IPE891 Data Logger –
The digital foundation for networking in vehicle development

Whether it's autonomous driving, electric mobility, or intelligent assistance systems, the mobility of the future is based on data. With the IPE891, IPETRONIK has developed a platform that collects and connects complex vehicle data and transforms it into valuable insights for vehicle development.

Sub-zero temperatures, icy roads, poor visibility: a test vehicle is on the road in Scandinavia. These conditions pose major challenges not only for the test driver, but also for the vehicle developers working behind the scenes. In a fraction of a second, countless signals are generated by sensors, control units and networks – these determine whether driver assistance systems respond reliably, whether the software operates stably, and whether new vehicle functions are ready for series production.

After all, modern vehicles have long been software-driven high-tech systems. Driver assistance, electromobility and autonomous driving are no longer based solely on mechanics and electronics, but on the interplay of complex software, sensor technology and digital vehicle networks. The fundamental principles are data – vast amounts of data. The demands placed on the systems that capture, structure and make these large volumes of data usable – thereby generating insights from the flood of data – are correspondingly high. 

With the IPE891 data logger, the INDUS subsidiary IPETRONIK, supported by the INDUS innovation development bank, has developed a platform that meets precisely these requirements in vehicle development and validation. During test drives, the logger captures everything that would otherwise remain hidden: how driver assistance systems react, how software performs under load, and how highly complex vehicle architectures interact. It precisely documents what happens at the crucial moment. This creates a digital record of the journey, helping developers to better understand the vehicles and optimise them further in a targeted manner.

The IPE891 integrates seamlessly into existing development environments. It supports all modern interfaces and communication protocols – from Ethernet-based vehicle networks to traditional bus systems – and provides the data in a standardised format for development, test and analysis tools. The platform is designed to be open and scalable and can be used across different project phases and vehicle generations.

It is no coincidence that this technology can be used worldwide. Whether in extreme cold, heat or during long test cycles: the IPE891 operates where new mobility is taking shape – not under ideal conditions, but on the road.For IPETRONIK, the IPE891 marks an important step towards software- and data-based business models. For INDUS, it exemplifies the key digital technologies with which the Group is further developing its engineering expertise and securing sustained growth.Find out more at: IPE891 – High-performance data logger | IPETRONIK
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Axel Meyer

COO Engineering
Axel Meyer (German citizen, born 1968) has been a member of the INDUS Board of Management since October 2017.

Until joining INDUS, he held various management positions at Schuler AG, most recently as Managing Director of Schuler Pressen and Head of the Service Division of the Schuler Group, Goeppingen, Germany.

Previously, Axel Meyer worked as a member of the Board of Management of the international management consultancy IMAGIN Prof. Bochmann AG, Eppstein im Taunus, Germany. He started his professional career in the Schuler Groups’ Solid Forming Division, initially in global sales and later as Division Manager.

Axel Meyer studied industrial engineering in Germany and the USA and earned a Master of Mergers & Acquisitions (LL.M.) at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management while working. 

Gudrun Degenhart

COO Materials Solutions
Gudrun Degenhart (German citizen, born 1970) has been a member of the Board of Management of INDUS since October 2023.

She has more than 20 years of experience in the management and development of portfolio companies in Europe, the USA and the Asia-Pacific regions.

Prior to joining INDUS, she served as the CEO of the German portfolio companies of the international service group ISS. She previously worked for the thyssenkrupp Group, serving as the CEO of the international business unit for special lifts, as well as the CEO of Materials Western Europe and Asia-Pacific . She gained experience in medium-sized companies as a board member of the construction technology company Schöck.

A graduate in business administration, she began her career by building up the Central and Eastern European operations of the construction specialist Lindner Group.

Dr. Jörn Großmann

COO Infrastructure
Dr. Jörn Großmann (German citizen, born 1968) has been a member of the INDUS Board of Management since January 2019.

Up until joining INDUS, he worked for the Dutch group Aalberts Industries, with his last position being the sole managing director of Impreglon, Lüneburg, Germany.

He previously held various positions at the Georgsmarienhütte Group, initially becoming managing director of Mannstaedt, Troisdorf, Germany and later managing director of GMH Edelstahl Service Center Burg and GMH Engineering. Before Dr. Großmann became the managing director of Buderus Feinguss, Moers, Germany, he worked as a development engineer and as a technical director for Doncasters Precision Castings, Bochum, Germany.

He studied material sciences and earned a doctorate in the field of natural sciences.

Dr. -Ing. Johannes Schmidt

CEO
Dr. -Ing. Johannes Schmidt (German citizen, born 1961) has been a member of the Board of Management of INDUS since January 2006. He has held the position of CEO since July 2018.

Dr. -Ing. Schmidt was previously the sole managing director of ebm-papst Landshut, Germany, a manufacturer of ventilation motors and fans. During his tenure there, his main achievements included advancing the development of new product platforms and the internationalization of production sites.

Dr. -Ing. Schmidt began his career at Richard Bergner, a manufacturer of electrical instruments from Schwabach, Germany. He initially led product development before rising to the position of managing director during his 12 years at the company.

Schmidt, who studied mathematics, gained an engineering doctorate in mechanics from the Technical University of Darmstadt. 

Rudolf Weichert

CFO
Rudolf Weichert (German citizen, born 1963) is the CFO and deputy Chair of the Board of Management of INDUS.

Before joining the INDUS Board of Management in June 2012, he was a Partner at KPMG for nine years. He spent three of those years in Detroit, Michigan, United States, where he worked mainly with companies in the engineering and materials trading industries.

Mr. Weichert, who holds a masters degree in business administration, worked for KPMG for about 20 years, primarily in the firm’s Duesseldorf office, where he worked mainly with multinational manufacturing corporations.