By Dan Romanchik, on April 26th, 2008%
The Pickering Interfaces 40-193 and 40-194 are modules that simulate both high and low current faults when testing control systems. This is especially useful in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HILS) test applications. Each module supports 7 channels which faults can have injected – each channel can be opened (to simulate and open circuit) or shorted to one of . . . → Read More: Modules Insert Faults During HILS Automotive Test
By Dan Romanchik, on April 25th, 2008%
The Series 3713 triaxial DC response accelerometers from PCB Piezotronics (PCB®) are designed for a variety of NVH and vehicle durability measurements in automotive and off-highway applications. For example, these accelerometers can be used for brake deceleration compliance certification; vehicle radiator and air cooler durability testing; roll stiffness/static rollover threshold tests; NVH testing; and other . . . → Read More: DC Response Accelerometers Offers High Sensitivity, High G Shock for Auto Testing
By Dan Romanchik, on April 24th, 2008%
SAE International is looking for experts in a couple of areas:
FlexRay. J2813—”FlexRay for Vehicle Applicatons” Task Force is looking for experts to help draft a document that will define the physical layer and portions of the data link layer. It will also address how these are to be tested. Contact Debbie Brooks, brook@sae.org.
Restraint systems. Experts are . . . → Read More: SAE Looking for Experts
By Dan Romanchik, on April 22nd, 2008%
Standards Testing Laboratories (STL) will be offering its 2008 Tire Technology seminars at the company’s Massillon, Ohio-headquarters on June 3-5 and October 14-16. The seminars provide an overview of tire industry terminology, technology and the raw materials involved in the making of a tire, as well as the design, applications, compounding, construction and manufacturing processes. . . . → Read More: Tire Tech Seminars Set
By Dan Romanchik, on April 22nd, 2008%
Tire Review Online reports that Bridgestone China has opened a new tire testing facility in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province. The article notes that the facility includes a 900-metre straight section for high-speed performance tests and curved sections for performance and . . . → Read More: Bridgestone Opens Test Center