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30. September 2025

AxialSense sensir sees more: accurate data for safe and reliable operation

AUREL has developed the AxialSense sensor, designed for direct measurement of axial force in bolted joints. This specialised sensor delivers real-time, highly accurate data on bolt preload and enables evaluation of load effects depending on the type of stress or environmental conditions.
23. September 2025

AUREL is built on people: In-house training program and the AUREL Academy

AUREL is a technology company that thrives on the expertise of its people. To ensure it always has skilled professionals in the right roles, the company has developed its own recruitment, training, and long-term development system. At the core of this system is the AUREL Academy, which over the years has proven to be a valuable tool for both professional and personal growth of employees.
16. September 2025

AUREL Proving Ground: a strong partner for electric vehicle manufacturers

Electromobility is transforming the automotive industry and raiding new questions: How can batteries be tested under extreme conditions? How can range be measured across different environments? And how can this be done safely and efficiently?
11. September 2025

“One Stop Shop“ for the automotive industry: interview with Vojtěch Šimák

Automotive Painting Partners (APP) ranks among the leading European job coater in the field of cathodic dip coating (KTL) and has been a reliable partner for the automotive industry in the Czech Republic and abroad for more than 20 years.
9. September 2025

TorqGuardPro: AUREL’s own product reaching the USA

AUREL is not only about vehicle testing and development. The company also places strong emphasis on its own products, many of which find applications beyond the automotive industry. One successful example is TorqGuardPro – a sensor designed for precise measurement of torque in industrial quarter-turn systems.
4. September 2025

Virtual testing and proprietary products. AUREL is pushing the boundaries of automotive technology

More than twenty years at the helm of a company that ranks among the most comprehensive development and testing centres in the Czech Republic. Michal Mrkvička, COO of AUREL, oversees everything – from development to testing. We spoke with him about new technology development, vehicle testing, and why AUREL is one of the top five development partners for carmakers in the Czech Republic. 
28. August 2025

Flexible welding workstation: fast and efficient solution for small-series production

In today’s automative and engineering industries, nothing is more valuable than the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to production changes. Automotive Painting Partners (APP), a specialist in metal surface treatment, is introducing a new solution that significantly expands production capabilities in the field of robotic welding.
28. August 2025

AUREL helps eForce Prague Formula Students Conquer World Circuits

AUREL is part of the prestigious international Formula Student project, where university Teams design, build, and test their own racing single-seaters. The company works closely with the eForce Prague Formula team from the Czech Technical University in Prague, which achieves strong results at international competitions.
22. August 2025

Degreasing in automotive: the invisible detail that defines the result

Metal degreasing may seem like a minor step, but in fact, it is a crucial operation that has a decisive impact on the final surface quality in the automotive industry. Every component must first undergo thorough degreasing to ensure adhesion of the protective passivation layer. Only then can subsequent processing take place.
21. August 2025

When quality also means responsibility: an ecological approach to cathodic dip coating

Ecology plays an increasingly crucial role in surface treatment processes for the automotive industry. Automotive Painting Partners (APP) specialises in cathodic dip coating (KTL) – a technology that provides top-class corrosion protection for metal parts.
18. August 2025

AUREL is more than just automotive. ForeScan3D targets forensic science

AUREL is well-known partner for leading Czech and international carmakers in the field of vehicle testing and development. Gradually, however, the company is reaching beyond the automotive world. It is developing its own innovative products, such as ForeScan3D – a scanning technology designed for detailed recording of the human body or any object.
12. August 2025

At the AUREL Proving Ground, we test the cars of the future for global automotive leaders

When people hear ‘vehicle testing proving ground’, most of them picture a massive facility somewhere in Germany. Yet one of the most advanced automotive testing sites in Europe has been built right in the heart of the Máchův region in Central Bohemia.