Development and manufacture of connected TPMS sensors, communication devices and tire management software for commercial vehicles
TireCheck GmbH
Herbrechtingen (DE) · Heidenheim (DE) · Ennis (IE) · Greenville, SC (US) · Prague (CZ)New on Amplifa
About TireCheck
TireCheck develops and manufactures tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for commercial vehicles, buses, trailers as well as agricultural and construction machinery. The portfolio includes internal, external, Bluetooth and RF TPMS sensors, communication devices such as CAN bridges, EBS cables (IP69K, ADR), inspection devices (FlexiGauge, INSCAN Drive-Over) as well as a software platform for tire and fleet management. Sensor manufacturing is fully automated in Germany according to OEM automotive standards, since 2014 with local supply chain partners, including comprehensive end-of-line testing. The company operates a fully equipped high-frequency laboratory for RF testing and develops software and electronics in Prague. With more than 100 employees at five locations in Germany, Ireland, the USA and the Czech Republic, TireCheck serves vehicle manufacturers, tire manufacturers, fleets and service providers in 48 countries.
- Site
- Herbrechtingen
- Processes
- Fully automated production of TPMS sensors (electronic assembly with comprehensive end-of-line, High-frequency laboratory (RF testing and inspection), Development, testing and prototyping of TPMS hardware and software solutions, Digitalization and software development (TPMS/tire management software, fleet management), Laser engraving of data matrix codes on components, TPMS sensors (internal, external, Bluetooth, RF), Communication devices / CAN bridge, TPMS software platform
- Materials
- Plastics (potting/overmolding material for cable plug connections), Plastics (Potting/Overmolding), Electronic Components
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 21434:2021, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity)
- Founded
- 2006
- Employees
- more than 100
- Industries
- Commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, trailers), Tire manufacturers, Fleet/Logistics, Tire service providers, Agricultural and construction machinery (OTR, agricultural), Public bus transport
- 01
Engineering & Prototyping (Hardware/Software)
- 02
Electronics manufacturing / automated sensor production
- 03
Crimping and potting of cable connections
- 04
Laser engraving of data matrix codes
- 05
RF testing and comprehensive end-of-line testing
- 06
Software platform & roll-out support
Materials & Processes
Plastics (Potting/Overmolding)
Multi-stage potting and sheathing of EBS cable connections for IP69K protection and abrasion resistance.
Electronic Components
Fully automated electronic assembly of TPMS sensors with comprehensive end-of-line testing.
Locations
Herbrechtingen
DEGerman headquarters / Production (Made in Germany)
- Materials
- Electronic Components, Plastics
- Automated electronics production line
- High-frequency laboratory
Heidenheim
DEGerman branch office (since 2018, acquisition of Alligator GmbH)
Ennis
IEGroup headquarters (Clare Technology Park)
Greenville, SC
USUSA branch office
Prague
CZSoftware development, electronics development, customer service
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully automated production of TPMS sensors (electronic assembly with comprehensive end-of-lineAssembly | – | – | – | – | Electronic Components |
| Joining | – | – | – | – | Plastics (sheathing/potting), EBS cables |
| High-frequency laboratory (RF testing and inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development, testing and prototyping of TPMS hardware and software solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digitalization and software development (TPMS/tire management software, fleet management)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser engraving of data matrix codes on componentsSurface | – | – | – | – | Metal (chassis components) |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-frequency laboratory (fully equipped) | – | – | – | – | TireCheck GmbH, Herbrechtingen (Germany) |
| Automated electronics production line for sensor manufacturing | – | – | – | – | Germany |
| Drive-over scanner (INSCAN tire diagnostic scanner) | TireCheck INSCAN | – | – | – | – |
| Yard Gateway (fixed gateway for TPMS fleet monitoring) | TireCheck | – | – | – | – |
| Inspection measuring device (FlexiGauge: tread depth, tire pressure, temperature, Bluetooth) | TireCheck FlexiGauge | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
Sensor manufacturing is fully automated in Germany according to OEM automotive standards with comprehensive end-of-line testing; a fully equipped high-frequency laboratory is used for RF testing. Certified according to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022 and ISO/SAE 21434:2021.
| Evidence | Herbrechtingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 27001 | |
| ISO 21434 (Cybersecurity) |
Company History
- 2006
Opening of the headquarters in Clare Technology Park, Ennis (Ireland); digitalization of TPMS tire management
- 2008
3 of the 4 largest tire manufacturers won as customers for tire management software
- 2012
Branch office opened in Greenville, South Carolina (USA)
- 2014
Branch office opened in Prague; start of collaboration with local supply chain partners in Germany
- 2015
Finalist EY Entrepreneur of the Year (industrial category)
- 2018
Acquisition of the TPMS sensor business of Alligator GmbH; German branch office opened in Heidenheim
- 2020
INCENTER2 tire management applications exceed 10,000 active users
- 2022
5 new TPMS sensor variants for commercial vehicle manufacturers brought to market