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Test benches
Automated Driving
Spray Truck
Application artificial generation of spray cloud testing and evaluation of driver assistance systems and environmental sensors Technical Data basic vehicle: Mercedes Benz SK 2448 6 water tanks …
Tools for Evaluation and Validation of ADAS Sensors and Functions
Application sensor tests (radar, lidar, image processing) ACC evaluation AEB evaluation according to Euro NCAP protocol evaluation of driver behaviour Technical Data sensor target reflectors lane …
V2X Communication
Application V2X communication devices (on board and road side units) with appropriate software tools for data analysis cooperative traffic signals in public traffic highly flexible cooperative traffic …
Bicycle Simulator
Fields of application Behavioral analysis of bicyclists Parameterization of bicycle driver models Exterior HMI usability and acceptance Studies on (non-verbal) communication between the pedestrian …
Highly Dynamic Driving Simulator
Application driver behaviour analysis driver assistance systems assessment demonstration of future steering and control concepts “time machine” for future mobility and vehicle concepts …
Pedestrian Simulator
Fields of application Behavioral analysis of pedestrians Parameterization of pedestrian models Exterior HMI usability and acceptance Studies on (non-verbal) communication between the pedestrian …
Seating Bucket
Fields of application Driver behavior analysis HMI usability and acceptance studies Support in early decision phases for development of new assistance systems Demonstration of not yet secured …
Static Driving Simulator
Fields of application Driver behavior analysis HMI usability and acceptance studies Support in early decision phases for Development of new assistance systems Demonstration of not yet secured …
Body Structures
Body Components Benchmarking
Application determination of global stiffnesses of closures Load Cases Hoods/Tailgates torsional stiffness longitudinal stiffness lateral stiffness Load Cases Doors window frame stiffness door …
Body Stiffness
Application determination of torsion and bending stiffness of body in white with and without hang-on parts determination of stiffness courses Technical Data vehicle length max. 6 m application …
Crash Test Facility
Application full vehicle crash tests according to current standards (e. g. FMVSS 208, offset & pole impact) component and sled tests (e. g. AZT, IIHS, RCAR, ECE-R42 "Pendulum Tests") individual …
Denting Test Benches
Application determination of oil canning and dent resistance analysis of closures of any vehicle classes measurement of the deflection using a laser measuring device use of different indenters for …
Drop Tower Test Bench
Application analysis of the energy absorption capability of structures and materials cost-efficient substitution of crash repair tests reproduction of impact configurations for pedestrian protection …
Optical Measuring Methods
GOM TRITOP Application measuring of 3D component deformations and motions simultaneous analysis of multiple measuring locations at the same time Technical Data measuring accuracy: 0.2 mm …
Pedestrian Protection Test Bench
Application testing of pedestrian protection with head impactors according to:EC Regulation 78/2009Euro NCAPGTR Nr.9 Technische Daten impact speed up to 45 km/h impact angle 0° to 70° head …
Test Sled Fleed
Mobile Barrier Vehicle Substitute System High Speed -/ Deceleration Test Sled 4-t Sled Pole Sled CS300 Mobile Barrier Applications Usable as mobile barrier (MB) or as mobile deformed barrier …
Servo Hydraulic Test Centre
Application endurance strength investigation of complete vehicles, vehicle structures and components investigation of vehicle comfort characteristics determination of material parameters material …
Chassis
Cleat Test Rig „SchlaReP“
Application Measurements with highest demands on structural rigidity of the testrig Technical Data measuring range:FX, FY: ± 20 kNFZ: 30 kN max. drum speed: 180 km/h drum …
Cornering & Traction Test Rig MTS Flat-Trac IV CT plus
For our public research projects, we also have access to the flat trac tire test rig of our cooperation partner fka GmbH which ideally complements our existing test infrastructure. Applications steady-state …
Dynamic Tyre Test Rig “MoReP”
Application determination of force transmission behaviour tyre wear behaviour Technical Data max. wheel load: 12 kN max. speed: 180 km/h drum diameter: 1.59 m camber angle: stationary -45° …
Heavy Duty Tyre Test Rig “NuReP”
Application determination of force transmission behaviour rolling resistance measurements determination of tyre vibration characteristics tyre stiffness measurements Technical Data wheel …
Highly Dynamic Tyre Test Rig “HyReP”
Application investigation of highly dynamic stiffness and damping characteristics of passenger car and motorsports tyres investigation of the influence of wheel load fluctuations on side force generation vertical …
Kinematic and Compliance Test Rig
Application kinematics and compliance investigations (K&C) measurement of complete vehicles or single axle modules Technical Data 3-D force application:longitudinal forces (x), lateral …
Linear Friction Measuring Device “LiReP”
Application investigation of different friction conditions investigation of influence of temperature on rubber friction investigation of influence of road roughness on friction coefficient Technical …
Mobile Tyre Test Rig “FaReP”
Application determination of tyre characteristics on real road surfaces and outer drum determination of tyre characteristics in different weather conditions Technical Data wheel diameter: 560 …
Tyre Stiffness Test Rig „SteiReP“
Application Fully automated static vertical, lateral, longitudinal and torsional stiffness measurements of non-rolling tire; static stiffness data on sharp obstacles; contact patch pressure distribution …
Vehicle Inertia Measuring Machine (VIMM)
Application measurement of vehicles, components and trailers Technical Data measurement of all inertia parameters:masscentre of gravity positionmoments of inertia servohydraulically …
Servo Hydraulic Test Centre
Application endurance strength investigation of complete vehicles, vehicle structures and components investigation of vehicle comfort characteristics determination of material parameters material …
Chassis-NVH-rig
Application System-level analysis of the NVH behavior of a vehicle chassis Analysis of subsystems and components in a chassis Customized test bench configurations Optional Equipment 6 DOF …
Drive Systems
Battery Test and Simulation System I
Application characterisation of electrical energy storages simulation of electrical energy storages voltage source/sink to high voltage components combinable with other test benches Technical …
Battery Test and Simulation System II
Application characterisation of energy storages including a cooling system under varying climatic conditions development and testing of cooling systems and thermal management systems development …
Dynamic Roller Test Bench
Application testing of conventional and alternative drive systems analysis of energy consumption noise and vibration analysis durability test function development and application Technical …
Dynamic Transmission and Axis Test Benches
Application dynamic road tests similar to the test track function study and characteristic behaviour / performance of drive train components endurance strength with and without time scaling power …
Four-wheel Test Bench
Measuring Data dynamic road tests analog to test track function study and characteristic behaviour/performance of drive train components endurance strength wit hand without time scaling power output …
Test Bench Infrastructure
Available components micro drive for auxiliary power and towing capacity measurements high-precision torque measurement technique (HBM T12) analysers for electrical power output measurement 1- and …
Electrics / Electronics
Battery Conditioning and Powernet Testing
Application controlled charging/discharging of batteries to desired state of charge (SoC) cyclic conditioning of batteries verification of vehicle powernet topologies and operating strategies …
Noise Vibration Harshness / Acoustics
Acoustic Parameter Test Benches
Reverberation Room / Window Test Bench transmission loss and sound radiation characteristics determination of materials or components airborne noise excitation with frequency range up to 16 …
Modal Analysis and Radiation Behaviour
Application investigation of eigenfrequencies and natural modes shaker and impulse hammer testing investigation of body components in a mobile reverberation chamber / transmission loss test bench sound …
Psycho Acoustics Laboratory
Application binaural analysis of interior and exterior noises subjective noise evaluation sound design Technical Data presentation room providing a video screen separated control room software: …
Chassis-NVH-rig
Application System-level analysis of the NVH behavior of a vehicle chassis Analysis of subsystems and components in a chassis Customized test bench configurations Optional Equipment 6 DOF …
Automotive Interior Center
Application analysis of the vehicle interior and exterior noise determination of components noise emission, eg bushes, under defined thermal boundary conditions combined development of acoustic and …
Simulation Center
Bicycle Simulator
Fields of application Behavioral analysis of bicyclists Parameterization of bicycle driver models Exterior HMI usability and acceptance Studies on (non-verbal) communication between the pedestrian …
Highly Dynamic Driving Simulator
Application driver behaviour analysis driver assistance systems assessment demonstration of future steering and control concepts “time machine” for future mobility and vehicle concepts …
Pedestrian Simulator
Fields of application Behavioral analysis of pedestrians Parameterization of pedestrian models Exterior HMI usability and acceptance Studies on (non-verbal) communication between the pedestrian …
Seating Bucket
Fields of application Driver behavior analysis HMI usability and acceptance studies Support in early decision phases for development of new assistance systems Demonstration of not yet secured …
Static Driving Simulator
Fields of application Driver behavior analysis HMI usability and acceptance studies Support in early decision phases for Development of new assistance systems Demonstration of not yet secured …
Thermal Management
Thermal Conductivity Test Bench
Application heat flux coefficient determination for different materials and material combinations contact resistance determination for different surface combinations as function of the contact pressure …
Automotive Interior Center
Application analysis of the vehicle interior and exterior noise determination of components noise emission, eg bushes, under defined thermal boundary conditions combined development of acoustic and …
