Development and manufacturing of vibration measurement systems, sensors and software for vibration monitoring
SEMEX-EngCon GmbH
EttlingenNew on Amplifa
Experts in Vibration Measurement Technology
SEMEX-EngCon GmbH is a specialist in vibration measurement technology, structural dynamics and seismic monitoring based in Ettlingen near Karlsruhe. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Hans-Jürgen Nitzpon and Andreas Stiegler, the company develops and manufactures measurement systems 'Made in Germany' that record vibrations and oscillations and evaluate them in accordance with DIN 4150. The core product is the modularly designed MENHIR vibration measurement system, complemented by tri-axial and uni-axial velocity and acceleration sensors, borehole sensors, alarm indicators, power supply components and the software solutions SEDRIX and Metris. The portfolio also includes rental of measurement systems, training, standards-compliant data management, factory calibration according to DIN 45669 (DAkkS-compliant) as well as service and repair. Customers include engineering consultancies, experts, construction companies, infrastructure operators and research institutions such as the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The company is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and serves markets in Europe through international sales partners.
- Site
- Ettlingen
- Processes
- Vibration measurement / Vibration Monitoring, Structural Health Monitoring, Seismic Monitoring, Training (measurement technology training), Data management (data analysis, standards-compliant report generation), Calibration (factory calibration according to DIN 45669, DAkkS-compliant), Service & Repair (measurement systems), Rental of measurement systems
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001 (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015), Factory calibration according to DIN 45669
- Founded
- 2014
- Industries
- Construction, Structural dynamics, Serviceability, Road and rail transport, Geothermal processes, Human vibration
- 01
In-house development of hardware and software
- 02
Assembly of measurement systems and sensors
- 03
Factory calibration according to DIN 45669
- 04
Sales and rental via sales partners and direct business
- 05
Data management and standards-compliant report generation
- 06
Training, support and repair
Locations
Ettlingen
DEHeadquarters with development, assembly, calibration, data management and support
- MENHIR vibration measurement system (in-house production)
- Tri-axial and uni-axial vibration sensors
- Calibration according to DIN 45669 (factory-side, DAkkS-compliant)
Measurement Systems and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibration measurement / Vibration MonitoringTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Structural Health MonitoringTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Seismic MonitoringTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Training (measurement technology training)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Data management (data analysis, standards-compliant report generation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calibration (factory calibration according to DIN 45669, DAkkS-compliant)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service & Repair (measurement systems)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rental of measurement systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibration measurement system (Modular Enhanced Intelligent Recorder) | SEMEX-EngCon MENHIR | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Tri-axial velocity or acceleration sensor | SEMEX-EngCon | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Uni-axial velocity or acceleration sensor | SEMEX-EngCon | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Tri-axial sensor for borehole applications | SEMEX-EngCon | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Distribution box for up to 3 uni-axial sensors | SEMEX-EngCon | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Alarm indicator (optical and/or acoustic) | SEMEX-EngCon | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Power supply (converters, buffer batteries, solar power/power center) | SEMEX-EngCon | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Software for data analysis/report generation | SEMEX-EngCon SEDRIX | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
| Measurement technology/Software | SEMEX-EngCon Metris | – | – | – | Ettlingen |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Standards
SEMEX-EngCon GmbH is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Factory calibrations are carried out in accordance with DIN 45669; DAkkS-compliant calibrations are organized through independent accredited institutes; all measurements and reports are standards-compliant according to DIN 4150 and other application standards.
| Evidence | Ettlingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 (DIN EN ISO 9001:2015) | |
| Factory calibration according to DIN 45669 |
Company History
- 2014
Foundation of SEMEX-EngCon GmbH by Dr. Hans-Jürgen Nitzpon and Andreas Stiegler
- 2024
10th company anniversary; firmly established player in vibration measurement technology