“For us, cooperation with one of the world’s leading manufacturers of data acquisition software and hardware is extremely important. It means that our students will be able to use top-level equipment in laboratories, the same equipment that is used at NASA, Airbus, BMW, and many other laboratories,” said Professor Anton Rassõlkin, head of the Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems research group and program director of the Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics master’s program.

Dewesoft is a Slovenian technology company that develops data acquisition and measurement systems (DAQ). Their devices and software allow engineers to measure and analyze various physical signals such as temperature, voltage, vibration, and speed. Dewesoft is well known for its highly accurate measurement systems and user-friendly software used worldwide.
An interesting fact is that Dewesoft played an important role in the Artemis II mission. Their hardware and software are used to monitor rocket transport, track launch operations, and process flight telemetry data in real time. The system can process more than 400,000 data channels simultaneously, all synchronized. It also integrates PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) telemetry, which converts analog sensor signals into digital data streams, as well as IRIG 106, the telemetry standard used in aerospace testing for structuring, timing, and storing flight data. Dewesoft has provided solutions for NASA missions for more than 20 years. This allows engineers to monitor all data in real time, make decisions faster, and work without limitations.

Launching the cooperation is an important step

“The launch of the first Dewesoft Academy at TalTech is a major step for us. The goal of the Dewesoft Academy is simple: we want students to leave university not only familiar with measurement concepts but also confident working with real data. This means understanding the entire data acquisition workflow, from sensors and signal conditioning to data collection, analysis, and basic signal processing,” said Tomasz Kachnic, Program Manager of the Dewesoft Academy.

The focus is on giving students practical experience with real measurement systems, allowing them to see how theory connects with practice. The goal is for them to independently configure measurements, validate data, and interpret signals, not just learn about these processes in theory.

“For Dewesoft, this is important because the engineers studying today will design the tools used tomorrow. We want to be part of that journey early, not only as a supplier of software and hardware, but also as an educational partner,” Kachnic added.
According to Kachnic, Professor Anton Rassõlkin and his team are real role models in this field:“The level of work they are already doing, especially in data acquisition and applied engineering education, is exactly what we believe in. We wanted to begin this collaboration with a very strong team, and the Mechatronics and Autonomous Systems research group at the Institute of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics was a natural choice.”

Rassõlkin highlights that the collaboration enables the development of teaching in which students go through the entire data usage chain: from measurement planning and sensor use to data acquisition, processing, analysis, and modeling.
“This approach supports the logical structure of the new Electric Transport module and creates clear connections between courses, where data collected in one course is later used in subsequent courses for modeling and simulation,” he explains.

For TalTech, the partnership also strengthens its role as a developer of applied engineering education. “Integrating modern measurement technology and data acquisition platforms into teaching allows students to acquire skills needed both in industry and in research and development. At the same time, it creates an environment where students can participate in practical projects, develop systems thinking, and learn to solve real engineering problems,” Rassõlkin says.

High-level technology valued in Estonia

The importance of the step is also emphasized by Rait Karri from Wisebalt OÜ, the official Dewesoft representative in Estonia and the Baltic region. “Wisebalt has supported the university with Dewesoft products and professional know-how, helping to improve both research work and the quality of engineering education. TalTech’s modern equipment together with powerful software enables complex scientific research and provides students with practical, high-level instruction. This new form of cooperation between the university and Dewesoft creates opportunities to further expand the partnership,” he says.

Dewesoft technology is also widely used in Estonia, where several high-tech companies and development centers use it. The solutions are used, for example, in vehicle development, energy systems development, manufacturing industries, and academic research. The system’s strength lies in its ability to collect highly accurate data and process it with powerful analytical software, thereby accelerating development processes and improving product quality.

It is also noteworthy that Dewesoft software is freely available to users.