Revamping Test Rig Equipment: Advancing Towards Modernization
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Maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing efficiency in testing and development is paramount. It's crucial to start off on the right foot since these costs are unavoidable. Keeping equipment running smoothly is key to staying on schedule and within budget. When faced with new regulations or evaluations, tough decisions may arise about whether to upgrade existing test rigs or invest in new technology. Fortunately, there are numerous tailored options and strategies available to address specific needs and circumstances.
There has been a major shift in what customers require from test rig equipment. In “The Rig Picture” published in Automotive Testing Technology, Matt Thiel , Director, Integration Engineering, mentions, “The importance of energy efficiency seems to vary by customer, location, and program. In some cases, it has been the driver – and specific corporate or government funding has been made available based on improvements to energy efficiency.” In the article, you’ll read about:
The decision between refurbishing test equipment or investing in new rigs involves various considerations. Read more in our article.
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Q. What factors should be considered for long-term planning when investing in a test rig?
A. Having a clear long-term vision is crucial when investing in a test rig. Ensure the rig is capable of meeting future needs or has an upgrade path to accommodate evolving requirements. Trends towards virtual validation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) capability are significant, as is ensuring the rig's software remains flexible and compatible with various modeling packages amidst industry changes.