range. Manufacturing takes place at the Würselen site on a high-speed placement line (SMT), on which GPS modules are produced fully automatically; electronic assemblies are soldered using reflow. For quality assurance and failure analysis, X-ray inspection (X-Ray Imaging) with circular and tiltable examination has been in use since 2022, with which, among other things, BGA spheres, leadless packages, wire bonds, PTH via fills and solder joints are inspected. In addition to standard products, the company offers customized electronics development (tailor made development), support, training and RMA processing. Customers can be found in avionics, maritime, defense, precision agriculture, UAV/robotics, vehicle navigation and time synchronization; GNS is listed among the top ten GPS manufacturers.
- Site
- Würselen
- Processes
- SMT placement (high-speed placement line, fully automatic), X-ray inspection (X-Ray Imaging) for quality inspection and failure analysis, e.g. BGA spheres,, Reflow soldering of electronic assemblies (Recommended Soldering Reflow Profile), Electronics development / tailor made development (hardware and product development), Customized development (tailor made development), Support & training, RMA process, X-ray inspection / failure analysis as quality assurance (including for students of FH Aachen and
- Materials
- NTRIP-X base station housing/antenna HARXON CSX627A, Shield material (GNSS module GNS7040/7043), Shield material (GNSS module GNS410sLP/413sLP), High-speed placement line (SMT), X-ray inspection (X-Ray Imaging), Reflow soldering, Tailor made development
- Certificates
- X-ray inspection / failure analysis, RMA process & support/training
- Industries
- Avionics/aviation, Maritime (AIS), Defense, Traffic information (TMC), Precision agriculture, UAV/drones
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Electronics development (hardware/tailor made development)
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SMT placement (high-speed placement line)
- 03
Reflow soldering
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X-ray inspection / failure analysis
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Assembly & test
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Support, training, RMA
Processes & Technologies
High-speed placement line (SMT)
Fully automatic placement and series production of GPS modules at the Würselen site.
X-ray inspection (X-Ray Imaging)
Quality assurance and failure analysis for BGA, leadless packages, wire bonds, PTH via fills and solder joints using circular and tiltable examination.
Reflow soldering
Soldering of assemblies according to defined reflow profiles in accordance with the product datasheets.
Tailor made development
Customized hardware and product development of GNSS and traffic information solutions.
Würselen Site
Würselen
DEAdministration and production
- High-speed placement line (SMT)
- GPS module production line (fully automatic)
- X-ray inspection system (X-Ray Imaging)
Products & Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMT placement (high-speed placement line, fully automatic)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| X-ray inspection (X-Ray Imaging) for quality inspection and failure analysis, e.g. BGA spheres,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Reflow soldering of electronic assemblies (Recommended Soldering Reflow Profile)Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electronics development / tailor made development (hardware and product development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed placement line (SMT) | – | – | – | – | Würselen |
| X-ray inspection system (X-Ray Imaging, circular and tiltable examination) | – | – | – | – | – |
| GPS module production line (fully automatic) | – | – | – | – | Würselen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality Assurance
Quality assurance is based on an X-ray inspection system (X-Ray Imaging) for failure analysis and process monitoring from lot to lot, including inspection of BGA spheres, solder joints and wire bonds. Students of FH Aachen and RWTH Aachen can have their electronic developments inspected free of charge.
| Evidence | Würselen |
|---|---|
| X-ray inspection / failure analysis | |
| RMA process & support/training |
History
- 2020
Publication of the datasheets for the GNSS modules GNS7040/GNS7043 (April) and GNS410sLP/GNS413sLP (June).
- 2021
Market launch of the ADS-B receiver module GNS5894P; presentation of new ADS-B developments at CES 2022 and MWC 2022; introduction of the AIS receiver module GNS 5851 for the maritime market.
- 2022
Termination of all deliveries and support for customers in Russia (March); GNS listed among the top ten GPS manufacturers; presentation of NTRIP-X and SkyServer for CES 2023; announcement of the X-Ray Imaging capability (November).
- 2023
Visit of the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Dr. Volker Wissing, at the CES booth in Las Vegas; market launch of the triple-band GNSS base station NTRIP-X.
- 2025
Participation in the AERO Show.
- 2026
Participation in Inter-Geo Munich; company relocation with operational shutdown from 24.08. to 01.09.2026.