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Intertek increases productivity at Global EV Testing Centre

The test rigs at Intertek’s Global EV Testing Centre of Excellence support the testing requirements of many of the world’s top automotive manufacturers, as well as of Formula E racing teams. The mix of customers and applications includes tests of electric racing vehicles that can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 2.8s and reach a top speed of 280km/h.

31/10/2023 11:10:05

Engineers charged with making precision power measurements must meet three requirements:
• Measurement of high-speed power parameters – the high-speed test cell can measure motors rotating at a speed of up to 27,000rpm

• Ease of use and productivity – the less time spent on operating test equipment and taking measurements, the more time can be devoted to adding value, for instance, by helping customers to interpret test results or refine system designs

• Rapid integration into complex test platforms – the EV Centre of Excellence’s control and data acquisition system, implemented by Austin Consultants, is based on a National Instruments’ LabVIEW platform. It is integrated with remote control rooms, mobile control desks, and a networked data management system. For every new test set-up, Intertek needs to interface the instruments used for power measurements to this data acquisition platform with minimum delay to test service

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.