Test Equipment Upgrades Balance Art and Science
January 17, 2023
Equipment upgrades are dependent on a well-developed plan that can help companies make informed data-driven decisions that will contribute to a company’s business goals.
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Art & Science – Planning for Equipment Upgrades
November 21, 2022
Determining the necessary steps for upgrading test equipment and systems for research and development or end-of-line production requires a balance of proven protocols, real world experience and intuition.
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Designing R&D Facilities that Work: From the Inside Out
November 3, 2022
Designing facilities expressly for testing helps ensure products will be tested safely and efficiently.
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How To Go From Bar Napkin To Successful Capital Project
October 5, 2022
To develop an idea into a well-conceived, well-defined project, facility executives should consider these six steps during capital planning.
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Automotive Testing Technology International – Test Rig Modernization
September 14, 2022
Matt Thiel, director of facility planning and integration at ACS was interviewed by John Challen in the September 2022 issue of Automotive Testing Technology International and shared some of his insights, regarding circumstances for modernizing.
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When To Upgrade Engine Test Cells
August 17, 2022
Staying current with engine technology is key in the aerospace business, requiring up-to-date equipment capable of testing complex machines since companies want to keep equipment running as long as possible to get the most out of their investment. At the same time, they don’t want to wait until something breaks because shutting down a test facility is to be avoided at all costs.
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Improving ROI of R&D Facilities with a Systems Integration Approach
August 12, 2022
One of the most impactful things a company can do to ensure the operational readiness of a new or upgraded R&D facility is to understand the importance of using a systems integration approach.
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“Evolution, Not Revolution: The dawn of the EV era is changing motor testing.” Published in Assembly, February, 2022
February 24, 2022
ACS Article: “Evolution, Not Revolution: The Dawn of the EV Era is Changing Motor Testing.” Published in Assembly, February, 2022
Switching to electrified systems means adapting test processes all along the development and assembly chain. In the design stage, testing ensures that a product functions as envisioned. Tests during production monitor for defects. Quality assurance tests verify that finished products are up to a manufacturer’s standards.
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ACS Article “Five Red Flags that Safety Equipment is Compromised,” Published in Industry Week, November 4, 2021
November 19, 2021
It’s critical to play devil’s advocate and ask what could happen that shouldn’t, and how both the equipment and the operator will respond if it does.
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ACS & MTU Featured in Diesel Progress
August 24, 2011
“Firing on All Cylinders” describes MTU’s relocation of their engine assembly and testing.
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