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In-the-loop hybrid testing advances
Hardware-in-the-loop testing of hybrid vehicles on dynamic motor and drivetrain test benches is now possible following intensive cooperation in Germany between simulation specialist IPG and AVL. |
01/04/2008
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Multi-bus interface speeds tests
Goepel electronic says its smartCAR hardware interface is a completely new solution for vehicle electronics test and diagnostic applications. |
01/01/2008
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MMI speeds part design and cuts prototyping
Rhodia has integrated multi-scale modelling, mechanical calculation and injection moulding simulation (MMI) and is now offering a CAE service based on this approach for parts moulded in polyamide. |
01/11/2007
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Scanner set up for reverse engineering
Hexagon Metrology’s latest high-speed, hand-held scanner is 30% smaller and weighs 20% less than its predecessor. This, along with a new handle design and improved ergonomics, is said to make it more comfortable to operate. |
01/09/2007
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Breakthrough in facial injury measurement
A physical headform that can measure facial and eye impact loads has been designed for use by the US military but will also be made available for the automotive sector, writes Roger Bishop.
FOCUS (Facial and Ocular Countermeasure for Safety Headform) is a collaborative effort between Denton, Virginia Tech’s centre for Biomechanics, and the US Army Research Laboratory.
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01/09/2007
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Triangulation is key to paint depth measurement
A new type of non-contact sensor that attaches directly to a robot arm is being used to measure and control the thickness of coatings on vehicle instrument systems and airbag claddings during the spraying process while the paint is still wet, writes Roger Bishop. |
01/04/2007
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Hardness tester closes the loop
The ZHU-topLine hardness tester from Zwick handles test loads from1 to 250kg (9.81 to 2,452N). During its development, special emphasis was placed on high operating and measurement convenience. |
01/03/2007
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X-rays reveal the full inside story
Roger Bishop reports on a remarkable advance in magnetic resonance tomography that allows engineers to reverse engineer competitive products and directly compare new developments against CAD data |
01/02/2007
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Data logger builds on NI technology
Despite advances in virtual product development, real validation in vehicles and on test-benches is still necessary. To this end, AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik has developed a data acquisition platform based on National Instruments technology. |
01/02/2007
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Active wheel simulates EPS
Conekt, the engineering consultancy arm of TRW Automotive, has developed an active steering wheel system that interfaces with vehicle simulators to help chassis engineers refine steering feel.
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01/10/2006
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Piston displacement measured in real time
A UK-based automotive consultancy is using miniature eddy current displacement sensors built into gasoline engine pistons to measure the displacement between the piston and the cylinder bore in real time. This means engineers can look closely at how the piston moves with critical engine operating parameters, such as cylinder pressure and engine speed. |
01/10/2006
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Analysis system has voice control
In-vehicle acoustic testing is a permanent feature of automotive development and testing. With its new voice-controlled mobile system Medav says its technology now covers this area in addition to development test-bench and laboratory solutions. |
01/10/2006
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Airbag ignition in X-ray movie
We’ve all seen the high-speed photography sequences of airbags inflating and collapsing, an event that takes place over around 150ms, writes Roger Bishop. |
01/09/2006
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Mechatronic test bench revealed
MTS Systems Corporation and dSPACE have demonstrated a proof of concept mechatronic development and validation (MDV) bench jointly developed by the two companies. |
01/06/2006
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Test and CAE fatigue now integrated
nCode’s ICE-flow DesignLife fatigue analysis solution is described by its developers as a fully integrated CAE and test environment for advanced durability engineering. It is said to create a streamlined and efficient workflow prediction of fatigue hotspots and product lifetime without compromising on power, flexibility or realism of the results. |
01/06/2006
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Legform impactor tests pop-up bonnet triggers
The UK’s Transport Research Laboratory is to design and engineer a new biofidelic sensor legform impactor. It will enable manufacturers to accurately test and tune the sensors of pop-up bonnet systems designed to reduce head injury in the event of pedestrian impact. |
01/06/2006
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Joint electric/optical ECU tests
GÖPEL’s magicCAR test system for vehicle electronics is now available in combination with the optical inspection system TOM AutomotiveLine, allowing users to undertake functional testing of electronic control units (ECUs) and optical inspection of controlled modules such as pointer instruments, LEDs and displays. |
01/02/2006
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Integration eases EMS testing
Test systems for determining electromagnetic susceptibility (EMS) usually consist of separate instruments mounted in racks. Installing and configuring them is generally rather complex. |
01/02/2006
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Virtual validation
Physical testing is going the way of crash testing, as the industry realises it is better to build a validated prototype than to build a hundred design prototypes and try to work out why the first ones are breaking. Steve Snook looks at the issues involved. |
01/04/2005
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Code generator meets tough IEC standard
Esterel Technologies, the model-based design, validation, and code generation tools specialist, says its new SCADE Drive 5.0 product has been designed to reduce software development and equipment costs. |
01/04/2005
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Free FlexRay library
A library for LabVIEW is available from National Instruments to test devices on a FlexRay communications network. |
01/03/2005
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