A test rig is a complete system that controls, measures, and evaluates a device according to defined testparameters. It includes both hardware and software. Sensors, instruments, and actuators are integrated using data acquisition hardware or protocols. The software handles all interfaces to hardware and other systems, as well as the user interface for the operator.
A test rig can be customized to tackle a multitude of difficult measurement tasks necessary to fulfill your specific requirements and needs. It should be built in a reliable and flexible manner with components verified in previous systems. It should also be user-friendly, with a simple user interface and an ergonomic design.
To assure product quality, testing is needed in both R&D and production. Automated testing results in a larger test coverage and greater reliability than manual testing, which in turn leads to better and more robust products for your end customer.
Finding design issues early in the development process saves time and money. The same goes for production where it is important to find errors early in the process, particularly before the customer discovers it.
Developing test rigs in parallel with product development enables early testing, reducing the risk of finding critical issues late. The final product testing phase at the end of the project can also be reduced significantly.
DVel takes the overall responsibility and delivers complete turn-key systems for your testing needs. You can rely on the systems from DVel for many years, due to their robustness, their stable hardware platform, and well tested software development modules. By using a modular approach for both hardware and software, we build robust and flexible systems, enabling adaptations to future products and needs.
Our customers always come first, and we want you to be involved through the whole process of developing a test rig. In order to do that, we schedule several meetings to discuss and follow-up on your project. By doing this, we are making sure that you will get the system that you have envisioned.
Together with Faiveley Transport Nordic (FTN) DVel developed automated test rigs for brakes within the rail industry. Since FTN wanted to design the hardware setup and build the rig, DVel delivered the instrumentation and the software. The outcome was so successful that FTN are now producing four more copies of the same test rig and are also considering adopting the DVel software as a platform also for several other test systems.
”This project has been a truly joint venture between Faiveley and DVel. The close collaboration and spirit of team work has meant that we were able to tackle all obstacles swiftly, avoid delays and improve the end result.”
Per Renmark, Operations Director, Faiveley Transport Nordic
In the medical technology industry, it is vital that equipment does not fail when used. A failure of equipment may have a serious or even fatal outcome. There is thus a need for extensive test equipment during the R&D phase of each new project that can test the components, the system, and associated consumables. DVel has delivered several test rigs for component evaluation and performance testing. Together we have developed a close partnership, built on trust, open communication, and close cooperation.
