May 8, 2023
Environmental testing is an essential part of the product development process, but outsourcing to third-party testing facilities or relying on outdoor testing is risky. Building your own environmental chamber puts you in control.
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January 5, 2023
A good product idea might come suddenly, but great products aren’t accomplished on the first go around. For this reason, research and development are vital. R&D represents a commitment to a better product, enhanced customer satisfaction, and greater business growth. For product testing to achieve the desired results, the research and development testing facility demands the right kind of planning and design.
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November 7, 2022
Designing and constructing a facility from start to finish involves many moving parts. Planning with collaborative, precise, and data-driven goals in mind ensures the facility delivers on scope, timeline, and budget.
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September 19, 2022
Everyone wants more for their money—especially when “money” represents six-digit or seven-digit figures. That’s often how much companies spend building and integrating test equipment. After making an investment like that, it’s natural to want that equipment to last as long as possible.
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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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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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July 21, 2022
Decades of test cell experience – ACS has an extensive portfolio documenting a long history of delivering test facility and equipment projects for the engine and vehicle development marketplace.
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July 21, 2022
Modular test enclosures are all the rage in electrification testing. The enclosures have a lot going for them – mobility, low disruption to working facilities, and cost efficiency, just for starters. Despite this impressive resumé, in some situations, modular enclosures are not your company’s best bet.
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June 23, 2022
The automotive and transportation industry shift from internal combustion to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) requires major changes in how R&D personnel perform testing. This white paper, “How Electrification is Changing Testing in R&D,” will help you plan for the changeover and gain a solid understanding of the new test protocols, how to plan, and ease the big shift.
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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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