ADAS Testing
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Vehicle Testing and Analysis Solutions
Dewesoft DAQ systems are used by virtually every automobile maker in the world. Our portable, rugged DC-powered systems are ideal for in-vehicle, test track and test bench applications. Every kind of sensor can be connected and recorded in perfect sync with counter/encoders and digital data from CAN, CAN FD, J1939, OBD II, FlexRay, GPS + RTK, Kistler Wheel, video camera, IMU and INS systems. Dewesoft systems are used for drivetrain testing and analysis (combustion, electric and hybrid), durability testing, NVH, ADAS testing, pass-by noise, brake testing, real drive and test track work. DewesoftX software makes setup, visualization and analysis faster and more intuitive than ever before.
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Brake Testing
Vehicle brake and ABS testing (ISO, ECE, SAE, FMSSV)
Brake Noise Testing
Detect and track brake noise according to VDA 303 guideline
Combustion Measurement
Internal Combustion Engine Testing Solutions
Road Load Data Acquisition
Road load data acquisition and analysis (RLDA)
Electric Motor and Inverter Testing
Power and efficiency testing of electric motor and inverter
Electrical Power Analysis
High-precision electrical power measurement and analysis [AC⚡DC]
Human Body Vibration - ISO 2631
Whole-body and hand-arm vibration measurement
Sound Level Measurement
Class 1 Sound Level Meter for Sound and Noise Level Measurement
Sound Intensity Measurement
Sound intensity level solution fully compliant with ISO standards
Sound Quality Measurement
Applied psychoacoustics and sound engineering
Sound Power Measurement
Sound power level measurement solution according to ISO standards
FFT Spectrum Analyzer
Vibration and frequency analysis with a Fast Fourier transform
Order Analysis
Noise and vibration analysis for rotating and reciprocating machinery
Torsional Vibration Analysis
Measure angular vibration of the rotating shafts
Vehicle Dynamics Testing
Ride dynamics based on ISO and ECE standards
Harsh Environment Testing
Winter and desert testing in extreme environment
Electric Vehicle Testing
E-mobility testing solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles
Fatigue Testing
And Fatigue Analysis
Temperature Recording
Thermocouple, RTD, and thermistor data recording
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Case Studies
Testing High-Performance Engine Components with Dewesoft Combustion Analyzer
Pankl Racing Systems uses Dewesoft’s combustion analyzer and high-speed DAQ to test high-performance engine components under real and lab conditions. With detailed analysis of cylinder pressure, MFB points, and prechamber ignition, they optimize efficiency and durability. The setup also enables real-time knock detection and ECU tuning for motorsport and high-end automotive applications.
Konrad Schweiger
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Optimizing Formula SAE Suspension Through Tire-Road Force Analysis
The University of Naples' UniNa Corse Racing Team developed their first fully electric Formula SAE car in the 2023/2024 season, focusing on optimizing the suspension through tire-road force analysis. Collaborating with Dewesoft, they used advanced sensors and the TRICK tool to collect precise data. Their validated dynamic models achieved an 84–90% correlation with sensor measurements, enhancing the suspension's reliability and performance for the new electric vehicle.
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Testing Powertrain on an Electric Formula SAE Car
E-Team Squadra Corse from the University of Pisa successfully converted their Formula SAE car, E-VA, to an electric powertrain in 2023. Partnering with Dewesoft, they used advanced sensors and extensive testing in Siena to optimize performance, resolve electrical issues, and validate their models, enhancing the car’s reliability and paving the way for future electric vehicle developments.
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Mapping DC Electric Motor Efficiency on Test Bench
Engineering students at Politecnico of Turin developed a test bench to optimize the efficiency of their prototype vehicle's DC motor for the Shell Eco-Marathon. Using Dewesoft tools, they mapped the motor's performance by measuring electrical input and mechanical output, refining the vehicle's model to improve energy efficiency and address thermal issues for better competition results.
Application Notes
Improving Tractor Field Testing
Learn how Dewesoft products provide an effective solution for multi-physics validation of farm tractors.
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Performance Testing of Electric Formula Student Race Car
The UNI Maribor Formula Student Team tested their electric race car, "Missy," using Dewesoft’s equipment to optimize performance for competition. They monitored acceleration, endurance, and aerodynamics with the SBOX, DEWE-43A, and DS-IMU1, capturing real-time data via GPS and CAN lines. The testing provided key insights into the car's electronics and driving dynamics, helping the team identify issues and improve the car’s performance for enhanced competitiveness.
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Impact Attenuator Assembly Testing and Model Validation on Formula SAE Race Car
The article covers the testing and validation of a custom impact attenuator for the University of Padua’s Formula SAE race car. Using a drop tower test and Dewesoft instruments, the team validated their design against regulations. The results closely matched theoretical models, confirming the assembly’s effectiveness in absorbing energy and protecting the driver during frontal impacts while optimizing the design for safety and performance.
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Testing Aerodynamics on a Formula Student Race Car
The UNI Maribor Grand Prix Engineering team tested their race car’s aerodynamics using Dewesoft devices and CFD simulations to evaluate dynamic forces and improve performance. While the drag reduction system (DRS) showed minimal impact at lower speeds, higher-speed measurements revealed significant deviations from simulations, emphasizing the need for refined testing. The insights gained enhanced car settings and highlighted the importance of experimental validation in motorsport engineering.
Application Notes
How We Built a Cutting-Edge Vehicle Test Data Acquisition System
In an effort to demonstrate the full capabilities of our data acquisition systems, our engineers built a 'show car' equipped with advanced testing instrumentation. They selected a BMW 330e PHEV to showcase a variety of automotive testing solutions, including engine performance, noise, vibration, and harshness analysis, as well as ADAS functionality. The project involved complex installations and safety considerations, culminating in successful demonstrations at various events.
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Car Seat Test Bench Data Acquisition and Control
Fisher Dynamics relies on the IOLITE series for rigorous automobile seating testing. Learn all about the test bench with Dewesoft's DAQ and control system.
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Synchronized Combustion and NVH Measurements on an Engine Test Bench
University of Applied Sciences in Frankfurt sought to simplify vibration and noise measurement for car design. Dewesoft's solution allowed for synchronized data acquisition and various exports from one measurement file, reducing interactions and testbed hours.
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Automated Sound Intensity Measurement on Loaders
See how the Dewesoft sound intensity solutions and data acquisition system helped to do the automated measurement of the sound intensity on Bobcat loaders.
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Evaluating Energy Consumption of Electric Minibus
Learn how Dewesoft DAQ systems and sensors were used to evaluate the energy needed to run electric minibuses at different speeds and loads in Mexico City.
Karla Yera Morales
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Road Load Data Acquisition and Vehicle Durability Testing in Extreme Environment
Find out more about the Dewesoft road load DAQ system with CAN FD and Kistler’s KiRoad support for the full vehicle, durability, and safety testing.
Thorsten Hartleb
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Brake Test Testbed
The vehicle manufacturer wants to make tests for their new brake system in the brake test bed, measuring the brake line pressure values of four wheels.
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Application Notes
Real-Drive Test of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Dewesoft has been actively working to provide flexible and powerful measurement systems specially designed for electric and hybrid drivetrains.
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Case Studies
Vibration Measurement On a Truck GSO Hood
Dewesoft SIRIUS system was used for in-vehicle and MTS rig testing on potential solutions for field issues on the Hoods of some trucks.
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Electrical Testing of Automotive Components
Learn how a Dewesoft DAQ system has helped Melecs with automated testing and provided a flexible solution for electrical testing of automotive components.
Konrad Schweiger
Application Notes
Measuring and Comparing Capabilities of Combustion and Electric Motorcycle
With the Dewesoft DAQ system, we decided to compare the capabilities of two motocross bikes - combustion and the electric one. Find out which is better!
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Application Notes
Measuring Frequency Response Function (FRF) To Characterize Structure Dynamics on Racecar Chassis
The Frequency Response Function (FRF) is a fundamental tool in system dynamics, representing the ratio of a system's output response to an applied excitation. Engineers employ FRFs to analyze and characterize a structure's dynamic behavior.
Case Studies
ROPS Testing - Structural Safety Test on Tractor Cabin
ROPS TestingAGCO Massey Ferguson uses Dewesoft DAQ systems to homologate tractor cabins during rollover protection test which is mandatory vie EU directive.
Carsten Frederiksen
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Upgrading Pratt Miller’s Test Bench Controls with Dewesoft’s IOLITE System
Learn how the combination of Dewesoft hardware and software made a powerful upgrade to Pratt Miller's test bench controller and their hydraulic test stand.
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Suspension Force Measurements On a Racecar
Race UP Team Electric switched to low aspect ratio tires, prompting suspension redesign. They validated stress estimation tools and measured loads with Dewesoft.
Carsten Frederiksen
Application Notes
ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Testing With Velodyne Lidar Data Acquisition
The Dewesoft Velodyne Lidar module provides a simple and flexible solution for acquiring data of all types of Velodyne Lidar sensors for ADAS testing.
Carsten Frederiksen
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Dewesoft Data Acquisition (DAQ) Integration with KS Tornado Testbed
Learn how Elin Motoren continuously got the vibration data from Dewesoft hardware and software into the Tornado testbeds via TCP/IP by a Dewesoft plugin.
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Vibration Testing to Improve the Riding Comfort of a Vintage Luxury Car
To improve the vibrational comfort of a 1960s vehicle gem, a Lancia Flaminia, we did some vibrational testing and analysis. Read the article to learn how.
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Application Notes
Brake Test On Tractors
Dewesoft products provide an effective solution for quick validation of braking parameters in the field.
Carsten Frederiksen
Application Notes
Energy Flow Analysis of Electric Vehicle With Power Analyzer
In the process of electric vehicle development, producers need to perform energy flow analysis on vehicles under development for best economic performance.
Glacier Chen
Application Notes
The Influence of Shielded Cables on Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
In this article, you will find out about the influence of shielded cables on electric and hybrid vehicles under real-drive test measurement and analysis.
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Application Notes
Automated Motor Gear Testing and Quality Control
Learn how SIRIUS DAQ system is used for testing and quality assurance of the automated motor gear unit test bench and integrated with PLC & SCADA systems.
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Application Notes
Road Load Data Logger and Signal Conditioning for MTS Test Bench
Dewesoft DAQ systems integrate and feed real-time data to 3rd party EtherCAT masters like MTS FlexTest (road simulator). See how the solution works.
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Case Studies
Vehicle Dynamics Testing Using Dewesoft VTS
Dewesoft Vehicle dynamics plugin is designed to carry on the pre-processing of the raw signals in accordance with the requirements of ISO standards for vehicle dynamics objective data analysis.
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Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Test
Our customer, a new manufacturer of Electric Vehicles, needs to validate the performance of ADAS functions of their products. The AEB test was performed according to the GB/T 33577-2017 standard.
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Coast-by Method for Measurement of Tire Noise According to ECE R117
Learn how the Dewesoft solution was used to perform coast-by noise measurements. The system can perform a tire noise test according to the regulations.
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Operational Transfer Path Measurements and Analysis
Learn how Dewesoft DAQ vibration enabled Elaphe to address the NVH issues and to evaluate and eliminate powertrain contributions to the cabin noise.
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Application Notes
ISO Lane-Change Manoeuvre Test (ISO 3888)
This application note shows how Dewesoft products provide an effective and flexible solution for quick validation and measurement of ISO Lane-change test.
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Application Notes
Objective Vehicle Dynamics Testing
Application note shows how Dewesoft products may provide effective solutions for vehicle dynamics testing.
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Case Studies
Suspension Testing on Formula SAE Racecar
Learn how the e-team Squadra Corse wanted to redesign the front of its Formula SAE car Galileo without losing the strength and stiffness of the racecar.
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Brake Test Pressure Measurement on Buses
The brake system might be the most important and vulnerable system in the vehicle. Learn more about the brake system testing and analysis in this article.
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Case Studies
Performance Tuning in Tractor Pulling Sport
By collecting data over a time span of just 1 minute the high-speed data provides a lot of useful information to optimize the tractor engine.
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Combustion Analysis and Car Performance Tuning of BMW M5 Hurricane
Measurement technology from Dewesoft helped tune the engine of the BMW M5 Hurricane sports sedan to reach over 1000 hp and set a world speed record.
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Temperature Measurement on a Racing Car
Dewesoft temperature data loggers and OPTRIS infrared cameras are used to keep the state-of-the-art race car cool to ensure optimum performance and safety.
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Formula Student Race Car Exhaust Noise Testing
See how the Dewesoft team performed exhaust noise testing and calculated vehicle RPMs based on the sound measurements at the Formula Student racing event.
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Car Seat Crash Test With a Catapult
Learn more about car seat crash tests with dummies. The results are used in the automotive & aerospace industry to evaluate seat behavior during an impact.
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Direction Stability Test of a Braking Vehicle
In this article, you will find more about measuring the braking performance of the vehicle, using the Dewesoft X Brake test plugin and Polygon plugin.
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Case Studies
Airbag ECU Bracket Inertance Measurement
Learn how our data acquisition is used for airbag ECU bracket inertance measurement by detecting the acceleration signal of the airbag impact sensor.
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Vehicle Dynamics Testing Based on ISO Standards
Learn how LEANE and Dewesoft helped implement new solutions to improve daily vehicle testing job with the R2DB DAQ system and Vehicle Test Suite software.
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