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Engineering Education & Research

Hands-on teaching and research equipment that turns theory into measurable experiments across all engineering disciplines.

Definition

What is Engineering Education & Research?

Engineering education & research equipment turns abstract theory into hands-on, measurable experiments. Instrumented apparatus lets students and researchers observe real physical behaviour — across mechanical, mechatronics and robotics, energy, chemistry and constructions — and validate it with data.

01 Overview

Theory, Made Measurable.

We equip teaching and research labs with durable apparatus and instrumentation that let students and researchers run real, repeatable experiments across engineering disciplines.

Our role is not simply to sell products — we help you select, design, integrate and support the complete environment.

Right technology

We help you select what actually fits your goals and budget.

Complete design

The full solution — hardware, software, space and workflow.

Managed integration

Installed and commissioned to work as one from day one.

Long-term support

Maintenance, training and upgrades for many years.

02 Applications
Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics Structures & Materials Control Systems Instrumentation Undergraduate Teaching
03 Quanser Solutions

Advanced Engineering Labs with Quanser

From individual teaching stations to complete laboratories for robotics, autonomous systems and control engineering.

DevinSense works with Quanser to design and deliver hands-on engineering environments combining physical systems, real-time software, digital twins and teaching resources. Solutions can be configured for undergraduate education, advanced courses, student projects and research.

Quanser robotics and mechatronics laboratory

Robotics & Mechatronics

Hands-on platforms for robotics, mechatronics and intelligent systems.

Build flexible laboratories supporting introductory mechatronics and controls through robotics, automation, design projects and advanced research.

Areas: Robotics u00b7 Mechatronics u00b7 Automation u00b7 Manipulators u00b7 Mobile Robotics

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Quanser autonomous systems and applied AI laboratory

Autonomous Systems & Applied AI

Physical platforms for developing the next generation of autonomous systems.

Combine autonomous vehicles, mobile robots and drones with sensing, computing, open software architectures and digital twins for teaching and research.

Areas: Autonomous Vehicles u00b7 Mobile Robotics u00b7 Drones u00b7 Perception u00b7 Applied AI

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Quanser control systems and dynamics teaching laboratory

Control Systems & Dynamics

Complete environments for teaching and researching control engineering.

From fundamental feedback control and system dynamics to advanced multivariable systems, physical experiments can be combined with real-time software and digital twins.

Areas: System Dynamics u00b7 PID u00b7 State-Space u00b7 Real-Time Control u00b7 Digital Twins

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From a single experiment to a complete lab

DevinSense can help with the complete implementation — not only the equipment.

Lab design
System configuration
Hardware & software
Computers & networking
Installation
Training & commissioning

We configure the solution around your curriculum, number of students, available laboratory space and research requirements.

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04 TecQuipment Solutions

Practical Engineering Laboratories with TecQuipment

Hands-on engineering equipment that turns fundamental theory into measurable experiments.

DevinSense works with TecQuipment to equip engineering laboratories across mechanical, civil, aerospace, energy and process engineering. Solutions range from individual teaching experiments to complete multidisciplinary laboratories.

TecQuipment engineering teaching laboratory with structures and materials testing equipment

Aerodynamics

Wind tunnels and aerodynamic experiments for investigating airflow, pressure, lift, drag and aerodynamic performance.

Wind Tunnels u00b7 Flow Visualisation u00b7 Lift & Drag u00b7 Pressure Measurement

Fluid Mechanics

Practical systems for investigating fluid behaviour, flow measurement, pumps, turbines and hydraulic principles.

Flow u00b7 Pressure u00b7 Pumps u00b7 Turbines u00b7 Hydraulics

Thermodynamics & Energy

Teaching systems covering thermodynamic principles, heat transfer, refrigeration, engines and energy conversion.

Heat Transfer u00b7 Refrigeration u00b7 Engines u00b7 Energy Conversion

Structures & Materials

Experimental systems for structural behaviour, stress, strain, materials testing and modern measurement techniques including DIC.

Structures u00b7 Stress & Strain u00b7 Materials Testing u00b7 DIC

Process & Control Engineering

Hands-on process and control systems from fundamental principles to realistic industrial process experiments.

Flow u00b7 Level u00b7 Pressure u00b7 Temperature u00b7 PID u00b7 PLC

Mechanical Engineering

Practical systems covering machines, mechanisms, dynamics, vibration, statics and engineering science.

Mechanisms u00b7 Dynamics u00b7 Vibrations u00b7 Statics u00b7 Machines

Also available: Electrical Power Systems u00b7 Alternative Energy u00b7 Engines u00b7 Environmental Control u00b7 Engineering Science
Plus TecQuipment VDAS data acquisition software
05 Example Markets

Who uses engineering lab equipment

Teaching and research needs vary widely by institution. These are the markets we most often equip.

Universities & Colleges

Undergraduate and postgraduate lab courses across engineering disciplines.

Vocational & Technical Schools

Practical skills training on durable, industry-representative apparatus.

Industrial Training Centres

Upskilling technicians and engineers on real thermal, fluid and control systems.

Energy & Process Industry

Teaching and testing pumps, turbines, heat transfer and process control.

Research Institutes

Instrumented rigs for applied research and contract testing.

Public Sector & Infrastructure

Workforce development programmes and civil engineering education.

06 Technology Partners
TecQuipment Quanser OptiTrack
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07 FAQ

Questions we receive before we start a project

If your question is not answered here, ask us directly — most projects begin with exactly this kind of conversation.

Start with the curriculum. We look at what students should understand and be able to do, the number of students, available laboratory time and existing software infrastructure before proposing equipment.
This depends on class size, group size and how the laboratory exercises are organised. We can help model different configurations to find a sensible balance between educational value and investment.
Yes, and this is often one of the most important considerations when designing a laboratory. A well-designed platform can support introductory experiments and later be reused for more advanced control, mechatronics and robotics work.
Yes. Combining physical experiments with simulation allows students to compare theoretical models with real-world behaviour and can also increase laboratory availability.
This depends on the equipment. Platforms we represent commonly integrate with established engineering environments such as MATLAB/Simulink and dedicated real-time control software. We specify the software requirements as part of the laboratory design.
Yes. This is an important part of our role. We can help with system architecture, equipment selection, software, installation, commissioning and training.

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