What is a spring rate?

What is a spring rate?

We know how important it is to know the spring rate of a spring, but what is a spring rate? Simply put, it is the resistive force the spring will do according to how much it is compressed.  In practice, this means that a 50 N per millimeter spring will make a...
HIL Testing and Linear Actuators in Suspension Testing

HIL Testing and Linear Actuators in Suspension Testing

The development and manufacture of a vehicle is becoming progressively more complicated and expensive. One of the most recent challenges is autonomous and electric vehicle platforms. They introduced a set of technologies and interfaces, such as semi-active and active...
LABA7 EMA vs Alternatives

LABA7 EMA vs Alternatives

A revolution is quietly unfolding in the world of advanced shock absorber testing. While industry giants like Siemens and Aerotech have long dominated the landscape, LABA7 EMA has come to redefine the rules of the game. Our innovative electromagnetic actuator for...
EMA vs Other Shock Dynos of LABA7

EMA vs Other Shock Dynos of LABA7

There are several types of shock dynos in the market. Basically, there are two main groups depending on what motor powers them. Crank shock dynos are cheap but their data samples typically require a lot of digital filtering that translates into less accurate test...