NI Expands Electric Vehicle Testing Ecosystem With D&V Electronics

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NI (NASDAQ: NATI) has launched an Inverter Test System and formed a collaboration with D&V Electronics to enhance electric vehicle (EV) testing environments. The new system allows engineers to simulate EV powertrains and conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests for traction inverter electronic control units (ECUs), improving testing scenarios. This partnership aims to streamline the testing process, enabling durability and thermal testing at full power safely and effectively, thereby accelerating EV innovation.

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• Launch of Inverter Test System enhances EV testing capabilities.
• Collaboration with D&V Electronics enables advanced testing solutions.
• Improved simulation fidelity reduces testing costs and accelerates development.

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NI enhances simulated testing for EVs with new Inverter Test System and collaboration with D&V Electronics for power-level inverter test

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NI (NASDAQ: NATI), a leading developer of automated test and measurement systems, today announced two new offerings to enhance testing environments and workflows for electric vehicle (EV) traction inverter validation: a new Inverter Test System (ITS) and a collaboration agreement with D&V Electronics for power-level inverter test.

NI's Inverter Test System (Photo: Business Wire)

These offerings promise to accelerate innovation for EVs by integrating test earlier in the product development lifecycle. By simulating EV powertrains to perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests of traction inverter electronic control units (ECUs), the ITS allows EV test engineers to create more life-like scenarios not easily and accurately reproduced on the road.

For over a century, automotive powertrain engineers focused on optimizing the combustion engine. The arrival of the electric vehicle brings the promise of a sustainable future, but the engineering challenge has proven formidable. NI solutions, coupled with the expertise of D&V Electronics, allow customers to spend more time engineering ambitiously toward Vision Zero and less time troubleshooting their test systems. Through this collaboration between NI and D&V, electric motor and direct current power emulators can be inserted into the test workflow to enable durability and thermal testing of the inverter component at full power in a high quality, cost-effective, and safe environment. Adding more simulation fidelity and capabilities speeds up the entire development process at a lower overall cost than field tests.

“Automotive engineers are constantly modifying simulation models based on evolving electric vehicle performance and test requirements,” said Noah Reding, senior director of Validation, Transportation at NI. “They need integrated solutions to seamlessly move these models from design to validation. Advancements such as these speed up EV adoption and production innovations by eliminating inefficiencies in the testing process.”

“Traction inverters are the heart of the powertrain, and inverter design technology is changing rapidly. D&V’s innovative power emulators, combined with NI’s high-speed test platforms, will offer customers future-ready capabilities that enable coverage from component to system level testing in a controlled environment. Our team is excited to partner with NI on its new inverter test offerings, and we look forward to ongoing success,” said Uday Deshpande, chief technology officer of D&V Electronics.

About NI

At NI, we bring together the people, ideas and technology so forward thinkers and creative problem solvers can take on humanity’s biggest challenges. From design and validation to manufacturing production, we provide software-connected systems leveraging data through all aspects of the development lifecycle, enabling engineers and enterprises to Engineer Ambitiously™ every day.

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About D&V Electronics

Founded in 1997 and acquired by Motorcar Parts of America (NASDAQ: MPAA) in 2017, the electrical vehicle testing subsidiary, with customers in more than 90 countries, designs and manufactures testing solutions for performance, endurance, and production of multiple components in the electric power train – providing simulation, emulation, and production applications for the electrification of both automotive and aerospace industries, including electric vehicle charging systems. Additional information is available at www.dvelectronics.com and www.motorcarparts.com.

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Source: National Instruments

FAQ

What is the Inverter Test System launched by NI?

The Inverter Test System is a new offering by NI to enhance testing environments for electric vehicle traction inverters, allowing for hardware-in-the-loop tests.

How does NI's collaboration with D&V Electronics benefit EV testing?

The collaboration allows for better simulation and testing of electric powertrains, enabling durability and thermal testing at full power, which speeds up the development process.

What impact does the Inverter Test System have on EV development?

The system accelerates innovation by integrating testing early in the product lifecycle, allowing for more accurate and realistic testing scenarios.

What is the stock symbol for NI?

The stock symbol for NI is NATI.

What is the stock symbol for Motorcar Parts of America?

The stock symbol for Motorcar Parts of America is MPAA.