Testing Services

Testing is a key element of MIRA’s total product engineering service which spans design, development and validation. Our expertise and knowledge has been applied to a wide range of vehicles, systems and individual components.

MIRA has a unique combination of specialist engineering skills and world class engineering facilities. Our customers range from component manufacturers through to the world’s largest vehicle OEMs. Our services are equally diverse including specialist engineering consultancy and independent facility hire, through to whole vehicle design and development programmes.

Test Specification

When was the last time you questioned the specifications you are testing to?

At MIRA we have experience of testing products against specifications derived from many sources including vehicle manufacturers, industry recognised bodies and legislative standards from around the world.

Our engineers can help you review your existing test procedures and develop or interpret new specifications to enable you to access new markets.

Integrating Testing with CAE

Computer Aided Engineering is changing the nature of testing. By integrating CAE and intelligent testing techniques MIRA can often help customers reduce the numbers of tests required to develop a product; saving money, reducing time-to-market and delivering better engineered solutions.

CAE Model Validation

Our Product Engineering team use the latest CAE tools to evaluate designs before any hardware is made.  MIRA’s simulation techniques cover virtually all of a vehicle’s attributes, however, before we apply them to customer projects they are subjected to rigorous correlation exercises.

From designing a test plan to refine your CAE methods through to development of the latest co-simulation techniques, MIRA has the experience to give you a head-start.

CAE Boundary Condition Determination

Since the advent of the computer we have all grown used to the term ‘Garbage-In- Garbage-Out’. As computing power increases, poor input data simply means bigger errors faster!
At MIRA we understand the benefits and limitations of CAE. This enables us to take a pragmatic approach, using the most appropriate combination of computational methods and test tools to deliver accurate results.

Often a series of simple tests can provide the data to make simulations meaningful.

Whole-vehicle Testing

MIRA’s unrivalled experience in whole vehicle engineering and our state-of-the-art facilities enable us to provide all of your test requirements on one site. Our independence, security and confidentiality give you:

Component and System Testing

Rapid vehicle development programmes demand validated components with high penalties for late delivery or product failures. MIRA specialises in methods of developing components and systems away from the vehicle, providing:

Test Programme Management

As vehicle programme timescales have become increasingly compressed MIRA has adapted to ensure the end product is not compromised.  With the most comprehensive range of independent vehicle engineering facilities available MIRA is your ideal development partner for:

MIRA’s engineers are not limited to using our in-house facilities.  Many of our test programmes demand:

• Real-world testing
• Use of customer facilities
• Access to external test houses and proving grounds
• University support