ABOUT KEY ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Engineering Understanding. Software Expertise. Practical Delivery.
We design and deliver bespoke measurement, automation and control systems for organisations solving difficult engineering problems.
Our strength is the ability to understand both the physical engineering challenge and the software, data and control technology needed to solve it. That lets us develop complete, dependable solutions rather than isolated pieces of code or hardware.
100+
Systems delivered
10+ Years
Solving complex engineering challenges
UK & International
Project delivery and support
From an Engineering Problem to a Working System
Many of our clients come to us with a challenge that does not fit an off-the-shelf product: a new test method, an awkward measurement problem, a process that needs automating, or complex data that must become useful information.
We work collaboratively to define the real requirement, reduce technical risk and create a solution that fits the equipment, users and operating environment. We can support an early feasibility study, develop a proof of concept, or take responsibility for a complete deployed system.
Understand
Clarify the engineering need, constraints, users and success criteria.
Develop
Build the software, instrumentation, control and analysis around the application.
Validate
Test performance against agreed requirements and produce useful evidence.
Deploy & Support
Commission, train users and provide ongoing technical support when required.
Why Organisations Choose Key-ES
Whole-System Thinking
We understand sensors, mechanics, electronics, control, software and data—and how they affect one another.
Complex Made Practical
We turn research ideas and demanding technical requirements into systems that people can operate and maintain.
A Collaborative Partner
We communicate clearly, work alongside internal teams and adapt as learning develops through the project.
Built on Engineering Experience
Key Engineering Solutions was founded by Dr David Keeling, a Chartered Engineer with a PhD in biomedical robotics and a background in control engineering research. The company has grown around a multidisciplinary team with experience spanning software development, measurement, automation, robotics and applied research.
Our work has supported international manufacturers, specialist engineering businesses, universities and technology innovators across healthcare, rail, energy, manufacturing and consumer product development.
Key-ES was recognised as an NI Alliance Partner of the Year in both 2016 and 2019, reflecting our capability in LabVIEW-based test, measurement and control systems.
Experience Across
- Test and measurement
- Automation and control
- LabVIEW and engineering software
- Robotics and mechatronics
- Machine vision and applied AI
- Data acquisition, processing and reporting
Looking for a Partner Who Understands Engineering?
Tell us about the measurement, automation, control or software challenge you are trying to solve.