Embed sustainability into your next-gen product development

200,000+ man-hours, 16+ years

C++, FPGA, emulated CPU programming, ARM Cortex Lauterbach debugger

In 2002, Danfoss had begun development of its new generation of frequency converters and was looking for nearshoring possibilities.

We became partners and Proekspert started as a team fully integrated within Danfoss’ Danish team.

A few years later, what started out as a team grew into a development center responsible for Danfoss VLT drive AQUA (FC 202) and HVAC (FC 102) development.

• Focus on the drives
  Development of existing and next-generation electric motor drives software.
• All sorts of projects
  Platform development, Aqua and HVAC development, customer-specific branded versions, application development.
• A different kind of innovation
  Proekspert has brought many innovative ideas to Danfoss over the years. Some came from teams, others were the result of hackathons. Some of these ideas – like VLT Software Customizer, smart LCP, and smartwatch – Danfoss has taken into production.

70,000+ man-hours, 4+ years

C++, FPGA emulated CPU programming, platform development, data-driven architecture

The client had two primary goals: (1) develop a secure firmware update functionality for a next-gen frequency converter connected to the internet via WiFi, and (2) enable a modular way for updating multiple frequency converters.

We developed a distributed solution to update selected sections of frequency converter firmware over the air (OTA).

• Frequency converters are securely connected to the internet via WiFi.
• Technicians can securely update the firmware over-the-air module by module.
• The technician can choose what frequency converters need to be updated.

C++, platform development, WiFi protocols

Reduce the bill of materials (BOM) cost to ensure the final product will be competitive on the market.

We rebuilt the core software logic, developed an embedded software platform, and made the solution more efficient and modular. We implemented wireless communications for controlling the machines.

• The client can now provide customized products faster and more cost-efficiently.
• The product’s electronic control board is twice as cost-efficient to produce.

C/C++, C# machine learning

Introduce a generational leap for a thermostat with a lower cost of materials than its previous high-end version despite it having more modern- and advanced features.

Proekspert brought together and led the whole development process. Electronics design and physical product design were done in collaboration with partners. Embedded software development was done in-house using Proekspert engineers.

• The most precise room temperature measurements in the world for consumer floor-heating thermostats.
• Intuitive and minimalistic physical product design on the walls of end-users.
• A premium IoT thermostat that is as cost-efficient to manufacture as its existing version.

Qt, Android

To create a mobile app to replace Danfoss drives’ Local Control Panel (LCP), the LCP being a display to control drives, which is a separate physical component and different for different models.

Proekspert created a mobile app with LCP functionality that can control any Danfoss drive.

• A relatively expensive hardware-LCP module now has a cost-efficient and more flexible alternative in the form of an Android mobile- and smartwatch app.
• The tool supports all Danfoss drive platforms.
• Initially, this idea started as part of a Hackathon done by Proekspert teams. A few years later Danfoss decided to create it as a product.​

40,000+ man-hours, 16+ years

LabVIEW, TestStand, Robot framework

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Since 2008, Proekspert is running one of the software quality engineering labs of Danfoss drive platforms.

• Test development
  We are responsible for developing testing procedures and creating many automated tests for drives.
• Around the globe cooperation
  The Proekspert in-house automated test lab is a part of the Danfoss test lab network. All our work is done in cooperation with Danfoss development centers in Denmark, Finland, China and India.
• QA sign-off for release
  ​We provide the main quality control of the P400 drive functionality – if we say that the product is suitable for release, then the P400 Validation Responsible will take it as pure gold.

75,000 man-hours, 16+ years

C/C++, MFC, Industrial communication protocols (PROFIBUS, Ethernet, Serial communication)

Update the MCT 10 to keep pace with evolving industry needs. (The MCT 10 is a tool that enables the configuration of a VLT® drive or soft starter from a PC and offers drive updates.)

Since 2005, Proekspert has actively developed and maintained the Danfoss VLT® Motion Control Tool’s PC software. Proekspert acts as a Danfoss development center, possessing full technical know-how for the product.

• A tool that enables and guarantees that drive configuration and updates over industrial communication protocols are stable.
• The solution is always ready to support new drive hardware, functionality, and configurations.
• The solution is always up-to-date for our client’s white label (OEM) partners.

C++, embedded Linux

To provide 3D-printer manufacturers a simple and secure embedded software package that makes integrating the printers with their cloud service seamless.

We developed a C++ library that connects printers to the cloud and executes printing and other operation commands.

Commercial printer developers can turn their printers easily adaptable with a secure cloud printing service.