About us

How it Started

Schaknat Electronic is not a company that appeared overnight. Since 1990, a passion for technology and performance has been at its core. Today, in its second generation, Peter Schaknat carries this legacy forward.

In 2020, the idea was born to rethink chiptuning: no workshop appointments, no waiting, no detours – just a dongle, an app, and the freedom to unlock your engine’s full potential yourself.

By the end of 2021, the Schaknat App went live. What started with truck protocols has expanded ever since: Mercedes, Scania, Volvo, Renault, Iveco Daily – and now even VAG diesel passenger cars.

With over 3,600 licenses sold each year in the German-speaking market alone, one thing is clear: we don’t just dream – we deliver. Today, the Schaknat Dongle and App are available across the EU, the UK, and the USA. And while others are still talking, we’re already working on certifications and approvals that will bring our chiptuning legally to public roads.

Schaknat is more than technology. It’s courage. It’s vision. It’s the moment when an idea becomes a new chapter in tuning history.

Schaknat Trucker Event 2022

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Peter Schaknat

Managing Director and Founder

As the second-generation CEO of Schaknat Elektronik, Peter combines entrepreneurial vision with deep technical expertise. He is dedicated to developing innovative software solutions that enhance performance and efficiency across a wide range of vehicles and machines. With a clear focus on precision and reliability, Peter ensures that every project reflects the company’s high standards.
His leadership is shaped by a strong connection to the company’s roots and a constant drive to advance engine optimisation technologies.

André Habich

Managing Director

At Schaknat Elektronik, André looks after the all-wheel dyno in Groß-Rohrheim, supports customers with technical service, and assists management with day-to-day tasks. He also works in the field service, where he optimises trucks, agricultural machinery and construction equipment directly on site. With his strong background in commercial vehicle technology and a real passion for big engines, André combines precision with enthusiasm, ensuring that every project delivers measurable results. He is also a regular face on the company’s YouTube channel, where his contributions bring complex topics to life in an accessible way.

Nicolas Püpke

On-Site Service

Nicolas is part of Schaknat Elektronik’s on-site service team, supporting customers directly where their vehicles and machines are in use. With his technical know-how and practical approach, he ensures that flashing, diagnostics, and adjustments are carried out reliably and efficiently on location. His work helps customers benefit from optimized performance without interrupting their daily operations.

Matthias Kissel

Technician

Matthias joined Schaknat Elektronik in 2023 and has quickly become a valued member of the team. Based at the Groß-Rohrheim site, he supports customers, works on the dyno, and contributes to optimisation projects. At weekends he provides on-site service, visiting customers directly. Trained as a journeyman with a strong passion for mechanics, Matthias is expanding his skills in programming and engine optimisation under Peter’s guidance.

Julian Chepkoech

On-Site Service

Julian trained as an automotive mechatronics technician and gained experience at BMW and John Deere, working on engines, gearboxes and electrical systems. With early exposure to ECU and TCU optimisation, he joined Schaknat Elektronik already well prepared and now works mainly in the field service, where he enjoys solving problems on site and delivering results that make a real difference for customers.

Our Show Truck

Meet our legendary truck, built to turn heads at fairs and truck shows. With its shiny chrome and unmistakable presence, this rig is more than just a machine – it’s a crowd-puller, a photo magnet and our pride and joy. Wherever it rolls in, it steals the spotlight.