SonicTC.AT · Material testing live

We hear
what others
overlook.

Acoustic resonance analysis detects cracks, microstructure defects and material deviations – non-destructively in under one second, fully automated, inline. Based on 40 years of Fraunhofer research.

  • Fraunhofer spin-off
  • Non-destructive
  • 100% inline
SonicTC.AT · Inline system brake discs · Pfinztal plant
SonicTC.AT · Inline system brake discs · Pfinztal plant
Brake disc · Batch 4421f₀ · Modal hammer + ICP accelerometer
Live
Inline
2,847Hz
f₀
0.84s
Cycle
99.7%
Detection
−42.3dB
Damping
within tolerance ▲ OK · IN SPEC
SonicTC.NVH · EOL noise testing live

Every noise
has a cause.
We find it.

End-of-line noise and vibration testing for series production. Objective assessment of bearings, drives and comfort noise – in real time, within cycle time.

  • Psychoacoustics
  • Order analysis
  • MES-ready
SonicTC.NVH · Inline test station for e-drives · Tier-1 Automotive
SonicTC.NVH · Inline test station for e-drives · Tier-1 Automotive
E-Motor · Pos. M-2031Microphone (1/2") + speed sensor
Live
Run-up
47.3dB(A)
SPL
1,420rpm
RPM
236Hz
BPFO
8.2ms
Cycle
within comfort spec ▲ OK · CLASS A
SonicTC.Platform · Multi-modal live

One platform.
Three disciplines.
Zero compromise.

One software architecture for noise, material and process. From lab trial to 100% inline series – with the same database, shared analysis and AI-driven classification.

  • 4 modules
  • Multi-channel sync
  • AI analysis
SonicTC.Platform · Software analysis · Pfinztal Lab
SonicTC.Platform · Software analysis · Pfinztal Lab
Pump P-118 · Multi-sensor4 channels synchronous · 51.2 kHz
Live
4 CH
CH 1Acoustic
52 dB
CH 2Vibration
3,4 g
CH 3Temperature
68 °C
CH 4Current
4,2 A
4CH
sync
51.2kHz
SR
8proc.
live
<5µs
CH-Sync
all channels sync ▲ ALL LIVE
SonicTC.Integration · Industry 4.0

Turnkey
into your line
integrated.

Hardware integration into your existing or new production line. PROFINET, OPC UA, Q-DAS, MES – connected with software developed with Fraunhofer since 1986. Also as OEM component for machine builders.

  • PROFINET / OPC UA
  • Q-DAS compliant
  • 24/7 service
SonicTC.Integration · Inline kit on conveyor · Line L-7
SonicTC.Integration · Inline kit on conveyor · Line L-7
Line L-7 · Pfinztal plantPROFINET · OPC UA · Q-DAS · MES
Online
5 nodes
Sens
DAQ
IPC
SPS
MES
12ms
Latency
240ks/s
Rate
4P.
active
99.99%
Uptime
all nodes online ▲ ALL ONLINE
Industry customers

Leading manufacturers rely on SonicTC.

Daimler Automotive
Bosch Antrieb · Sensorik
ZF E-Mobilität
Continental Brems-Komponenten
Schaeffler Lager · Großserie
Brembo Bremstechnik
Differentiation

Why RTE?

Six reasons that make the depth-difference – scientific, hardware-agnostic, from lab to line.

01

Science at the core.

Spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute. Every procedure in SonicTC is based on applied research. Every year a share of revenue is reinvested in R&D.

02

No lock-in. Full freedom.

SonicTC works with your existing sensors – Brüel & Kjær, Polytec, PCB and many more. No vendor lock-in.

03

From lab to line.

The same software scales from lab bench to 100% inline. Test definitions and archives stay compatible.

04

AI that hears the difference.

Self-learning evaluation and anomaly detection increase discrimination. Less false-rejects, faster ramp-up.

05

Test before you invest.

TaaS or rental: acoustic test technology without capex risk. From idea to insight in weeks, not months.

06

Always reachable.

By phone, remote or on-site – worldwide. Maintenance, calibration, parameter care – optional 24/7.

Use case

How our customers deploy SonicTC.

From a Tier-1 brake manufacturer with 100% inline resonance testing to e-drive OEMs with end-of-line NVH – real examples with measurable results.

Brake manufacturer · Automotive Tier-1

100% inline resonance testing on passenger brake discs.

Module SonicTC.AT
Industry Automotive
Site Czech Republic

Before commissioning: destructive sampling on 0.5% of parts, 14-day storage, manual evaluation. After SonicTC.AT: 100% of parts tested inline, eigenfrequency ±0.3 Hz, Q-factor and damping evaluated automatically, gapless audit trail for every part.

487ms
Test time
100%
Inspection rate
−72%
Complaints
Read full case study
Trust in numbers

Four decades of acoustic test technology.

From the Fraunhofer Institute into the production lines of leading industrial customers.

40+
years of experience
180+
inline systems worldwide
< 1s
typical test time
99.8%
inline availability
With SonicTC we made the jump from sampling to 100% inline testing – without replacing our existing hardware.
Dr. M. Hofmann Head of Quality Engineering · Tier-1 Automotive Supplier

Ready to experience acoustic test technology in your line?

Send us your part or schedule an online demo. First assessment within 24 hours.

Or call directly: +49 (0) 721 94650-0
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