The R&D department at TKH Airport Solutions is at the heart of innovation, designing and developing advanced products that meet the complex demands of the airport lighting industry. By focusing on user needs and emerging technologies, our R&D team works on creating cutting-edge solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and environmental impact. With a multidisciplinary approach, R&D collaborates closely with other teams to ensure our products not only meet technical specifications but also provide value to end users.
When you have a good idea, many things are possible!
After finishing my education in Industrial Product Development I spent a few years working in a company that develops systems for the medical industry. It was very interesting in itself, but after almost nine years I started craving something new. I found that special something at TKH Airport Solutions.
At TKH Airport Solutions product development is also approached from the end user perspective. The better you know what makes your users tick, the better you can create the required innovative products. My job now is to work on TKH’s AGL solutions. It is pretty complicated stuff, especially when you are new here.
I approach my work from the intended use. I look at the environment in which a solution is to be applied, the factors that affect that environment − not only the elements but also things like road salt − and of course the intended users. Besides that I am mainly concerned with creating and maintaining specifications, constructing, testing, and then solving the issues that come to light during tests.
What I like about TKH Airport Solutions is the combination of software, hardware and mechanics. As a mechanical engineer/architect you are really involved with your co-makers. You get to play a part in almost all projects and there is a lot of interaction between domains. Which is logical because everything is connected. All in all, working here is very dynamic and diverse. You can learn a lot in different areas and if you have a good idea, many things are possible!
- Maikel Timmer
Industrial Product Designer
Electronic Development Hard- and Software
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Ever since I disassembled my first PlayStation, I knew that I wanted to understand what I was seeing. Thus, my path was determined via an apprenticeship as an electrician to a Master of Engineering degree in Intelligent Energy Systems. I was unaware of the Airfield Ground Lighting profession and applied because of the interesting job description. After joining TKH, I was able to begin my career path after graduation.
Julian Hauffen
My expertise at TKH is in the field of hardware and software development. The tasks range from basic research to sample testing and final release, with all associated tests and documentation. All intermediate steps are accompanied by me and any “unwanted features” that occur will be corrected. The good contacts with service, sales and production help me to develop an efficient and easy-to-handle system, so that all requirements and optimization suggestions can be fulfilled. The offer of further education or training courses gives me the opportunity to deepen my knowledge.
The broad scope of development activities in a “small” team is a unique element for me at TKH Airport Solutions. Close technical contact between hardware, software, lighting development, mechanical design or quality is necessary during the whole process. Many details and steps of development are not managed in isolation in different departments, but are started, processed and completed in a single team of experts. For this reason, I have the opportunity to build up experience in all areas and I have extended my knowledge in several areas.