Holistic testing & engineering services
From test concept to implementation and evaluation
Always at the cutting edge
Testing & Engineering
In the automotive industry, durability testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and endurance of vehicles. These tests encompass a wide range of activities and scenarios designed to evaluate the resilience of vehicles under real-world conditions and identify potential weaknesses at an early stage.
In modern vehicle development, it is essential to combine real driving conditions with laboratory and simulation data to achieve precise and reliable results. Our approach, “From road to lab to math,” encompasses a wide range of seamlessly integrated activities to support the development and optimisation of vehicles.
The development and validation of vehicles equipped with modern technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and highly automated driving functions (HAF) is a complex process involving a wide range of activities. From the initial concept phase to final validation and homologation, we ensure that our systems meet the highest standards and operate reliably.
Durability – driving activities
- Structural durability testing
- Corrosion durability testing
- Operational durability testing
- Powertrain endurance testing (Combustion/ Hybrid / BEV / Hydrogen / Transmission)
- Outdoor durability rolling tests including driving robots / refueling robots / charging automation
- Voice of Customer Fleet (VoCF)
- Tracking and reporting of design, functional, and maintenance issues
From road to lab to math
- Vehicle instrumentation and calibration
- Endurance testing programs RLDA & analysis
- Correlation activities
- Virtual product development / CAE
Driver Assistance Systems, Automated & Autonomous Driving from concept to validation
- Market analysis and Benchmarks
- Conceptual design of new functional modules, technologies, and systems
- Requirements and change management according to systems engineering (MBSE, MBD)
- Functional design including functional safety
- Component development & integration, including sensor management (LRR/SRR, Camera, LIDAR, USS, GNSS & HD Maps)
- Development of test specifications and test scenarios
- NCAP / UNECE compliant and reproducible test execution of complex test scenarios
- Professional and standardised evaluation of test results
- Data anonymisation according to legal requirements
- Own test facility with option for exclusive track usage
- Own state-of-the-art and certified ADAS/HAF/FAS equipment
- Modern plug-and-play data logging solution
- Use of AI-based webfleet solutions for global testing activities
- Extensive cooperation with renowned manufacturers and system suppliers
Global data acquisition on public roads
- Planning, coordination, logistics, and customs formalities
- Creation of route profiles as per requirements
- Vehicle setup, planning, and service
- Provision of data storage devices
- Load data determination for simulation models, stress models, and failure analysis
Further engineering services
- Vehicle assessment in public spaces
- Pass-by noise tests
- Airbag misuse tests
- Tire development
- Chassis calibration
- NVH developments (noise, vibration, harshness)
- Benchmark analyses
- Engine calibration
- Emissions, range, and consumption tests (WLTP, NEDC, etc.)
- Coast-down (Vehicle Rolling Tests)
- Certification & homologation in partnership with TÜV SÜD
WE ENSURE YOUR SAFETY
Safety
At our vehicle and technology test facility, the safety of all participants is our top priority. Strict safety protocols and precautionary measures are always in place to prevent accidents or incidents.
With track-specific concepts and risk assessments for all tests, we evaluate and support your testing requirements. Additionally, we offer certified prototype safety and information protection in accordance with TISAX Level 3, based on TISAX® Assessment Scope S3N4H7.
- Access control & surveillance
- Electronic test field management
- Test Track safety concept
- Safety training & Proving Ground Driver License
- Prototype safety and information protection in accordance with TISAX Level 3
- Internal fire brigade
One-stop-shop for global market access
The companies’ alliance between SEGULA Technologies and TÜV SÜD provides automotive manufacturers, mobility service providers, technology companies and suppliers with a comprehensive range of services for the market entry of vehicles on global markets, from detailed planning to vehicle type approval.
We are responsible for development and provide services in the areas of vehicle, powertrain and applications as well as software and digitisation solutions. Our experts contribute their specialist knowledge of global markets and pursue compliance with national and internationally applicable emissions and OBD regulations for classic drive concepts, but also – and particularly – for new drive systems such as electric mobility and hydrogen. We are also responsible for project and supplier management.
As a globally operating technical service provider and a European market leader, TÜV SÜD draws on its wealth of expertise in certification, accreditation, regulations, standards, approval processes and homologation.