Intertek KJ Tech Laboratory
Lab Name: Intertek KJ Tech
Lab Address:
Kirschberg 20
64347 Griesheim, Germany
Local Lab Phone: +49 6155-6666 100
Description of Lab:
The Intertek KJ Tech lab is strategically located in the center of the automotive industry in the Rhine-Main area with quick access to motorway driving, mountain roads in the Taunus and Odenwald area, a wide range of close-by country roads and possible city driving in Darmstadt and Frankfurt.
Services specific to the Intertek KJ Tech location include:
- On-Road Vehicle Testing
- Overall vehicle rating (quality)
- Endurance tests (R&D)
- Tests accompanying development (e.g. consumption tests, alternative fuels [e.g. M15, E85], NGV [CNG or LNG])
- Drive as you wish - Rig-to-road (based on time and speed vs. based on road type)
- Trips with PEMS devices (AVL M.O.VE Gas PEMS iS)
- Data recording (environmental data, LIDAR, RADAR, video)
- Injector coking - Simulation of injector coking in a test drive
- GPF powertrain validation - petrol particulate filter validation and instrumentation in driving tests
- Parts and vehicle purchase from market
- Preparation of press vehicles (running-in and brake conditioning)
- Vehicle cold start test
- Engine, Oil, Lubrication, Coolant & Fuel Testing
- Engine / drive train test, development & optimization
- Accelerated Stress Testing (AST)
- Consumption test (e.g. alternative fuels [e.g. M15, E85], NGV [CNG or LNG])
- Oil approval according to OEM / supplier specifications
- Fuel, coolant & EV oil testing
- Test partner sourcing (depending on brand, model, mileage, degree of difficulty, operating conditions):
- Identification of vehicles
- Sampling, processing / flushing (e.g. fuel, oil, coolant)
- Tear-down, engine disassembly and final evaluation
- Research and procurement of fresh oils / lubricants, engines and components of all brands and models
- Assembly of exhibition models / cutting motors / models
- Failure Analysis
- Testing Hydrogen / Electric Vehicles, Batteries & Charging Stations
- Complete vehicle assessment tests (quality)
- Measurement data acquisition and evaluation in endurance runs (R&D)
- Interoperability test with charging station and vehicle (charging communication and performance monitoring, root cause analysis)
- High voltage tests including training (e.g. hybrid, electric vehicles, fuel cells)
- Evaluation of components and systems
- Sampling of charging stations
- Up to 1000V/ 1000A charge/discharge capability
- UN 38.3 transportation testing
- Safety certifications (IECEE CB Scheme, ETL- North America)
- Performance and market claims evaluations
- Failure analysis from full system to single cell
- Testing of ADAS and Multimedia Components
- R&D testing (informational goals)
- Validation testing (OEM compliance)
- Benchmarking (establishing design baselines)
- Euro NCAP and IIHS Ratings (compliance and marketing)
- Connected Car, including 5G, DSRC, V2X, Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Testing
- Autonomous Vehicle, including ADS Guidance, Functional Safety, Track & Road Testing
- Telematics, including PTCRB, FCC, Cybersecurity & Software Testing
- Hand operations (simulation of real usage behavior)
- E-call test with a virtual operator
- Function validation in the area of ADAS
- Collection of video data in public spaces
- Documentation and reporting of abnormalities
- Vehicle Conversions and Installation of Measurement Technology
- Elaboration of technical requirements, selection of sensors and coordination with the recording system
- Creation of a concept for the measurement setup as part of the endurance run
- Equipment of benchmark vehicles in the field of:
- NVH
- Noise measurement
- Analog sensors
- CAN reverse engineering
- UDS query
- HV measurement technology
- Equipment of prototypes with ETAS / Inca systems
- Vehicle conversion for component tests (wiring harness changes, mechanical adjustments, etc.)
- Electric motor conversion and instrumentation for test bench
- Engine disassembly and rating
Lab Accreditations:
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
- VDA 6.2
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