Research Facilities

CU-ICAR Laboratory and Testing Brochure

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CU-ICAR Laboratory and Testing Brochure

Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Graduate Engineering Center

The 90,000-square-foot graduate building houses the automotive engineering graduate program and is the center for systems integration research activities as well as faculty, student, staff offices and conference facilities. The industry-focused and interdisciplinary program utilizes facilities that include full vehicle and engine/powertrain testing. In addition, visiting industry partner offices and visiting faculty offices provide comfortable space for our partners. 

Renk Labeco 4-Wheel 500 HP Chassis Dyno and Faist Semi-Anechoic Chamber

The Renk system is a low-noise chassis dynamometer housed in a semi-anechoic chamber, making it able to perform driveline noise studies, mileage assessments, sound measurements and all other chassis dynamometer and sound room-related test activities.

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MTS 320 Tire Coupled Road Simulator and Weiss Climate Test Chamber

This facility will support testing for squeaks and rattles, vibration, structural durability, suspension characterization and fastener integrity. The road simulator is in an environmental chamber, allowing for many unique testing possibilities.

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Zeiss Pro T Compact Dual Column Full Vehicle CMM

This system is configured as a “drive on” CMM facility to allow full-vehicle, body-in-white and other large-item coordinate measurements.

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FEV 500 HP Engine Dyno Test Cell

A containerized and expandable facility, this system accommodates testing of performance, engine durability and components, emissions, fuel, catalysts, and engine mapping and calibration.

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ETS Lindgren Electromagnetic Compatibility Chamber

An ETS Lindgren FACT-3-2.0 PREMIUM high-performance, RF-shielded, 3 m semi-anechoic chamber for EMC testing supports FCC and CISPR radiated emissions tests as well as electromagnetic immunity testing up to 100V/m.

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Machine Shop

A well-equipped machine shop with turning, milling, drilling, sawing, welding and plasma cutting capabilities is located within the Campbell Center.

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Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Services Tools

The Campbell Center is equipped with a full range of vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition tools. The staff has extensive experience with in-vehicle measurements for both on- and off-road operations.

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