Danfoss Invests in Ground-Breaking Testing Technology
New facility will impact testing and simulation efforts for Danfoss Power Solutions around the world.
Danfoss Power Solutions has partnered with Iowa State University to install a new state-of-the-art off-road vehicle chassis dynamometer near their North American location in Ames, Iowa.
“We are pleased the new chassis dynamometer will provide the research and educational facilities necessary to foster breakthroughs in new engineering technologies for Danfoss,” said Dave Wohlsdorf, Sr. Director Strategic Innovation, Danfoss Power Solutions.
Local investment, global impact
System design, simulation and real-world testing are pillars of the Danfoss Power Solutions engineering process, carried out in part at industry-exclusive Danfoss Application Development Centers (ADCs). At an ADC, Danfoss engineers work directly with customers to develop, test, prove, demonstrate and refine a machine’s key systems to improve equipment design and production.
Partnering with Iowa State University allows Danfoss to further expand its research and testing capabilities in North America. Insights gained on the Iowa State campus with this new technology will complement field testing conducted at the Ames, Iowa, ADC, allowing Danfoss the opportunity to implement industry-leading solutions at a faster rate for its customers.
Testing and simulation is an important part of the engineering and development process — whether for a new component or a revamped machine design. “Comprehensive testing can reduce design cycles and speed up research and development, which translates to saved time and money for our customers,” said Wohlsdorf. “That’s why Danfoss has made it a priority to stay on the leading edge of testing and simulation technology.”
Diversified testing facilities
Along with the ADCs, the state-of-the-art dynamometer will allow for controlled, dynamic testing of complete off-highway vehicles with advanced traction control systems. The facility is designed to test vehicles up to 350 kW (70 km/h), and offers independent monitoring and loading of each wheel. No other laboratory is built to handle tests of this power and speed.
Danfoss and Iowa State will officially break ground on a new state-of-the-art testing facility on October 5, 2018, with a target completion date in summer 2019. The facility will be available for use by Danfoss, machinery OEMs, students and researchers.
For media information and photos:
Americas and Europe:
Lena Skov Rasmussen Sorensen
Danfoss Power Solutions Nordborg, Denmark
Asia-Pacifiic:
Kentaro Ide
Danfoss Power Solutions Osaka, Japan
Phone: +81 6 6395 6066
China:
Kelly Xu Danfoss Power Solutions Shanghai, China
Phone: +86 21 3418 5336
Related links:
www.danfoss.com
Danfoss engineers technologies that enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less. We meet the growing need for infrastructure, food supply, energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions. Our products and services are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, motor control and mobile machinery. We are also active in the field of renewable energy as well as district heating infrastructure for cities and urban communities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933 and today Danfoss is a world-leader, employing 24,000 employees and serving customers in more than 100 countries. We are still privately held by the founding family. Read more about us at www.danfoss.com.
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