Testing
With comprehensive facilities in the UK, mainland Europe and North America, testing forms an integral part of Ricardo’s world-class engineering services.
UK
Shoreham Technical Centre
- 33 engine test cells
- 4 chassis dynamometers including one 4WD Euro 6+ climatic test facility
- Multiple engine build facilities and dedicated prototype engine build team
- Vehicle workshop
- Component test rigs
- Advanced instrumentation capacity
Leamington Technical Centre
- 2E, 3E and 5E transmission rigs with hybrid EV capability
- 2WD climatic chassis dyno
- Vehicle workshops
Cambridge Technical Centre
- Battery testing
- E-machine
- SiL, MiL, HiL
Germany
Schechingen Technical Centre
- 13 engine test cells
- Fired engine tilt test rig
- Motorcycle chassis rolls
USA
Chicago and Detroit Technical Centers
Santa Clara Technical Center
- 3 operational reactors for bench scale catalyst testing
Key benefits of the Ricardo testing services
- Whether customers require a simple one off component test or an advanced multi-bed project, Ricardo has the capability and capacity to provide a one-stop, turn-key service
- By partnering with Ricardo customers have confidence that they are working with a world-class test engineering team
- Complete confidentiality, objectivity and independence enables our test engineering specialists to help resolve any testing issue
- Flexible approach tailored to customer needs and including technology transfer and training as required
- A comprehensive range of rig systems is available to support development on components sub assemblies.