Delivering real business benefits across key segments
Delivering real business benefits across key segments
Virtual testing, also known as computer-aided engineering (CAE), revolutionises traditional testing methodologies. It uses advanced computer simulations (finite element method) to predict the behaviour and performance of products under diverse conditions. Virtual testing uses state-of-the-art mathematical models and simulation software to analyse and optimise vehicle designs. It has unprecedented accuracy, accelerates the product development cycle, and reduces costs associated with traditional physical testing.
Using virtual simulations allows the safety of vehicles to be assessed under various real-world conditions and potential hazards without the need for physical prototypes. The virtual testing approach enables comprehensive testing of vehicle systems, including crash scenarios, component durability, and safety features effectiveness.
At TÜV SÜD we test the passive safety of vehicles, including crash, strength, and occupant safety simulations. By combining virtual testing with physical testing, TÜV SÜD supports you to validate results and provide a comprehensive safety assessment. We help you cover all relevant safety aspects early in the development process to meet regulatory standards and certification requirements.
Virtual testing significantly reduces the need for physical prototypes, saving material, manufacturing, and testing equipment expenses. In addition, simulating real-world conditions digitally accelerates the product development cycle and creates more robust solutions. This enables quicker iterations, minimising costs and time-to-market. It also ensures consistent performance and reliability in real-world conditions. Detailed analysis and simulation allow manufacturers and engineers to identify and address potential design flaws and performance issues early in the development process, facilitating timely adjustments and optimisation. This ensures your products meet or exceed desired specification.
With over a century of experience in vehicle safety, testing, and certification, we offer advanced virtual simulations for passive safety, including crash, strength, and occupant safety tests. Our experts utilise cutting-edge software to provide customers with global support, offering R&D and certification services virtually, often without the need for physical specimens. Our services include the virtual simulation and identification of structural weak points, along with suggestions for improvements. Integrating virtual and physical methods for front and side crash testing ensures optimal results.
Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited dynamic component testing laboratory enables precise analyses, from simple quasi-static loading to complex crash simulations. We fine-tune restraint systems like seatbelts and airbags to ensure optimal functionality in real-world scenarios. Our virtual testing services are also available to clients in several other sectors, including medical care, aviation, energy, the navy, and rail.
In addition, our global team of experts is involved in developing safety regulations and standards, ensuring that your product meets the highest and most recent safety and compliance standards.
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Our full suite of virtual testing services include:
ANSA/μETA, MSCNastran/Eπilysis, LSTC LS-Dyna, LS-OPT, PAM-CRASH, MatLAB/Simulink, SolidWorks.
Ensure faster and more accurate safety assessments already during development.
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