Our innovative non-destructive physical side crash test simulation with active and controlled deformation of vehicle side structure supports you to increase safety and optimise product development.
Our innovative non-destructive physical side crash test simulation with active and controlled deformation of vehicle side structure supports you to increase safety and optimise product development.
TÜV SÜD’s ALIS is a Europe-wide unique system that combines a new approach to physical side crash test simulation and virtual crash test simulation. It uses unique, state-of-the-art technology for non-destructive physical simulation of side crashes with active and controlled deformation of vehicle side structure. One of the few systems of its kind in Europe, it is the first capable of testing two occupants at the same time. It can test either the driver and rear passenger, or the driver and front passenger (occupant-to-occupant).
An integral part of vehicle development projects with ALIS is the Finite Element Analysis support. A virtual image of sled tests provides a comprehensive view into systems set-up problems and maximises testing efficiency.
Automotive manufacturers are under growing pressure to reduce development times and costs. They must also meet increasingly stringent safety legislation requirements and customer expectations.
New side sled test methods like ALIS offer a more efficient approach than traditional physical crash tests. ALIS provides comprehensive virtual and physical simulations of the impact experienced by vehicles and their systems during accidents. Using physical ALIS testing prior to full vehicle crash testing avoids costly problems that virtual crash test simulations cannot predict.
This unique and innovative approach to component testing increases safety and avoids costly, time-consuming reworks. This highly efficient test approach increases your profitability as you develop higher quality products more efficiently.
With over a century of experience in vehicle safety, testing, and certification, we partner with leading global customers, including top OEMs and automotive suppliers. Our global network of cutting-edge testing facilities and technical experts provides a comprehensive solution for meeting regulatory requirements, standards, and voluntary industry programmes.
We offer full support throughout the whole vehicle development process and its side testing - from virtual crash test simulation, through to virtual sled and physical sled simulation testing, to a full crash within our dynamic component testing (DYCOT) laboratory. Our laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited and has passed a TISAX information security audit for handling development prototypes. Within our multiple independent preparation rooms, we ensure maximum privacy in case of parallel testing for different customers.
Our ALIS laboratory is equipped with the latest sled testing technologies. This includes an INSTRON CSA Advanced Acceleration System (catapult):
ALIS includes restraint systems testing (side airbag testing, head airbag testing, central airbag testing, safety belts, seats, etc.). No vehicle structure parts are needed, only the interior parts (door trim, B-pillar trim, seat, etc.). Up to three independently controlled actuators are used, with a force up to 60 or 120 kN. We also support you with multiple occupant tests, in which the driver and front passenger or driver and rear passengers are loaded simultaneously.
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