AB Dynamics announces specialised testing division

27 May 2020 | David Young

As the trend towards ever more complex vehicles grows, automotive test system company AB Dynamics has has enhanced its service offer

AB Dynamics announces specialised testing division

The move has been driven by customer demand following the rapid expansion of the complexity and quantity of vehicle testing and assessment. The division will provide expertise, resource and equipment, enabling some customers to carry out testing that they wouldn't have been able to previously and others to meet strict deadlines.

Regulatory and consumer testing is expanding rapidly, placing increasing pressures on manufacturers. In 2014, the Euro NCAP assessment included six ADAS test scenarios, in 2020 it is now 39, an increase of 650%. On top of this, the drive for safety has meant that advanced technologies that were once the preserve of prestige vehicles are now commonplace at all price levels, resulting in a growing number of vehicle models requiring driver assistance and crash avoidance testing. By 2022 many advanced driver assistance systems will be made mandatory for all new cars in 40 countries.

"Vehicle testing and assessment is more complex and requires more resource than ever before and this trend is likely to continue as the scenarios evolve," said Wesley Hulshof, Senior Applications Engineer – Testing Services, AB Dynamics. "This poses a significant challenge, whether you are a major vehicle manufacturer or test laboratory lacking the resource to carry out the required quantity of testing, or a start-up that doesn't have the test equipment or expertise. Our service is a scalable and flexible solution to meet the customers' specific needs."

AB Dynamics offers a scalable 'one-stop' testing solution, which encompasses its class-leading test equipment and unrivalled expertise. All of AB Dynamics' products are designed and built in-house and the company works in close association with major consumer and regulatory testing groups. Its equipment is used by every Euro NCAP test laboratory as well as authorities carrying out tests for NHTSA and UNECE.

"By taking advantage of our extensive knowledge, clients can negotiate even the most complex of testing scenarios," said Hulshof. "This allows them to progress projects as efficiently as possible, achieve greater testing capacity and enhance the skillsets of their own teams.

The flexibility of the service is particularly beneficial for smaller companies who only have a limited need for testing, perhaps for a standalone project. It allows them to complete their own programme without the need for heavy investment in personnel and equipment, giving access to an 'on-demand' service that provides the opportunity to bid for bigger projects.

Source: AB Dynamics