World leader in wind tunnel design and development.

Tailored solutions for your aerodynamic, aeroacoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels.

New standards of wind tunnel technology.

Aerodynamic wind tunnels, aeroacoustic wind tunnels or climatic wind tunnels – Innovative and sustainable solutions are our claim at WBI. With technical excellence, customer-oriented flexibility, and a quality-oriented approach, we solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Globally known, locally rooted.

WBI combines regional ties with internationally renowned solutions. Companies worldwide trust our comprehensive approach.

Did you know? We own a wind tunnel at our site in Lampertheim.

Globally known, locally rooted.

WBI combines regional ties with internationally renowned solutions. Companies worldwide trust our comprehensive approach.

Did you know? We own a wind tunnel at our site in Lampertheim.

Your contact for complex projects.

You can rely on us from the initial idea through to final acceptance: As a general planner and general contractor , we bring the project to a successful conclusion on your behalf. We specialize in the development of aerodynamic, aeroacoustic and thermodynamic wind tunnels, which are used in a wide range of applications in the automotive and aviation industries and by testing institutes.

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Tell us about your project.

As an overall planner, we manage your project from the start – or we support you in specific areas with our expertise. Feel free to give us a call or send us a message.

We are by your side.

We use the latest digital techniques, which we base on in-depth, internal expertise. Explore our diverse range of services.

Overall Planning

Overall planning of innovative wind tunnels for research and development.

Wind tunnels and thermodynamic test facilities are our passion. Together with SBI, we combine all planning disciplines for comprehensive planning under one roof, thus reducing the number of interfaces and the associated friction losses.
By taking over coordination, control, and monitoring tasks, we are your personal contact for the entire project.

As overall planners we take care of the three essential elements of successful project management: deadlines, costs, and quality.

General Contractor

WBI Turnkey, as the general contractor, takes overall responsibility for your project.

In addition to planning your project, we also take responsibility for its realisation as a supplier for the entire system.

High levels of co-determination options, independent advice from manufacturers, and faster coordination processes are advantages for you, which arise from collaborating with us.

Aeroacoustic Planning

Customized planning of state-of-the-art wind tunnels.

We develop wind tunnels of all kinds and have decades of experience in designing aerodynamic and aeroacoustic properties, air flow, nozzle configuration, and the measurement section. In particular, we distinguish ourselves by planning the quietest wind tunnels, thus setting standards in the industry. In the planning, we place particular emphasis on the specification of the main components, including the traverse system, the Model Motion System, as well as heat exchangers and fans.

Wind Tunnel Services

Comprehensive planning and consulting services for aerodynamic, aeroacoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels.

Our analysis includes overall planning, workflow analysis, modernisation and upgrading, development of digital wind tunnels, commissioning and calibration, as well as measurement and testing of wind tunnels.

Our maintenance management and creation of safety concepts demonstrate our focus on your operational safety. In addition, based on our extensive knowledge from wind tunnel projects around the world, we can evaluate, optimise, or compare your wind tunnel using state-of-the-art technology. We also support you with the CE marking of your systems, as consultants or by conducting the certification ourselves.

Numerical Fluid Simulation (CFD)

Numerical flow simulation for the development, optimization and quality assurance of your products.

Our experts in numerical fluid simulation offer several options for illustrating physical processes (software package from Ansys Fluent and CFX). The focus of the simulations is on verifying and validating the planning results during the design phase and optimizing existing approaches.

For products and components that are surrounded by or flowed through with air, gas, or liquids, for example, the flow losses can be derived as a direct measure of efficiency. In addition to creating simulations, we offer additional support and advice for your product development process through our experienced engineering team, including the validation of results with our own wind tunnel model.

Researches in our Wind Tunnel Model

Carrying out aerodynamic tests in our in-house wind tunnel.

Our wind tunnel is ideal for aerodynamic developments, including the investigation of the flow around and through various bodies. We can perform precise analyses of pressure and velocity distribution, as well as wake investigations and boundary layer influences.

In addition, our tunnel allows for specialized examinations such as infrasound and vibration analyses, the measurement of air resistance as well as studies under wind load. Another important area is the validation of CFD simulations, whereby our facility can also be used for the calibration of probes and sensors. We also offer the possibility to carry out testing processes according to specific customer requirements, while we provide support and advice throughout the entire product development process.

What do other customers say about WBI?

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do.

Become a pioneer of aerodynamics.

Discover the various facets of aerodynamics with wind tunnels from WBI. Join the leading companies that already trust our solutions.

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First Conversation

Together we discuss the framework of your project. Tell us about your vision - we create your roadmap to success.

The Planning

Our planning is based on the most modern tools and ensures deadlines, costs and quality of your project.

The Realisation

We realise the planning carefully into action. Our team of experienced experts accompanies the process and ensures a precise result.

Discover our wind tunnels.

For over 20 years, we have been setting new standards in the wind tunnel industry. Explore a selection of our projects with global reach and convince yourself of the quality of our work for our customers.

Do you know SBI?

SBI WBI share a common passion for innovative engineering solutions. Discover our parent company SBI.