Development of custom measurement technology, electronics and software – from prototype to series production.
Physikalische Messsysteme
MunichNew on Amplifa
About Physikalische Messsysteme
Physikalische Messsysteme is a development company specialized in measurement technology, headquartered in Munich. Founded in 1988 by graduate physicist Christian Frank, the company develops custom electronics and software – from measurement technology consulting through schematic design, PCB layout and simulation to firmware development for microcontrollers and embedded PC systems. The range of services includes high-resolution amplifiers and ADCs for voltage, current, resistance (Pt100) and thermocouple measurements, decentralized data loggers for CAN bus, RS485 and Ethernet, multi-channel thermocouple systems as well as drivers, software and additional hardware for Solartron IMP modules. In addition, the company offers LASER surface profile measurement with a 3D CNC system. Customers come from the automotive industry, chemicals, energy technology, laboratory equipment technology and research institutions; references include, among others, DaimlerChrysler, Opel, Siemens, Wacker Chemie, the Federal Institute for Materials Research (BAM) and Forschungszentrum Jülich. Solutions are realized from prototype to series production.
- Site
- Munich
- Processes
- Custom electronics and software development, Development of measurement technology / physical measurement systems, Decentralized data loggers for CAN bus, RS485, Ethernet, Multi-channel systems for thermocouple measurement on CAN bus, LASER surface profile measurement with 3D CNC system, Measurement technology for automotive, test benches and quality assurance, Schematic design and PCB layout, simulation and FPGA design, Microcontroller assembly design and firmware development
- Materials
- High-resolution amplifiers and ADCs, CPLD/FPGA design (VHDL, IP cores), Microcontroller design (Renesas, 8051, PIC, SiliconLabs, Infineon), Bus systems (CAN, Ethernet/Modbus, RS232/RS422/RS485, USB, Firewire), Embedded PC systems (single board PC, PC104), Laser surface profile measurement with 3D CNC system, Drivers and additional hardware for Solartron IMP modules
- Founded
- 1988
- Industries
- Automotive, Chemicals, Energy technology, Laboratory equipment, Research institutions, Measurement and control technology
- 01
Measurement technology consulting
- 02
Schematic design, PCB layout and simulation (Altium Designer)
- 03
Electronics and assembly design
- 04
Firmware and application software development
- 05
Testing and quality assurance
Technologies & Processes
High-resolution amplifiers and ADCs
For reproducible voltage, current, resistance (Pt100) and thermocouple measurements with extremely temperature-stable behavior.
CPLD/FPGA design (VHDL, IP cores)
For PWM generation, pulse counters and frequency measurement.
Microcontroller design (Renesas, 8051, PIC, SiliconLabs, Infineon)
Assembly design and firmware development with IAR C++ and KEIL compilers.
Bus systems (CAN, Ethernet/Modbus, RS232/RS422/RS485, USB, Firewire)
Connection of decentralized data loggers and measurement systems including PC interfaces and drivers (Kvaser, Vector, Softing).
Embedded PC systems (single board PC, PC104)
With customized Microsoft XP Embedded operating system for PC-independent measurement applications.
Laser surface profile measurement with 3D CNC system
For precise capture of surface profiles.
Drivers and additional hardware for Solartron IMP modules
DIADEM and LabVIEW drivers, data logger software and SNET/CAN/Ethernet converters, distributed via the partner company MESTEC.
Location
Munich
DEHeadquarters, development and postal address
- 3D CNC system for LASER surface profile measurement
Products & Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom electronics and software developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development of measurement technology / physical measurement systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Decentralized data loggers for CAN bus, RS485, EthernetTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-channel systems for thermocouple measurement on CAN busTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| LASER surface profile measurement with 3D CNC systemTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Measurement technology for automotive, test benches and quality assuranceTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Schematic design and PCB layout, simulation and FPGA designEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Microcontroller assembly design and firmware developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Embedded PC systems (single board PCs, PC104) with XP EmbeddedEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| High-resolution amplifiers and ADCs for voltage, current, resistance (Pt100) andTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| IMP drivers, software and additional hardware for Solartron IMP modules (DIADEM/LabVIEW)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D CNC system for LASER surface profile measurement | – | – | – | – | Munich |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1988
Foundation of Physikalische Meßsysteme as a sole proprietorship by graduate physicist Christian Frank.
- 2007
Conversion of the sole proprietorship into the corporation Physikalische Meßsysteme Ltd (Limited) with managing director Christian Frank.
- 2020
Reconversion from the Limited back to a sole proprietorship in view of BREXIT.