What DAM Group does

DAM Group is a French designer and manufacturer of turnkey test and measurement solutions serving the hydrogen, electrification, aerospace, and automotive industries. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Villeurbanne with a 3,000 m² manufacturing facility, the company builds leak test platforms (DG 10 010, DG 10 020, DG 10 030 series), high-pressure hydrogen test stations up to 875 bar, e-motor test benches, battery pack test systems, end-of-line fuel cell test benches, hydraulic test equipment, and the proprietary DG 10 070 0 quick coupling for fuel cell stacks. All test benches are unified through TestAvenue, DAM Group's proprietary data acquisition and test management software platform that supports custom sequences, traceability, and Industry 4.0 integration via EthernetIP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC, MySQL, and MsSQL. The company complements its hardware with in-house manufactured polyurethane leakproof seals and a wholly-owned subsidiary, DACTEM, focused on aerospace measurement instruments and multiphysics simulation.

DAM Group sells primarily through direct enterprise engagement supported by regional sales representatives and active participation in hydrogen, mobility, and aerospace trade events (Hyvolution Paris, Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe, The Battery Show, Space Tech Expo). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with revenue generated mainly through one-time capital equipment sales plus aftermarket service contracts. Customers include Airbus, Boeing, Safran, ArianeGroup, Thales, Rolls-Royce, NASA JPL, ESA, CNES, ISRO, JAXA, BMW, Renault, Volkswagen, PSA/Stellantis, Bosch, Continental, Denso, BorgWarner, ZF, Valeo, Alstom, CAF, and research institutions CNRS and CEA Liten, with 70% of turnover generated outside France.

DAM Group is privately held, employs approximately 60 people, and reports annual turnover of €12 million. The company holds ISO 9001 and TISAX certifications, is a certified National Instruments partner with engineers holding CLA, CLD, and CTD credentials, and has received ADEME government funding for hydrogen innovation. Distribution is direct enterprise sales augmented by event-driven lead generation and multilingual web presence (English, French, Chinese).

Name

DAM Group

Legal name

DAM

Website

https://damgroup.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DAM Group designs and manufactures turnkey test benches and measurement systems for hydrogen, electrification, aerospace, and automotive sectors, unified by its proprietary TestAvenue software. It serves global enterprise and space-agency customers with €12M in annual turnover.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), 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 industries

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL), Passenger Vehicle Final Assembly & End-of-Line Testing (ICE) (IMACAAAE)

Keywords

• Industrial test benches
• Leak testing systems
• Hydrogen test equipment
• E-motor test benches
• Turnkey assembly lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Test Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom and standard test benches, assembly machines, and production lines. Products include leak test benches, e-motor test benches, battery test benches, fuel cell test systems, and hydraulic test equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales with optional after-sales service contracts.
2. Aftermarket Services and Maintenance: After-sales service, maintenance, and spare parts supply for installed equipment. Supporting customers throughout the operational life of test equipment.
3. Standard Product Platform Sales: Sale of standardized modular test platforms (DG 10 010, DG 10 020, DG 10 030 series) with interchangeable tooling options, allowing faster delivery times and competitive pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DAM Group designs and manufactures turnkey test benches, measurement systems, and complete assembly lines for industrial customers in the hydrogen, mobility, aerospace, and automotive sectors. The company sells both standard modular leak test platforms (DG 10 010/020/030 series) and custom-engineered solutions including high-pressure hydrogen leak test systems up to 875 bar, e-motor and battery test benches, fuel cell test systems, and hydraulic test equipment. All systems are unified through its proprietary TestAvenue software platform for data acquisition and test management.

Product overview

DAM Group is a French industrial company specializing in the design and manufacture of turnkey test and measurement solutions and complete assembly lines. The product portfolio centers on the TestAvenue software platform, which controls all test benches and enables automated test execution and data management. Core hardware products include a comprehensive range of leak test platforms (DG 10 010 0, DG 10 020, DG 10 030) for various applications from small components to high-capacity testing, with specific variants for fuel cell bipolar plates and high-pressure hydrogen systems (up to 875 bar). Electrification testing products span e-motor test benches for both laboratory and end-of-line production (up to 450kW), battery pack test benches (up to 1000V/1000A), and end-of-line fuel cell test benches (10kW to 200kW). Additional products include hydraulic test benches, the DG 10 070 0 quick coupling for fuel cells, custom leakproof joints, production monitoring software, and turnkey assembly lines with robotized islands. The company also offers embedded network/EGSE solutions, acoustics and vibration testing, and industrialization services—all unified through the TestAvenue software ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TestAvenue: Software platform for data acquisition and test stand control developed by DAM Group
• DG 10 070 0

Products and services

• TestAvenue Software Platform Proprietary test management and data acquisition software that controls all DAM Group test benches. Enables automated test execution, custom test sequences, data archiving, traceability, and integration with factory systems for laboratory and production testing.
• DG 10 010 0 Leak Test Platform Compact plug-and-play leak test platform for small product sizes up to 200x200x200mm. Features interchangeable tooling, 0-6 bar pressure range, web service API connectivity, and Industry 4.0 machine compliance. Designed for component manufacturers requiring flexible leak testing.
• DG 10 020 Leak Test Bench Medium capacity leak test platform with 3000 DaN clamping force for turbo, crankcase, e-motors, batteries, EDU, and transmission components. Features interchangeable tooling, Industry 4.0 connectivity, and integrated database for result storage.
• DG 10 030 Leak Test Bench High capacity leak test bench with 4000 DaN clamping force for cylinder heads, engine blocks, and crankcase components. Modular design enables integration into robotized islands or production lines for automotive manufacturers.
• DG 10 020 1 Leak Test Platform for Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates Leak test platform specialized for fuel cell bipolar plates and membranes (PEM and SOFC). Handles medium size products up to 700x500x450mm at 0-6 bar pressure, significantly reducing cycle times for fuel cell manufacturers.
• High-Pressure Hydrogen Leak Test Bench (875 bar) Standard and customized high-pressure leak test bench for hydrogen piping systems, fuel cells, tanks, valves, hoses, and fittings. Tests up to 875 bar with progressive pressure ramp-up for safety. Designed for hydrogen mobility applications in rail, automotive, and marine sectors.
• E-Motor Test Bench Test bench for e-motors, e-axles, and e-transmissions for laboratory and end-of-line production. Features thermal management from -40°C to +120°C, torque up to 5000 Nm, max speed 30000 rpm, 320 kW battery simulation, and 250 kW nominal motor capacity.
• Laboratory E-Motor Test Bench Laboratory test bench for hybrid and electric powertrains with up to 450kW power, 20000 rpm max speed, and 600Nm torque. Includes cooling measurement and flexible test definition with real-time data display for R&D applications.
• Battery Pack Test Bench Standard and customized battery test benches for functional testing of battery packs before EV integration. Features leak testing of cooling circuits and battery casings, modular design for future product evolution, and capacity up to 1000V, 1000A, 100kWh.
• End-of-Line (EOL) Test Bench for Fuel Cell Systems End-of-line test bench for fuel cell systems scalable from less than 10kW to 200kW. Performs automatic characterization, functional testing, electrical tests (isolation, low and high-voltage), coolant filling, and leak testing. Controlled by TestAvenue software for hydrogen mobility manufacturers.
• DG 10 070 0 Quick Coupling for Fuel Cell Proprietary quick connector designed for fuel cell stacks for both air supply and water cooling circuits. Reduces production cycle times and is compatible with heterogeneous interfaces (splined, smooth, beaded).
• Hydraulic Test Bench Modular hydraulic test bench for gearbox, clutch, module, and solenoid valve testing. Provides real-time system integration for precise pressure control in automotive component manufacturing.
• Gearbox Module Test Automated Line Fully automated production line for gearbox module testing combining a hydraulic test bench, vision control station, and laser marking station. Designed for automatic gearbox shift control module testing in automotive production.
• Assembly Machine for Cylinder Head Valve Seats High-precision assembly machine for fitting guides and valve seats to cylinder heads. Features dual 3T electric presses, rotating plate, and liquid nitrogen cooling for seat components in automotive engine manufacturing.
• Robot Island for Cylinder Head Leak Test Automated robot island for cylinder head leak testing with dual leak test benches achieving 32-second cycle time per part. Includes fakir station, laser marking, and camera reading for automotive engine production.
• Custom Leakproof Joints In-house manufactured polyurethane leakproof joints with double 90-degree sealing design for optimized cycle times and measurement repeatability. Custom joints and counter-forms available for specialized leak test applications.
• Production Monitoring Software Production monitoring software for visualizing and evaluating test data. Features trend analysis, filtering by part, test, and tooling type, and automated e-mail alerts for production line deviations.
• Acoustics and Vibration Solutions Acoustic and vibration testing solutions for laboratories and industry. Provides NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) analysis, signal processing, and development of vibratory, acoustic, and psychoacoustic criteria.
• Embedded Networks / EGSE Solutions Embedded network and EGSE solutions including multi-protocol cards for CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and aerospace communication protocols. Provides turn-key test benches for sensors, actuators, ECUs, and electrical systems for automotive and aerospace customers.
• Turnkey Assembly Lines Complete turnkey production lines for industrialization with modular machine design. Operations include control station, leak test, laser marking, and OK/NOK part separation for industrial manufacturers.
• Industrialization Services Industrialization consulting and engineering support from prototype to mass production. Includes analysis, optimization, production line definition, and technical documentation for industrial manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle time reduction through modular tooling and quick coupling solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationDAM Group is a certified partner in the National Instruments Partner Program, specializing in systems integration. This partnership provides access to state-of-the-art technologies in virtual instrumentation including PXI, LabVIEW, TestStand, and VeriStand platforms.
• DACTEMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDACTEM is a subsidiary company within the DAM Group focused on precision measurement instruments and simulation solutions for aerospace applications. Operates under the DAM Group umbrella for specialized aerospace and scientific instrument development.
• CARA ClusterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the CARA (Competitive Automotive Radar for Application) mobility cluster in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Participates in hydrogen mobility initiatives and events organized by the cluster.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FEV Group: FEV provides development and test solutions for powertrains, e-motors, batteries, and fuel cells, including turnkey test bench systems for automotive OEMs. It is one of the closest direct comparables to DAM Group's electrification and hydrogen test bench business.
• imc Test & Measurement: imc specializes in data acquisition systems and test bench instrumentation for automotive, aerospace, and mechanical testing applications. It overlaps DAM Group's DAQ, instrumentation, and test bench software capabilities at a similar scale.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): HBK provides sensors, data acquisition, and sound and vibration testing solutions used in automotive and aerospace test benches. Its acoustics/vibration measurement capability and DAQ portfolio overlap DAM Group's TestAvenue and acoustics product lines.
• Kistler Group: Kistler provides sensors, measurement systems, and testing solutions for engine, drivetrain, and e-motor development. It is comparable to DAM Group in serving automotive powertrain and aerospace test customers with high-precision instrumentation.

Broad incumbents

• Horiba: Horiba is a major test and measurement instrumentation group serving automotive, energy, and environmental markets with engine, drivetrain, and emissions test systems. Like DAM Group, it sells turnkey test benches into OEMs and Tier-1s but as part of a much broader analytical instruments portfolio.
• MTS Systems: MTS supplies high-performance test systems, simulation software, and sensors for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. It competes with DAM Group on hydraulic, mechanical, and structural test bench systems but at much larger scale.
• National Instruments (NI): NI is the platform supplier (LabVIEW, TestStand, PXI) on which DAM Group's TestAvenue software and most of its test benches are built. It is both a technology partner and adjacent incumbent, with its own system integration and test system offerings through the NI Partner Program.
• AVL List GmbH: AVL is the global leader in powertrain and vehicle development, offering e-motor, battery, and fuel cell test systems for automotive and mobility customers. It directly overlaps DAM Group's e-motor, battery, and hydrogen test bench offerings but at vastly greater scale and global footprint.

Emerging players

• Averna: Averna builds turnkey test and quality assurance solutions for electronics, EV, and battery manufacturers, including production-line test systems. It is a smaller-scale emerging player in adjacent niches (battery/EOL testing) to DAM Group's production-line offerings.

Others

• Sensata / BEI Sensors: Sensata supplies industrial sensors and measurement components used in test systems and production equipment. It is an adjacent component supplier rather than a direct competitor, but its products can be specified inside DAM Group-style test benches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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