Business Details
40 Years
experience
Innovative Educational Lab Equipment for Engineering Training
Founded in 1986, Turbine Technologies has been a leader in designing and manufacturing premier educational laboratory equipment for engineering and technical education. Our turnkey products, developed in collaboration with faculty worldwide, provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in STEM disciplines. With over 35 years of experience, we specialize in gas turbine engines, steam turbines, wind energy systems, and automation trainers that simulate real-world applications. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our patented technologies and partnerships with leading institutions. We prioritize durability, data acquisition capabilities, and curriculum integration to ensure our systems meet rigorous educational standards.Our family-owned business operates from a 41,000-square-foot facility in Wisconsin, offering factory-direct support and long-term parts availability. By combining technical expertise with pedagogical insight, we empower educators to deliver practical, engaging instruction. Our products serve diverse engineering disciplines, including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and renewable energy programs. With installations in hundreds of institutions globally, we remain dedicated to advancing technical education through cutting-edge laboratory solutions.
Services
Turbojet Engine Lab
Turboshaft Engine Lab
Steam Turbine Lab
Wind Turbine Lab
Pump Automation Lab
Controls Lab
Strain Analysis Lab
Fuels Atomization Lab
Diesel Engine Lab
Structural Engineering Lab
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 39 years of specialized expertise in educational laboratory equipment design
- Our systems feature integrated data acquisition with real-time parameter monitoring
- We provide free on-campus demonstrations for U.S. institutions
- All products include comprehensive curriculum guides and LabVIEW software
- Factory-direct technical support with guaranteed long-term parts availability
Services
Turbojet Engine Lab
Our MiniLab Turbojet Engine System provides hands-on training in applied thermodynamics and jet propulsion. Featuring the SR-30 turbojet engine, this self-contained lab enables students to analyze Brayton Cycle performance, compressor/turbine efficiency, and combustion characteristics. The system includes real-time data acquisition with LabVIEW interface for monitoring critical parameters like thrust, fuel flow, and temperature gradients.
Steam Turbine Lab
The RankineCycler Steam Turbine Lab offers comprehensive training in vapor power cycles and thermodynamic principles. This micro power plant system includes a fossil-fueled boiler, axial-flow turbine, and generator with full instrumentation. Students can conduct experiments on boiler efficiency, turbine performance, and heat transfer while using included curriculum materials for structured learning experiences.
Wind Turbine Lab
WindLab provides hands-on wind energy generation training with a programmable wind tunnel and 3-phase generator system. Students explore turbine dynamics, sinusoidal waveforms, and excitation voltage effects while using rapid-prototyped airfoils for design experimentation. The system features industrial-grade components and LabVIEW-based data acquisition for real-time performance monitoring.
Pump Automation Lab
FluidMechatronix teaches centrifugal pump behavior and industrial automation using Rockwell Automation components. The system includes clear-view flow paths for visualizing cavitation and boundary layer effects, with programmable PLC controls and HMI interface. Students learn PID tuning, ladder logic programming, and process control while observing real-time fluid dynamics through transparent components.
Strain Analysis Lab
TrueStructures Strain Analysis Lab enables hands-on study of material stress and strain using foil strain gauges on real components. The system includes load application mechanisms and LabVIEW interface for live data acquisition. Students can analyze structural behavior in I-beams, tubes, and aircraft wing models under various loading conditions to understand mechanical properties and failure modes.
People
Wolfgang Kutrieb
Founder
Co-founder with extensive engineering expertise who emigrated from Germany in 1963 to establish the technology-driven family company.
Marianne Kutrieb
Founder
Co-founder instrumental in establishing the company's educational mission and long-term vision for technical training solutions.
Mike Kutrieb
Product Development Lead
Second-generation leader responsible for advancing product innovation and technical specifications at the Wisconsin facility.
Tom Kutrieb
Sales Director
Manages global sales operations and institutional partnerships with educational and research organizations worldwide.
Toby Kutrieb
Manufacturing Director
Oversees production operations at the 41,000-square-foot Wisconsin facility ensuring quality control and technical precision.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do your lab products support?
Our systems support aerospace, mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, petroleum, renewable energy, and mechatronics engineering programs.
Do your systems include curriculum materials?
Yes, all systems come with comprehensive lab curriculum guides and LabVIEW-based data acquisition software for immediate implementation.
Are your lab systems portable?
Yes, all units are self-contained, mobile systems with casters that require no permanent facility modifications.
Do you offer technical support?
We provide factory-direct technical support and guarantee long-term parts availability for all our educational systems.
Can systems be customized for specific research needs?
Most systems include open-source LabVIEW VIs and expansion ports for sensor add-ons or code customization for advanced research.
Are product demonstrations available?
We offer free on-campus demonstrations for eligible U.S. institutions to experience our systems before purchasing.
