And it is capable of testing temperatures from -20-120 C (-4-248 F). Over 1,000 amps of power was installed into the stand, enabling up to 250 gpm (946.4 lpm) of test fluid to be run through the products being tested.
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“We want to learn how to predict that lifetime and extend it through product developments,” he said.ĭesigned by AKG engineers, the thermocycle test stand runs a 50/50 mix of water and glycol through the coolers to test thermal loading. Destructive testing will be conducted through the inclusion of a pressure cycle test stand and a new thermocycle test stand, as pressure and temperature differentials are the aspects which most affect the company’s products, and ultimately lead to their failure. We’re going to stay ahead of the competition, offer the best products, best solutions for our customers.” New state-of-the-art capabilitiesĪll of the equipment in the new R&D center is aimed at learning how AKG’s products are running, said Matt Rankin, Director of New Product Introduction. And we are not going to let ourselves fall behind. “In this world of continuous improvement, if you’re not moving ahead aggressively, you’re not standing still, you’re falling behind.
Lindgren said one of the most important aspects is that the R&D center will allow the company to stay ahead of its competition. The new R&D center will enable AKG not only the ability to test products for customers, but also validate its products in order to optimize them for customers’ ever-changing requirements. “North America has all the tools for continued growth.” “This will also ensure we can stay on the leading edge of new product development,” he said. Because of this, now was the right time to make an investment in increasing the North American operations’ capabilities. Hartwig Pietzcker, owner of AKG Global, said the North American operations have experienced sustained strong growth over the last several years. “It’s going to allow…a local basis for local customers, provid customers what they need in a timeframe that fits their schedule best,” said Lindgren. However, by now having those capabilities in-house AKG will be able to offer customers shorter lead times. Up until now, the company has relied on third party resources or its facilities in Germany for testing and validation. “ also help us develop more innovative products for our customers and the markets they serve.” “We wanted to become a more comprehensive and timely testing resource,” said Jeff Lindgren, President, AKG of America during the center’s ribbon cutting ceremony. With this new expansion, the company will be better able to serve customers in North America.
opened its new research and development (R&D) center at the company’s facility in Mebane, NC.
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