HARDWARE IN THE LOOP TESTING
What is Hardware-in-the-Loop?
HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) refers to the process of testing specialized hardware by putting it into a software environment and simulating different real-life scenarios for the hardware to react to. For example, in the automotive industry, HIL testing is used by OEMs to produce safe, reliable vehicles.
A software test bench recreates the environment and conditions of the real hardware with great realism, and strict quality assurance processes ensure a thorough test of components, subsystems or entire ecosystems (a whole car, for instance).
HIL Testing programs Expertise
At Damas we have several years of experience in designing, deploying and running end-to-end HIL Testing programs. We have matured our expertise by consistently delivering high-value quality assurance practices for some of the world’s largest OEMs.
Specifically, we take pride in the test automation and optimization results that, over the past decade, have saved our clients several million euros.
Our HIL practice specializes in seven key areas:
- Diagnostic tools – such as CANape, CANoe, and CANalyzer from Vector, as well as INCA from ETAS, for calibration, diagnostics or validation of the TCU SW
- Platform control tools – such as dSpace Control Desk and Softcar, which create an interface between a tester and a platform
- Debugger – Lauterbach from Trace32
- Automation tool – EXAM, the comprehensive methodology based on the Unified Modelling Language (UML), whose core functions are based on the Python programming language (object-oriented programming)
- Test instruments – including an oscilloscope and picoscope from National Instruments
- Protocols – including XCP on CAN, CANFD, FlexRay Marste, VX1000 and Ethernet
- Management tools – including IBM (DOORS, ClearQuest, ClearCase)
Service components
Damas Engineering’s HIL Testing practice will enrich the performance of your production line thanks to:
High percentage of automation
Our teams achieved 96% automation across multiple modules.
Out-of-box approach
For OEM clients, we developed a complex Python application that shortened regression testing analysis and evaluation time from a week to an average of 3 hours.
Coordination
We combine multicultural and highly skilled engineering teams with an efficient approach to problem solving, with coordinated collaboration with our clients. We develop new and flexible procedures to achieve the best results in a fast-paced environment.
Regain focus on your core activities today – we’ll take care of the rest!
HILL TESTING SERVICE
At Damas, we prioritize people in our company culture. By building resilient teams and earning the trust of our collaborators, we deliver the quality you expect from a pan-European consulting partner.
