Dynatest

What Dynatest does

Dynatest is a Denmark-headquartered, privately-held supplier of non-destructive pavement testing equipment and supporting software, founded in 1976 in Copenhagen and now operating as a subsidiary of the Eltronic Group (acquired 2019). The company's portfolio spans structural testing (Falling Weight Deflectometer, Fast FWD, Heavy Weight Deflectometer, Light Weight Deflectometer), functional testing (Road Surface Profiler MK III and MK IV, Multi Functional Vehicle with integrated Laser Crack Measurement), friction testing (Runway, Highway, Pavement and Tire Traction Friction Testers), and accelerated pavement testing (Heavy Vehicle Simulator, built under license from South Africa's CSIR). All hardware integrates with proprietary software — most notably ELMOD for backcalculation, residual life estimation, ACR/PCR runway classification and overlay design, alongside DynaHub, Dynatest Explorer, Dynatest Data Collection, the LWD Software Suite, and the 2025-launched DynaWare hardware-modernization platform.

The customer base is heavily skewed toward government infrastructure buyers — national and state road authorities, airport operators (FAA, U.S. Army ERDC, ICAO-aligned international airports) and research institutions — supplemented by tier-1 survey contractors and consulting firms (QRoad, Terracon, Pavement Management Services). Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year-cycle hardware sales, recurring software licensing (ELMOD plus student/educational tiers), calibration and maintenance service contracts, spare parts, and EIFO-backed financing plus an equipment buy-back program. Commercial reach is delivered via direct enterprise sales from Ballerup (DK) and Gainesville, FL, layered with exclusive regional channel partners — Dynatest Latam y Caribe, Toropol (Poland, 20+ years), AIMIL (India), and Fortbrand (US). Headcount sits between 101 and 250 and the installed base is reported in over 70 countries, supported by a multi-jurisdictional standards footprint (ASTM, AASHTO, FAA, ICAO).

Name

Dynatest

Legal name

Dynatest A/S

Website

https://dynatest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dynatest is a Denmark-headquartered, Eltronic Group-owned supplier of non-destructive pavement evaluation equipment and proprietary analysis software (ELMOD, DynaHub, DynaWare) serving government road authorities, airport operators, research institutions, and survey contractors in over 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pavement Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH)

Keywords

• Pavement testing equipment
• Falling weight deflectometer
• Non-destructive pavement testing
• Road surface profilers
• Pavement analysis software

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballerup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Equipment Sales: Sale of pavement testing equipment including Falling Weight Deflectometers (FWD/FFWD), Heavy Weight Deflectometers (HWD), Road Surface Profilers (RSP MK III/MK IV), Light Weight Deflectometers (LWD), friction testers (RFT, HFT, PFT, TTT), Heavy Vehicle Simulators (HVS), and Multi Functional Vehicles (MFV). Equipment ranges from portable units to full-scale accelerated pavement testing machines.
2. Software Licensing (ELMOD, DynaHub, Explorer): Proprietary software products including ELMOD for pavement analysis, DynaHub for data management, Dynatest Explorer for pavement condition analysis, LWD Software Suite, and DynaWare for FWD modernization. Software available for student/educational licenses (6-month free trial) and professional use.
3. Service, Maintenance, and Calibration: Comprehensive service offerings including equipment support, maintenance programs, calibration services, and training. Dynatest offers calibration contracts for equipment owners. Training provided for operators on equipment usage and software.
4. Spare Parts: Replacement parts for equipment including geophones, load cells, sensors, and other components. Parts manufactured in both US and Denmark for global accessibility with most parts stocked at US facility.
5. Financing Programs: Dynatest offers financing options through EIFO (export financing) and a Buy-Back program for existing equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dynatest designs, manufactures, and sells non-destructive pavement testing equipment (Falling/Heavy Weight Deflectometers, Road Surface Profilers, friction testers, Light Weight Deflectometers, and Heavy Vehicle Simulators) together with proprietary analysis software (ELMOD, DynaHub, Explorer). It also provides calibration, maintenance, training, and financing for road authorities, airports, contractors, and research institutions.

Product overview

Dynatest is a global provider of pavement evaluation solutions with over 50 years of experience. The company offers an integrated portfolio combining specialized testing equipment and software platforms. Equipment includes structural testing products (FWD, FFWD, HWD, LWD) and functional testing products (RSP III, RSP IV, MFV, RFT, HFT, PFT, TTT), plus Heavy Vehicle Simulators (HVS) for accelerated pavement testing. The software ecosystem centers on ELMOD for pavement analysis and DynaHub platform, complemented by Dynatest Explorer for visualization/reporting and DDC for data collection. DynaWare represents a modernized electronics/software package for the FWD product line. Products serve road authorities, airports, research institutions, and contractors across over 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELMOD: Pavement analysis software for processing, visualizing, and generating reports from FWD/HWD measurements
• DynaHub
• Dynatest Data Collection
• Dynatest Explorer
• LWD Software Suite
• DynaWare
• Dynatest Latam y Caribe

Products and services

• Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) Non-destructive testing equipment measuring structural capacity and deflection of pavements under simulated traffic loads. Used by pavement engineers for load-bearing data.
• Fast Falling Weight Deflectometer (FFWD) Electronic and mechanical version of FWD that is five times faster per drop than the regular FWD, enabling rapid structural pavement testing.
• Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD) Evaluates structural integrity and load-bearing capacity of high-load pavements, simulating Boeing 747/777 or Airbus A380 loads without damaging surfaces. Used for airport runways, taxiways, container ports, and heavy-duty roads.
• Light Weight Deflectometer (LWD) Portable device for testing multiple pavement layers with accuracy comparable to FWD. Suitable for thin pavements, meeting ASTM 2583, IAN73 (UK), and Danish/Italian standards for modulus and compaction determination.
• Road Surface Profiler MK III (RSP III) High-speed inertial profiling system for functional pavement evaluation. Operates at highway speeds measuring IRI, rut depth, macrotexture (MPD), longitudinal/transverse profiles, and geometrics, with up to 21 lasers.
• Road Surface Profiler MK IV (RSP IV) Next-generation portable road profiler with advanced multi-laser sensor array. Captures high-definition IRI, macrotexture, and rutting data with Class 1 precision meeting AASHTO R56 standards, attachable to any vehicle.
• Multi Functional Vehicle (MFV) All-in-one platform for high-speed synchronized pavement data collection, integrating surface profiling, cracking analysis (via LCMS), and high-resolution imaging into a single vehicle operating at highway speeds.
• Runway Friction Tester (RFT) Self-contained continuous friction measuring equipment for airport runways, measuring friction coefficients by simulating a rolling aircraft tire on wet or dry surfaces. Complies with FAA AC 150/5320-12 and ICAO guidelines.
• Highway Slip Friction Tester (HFT) Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment for measuring skid resistance on highways using a fixed-slip technique (13-15% slip ratio) at highway speeds. Compliant with ASTM E2340 standard.
• Pavement Friction Tester (PFT) Trailer-based locked-wheel skid tester for roads and highways, measuring both locked-wheel (skid) and peak friction on dry or self-wetted surfaces. Complies with AASHTO T242, ASTM-E274, E1337, and F408 standards.
• Tire Traction Tester (TTT) Measures peak friction characteristics on paved surfaces, designed for tire testing to evaluate dry or self-wetted friction characteristics of tires.
• Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) Full-scale Accelerated Pavement Testing device that simulates heavy traffic loads on instrumented test sections, compressing decades of traffic wear into weeks or months. Mark VI-A applies wheel loads up to 440 kN for aircraft simulation.
• ELMOD Advanced pavement analysis software for evaluation of layer moduli and overlay design, analyzing flexible, rigid, and composite pavements with backcalculation in under a second. Includes ACR/PCR module, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, and residual life estimates.
• DynaHub Software platform for Dynatest equipment data management and analysis, providing access to ACR/PCR calculations and integrated pavement analysis capabilities.
• Dynatest Explorer Comprehensive desktop pavement analysis program for evaluating functional pavement condition, providing visualization, verification, review, and reporting from Road Surface Profilers and LCMS. Includes Distress Rating Module for 3D/2D pavement image analysis.
• Dynatest Data Collection (DDC) Field program software that controls data collection from all components of the MFV and stores generated data, providing step-by-step guidance for calibration of lasers, accelerometers, and DMI.
• LWD Software Suite Mobile application for Light Weight Deflectometer providing overview of collected measurements with export options to device, iCloud, or email. Requires iOS 10.2+ or Android 5.1+ with Bluetooth LE and GPS.
• DynaWare Complete hardware redesign for the Dynatest FWD range, modernizing electronics, hardware, and software with advanced GIS visualization for data collection and survey planning and immediate geophone fault inspection.
• Service, Maintenance, Calibration & Training Comprehensive after-sales services including equipment support, maintenance programs, calibration contracts for equipment owners, and operator training on equipment and software usage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pavement equipment operating in over 70 countries worldwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CSIR South AfricacoreTechnology or IntegrationDynatest designs and constructs Heavy Vehicle Simulators under license from CSIR. CSIR contains significant HVS database and expertise provided in association with Dynatest. HVS International Alliance (HVSIA) shares knowledge among HVS users worldwide.
• PavemetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationPavemetrics provides Laser Crack Measurement System (LCMS) technology integrated into Dynatest Multi Functional Vehicle. LCMS-2 enables 3D pavement imaging across 4m width for rapid crack detection.
• Dynatest Latam y CaribecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive sales partner for Dynatest products, software, and after-sale service in Latin America and the Caribbean. Offers local service in native language of clients across the region.
• Toropol Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of all Dynatest products in Poland for over 20 years. Provides sales, after-sales, and support services for Polish market.
• AIMILcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Dynatest products in India. Provides quality customer service through innovation and integration of leading-edge global technologies.
• FortbrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS sales partner representing Dynatest at industry events including NEC Annual Airports Conference and International Aviation Snow Symposium.
• Rowan University - CREATEsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems conducts HWD testing to evaluate structural integrity of pavement structures. Using ELMOD software for back-calculation analysis.
• SPARC Hub (Smart Pavements Australia Research Collaboration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration evaluating LWD potential for assessing compacted soils during intelligent compaction. Dynatest provided equipment and software access for advanced analysis.
• National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term collaboration since 2002. Laboratory of Pavement Engineering uses Dynatest FWD since 2002 and RSP since 2009, plus ELMOD software for pavement structural evaluation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Cybernetics Corporation (ICC): ICC manufactures road profilers, friction testers, and related pavement evaluation equipment directly competing with Dynatest's RSP, RFT/HFT, and PFT product lines for highway agency and airport customers globally.
• Greenwood Engineering: Danish-based manufacturer of high-speed road profilers and laser-based pavement measurement systems, head-to-head with Dynatest's Road Surface Profiler MK III/MK IV offerings for functional pavement evaluation.
• Mandli Communications: US provider of pavement data collection services and multi-sensor survey vehicles (including LCMS-equipped units) that competes directly with Dynatest's Multi Functional Vehicle (MFV) and network-level pavement surveys.
• Pavement Technology Inc. (PTI): US manufacturer of Falling Weight Deflectometers, Heavy Weight Deflectometers, and related structural pavement testing equipment that directly competes with Dynatest's FWD, HWD and LWD product families.
• Ames Engineering: US-based manufacturer of high-speed inertial profilers and laser measurement systems competing with Dynatest's RSP family for state DOT and highway profiling customers.
• ARRB Systems (Australian Road Research Board): Australian road research organization commercializing pavement evaluation equipment (e.g., Hawkeye network survey vehicles) and testing services, closely comparable to Dynatest's MFV-based network surveys and ELMOD-driven analysis.
• Surface Systems & Instruments (SSI) / Trigg Industries: Manufacturer of continuous friction measuring equipment (CFME) for runways and highways, directly comparable to Dynatest's Runway Friction Tester (RFT), Highway Slip Friction Tester (HFT) and Pavement Friction Tester (PFT) lines.

Broad incumbents

• Fugro: Large geo-data specialist offering road and pavement inspection services including network-level surveys using LCMS and profilers; broader portfolio but directly addresses the same road authority/airport customers as Dynatest for outsourced data collection.
• Trimble: Diversified positioning and infrastructure software/equipment provider whose mobile mapping and pavement/cracking solutions overlap with Dynatest's data collection and pavement management workflows, though not specializing in structural NDT.

Others

• CSIR South Africa: Original developer of the Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS) technology that Dynatest manufactures under license and shares knowledge with through HVSIA; both parties are coupled in the HVS installed base rather than competing head-to-head.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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