By Dan Romanchik, on July 29th, 2009%
TCP/IP-compatible servo drives have simplified the construction of an innovative automotive component tester.
The new machine by Dynamic Testing & Equipment (DTE) fully automates the accelerated life testing of the flexible boot seals used to protect ball joints in automobile steering assemblies. The use of programmable AC servos – instead of conventional hydraulic actuators – provides . . . → Read More: Ball Joint Testing Machine Uses Ethernet-Controlled Servos
By Dan Romanchik, on July 26th, 2009%
HBM has just released new SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite data acquisition systems. The HBM SoMat eDAQ and eDAQ-lite are sealed stand-alone data acquisition systems for testing in the harshest of environments.
eDAQ systems utilize standard Ethernet communications, and host their own web servers with configurable IP addresses. No software is required to start/stop test or upload data. . . . → Read More: HBM Launches Rugged, Mobile Data Acquisition Systems
By Dan Romanchik, on July 26th, 2009%
FEV, Inc.has announced that it will open a new FEV technical center – FEV’s fifth in the world – in Pune, India. The announcement was made by Prof. Stefan Pischinger, Chairman and CEO of FEV Group, who said the technical center will be used for powertrain and vehicle development. FEV India Pvt. Ltd. is the company’s . . . → Read More: FEV Opens New Technical Center in India
By Dan Romanchik, on July 25th, 2009%
Electrolube has boosted the technical capabilities of their laboratory. The new equipment includes a bespoke design thermal cycling chamber which utilises a CFC and HCFC free mechanical cooling system for rapid thermal changes over a very wide temperature range. The thermal cycling chamber has been designed to meet the toughest thermal cycling requirements including those laid . . . → Read More: Electrolube Adds Test Capabilities
By Dan Romanchik, on July 25th, 2009%
Bosch has invested approximately $8 million to renovate its vehicle test track in Flat Rock, Mich., to provide a state-of-the-art facility that will be used to test a variety of innovative automotive technologies.
The renovation included repaving and expanding the surface size of the site’s Vehicle Dynamics Area, and reconfiguring the test facility to accommodate Bosch’s vehicle . . . → Read More: Bosch Upgrades Michigan Vehicle Test Track Facility