by hfranklin@aanddtech.com | Jun 1, 2026 | Dynamometers, Lab Management, News, Test Automation, Uncategorized
In the context of installing a vehicle test cell, decommissioning refers to the planned process of safely shutting down, removing, or retiring an existing test cell or its equipment—often to make way for a new installation, upgrade, or facility reconfiguration....
by hfranklin@aanddtech.com | May 18, 2026 | HiL Simulation Systems, Lab Management, News, Test Automation, Uncategorized
What Is an ECU? A Complete Guide to Electronic Control Units in Modern Vehicles Modern vehicles are no longer purely mechanical systems—they are distributed computing platforms on wheels. At the heart of this transformation are Electronic Control Units (ECUs). A...
by hfranklin@aanddtech.com | May 12, 2026 | Battery Test Systems, Dynamometers, HiL Simulation Systems, Lab Management, News, Test Automation, Uncategorized
As the automotive industry rapidly diversifies, R&D organizations are no longer developing one type of powertrain. Today’s test engineers are often asked to support internal combustion engines (ICE), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), battery electric vehicles...
by hfranklin@aanddtech.com | Apr 30, 2026 | News, Test Automation, Uncategorized
iTest 4.6: Smarter Automation, Deeper Insight, and Greater Flexibility for Modern Test Systems As test environments grow more complex—integrating advanced electronics, software‑defined systems, and global development teams—test automation platforms must evolve just as...
by hfranklin@aanddtech.com | Apr 22, 2026 | HiL Simulation Systems, Lab Management, News, Test Automation, Uncategorized
AI Data Centers, Water Use, and the Case for Better Monitoring Why Water Is the Next Battleground for AI Data Centers AI data centers are no longer judged solely by compute power or energy efficiency. In 2026, water usage has become one of the most closely scrutinized...
by hfranklin@aanddtech.com | Jul 25, 2025 | Battery Test Systems, Dynamometers, HiL Simulation Systems, Lab Management, News, Test Automation
New eBook Alert for R&D Leaders Test Smarter. Save More. Invest Wisely. With rising interest rates and shrinking budgets, it might feel like the worst time to invest in your R&D lab… but new 2025 tax incentives are telling a different story. 📘 Our latest...
