Engineering Partner · since 1990

WE MEASURE WHAT OPERATORS TRULY EXPERIENCE.

Display, Touch, Haptics, Force Feedback - high-precision measurement systems and automated test cells for the human-machine interface.

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Core Technologies

Four Disciplines. One Platform.

Whether rotary controls, OLED, touch, or force feedback – we measure what operators feel, see, and actuate. A continuous data foundation from lab to end-of-line testing.

01

Haptics Measurement

Objective characterization of push buttons, rocker switches, and rotary controls through precise force–displacement and torque–angle measurements, including analysis of characteristic haptic parameters.

  • Snap behavior
  • Click point
  • Return force
  • Friction torque
  • Number & quality of detents
  • Hysteresis
02

Optical Inspection

Analysis and measurement of optical properties of displays and illuminated control elements with respect to color, homogeneity, contrast, and pixel quality.

  • ΔE / Color difference
  • Color space / Gamut
  • Contrast
  • Uniformity
  • Subpixel analysis
  • Luminance distribution
03

Force Feedback Analysis

Testing of touch and haptic systems using an actuator that mimics the physical properties of the human finger, enabling objective evaluation of user feedback.

  • Finger-like actuation
  • Force-controlled actuation
  • Vibration analysis
  • Signal energy
  • Damping
  • Response behavior
04

LED & Symbology

Calibrated measurement of luminance, color fidelity, and symbol sharpness – proprietary algorithms for uniformity and defect analysis.

  • Luminance
  • Chromaticity
  • Symbol sharpness
↳ Not isolated measurements – correlated overall assessment of the control system. CORRELATED. NOT ISOLATED.
25 Years of HMI Test Technology · Cross-Industry

We test what you feel, see, and operate.

Our test methodology is validated across industries – from automotive control panels to medical devices and consumer electronics components.

↳ Shown by example on test specimens that have actually been processed through our EOL systems. TESTED BY PANOVO tec
01 / 07
2002 · Early 2000s
“Before we said ‘haptics’, it was mechanics.”
Robust rotary controls in commercial vehicles. What operators perceived as “solid” became measurable for the first time.
Reproducible force–displacement measurement at EOL
2005 · Mid-2000s
“Three rows of buttons. One discipline.”
Automotive haptics become more refined, OEM-specific. Longer test sequences, tighter tolerances.
Batch-stable haptic testing with OEM tolerances
2012 · Early 2010s
“Light became a requirement.”
Backlit symbols, blue-white night design, first TFT segment displays integrated into control panels.
Photometry + mechanics in a single test program
2016 · Mid-2010s
“Premium set the tone.”
Dual climate zone, high-gloss chrome, torque detents in the millinewton-meter range.
Torque detents with OEM-specific haptic profiles
2020
“Reduction down to the surface.”
Touch sliders and glass surfaces create minimalist control concepts ‐ with new challenges in orientation, operating feel, and feedback.
Capacitive interface validation
2022 · Early 2020s
“Force Feedback and Glass.”
Force feedback touch surface in glass. The control unit simulates the click point where none physically exists.
Force Feedback Validation
2026 · Today
“The interface becomes the system.”
Display, touch, force feedback, and haptics converge into a unified control surface. What matters is the interplay of all components ‐ from input to visual and haptic feedback.
System correlation ‐ Touch, Haptics & Display
Platform Expertise

Official NI System Integrator.

We combine 30 years of HMI field experience with the entire NI platform – LabVIEW, TestStand, PXI, cRIO, and Vision. Proprietary measurement modules extend the NI stack with hardware for haptics measurement, force feedback analysis, and subpixel imaging.

NI PXI · in operation
NI Partner Network · Certified
NI Stack
End-to-End.
  • LabVIEW
  • TestStand
  • NI PXI
  • cRIO & sbRIO
  • NI DAQ
  • NI Vision
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About HMI Test Technology.

01Which HMI components can PANOVO tec test?
We test the entire human-machine interface: displays (TN, IPS, OLED) including subpixel analysis, capacitive and resistive touch inputs, haptics (rotary controls, push buttons, rocker switches), force feedback, illuminated symbols, LEDs, mechanics, and switching logic – individually or as an integrated component.
02Are your test systems applicable outside the automotive industry?
Yes. Our test systems are built to automotive standards – with μm precision, safety-critical design, and end-of-line capability. These requirements transfer directly to aerospace, defense, and medical technology.
03Was bedeutet „Offizieller NI System Integrator"?
PANOVO tec is a National Instruments-certified system integrator. We deploy the entire NI platform – LabVIEW, TestStand, PXI, cRIO/sbRIO, NI DAQ, and Vision – and extend it with proprietary measurement modules for HMI-specific applications.
04Do you also offer switchgear manufacturing and DGUV testing?
Yes. In addition to HMI test technology, we manufacture switchgear, special-purpose machines, and perform recurring safety inspections in accordance with DGUV V3 and DIN EN 60204. Please follow the “Switchgear & DGUV” link in the navigation.
05From what lot size do you develop test systems?
From lot size 1. We develop custom-engineered systems – from laboratory test equipment for development and validation to fully automated end-of-line test cells in series production.
06Where is PANOVO tec located?
PANOVO tec GmbH is headquartered in Nuremberg, Schreiberhauer Str. 5, 90475 Nuremberg, Germany. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and serve customers throughout Europe.
Contact

Let's talk about your project.

Whether HMI test system, laboratory measurement, switchgear, or DGUV inspection – we offer concrete advice. Contact us by phone, email, or via the contact form.

Phone
+49 911 13 13 5 300
Email
vertrieb@panovotec.com
Address
Schreiberhauer Str. 5 · 90475 Nürnberg
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