GW Instek delivers comprehensive automotive test and measurement solutions tailored for electric vehicles (EVs), battery systems, power electronics and embedded systems development. Its portfolio includes high-performance AC/DC power supplies, battery simulators, regenerative electronic loads, safety analysers, and precision measurement instruments that support validation, durability and compliance testing. These solutions enable manufacturers and R&D engineers to efficiently test onboard chargers, DC-DC converters, battery management systems (BMS), inverters, and EV charging systems with accuracy, reliability, and scalability. The GW Instek Automotive test solutions includes:
In automobile charger testing, the load (typically an electronic DC load or load bank) acts as a programmable simulator for the vehicle's battery. Its primary role is to create a controlled, repeatable, and safe environment to verify that a charger (AC or DC) operates efficiently, adheres to safety standards, and correctly manages charging protocols without needing an actual, expensive, and potentially hazardous electric vehicle battery.


Battery simulation function, battery charge/discharge tests function
and Sequence programming function in Automotive Applications
Battery simulation and
charge/discharge testing in automobiles are critical to ensure safety, performance, and
efficiency of Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries. These processes validate State of Health
(SoH), State of Charge (SoC), and capacity while ensuring safety mechanisms function
properly, as they allow for rigorous testing of battery cells, modules, and packs under
diverse thermal and electrical conditions.

In DC motor driver, DC motor, and DC–DC converter testing, a regulated DC power supply is used to deliver a clean, stable, and adjustable input voltage that accurately represents real world operating conditions. By setting voltage levels and current limits, the power supply protects components from overcurrent, short circuits, and startup surges while allowing safe functional verification of the system. Adjustable power supplies also enable performance analysis under varying input voltages and load conditions, helps to evaluate efficiency, speed control behaviour, thermal behaviour , and overall reliability.

In the automotive electronics industry, strict testing standards is essential for ensuring that electronic components can reliably and safely operate under various environmental conditions. ISO 16750-2 provides a comprehensive framework for testing electrical loads.
By adhering to these standards and utilizing advanced testing
technologies, manufacturers can ensure the production of high-quality, reliable, and safe
automotive electronic components.
ISO 16750-2 specifies test items for electrical and electronic components in vehicles,
simulating various electrical load conditions that components might encounter during their
operational lifetime. The various tests comes under this category are

In the automotive electronics industry, strict Automotive wire harness testing is the critical process of verifying the electrical integrity, connectivity, and safety of the wiring systems (low and high voltage) in vehicles. The below tests are conducted as apart of wire harness testing in automobiles

Test Functions : DC withstand /AC withstand/Insulation Resistance /Ground Bond/ground Continuity
GP-12004 : Can test Ground bond and ground continuity along
with AC/DC withstand voltages and Insulation Resistance tests
GPT-15012: safety analyzer comply’ s with IEC 61010-2-034

Features
Multi channels: Two or Three channels Latency not exceed 0.1ms between channels Multi combination : 30V, 40V, 80V, 160V, 250V, 800V Power : 360W, 720W, 1080 W Advanced Web server function: SCPI command, Web control, Data Log, Edit sequence

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The Software Wavecontrol provides waveforms and controls the TOELLNER system components at the test station, which can be individually tailored to your requirements.
Using a DAQ-Card, any signal waveform can be provided with Arbitrary Power Supplies or 4-Quadrant Amplifiers with outputs from 160 W to 5200 W.
For fast interruptions, TOELLNER offers electronic switches with switching times below 500 ns.
The Software WaveControl provides extensive Waveform Libraries for Normative Tests, e. g.
- LV 124, LV 148
- VDA 320
- VW 80000
- VW 82148
- GMW 3172
- MBN 10615
- ISO 16750-2
Modern vehicles contain 70–150 ECUs (Electronic control units, multiple communication networks (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet), high-voltage battery systems, and increasingly complex safety architectures . ART Logics designs and develops modular test and simulation equipments, meant for the automotive requirements, particularly in ECU validation, EV battery systems, and end-of-line (EOL) production testing.
ART Logics Smart Loggers are engineered for automotive ECU signal acquisition and bus analysis during development (DV), production validation (PV), and vehicle-level testing.
Enables capture of:
Synchronous multi-domain acquisition
As EV architectures expand, BMS validation becomes critical. ART Logics provides multi-channel cell simulators designed specifically for automotive battery management systems.
Automotive-Specific Features:
These systems are used to validate:

Because the channels are isolated, engineers can simulate:
ART Logics provides integrated BMS function test systems combining Analog sensor simulation, High-voltage measurement interfaces , CAN/CAN-FD communication, PWM control, Embedded automation

These test benches are used during:
Key Automotive Use Cases:
Features:
Battery cyclers are used in Cell characterization, Charge/discharge profile validation, Aging and lifetime testing, Thermal stress testing
Operating Modes:
These systems allow engineers to simulate:

BOLAB Systems provides advanced testing solutions primarily for automotive electrical components, focusing on low-voltage (12V, 24V, 48V) and high-voltage (EV/Hybrid) systems. Their primary advantage lies in ensuring that vehicle components—such as batteries, inverters, and DC/DC converters—can reliably withstand electrical disturbances and comply with strict international standards like ISO 21498, LV 123, and VW 80300.
Dynamic / Transient Tests:
Regenerative / Bidirectional Tests
BOLAB's low-voltage test systems are designed to meet the specific testing requirements of 12V, 24V, and 48V electrical systems in various applications, ensuring compliance with the VW 80000, LV 124, ISO 16750, ISO 7637 and other standards. These systems offer unmatched flexibility, precision, and reliability, making them the ideal choice for testing electronic components and ensuring their performance and safety. Equipped with advanced features and capabilities, BOLAB's low-voltage test systems empower users to effortlessly conduct a wide range of tests. Automotive professionals worldwide trust BOLAB's low-voltage test systems for their superior performance and quality.

Typical low voltage tests that can be done for LV124 standard are
BOLAB's systems are distinguished by their modularity, allowing you to start with a "small" 1 kW (1,000 V, 15 A) system and expand it module by module based on your application requirements and budget.
Never before has it been so simple to engage in high voltage testing for electric vehicles and gradually build up to a highly powerful solution. BOLAB empowers you to scale your testing capabilities at your own pace, ensuring a seamless and efficient testing process.
LV123 (High-Voltage Electrical Tests)
ISO 6469 / EV Safety Related Tests
Typical HV Functional Bench Tests
Key Advantages of Bolab solutions for Automotive Components Testing
Vision Engineering designs and manufactures ergonomic stereo microscopes, digital inspection cameras and non-contact 3D measurement systems used extensively across the automotive value chain — from PCB and ECU assembly to wiring harness manufacture, connector and terminal inspection, solder joint verification, weld seam analysis and dimensional inspection of machined and moulded components. Its eyepiece-less optical technology reduces operator fatigue on high-volume inspection and rework lines, while digital 3D inspection systems give quality teams repeatable, non-contact measurement without expensive CMM cycle time. The Vision Engineering Automotive inspection solutions include:
Automotive ECUs pack dense, fine-pitch PCB assemblies that must be visually verified at multiple stages — component placement, first-article inspection, in-process QC and failure analysis. Vision Engineering stereo microscopes give line operators and quality engineers a large, high-resolution stereo image without eyepieces, so they can compare boards, trace tracks and inspect components for long periods with far less fatigue than a conventional microscope.



Reliable solder joints are critical for automotive electronics that must survive years of vibration, thermal cycling and under-bonnet conditions. Vision Engineering's digital microscopes capture high resolution, well-lit images of solder fillets, SMD placement and BGA edges, and let inspectors record and share images directly for traceability and rework documentation.

Automotive wiring harnesses carry hundreds of crimped terminals and connector cavities per vehicle, and a single mis-formed crimp or bent pin can cause a field failure. Ergonomic stereo microscopes and eyepiece-less viewers let harness and connector inspectors work comfortably through full shifts while checking crimp form, wire strand capture, pin alignment and cavity sealing.
Machined and moulded automotive parts, weld seams, gears, connector housings and sensor bodies often need non-contact 3D measurement and surface inspection without the cycle time of a full CMM run. Vision Engineering's digital 3D inspection microscopes give true stereo depth perception on screen, letting engineers evaluate weld penetration, surface defects, burrs and part geometry, and capture 3D images for reports without special glasses.


For general assembly, crimping, rework and final QC benches across harness, connector and ECU lines, Vision Engineering's industrial bench magnifiers give shadow-free, glare-free illuminated viewing so operators can work accurately at close range for extended periods.


JBC, with over 95 years of experience, is a global leader in soldering and rework tools for the electronics industry, trusted across automotive ECU, ADAS, sensor and EV/BMS electronics manufacturing. Its Intelligent Heat Management technology delivers fast temperature recovery and instant heating when a tool is lifted from its stand, extending tip life by up to 5x and lowering energy consumption — critical for high-volume automotive PCB assembly, harness terminal soldering and line-side rework where uptime and consistent joint quality matter. The JBC Automotive soldering and rework solutions include:
Automotive ECUs, ADAS controllers and sensor modules pack dense, fine-pitch components that demand precise, repeatable soldering with minimal thermal stress on the board. JBC's Nano and Compact stations, powered by Intelligent Heat Management, deliver fast, stable temperatures for reliable joints without damaging sensitive automotive-grade components.
Automotive electronics increasingly use BGA, QFP and other fine-pitch packages for ADAS, infotainment and body-control modules. JBC hot air and multi-tool rework stations give contactless, evenly-distributed heat with precise temperature and airflow control, protecting nearby components during BGA/SMD removal and reflow.
High-current automotive connectors, busbars and wiring harness terminations often need large amounts of heat to form a reliable joint without long dwell times. JBC's Heavy Duty range delivers the power needed for these high-thermal-mass joints while keeping tip life and process control consistent.

Automotive power modules, connectors and relays are frequently through-hole mounted for mechanical strength. JBC desoldering irons and modules quickly and safely clear plated through-holes for component replacement and rework without damaging the PCB pads or surrounding automotive-grade components.
High-volume automotive electronics manufacturing benefits from automated soldering to remove operator variability and increase throughput on repetitive joints such as connector pins, wire-to-board terminations and sensor leads.
Larger automotive PCBAs and panels are prone to thermal shock and warping during rework. JBC preheaters bring the whole board to a stable base temperature before localised rework, while PCB support and fume extraction protect both the board and the operator on the rework bench.
PHBE Preheater
Fume Extractor Kit for 2 Workbenches