Intertek KJ Tech Laboratory

Lab Name: KJ Tech Services GmbH - an Intertek Company

Lab Address:
Pallaswiesenstrasse 168
64293 Darmstadt

Local Lab Phone: +49 615139426 30

Phone: 0800 5855888

Fax: +49 6151 39426 31

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