Rula Technologies

What Rula Technologies does

Rula Technologies (SIA "RULA Technologies") is a Latvian manufacturer of vibration testing and analysis equipment, headquartered in Riga at Balta iela 7 since its 2018 founding. The company designs and builds vibration control and data acquisition systems (RL-C21M, RL-C21, RL-C25), portable data acquisition devices (RL-R19 spectrum analyzer, RL-R17 shock recorder), Class-D power amplifiers (RL-A200, RL-A500, RL-A1000) and a strain-gauge amplifier (RL-S039), all CE-marked and manufactured in Latvia. The hardware is paired with a software suite comprising TestUp for vibration testing, SignalUp for data analysis, LogUp for autonomous shock recorders, and a Sensor Calibration module compliant with ISO 16063-21 that completes accelerometer calibration in under four minutes using random signal excitation. Sub-brands TestUp, SignalUp, LogUp, and Sensor Calibration are explicitly listed.

The product line supports test types including Sine, Random, Shock, SRS, TTH, FDS, and Field Data Replication, with built-in templates for MIL-STD-810, DO-160, IEC 60068, ISO, and ISTA 6-Amazon standards. RUL-C25 enables multiaxis shaker control up to six degrees of freedom, and Modbus TCP integration with Hardy climate chambers and Xier 43001 power amplifiers enables combined environmental and vibration testing. The company monetizes through hardware sales, one-time software licenses with free perpetual updates, recurring software options, and professional services including training and calibration. Distribution is quote-based via direct enterprise sales and a network of channel partners and dealers across 40 countries, augmented by a regional office in China. Reported customer wins include Gotion (battery/EV), Haier (consumer electronics), Japan's National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology (nuclear robotics), an unnamed aircraft manufacturer, and a Chinese railway rolling-stock manufacturer.

Name

Rula Technologies

Legal name

SIA "RULA Technologies"

Website

https://rula-tech.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rula Technologies is a Latvian manufacturer of vibration testing hardware (controllers, data acquisition systems, power amplifiers) and software (TestUp, SignalUp, LogUp), serving testing laboratories, universities, and industrial enterprises across aerospace, automotive, battery, railway, and consumer electronics sectors in 40 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vibration 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

Shock, Vibration & Tilt Monitoring Devices (Impact Indicators, Data Loggers) (IMALAFAJ)

Keywords

• Vibration testing equipment
• Data acquisition systems
• Power amplifiers
• Signal analysis software
• Sensor calibration

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of vibration control systems, data acquisition systems, power amplifiers, and sensors. Products are manufactured in Latvia with CE marking. Includes starter packages combining controllers, amplifiers, shakers, and sensors.
2. Software Licensing: Licensed software for vibration testing (TestUp), data analysis (SignalUp), and autonomous shock recorders (LogUp). All updates are free with backward compatibility for Windows 7 and later versions.
3. Software Options and Modules: Additional software modules like Climate Chamber Communication and Amplifier Control as independent software options. Demo mode available for evaluation.
4. Support and Training Services: Training services, calibration services, and technical support. Includes online education courses with individual programs, Q/A sessions, and live demonstrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rula Technologies develops, manufactures and sells integrated vibration testing systems comprising in-house hardware controllers, data acquisition/recorder devices, class-D power amplifiers and strain-gauge conditioners, bundled with proprietary software (TestUp, SignalUp, LogUp) and an ISO 16063-21 sensor calibration module. All products are designed and manufactured in Latvia with CE marking, and the company sells via direct enterprise quotes, a global dealer network in 40 countries, and a regional China office.

Product overview

Rula Technologies offers a portfolio of vibration testing and analysis equipment comprising hardware controllers and specialized software. The hardware line includes three vibration control and data acquisition systems (RL-C21M, RL-C21, RL-C25), two portable data acquisition devices (RL-R19 spectrum analyzer, RL-R17 shock recorder), and four power amplifiers (RL-A200, RL-A500, RL-A1000, RL-S039 strain-gauge amplifier). The software suite comprises TestUp for vibration testing control and automation, SignalUp for data analysis, LogUp for autonomous shock recorder management, and a Sensor Calibration module. The systems work together as an integrated testing solution where hardware controllers interface with shakers and sensors while TestUp software provides the user interface for test configuration, execution, and analysis. All products are manufactured in Latvia with CE marking included.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TestUp: Vibration testing software for controlling vibration tests, running tests, and generating reports.
• SignalUp
• LogUp
• Sensor Calibration

Products and services

• RL-C21M Vibration Control System Top-of-the-line vibration control and data acquisition system for electrodynamic shakers with up to 8 input channels in a single chassis and Modbus TCP integration for combined vibration and climatic testing; marketed to laboratories, universities and industrial test facilities.
• RL-C21 Vibration Control and Data Acquisition System Multi-purpose vibration control and data acquisition system with a modular scalable architecture for vibration testing, data analysis and sensor calibration; used by testing laboratories and research institutions.
• RL-C25 Vibration Control and Data Acquisition System Advanced highly-accurate vibration control and data acquisition system for multichannel applications including multiaxis shaker control up to 6 degrees of freedom; intended for complex industrial testing such as railway MIMO programs.
• RL-R19 Portable Spectrum Analyzer Portable spectrum analyzer and DAQ system for measuring, registering and analyzing vibration data and other physical processes; targeted at field engineers and laboratories needing mobile data acquisition.
• RL-R17 Vibration and Shock Recorder Battery-powered portable vibration and shock recorder for measuring and recording vibration impact and temperature during transportation of high-value loads such as aircraft engines and components.
• RL-A200 Power Amplifier (200 VA) Class-D power amplifier designed to work with electrodynamic shakers in lab or production environments with 200 VA nominal output power.
• RL-A500 Power Amplifier (500 VA) Class-D power amplifier for electrodynamic shakers in lab or production environments with 500 VA nominal output power.
• RL-A1000 Power Amplifier (1200 VA) Class-D power amplifier for electrodynamic shakers in lab or production environments with 1200 VA nominal output power.
• RL-S039 Strain-Gauge Amplifier and Power Supply Unit Universal four-channel strain-gauge amplifier and power supply unit with configurable gain for strain measurement sensors used alongside vibration testing setups.
• TestUp Vibration Testing Software Comprehensive vibration testing software supporting Sine, Random, Shock, SRS, TTH, FDS, Transient Capture and MIMO tests, with built-in templates for MIL-STD-810, DO-160, IEC 60068 and ISO standards, automated reporting and shaker database; runs with RULA controllers and is sold as a licensed product.
• SignalUp Data Analysis Software Data analysis software for processing and analyzing recorded vibration data including signal scope, statistical, spectrum, octave, tachoanalysis, waterfall and cross-spectrum analysis; SignalUp16 major version released 2025-10.
• LogUp Software for Autonomous Shock Recorders Licensed software for the autonomous shock recorder RL-R17 providing configuration, graphic and digital representation of recorded data, continuous recording mode and shock-event recording with analysis.
• Sensor Calibration Software Module Specialized software module for vibration sensor calibration per ISO 16063-21, providing automated back-to-back calibration of accelerometers, velocity and displacement sensors with automated report generation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Calibration time reduced to under 4 minutes using random signal excitation vs traditional sine wave method
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hardy (Climate Chamber Manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationRULA controllers integrate with Hardy climate chambers using Modbus TCP protocol, enabling combined vibration and climatic testing. Temperature and humidity data is received and displayed during tests.
• Xier 43001 (Power Amplifier Manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationRULA systems integrate with Xier 43001 power amplifiers through Modbus TCP protocol for gain adjustment and monitoring. Amplifier control panel displays output current, voltage, and temperature.
• Global Shaker ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationRULA cooperates with many shaker manufacturers worldwide. All shakers are quality-checked and tested before shipment to ensure plug-and-play compatibility with RULA systems.
• Global Sensor ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationRULA partners with renowned sensor manufacturers to provide compatible sensors with their testing systems. Quality verification is performed before delivery.
• Channel Partners and DealerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of distributors and dealers handling regional sales across 40 countries. Partners receive support for sales and technical assistance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MTS Systems (Amphenol): Now part of Amphenol, MTS Test & Simulation supplies large-scale vibration and structural test systems to aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering. Broader portfolio and larger installed base than RULA, with deeper enterprise sales coverage.
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global test and measurement conglomerate with the SPEKTRA vibration control product line plus extensive sensor and analyzer offerings. Much larger incumbent competing in vibration control and broader acoustic/dynamic testing.
• National Instruments (NI): Broad test and measurement incumbent offering modular DAQ platforms, PXI-based systems, and software tools used in vibration and structural testing. Competes at the data acquisition and instrumentation layer rather than dedicated vibration controllers.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of piezoelectric sensors, measurement systems, and testing solutions for automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Adjacent competitor at the sensor and measurement chain level with complementary but overlapping customer base.

Direct peers

• TIRA GmbH: German maker of electrodynamic shakers and complete vibration test systems. Comparable portfolio covering shaker hardware, amplifiers, and integrated controllers for laboratory and production environments.
• IMV Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of vibration test systems, shakers, and controllers serving automotive, aerospace, and electronics customers. Direct peer with similar product mix and global channel structure, particularly relevant in Asian markets.
• m+p International: German manufacturer of vibration control systems, data acquisition, and acoustic test solutions. Direct competitor targeting aerospace, automotive, and industrial testing labs with comparable controller architecture and analyzer platforms.
• Crystal Instruments: US-based manufacturer of vibration controllers, dynamic signal analyzers, and condition monitoring systems. Direct competitor offering overlapping hardware/software solutions for shaker control, FFT analysis, and modal testing across aerospace, automotive, and electronics markets.
• Data Physics (Signality): Long-standing supplier of vibration control systems, shakers, and signal analysis tools for electrodynamic and servo-hydraulic testing. Competes head-to-head with RULA in controllers, sine/random/shock test software, and shaker-controller integration.

Others

• PCB Piezotronics: US-based sensor manufacturer specializing in vibration, pressure, force, and acoustic sensors used in test and measurement. Supplier of accelerometers that integrate into vibration testing systems like RULA's, rather than a direct controller competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrYl68abaZLFVhHwAtrltwQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rula-technologies

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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