Testing Solutions
Testing equipment and automation for drive systems and energy technology
Our core expertise: We deliver testing technology for components and entire systems, from test beds to complete test bays, technical building equipment and media supply – all from a single source. Consistency in project handling provides optimal solutions for our customers. Passion, long-standing experience and ongoing refinement are our tools.
Whether on water, land or in the air – drive and energy systems are diverse and cover a wide range of performance areas. Energy sources, storage systems and converters have also become more technologically diversified and are constantly undergoing further development. KS Engineers specializes in the development, manufacture and provision of test systems for the automotive, rail, marine and aviation industries, energy technology and for service providers handling the mobility of tomorrow. From testing components to complete systems, we deliver innovative solutions of the highest quality.
In addition to our basic portfolio, we focus our innovative drive on solutions for electromobility and fuel cells, alternative powertrain systems based on hydrogen and e-fuels as well as autonomous driving (ADAS testing and system validation).
As a rule, our approach is to use quality components that are established on the market and readily available. However, if the technologies and components required to carry out the task are not yet available, we do not hesitate to use our innovative strength and experience to develop proprietary technology modules, from electronic and mechanical hardware components to software and control engineering through to testing methods.
PowerHIL
Efficient inverter development under realistic conditions
We implement turnkey PowerHIL test systems in which real electrical components such as inverters are connected to a simulated environment in order to test their behaviour under realistic conditions already at an early stage of development – including voltage, current and power – without the need for a full prototype or field test.
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Vehicle Testing
Complete vehicle testing
In-house vehicle testing and application under real driving conditions. Integration of vehicle, road and tyre models of assistance systems.
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ADAS/AD Testing
Function-based testing
Partially or fully electric powertrains and the ongoing development of driver assistance systems and autonomous driving have increased the complexity and application costs for validation.
The KS R2R testing technology and methodology uses virtual components and units under test, as well as detailed environmental simulations, to make the development and functional validation processes safer and more efficient even when requirements change.
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Powertrain Testing
Designed for performance
Rapid control using R2R frequency converter technology, synchronicity of all the axes, realistic simulation of powertrain vibration, handling of bias and backlash and real torque distribution enable testing of the highest level.
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Heavy Duty Testing
Innovative testing technology for heavy loads
In the Heavy Duty Testing division, we offer specialized testing technology solutions for aviation, marine, heavy-duty applications, commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles and construction machinery. Our high-precision test systems are tailored to the specific requirements of these demanding areas. They ensure the best in reliability and safety in order to maximize the performance and durability of the tested components and systems.
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Engine Testing
Testing systems for internal combustion engines and alternative fuels
From small units to large engines. Highly dynamic control, flexible integration of sensor technology and peripherals, test bay management and end-of-line testing.
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E-Mobility Testing
Development and application of electric drive systems and vehicles made easy
Our testing technology portfolio for the e-mobility sector includes innovative solutions for quality assurance and performance testing of electric vehicles and their components. We offer comprehensive test systems for batteries, electric motors and power electronics that guarantee maximum precision and reliability. With our testing solutions, we support manufacturers in maximizing the safety and efficiency of their products and meeting the requirements of modern e-mobility.
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Fuel Cell Testing
Testing solutions for H2 energy converters
In the world of fuel cells and fuel cell stacks, we offer specialized testing technology solutions for quality assurance and performance evaluation. Our high-precision test systems are tailored to the specific requirements of these technologies and ensure the safety, efficiency and durability of the tested fuel cell products.
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Battery Testing
Efficient battery storage testing
Our testing technology portfolio for batteries and electrical energy storage systems offers comprehensive solutions for quality assurance and performance evaluation. We develop high-precision test systems that are specifically designed for the requirements of batteries and energy storage systems. Our battery simulators are highly dynamic sources and sinks that are used for battery, fuel cell and inverter testing as well as fast charging systems and testers or on powertrain test beds.
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Component Testing
Specialised testing systems
We test everything, designing and building test beds for brakes, engine bearings, valve clearance, sensors, injectors, oil pumps, control units and much more.
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Emission Testing
Test systems for clean air
The results from emission measurements must be representative and suitable for comparison with each other, as the relevant standards and directives require. Measurement methods must ensure high selectivity with minimal cross-sensitivity to ensure precise results. In addition, compliance with legal limits must be safeguarded by means of suitable monitoring mechanisms. The test systems from KS Engineers cover it all.
Testing Services
We would like to have your problems
Through our testing facilities in Graz and Friedrichshafen, we offer testing services based on our product portfolio to address complex and diverse challenges in the fields of drive technology and energy systems.
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Our testing technology portfolio
Powertrain and energy systems are the drivers for tomorrow’s mobility. The variety of energy sources, storage systems and converters is constantly growing – and with it the requirements for precise testing technologies. KS Engineers is your partner for innovative test systems: from the automotive, railway, shipbuilding and aviation industries to energy technology. We deliver custom solutions, from component testing to complete systems, with a focus on the highest quality, efficiency and future-proofing.
KS-ACDC Box
Measuring and evaluating all the phase quantities with the highest accuracy.
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Chassis Dynamometers
One, two, four-wheel drive: KS mechanical and control engineering makes our dynamometers useful for a very wide range of vehicles.
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Fuel Cell Test Bed
Dynamic and accurate control of pressure, temperature and humidity of process factors by model based control technique and smart rig design.
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Fuel Cell Testing
Comprehensive solutions for testing modern energy converters.
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KS-Sensorbox
Our Sensor Box rounds off the instruments available for test beds.
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Module Test Beds
We test everything, designing and building test beds for brakes, engine bearings, valve clearance, sensors, injectors, oil pumps, control units and much more.
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T-SIM
Embedding MATLAB/Simulink models in real-time control.
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Tornado Order Management
Tornado Order Management is an ordering system for single test beds to complete testing facilities with a global structure.
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Tornado Software Suite
Forward-looking, sustainable automation takes your testing tasks in test cells and at any locations to a whole new level.
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Tornado Test Bed
Tornado Test Bed is a freely configurable automation system optimised for automotive testing, test data acquisition and processing.
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PowerHIL-Testing
Overcoming boundaries – with PowerHIL between virtual simulation and real performance.
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System Test Beds
Testing of complete systems, integration of control units, simulation of components, accurate and synchronous data acquisition and processing up to 10 kHz.
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KS-OMM Operating Mode Manager
The KS-OMM Operating Mode Manager enables safe and flexible operating mode selection at test beds.
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KS-LEC OilTracer
Measurement of oil consumption with a natural tracer.
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