Automotive Test System Landscape
Validated for comfort, safety, high voltage and connectivity
- Test technology for electronic and mechatronic assemblies
- EOL, FCT and RF test applications
- Validation of control units, sensors and actuators
- Testing and verification of electrical signals and communication interfaces
- High-voltage, high-current and insulation tests
Holistic Vehicle Electronics
Integrated test expertise at full-vehicle level
- Validation of complex, distributed E/E systems across the entire vehicle
- Testing of comfort, safety and high-voltage components
- Validation of interfaces between individual control units
- Automated optical and haptic testing of HMI and control elements
Power Window Controls
Functional testing of the door control unit
- Testing of button functions and switching states
- Haptic testing through precise force-displacement measurement
- Validation of switching points, actuation forces and travel
- Functional testing of the electrical interfaces and evaluation of switching states
Exterior Mirrors
Testing of adjustment and auxiliary functions
- Testing of electric mirror adjustment and actuating movements
- Validation of position sensing, end positions and actuator motors
- Testing of integrated functions such as heating and turn signals
- Functional testing of the electrical interfaces and control of the mirror modules
Windshield Wipers
Validation of wiper motor and control
- Testing of wiper motor, control and electrical interfaces
- Validation of end positions, motion sequences and wipe cycles
- Measurement and evaluation of current draw, running behavior and motor characteristics
- Functional testing of wipe modes, interval functions and automatic operation
Headlights & Lighting
Testing of intelligent lighting functions
- Testing of headlight modules and lighting control
- Validation of low beam, high beam and signaling functions
- Measurement of current, voltage and LED driver behavior
- Functional testing of adaptive lighting and diagnostic functions
Battery Management Systems
High-voltage safety and cell monitoring
- Simulation and acquisition of cell voltages and temperature signals
- Validation of cell monitoring and balancing functions
- Targeted fault simulation to test diagnostic and protection functions
- Testing of battery management system communication and diagnostics
High-Voltage Heating Systems
Testing of electric heating systems
- Automated testing of high-voltage heaters and power electronics
- Analysis of electrical and thermal operating behavior
- Validation of protection and safety functions
- Testing under dynamic, realistic load conditions
Multifunction Antennas
RF testing for vehicle connectivity
- Testing of cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interfaces
- RF measurements to evaluate transmit and receive performance
- Validation of signal quality, range and shielding
- Testing of communication stability and data throughput
Infotainment and Display Systems
Testing of HMI, display and communication
- Testing of display functions, touch operation and user interaction
- Validation of audio, video and data transmission
- Testing of USB, Bluetooth and other vehicle interfaces
- Cross-system validation of display, operation and ECU communication
Control and Center Console Systems
Functional testing of central controls
- Testing of switches, rotary controls and touch surfaces
- Validation of haptics, switching states and feedback
- Measurement of electrical signals and control logic
- Communication testing with comfort and infotainment ECUs
Flap Actuators
Testing of precision actuators
- Functional testing of the exhaust flap actuator
- Validation of travel, end positions and position sensing
- Measurement of motor current, response time and switching behavior
- Communication testing with engine and exhaust control
Electronic Locking Systems
Testing of electronic locking systems
- Testing of lock module, actuators and sensors
- Validation of locking, unlocking and status feedback
- Measurement of current draw and mechanical response time
- Functional testing of the communication interfaces
Automotive Test Systems
Test technology for the connected vehicle as a whole
- End-of-line tests for electronic vehicle components
- Validation of control units, sensors, actuators and communication
- Testing of comfort, safety, high-voltage and connectivity systems
- Ensuring quality, function and reliability in series production
Testing Technology for the Mobility of Tomorrow
Whether conventional powertrains, driver assistance systems, or e-mobility: vehicles are becoming increasingly complex in terms of electronics, the number of variants is growing, and quality requirements in series production are high. MCD develops customized testing and inspection systems to meet these demands, ensuring that components and assemblies are tested reliably, quickly, and with full traceability.
From development validation to end-of-line testing in series production, our solutions cover electrical, optical, and mechanical testing methods. On the following pages, you will find our products and systems for the automotive and e-mobility sectors, as well as relevant reference projects.