Successfully integrating ERS (Energy Recovery System) technologies into a vehicle platform requires considerable development and complex testing. Leveraging its experience in designing and manufacturing ERS components for Formula 1 racing teams, MTS has developed a mean of performing such tests, accelerating the process of ERS integration for any given vehicle. “With the MTS solution, engineers […]
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An engine test stand is a facility used to develop, characterize and test engines. The facility, often offered as a product to automotive OEMs, allows engine operation in different operating regimes and offers measurement of several physical variables associated with the engine operation. It is used to perform research and development of engines, to tune in-use engines, typically
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In a continuing effort to create efficiencies for its customers, FEV Inc., announced that it will show a portable hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) unit for system-level powertrain component testing at the SAE World Congress, April 16 – 18 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, MI. The FEV-developed MicroHiL system is believed to be the first portable HIL
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As a result of the increasing complexity of current engines, and new requirements of more stringent regulations, the calibration process has become a time-consuming and costly task. IFP Group Powertrain Technologies now proposes a fully integrated calibration tool named ICE²*, which uses powerful Design of Experiments (DoE) techniques, and offers innovative solutions to tackle these issues and
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By Massimo Violante, Politecnico di Torino In the region around Turin, Italy, there is strong demand for engineers with the skills and knowledge required to develop complex, high-integrity embedded software. The need is particularly acute among automotive companies, but it affects avionics and other industries, as well. Companies seek engineers who can deliver sophisticated software
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