Substantiate conclusions
The data basis, model assumptions, uncertainty and validity range are documented with the result.
We are RelTest.
RelTest Solutions is a specialised engineering company for reliability, lifetime and technical assurance. We combine scientific depth, industrial experience and an integrated network of expertise to enable robust development decisions.
Examine causessystematically
Use suitable methodspurposefully
Document resultstransparently
Our standard for project work
Methods must lead to clear decisions.
Manage reliability early
We translate requirements, real-world use and data into measurable reliability targets and robust evidence—so risks can be identified and assessed before release and field operation.
Define the assignment clearly
Objectives, interfaces, deliverables and acceptance criteria are agreed before the project starts.
Deliver usable results
Models, decisions and next steps are prepared so development and quality teams can act on them directly.
From research to industrial projects
The common thread since RelTest was founded: making scientific methodology usable for concrete development and assurance tasks.
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University of Stuttgart
Research in reliability, statistics and lifetime
Scientific work at IMA provides RelTest's methodological foundation.
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Founded in 2016
Specialised consulting for development and assurance
Methods are applied to concrete questions of product reliability, testing and evidence.
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Today
Consulting and defined engineering work packages
RelTest combines methodological consulting, project leadership, delivery and knowledge transfer.
Leadership and technical expertise
Responsibility for projects and methods.
Dr.-Ing. Kevin Lucan leads operational project delivery. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bertsche contributes scientific depth and decades of experience.
Managing Director, founder and direct contact
Dr.-Ing. Kevin Lucan
Kevin Lucan leads RelTest Solutions and supports companies from the initial technical question through to robust development decisions.
- Studied at the University of Stuttgart and served as deputy head of reliability engineering at the Institute of Machine Components (IMA).
- Contributes to DKE/K 132 and IEC 62506 on accelerated product testing.
- Developed a methodology for representative load spectra and led a commercial-vehicle brake working group.
- Advises on reliability processes, test strategies, field data and Design of Experiments.
Founder, mentor and technical authority
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bertsche
Bernd Bertsche is one of Germany's leading reliability engineering experts and contributes scientific depth, industrial experience and decades of leadership.
- Established reliability engineering as a research field and served for many years as director of the Institute of Machine Components (IMA) at the University of Stuttgart.
- Recipient of the FAG Kugelfischer Research Award, the VDI Ring of Honour and recognition as a top expert in the German Founders' Award.
- Nine specialist books, around 300 national and international publications, and four patents.
- Senior technical work in DFG, VDI and DKE bodies and sustained transfer between research and industry.
Team capabilities
Expertise that works together in the project.
Methods and experience are shared across the team and combined to match the task.
Risk and technical assurance
- Understand failure mechanisms
- Prioritise risks
- Verify technical assurance
System reliability and product lifecycle
- Connect requirements
- Align testing
- Feed back field data
Experimental design and statistical modelling
- Plan efficient experiments
- Analyse lifetime data
- Build robust forecasts
Project delivery and knowledge transfer
- Structure engineering work packages
- Manage interfaces and results
- Embed knowledge in client teams
The right project team follows from the task.
The system, development phase and methodological needs determine the team and scope. Clear project leadership keeps objectives, results and communication together.
RelTest Solutions GmbH
Broad methodological expertise. Clear responsibility. One shared result.
Since 2016, we have advised industrial companies on technical reliability. Our core team combines planning, risk analysis, lifetime testing, statistics and DoE – as methodological consulting, a defined work package or technical project leadership.
Since 2016
Specialised consulting
4 service fields
End-to-end delivery
One team
Expertise combined for the task
Practice + science
Technically connected
How we work
Clear assignment. Right team. Verifiable result.
A clear assignment and the right technical team create pace and robust results.
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Clarify the question and required decision
Define which technical statement must be supported robustly.
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Define scope, interfaces and team
Agree work packages, responsibilities and data needs.
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Analyse, test and assure
Combine methods, experiments and models purposefully.
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Document and transfer the results
Make assumptions, limits and next steps visible.
Ingenieurshelden podcast
A conversation with Kevin Lucan.
In the podcast, Kevin talks about his professional path, technical responsibility and collaboration in demanding development projects. A personal introduction before we speak directly.
A conversation about engineering practice and responsibility
Meet your project team.
Tell us about your technical challenge. Together, we will determine which form of support makes sense for your project.