While headlamps may seem like a straightforward part of a car, there are many considerations that need to be made before getting them to market. Each module and fully assembled lamp demands rigorous testing to...
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Testing Wind Turbines for Green Energy
Wind turbines are particularly massive machines. As key drivers of growth in green energy production, they are nonetheless difficult to build and test. Unlike most systems, a turbine offers little margin for...
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Testing Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Many modern conveniences we take for granted, like the "blue dot" on our smartphone maps or the precise synchronization of high-frequency trading floors, rests on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). ...
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Autonomous Driving 101: How Does it Work?
For almost two decades, autonomous driving has existed in a strange place between science fiction and reality. Every year, millions of people entrust their lives to software-assisted driving systems, and...
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In-Circuit Testing for PCB Assembly
In-circuit testing (ICT) is a production test that checks the components on an assembled board, one node at a time. It makes physical electrical contact with the board and measures values such as resistance...
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Bidirectional Power Supply for Reliable Energy
Not long ago, electricity only ran one way: from the grid to whatever needed it. That assumption is breaking down as electrification spreads across transport and the grid. A parked electric car can now keep a...
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Verification and Validation: Why they are Different, and How they Work Together
Verification and validation (V&V) are two of the most-confused terms in engineering, and the cost of confusing them lands squarely on the test bench. Teams that treat V&V as a single activity tend to discover...
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eVTOL Aircraft: A Complete Guide to How They Work
The eVTOL industry is going through a unique moment. Functional aircraft exist, billions of dollars in orders have been signed, and yet none of them are carrying paying passengers in the United States. This...
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Energy Storage Systems
Global primary energy consumption has grown by nearly 97% since 1985 — from 94,000 TWh to over 186,000 TWh in 2024*. You may be reading this on a smartphone that is charging, in a lit room, with a television...
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What is a Feasibility Study & Why is it Important?
At first glance, a feasibility study may look like an added cost. In practice, it often prevents far greater expenses by revealing early whether the initial concept is achievable, stable, and worth developing...
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