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Automotive Interior Impact Testing
When an engineer responsible for interior physical testing validation for an electric vehicle model at a major automaker wanted to confirm the safety of the car interior, he turned to Tekscan.
The high speed I-Scan™ force and pressure mapping system was purchased to study dynamic pressure and impact force during an impact. I-Scan can identify the temporal, local, peak, and spatial pressures at the collusion point.
The large matrix size of the 5315-A sensor combined with high-speed electronics capable of scanning speeds of 20,000 Hz was the perfect solution.
New automotive engineering designs for EVs in particular produce very different impact dynamics.
This impact peak force and pressure distribution information can be used to create safer cars for dashboard, headrest, and seatbelt design, and measure airbag deployment to minimize injury. Sensors are available in different shapes to conform around curved surfaces, consoles, and seating. sensors are reusable and provide accurate pressure readings.
