A leading global automaker is developing electric vehicles and needs to rigorously test electric drive modules. At their technical center, they focus on testing components under real-world conditions to ensure performance, safety, and longevity. The specific challenge was to test these modules for thermal shock—rapid and extreme temperature fluctuations—to identify any potential weaknesses in material or design.
Given the scale of their operations and the critical role electric drive modules play in the overall functionality of EVs, the automaker needed a testing solution that could handle an 880 lb test load and maintain strict environmental control. The chamber had to simulate extreme cold and heat quickly, consistently, and reliably to accelerate product testing cycles.