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About
We are a leading global provider of automotive test and verification solutions that facilitate the development of vehicles that are safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
Overview
Founded in 1982 as a vehicle engineering consultancy, we have grown to become one of the world’s most trusted suppliers of automotive test systems. Today, we offer a diverse range of track and laboratory testing solutions. From suspension and steering development machines to driving robots and advanced driver assistance and autonomy testing solutions. Our clients include the top 25 global vehicle manufacturers, Euro NCAP laboratories and numerous government test authorities. As part of the AB Dynamics Group of companies we enable customers to develop and test in virtual environments, validate on the track, and then evaluate vehicles on public roads.
History
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1982
AB Dynamics is formed with a vision to supply noise, vibration, and suspension engineering services and software to the automotive industry.
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1985
In parallel with vehicle dynamics, suspension engineering and test work, AB Dynamics supplies Land Rover with the world’s first PC-based software system for powertrain NVH testing and development.
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1992
AB Dynamics plays a key role in the design of the McLaren F1 supercar’s suspension. We also manufacture bonded rubber suspension components for the full vehicle production run.
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1995
We develop our first laboratory test product, the Suspension Parameter Measurement Machine (SPMM). The first machine is supplied to UK testing house MIRA where it becomes a cornerstone in its suspension test facilities and is still in use today.
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1997
The first AB Dynamics steering robot is supplied to Goodyear. The SR 30 was the first direct-drive steering robot available and the first with a Windows software interface, allowing tests to be created in seconds.
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2001
We supply the world’s first path following steering robot to Ford. The system uses position feedback from a GPS-corrected inertial measurement unit to allow highly accurate control of the vehicle.
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2007
The first Driverless Test System was supplied to Renault. It enables vehicles to be remotely driven under robotic control without anyone onboard. DRI commenced work on a project for NHTSA that required the development of a crashable surrogate vehicle system to test emerging ADAS technologies. The project would eventually lead to the development of the GST, Soft Car 360 and close collaboration between DRI and AB Dynamics.
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2010
AB Dynamics develops its first impactable vehicle target for ADAS testing, the Soft Crash Target, which is supplied to Daimler.
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2013
AB Dynamics floats on the AIM stock exchange in London, becoming a publicly traded company – AB Dynamics plc. AB Dynamics plc will go on to build a portfolio of brands including AB Dynamics, ABD Solutions, Ansible Motion, DRI, rFpro and VadoTech.
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2016
The Advanced Vehicle Driving Simulator (aVDS) is launched, which allows meaningful testing far earlier in the vehicle development process.
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2017
We move into a new £9m purpose-built facility in the UK.
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2018
Vulnerable road user safety takes a step forward with the development of the LaunchPad remotely operated robotic ADAS test platform.
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2019
We launch two major new products: Ground Traffic Control (GTC) software and the ANVH 250 suspension test machine. International offices are established in Japan, USA, and Germany. DRI and rFpro become part of the AB Dynamics Group.
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2020
The GST 120 ADAS test platform is launched, allowing highway-speed ADAS testing. We also successfully launch the Halo driving robot.
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2021
We launch the LaunchPad 80 vulnerable road user test platform and open the Engineering Design Centre at our UK headquarters. VadoTech joins the AB Dynamics Group.
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2022
In collaboration with DRI we add new soft targets to our ADAS target range – the Soft Motorcycle 360 and the Soft Pedestrian 360. In September, Ansible Motion joins AB Dynamics Group’s simulation portfolio.
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2023
The LaunchPad Spin, a new agile VRU platform designed for advanced urban test scenario testing, is launched. In October, Ansible Motion becomes the sole driving simulator brand for the AB Dynamics Group.
Group businesses
AB Dynamics is proud to be part of AB Dynamics plc. As part of the group, we can support you with a comprehensive portfolio of automotive testing and development solutions.
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ABD Solutions
Retrofittable autonomy for off-highway vehicle fleets, focusing on materials handling, defence, mining, and agricultural applications.
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Ansible Motion
Creation and deployment of a wide range of Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators around the world for all types of vehicles, driving scenarios, experiments and product development aims.
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DRI
Year-round vehicle dynamics and ADAS testing services from their California proving ground, realistic and durable surrogate ADAS targets and comprehensive human factors and vehicle ergonomics research services.
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rFpro
Physics-based simulation environments and digital models to accelerate the development, testing and validation of assistance systems, autonomy, and vehicle dynamics.
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VadoTech
Evaluation of complete vehicles and individual systems on public roads, focusing on end-user quality and durability together with market-leading high voltage EV training services.
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VTS
VTS is a leading provider of dynamometer-based testing services to the automotive sector in the US, particularly focused on the development and deployment of electric vehicles for US based automotive OEMs.
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Careers
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Location
We have office locations in the UK, Germany, USA and Japan, supported by a global distribution network. Learn more about your nearest AB Dynamics office or distributor location.
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Support
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