VDL Enabling Transport Solutions
Automotive Campus 59 5708 JZ Helmond The Netherlands
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Automotive Campus 59 5708 JZ Helmond The Netherlands
Whether you're developing batteries, aerospace components, high-tech systems or defense equipment — our advanced shaker testing solutions simulate real-world conditions to deliver deep insights into performance, durability, and failure behavior.
From vibration fatigue to thermal stress, pollution exposure, and high-voltage testing, we help you validate faster, smarter, and safer.
Industries we serve:
In our Component Testing Lab, battery modules and packs undergo rigorous vibration testing on our advanced shaker systems. This process is essential to ensure the structural integrity, electrical performance, and safety of batteries under real-world conditions.
Our shaker tests simulate the mechanical stresses experienced during transport and operation. By subjecting batteries to controlled vibration profiles—ranging from sine sweeps and shock pulses, to random signals and road profiles —we can identify potential failure points such as:
We support testing in accordance with international standards such as UN 38.3, IEC 62660, and ISO 12405, and can tailor vibration profiles to match specific customer requirements or vehicle duty cycles.
Whether you're validating a new design or qualifying for certification, our shaker-based battery testing ensures your energy storage systems meet the highest standards of durability and reliability.
Every test begins with a 0-measurement: a precise baseline that serves as a reference for all subsequent tests. Based on this data, we perform targeted analyses, including:
Our setups are equipped for the most demanding environments:
To ensure our shaker tests reflect real-world conditions as closely as possible, we can start where it all begins: on the road. For customers who do not possess real-world data, VDL ETS can help out by doing actual road tests to record necessary data which can be used as input for our shaker. Using our private test track, which features eight distinct road types — from cobblestones and speed bumps to rough asphalt and smooth tarmac — we gather real-time vehicle data under realistic driving scenarios.
This data includes vibration patterns, shock events, and dynamic load responses that components experience during actual use. By capturing these signals with high-precision sensors, we can build a comprehensive picture of how systems behave in the field.
The recorded data is translated into lab-based shaker profiles, allowing us to replicate these exact conditions in a controlled environment. This road-to-rig approach bridges the gap between field testing and laboratory validation, combining practical relevance with scientific precision.
The result? Highly accurate, repeatable tests that accelerate development, improve reliability, and reduce the need for costly on-road trials.
We perform durability testing based on road data and CAE models. The results support:
Shaker Systems
Hydraulic Shaker (Low Frequency)
Electromagnetic Shaker (High Frequency)
Every shaker test concludes with a comprehensive engineering report, designed to provide clarity, traceability, and actionable intelligence for your development teams. These reports go beyond raw data — they form the foundation for informed decision-making across design, validation, and simulation workflows.
What’s Included:
If desired, the engineering department can provide support in setting up and executing an improvement process.
Value for Engineering & Development:
This data is a strategic asset for:
By combining real-world testing with analytical depth, our reports empower engineers to make confident decisions — whether you're refining a prototype, validating a production model, or preparing for certification.
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