What S.E.A. Datentechnik does

S.E.A. Datentechnik GmbH is a German engineering firm headquartered in Troisdorf (registered in Cologne) that designs and builds custom test and measurement systems for industrial, automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and government clients. Its portfolio centers on three layers: proprietary software platforms (TestMaster® for modular test-bench automation, SpaceMaster® for measurement and test applications, plus LabVIEW toolkits), hardware integration around NI CompactRIO and RF instrumentation (VST, USRP, SDR-based platforms covering DC to above 80 GHz), and in-house electronics manufacturing with SMD production down to 0201 components and a 1.2 million-part automated warehouse. Domain solutions include V2X test systems for connected-vehicle validation (802.11p/DSRC and C-V2X), mobile-radio and WLAN surveying, IIoT, high-voltage battery test benches, wind tunnel control systems, climate test stands, and laser-weld monitoring, all configurable to customer-specific requirements.

The company serves a B2B enterprise customer base through a project-based, sales-led go-to-market anchored by engineering consulting from concept through implementation, maintenance, and further development, with a smaller online shop for software licenses and standard hardware. Customer evidence spans Continental (V2X validation), GROHE (test laboratory since 2006), FKFS (automotive wind tunnels), Alfred-Wegener-Institut (polar-aircraft data acquisition at 1000x ship-system throughput), and Stadt Duisburg (city-scale mobile coverage analysis, July–December 2024). The business is supported by 15+ certified LabVIEW developers with average employee tenure around 10 years, a 36-year Alliance Partnership with NI (now Emerson) elevated to Gold and RF/Wireless DUT Specialty Partner status, and certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, TISAX (VDA ISA 5.1), and TÜV. S.E.A. is privately held with no disclosed external funding, led by Managing Directors Dr. Gerd Schmitz and Dr. Sven Petersen alongside CEO Wolfram Koerver, and serves global customers through an international partner network.

Name

S.E.A. Datentechnik

Legal name

S.E.A. Science & Engineering Applications Datentechnik GmbH

Website

https://sea-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

S.E.A. Datentechnik is a German engineering firm that designs custom test and measurement systems — including V2X, mobile-radio, battery, and wind-tunnel test benches — for enterprise and government clients in automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), 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

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN), Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL), Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation (BPAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Test and measurement systems
• Test bench automation
• V2X communication testing
• RF wireless measurement
• Mobile radio surveying

Headquarters

HQ city

Troisdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Test Systems and Test Benches: Design and build of customer-specific test benches and test systems. Complex measurement tasks, system integration, automated test sequences. Turnkey solutions from conception to delivery.
2. Software Products: Sale of TestMaster and SpaceMaster software platforms. Software sold as perpetual license or via online shop. License key activation for full versions.
3. Hardware Products: Sale of measurement hardware, CompactRIO modules, V2X equipment, mobile radio and WLAN measurement devices.
4. Engineering Services and Consulting: Consulting in hardware and software, engineering development, project execution, training, maintenance and servicing.
5. OEM Products: Custom development and manufacturing of complete systems including electronic assemblies and embedded software for small series and prototypes.
6. Mobile Coverage Analysis Services: Indoor mobile radio surveying, network coverage analysis for cities and regions, 5G campus network analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

S.E.A. Datentechnik designs and builds customer-specific test benches and test systems, including proprietary software platforms (TestMaster®, SpaceMaster®), RF and wireless measurement systems (V2X, mobile radio, WLAN), and embedded hardware/software solutions for industries such as automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, and defense. The company also provides engineering services from consulting and development through in-house electronics manufacturing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

Product overview

S.E.A. Datentechnik is a test systems and measurement solutions provider offering a portfolio of practice-oriented products. The software portfolio includes the TestMaster® modular test bench automation platform, SpaceMaster® software platform, and LabVIEW toolkits as add-on packages. The core system solutions encompass V2X test systems for connected vehicle communication (supporting 802.11p/DSRC and C-V2X), mobile radio measurement systems, WLAN surveying tools, IIoT solutions, battery test systems, wind tunnel control systems (WTCS), and mobile test systems. Hardware offerings include CompactRIO modules based on NI platforms. The company also provides specialized test stands such as climate test stands, laser weld monitoring systems, frontal area measurement systems, and faucet test automation. Comprehensive services include consulting, OEM product development, support/maintenance, mobile network measurement services, and development and manufacturing capabilities for electronics, mechanics, and mechatronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TestMaster®: Proprietary test bench software platform developed by S.E.A. for test automation and system control.
• SpaceMaster®

Products and services

• TestMaster® Test Bench Software Modular and scalable integration platform for test bench automation. Enables realization of turnkey test benches for customer projects across all industries and applications, supporting automated test sequences, tasks, and reports.
• SpaceMaster® Software Platform Software platform addressing frequently needed measurement and test software functions, offered as standalone platform or add-on package for LabVIEW environments.
• V2X Test Systems Test and development tools for V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication testing, including V2X monitoring and logging tools for components and systems using RF radio communication. Supports 802.11p/DSRC and C-V2X with SDR-based implementation.
• Mobile Radio Measurement Systems Systems for measuring, testing and analyzing cellular communications, from network coverage and mobile service quality to evaluation of complex systems, including drive test wireless measurements for cities and regions.
• WLAN Surveying Systems Wi-Fi scanners and measurement tools offering comprehensive analysis and filtering functions for data visualization and evaluation of wireless networks.
• IIoT Solutions Solutions for connected applications in industrial IoT environments.
• High-Voltage Battery Test Systems High-voltage battery test benches and test systems for battery testing applications.
• Wind Tunnel Control System (WTCS) Control system solutions for wind tunnel applications supporting automotive wind tunnel testing.
• Mobile Test Systems Portable measurement and test systems for mobile on-site testing and measurement applications.
• CompactRIO Modules NI CompactRIO hardware modules used as the platform for test and measurement systems.
• Consulting Services Hardware and software consulting services with broad industry and engineering expertise covering the full project lifecycle.
• OEM Products Individual development and manufacturing of complete systems including electronic assemblies and embedded software for small series and prototypes.
• Development and Production Services Full-service development and manufacturing of technical solutions for electronics, mechanics, and mechatronics including all software components.
• Mobile Network Measurement Services Service for analyzing mobile network coverage for cities and regions, including 5G campus networks and indoor coverage optimization.
• Retrofit – Test Stand Modernization Service Modernization service for existing test stands to update and extend their functionality.

Quantifiable outcome

• System processing speed increase by factor of 1000 for AWI polar aircraft data acquisition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• NI (National Instruments)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1989Alliance Partner since 1989, Gold Partner status. S.E.A. has been working with NI products since 1989 as one of the first Alliance Partners. Expertise in RF products (VST, USRP), MultiIO cards, bus interfaces, USB data acquisition, LabVIEW FPGA, LinuxRT. Provides V2X test solutions on NI platform.
• EssemtecsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of modern pick-and-place system for SMD component placement. Used for electronics manufacturing in-house.
• ASSCONsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of vapor phase soldering systems ensuring consistent soldering quality for complex components in BGA, LGA, QFN housings.
• Weiss Technik GmbHsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of climate test chamber for temperature and climate testing (temperature range -70 to +125 degrees Celsius).
• AltiumsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Altium Designer electronics design software used for electronics design process.
• 5GAA (5G Automotive Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for automotive connectivity. S.E.A. participates in C-V2X technology demonstrations and development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: Global T&M incumbent with deep RF/wireless test expertise including mobile network testing and automotive connectivity. Overlaps with S.E.A.'s RF/V2X/mobile radio measurement offerings but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Anritsu: Global T&M vendor for wireless, RF, and mobile network testing including 5G. Overlaps with S.E.A.'s mobile radio surveying, WLAN measurement, and V2X RF test offerings as a broader incumbent in the same instruments space.
• National Instruments (Emerson): Platform provider whose CompactRIO, LabVIEW, VST, and USRP products underpin S.E.A.'s solutions. Functions as both a core supplier/partner and a broad incumbent whose own test system offerings compete with S.E.A.'s integrated solutions.
• Keysight Technologies: Global leader in electronic test and measurement instrumentation across wireless, aerospace/defense, and automotive. Competes with S.E.A. in RF measurement, signal analysis, and V2X/wireless test, but operates at vastly larger scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Vector Informatik: German supplier of software tools and components for automotive ECU development, networking, and testing. Comparable to S.E.A. in automotive test/measurement focus and DACH customer base, though Vector is much larger and more software-platform oriented.
• dSPACE: German provider of simulation and validation solutions for automotive ECUs and V2X/connected-vehicle development. Highly comparable to S.E.A.'s automotive test bench and V2X validation offerings, serving the same European automotive OEM/Tier-1 customer base.
• Konrad Technologies: NI Platinum Partner specializing in custom test and measurement solutions, functional test, and RF test systems. Closely comparable to S.E.A. as a fellow NI Alliance Partner building customer-specific test benches and integrated test solutions.
• SET | Smart Energy Today: German test system integrator for electronics and automotive including e-mobility and battery testing. Comparable to S.E.A.'s custom test bench and battery test system offerings, with similar enterprise automotive and industrial customer mix.
• AVL List: Global provider of development, simulation, and test systems for powertrains and vehicle electrification — including battery test systems. Directly comparable to S.E.A.'s high-voltage battery test benches and automotive test offerings, with significantly larger scale.
• IPG Automotive: German specialist in virtual test driving, simulation, and HiL test systems for the automotive industry. Comparable to S.E.A.'s wind tunnel control (WTCS) and automotive test bench offerings, with similar DACH enterprise customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seaDatentechnik

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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