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Automotive Electrical Component Testing: Vehicle Reliability

imat-uve — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:20:33 GMT

A basic functional check confirms whether a component works under controlled conditions. However, it does not necessarily show how the component will behave when exposed to vibration, mechanical shock, temperature changes, electrical fluctuations, chemical loads, or forces introduced by wiring harnesses and connectors.

That is why automotive electrical component testing must go beyond a simple pass-or-fail evaluation. Reliable validation should consider the component’s intended installation, operating conditions, environmental exposure, mechanical loads, electrical interfaces, and required functions.

Stellantis: Approval for emission tests successful (VIAQ)

imat-uve — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:58:32 GMT

Harmonization of Emission Standards through CS-13398

The introduction of the new harmonized standard CS-13398 for emission testing by the Stellantis Group marks a significant step towards unified quality and safety standards for vehicle interiors. This testing specification, originally developed for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), now applies to all brands under the Stellantis umbrella.

TISAX® - imat achieves important milestone

imat-uve — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:34:52 GMT

Our priority: The security of your data

At a time when information security is becoming increasingly important, we are pleased to announce that imat has now successfully participated in the TISAX® assessment. This participation currently applies exclusively to our Stuttgart and Moenchengladbach sites and demonstrates our strong commitment to the security and integrity of customer information.

WHY ARE THE UNITS OF THE MATERIAL EMISSION TEST RESULTS SO DIFFERENT?

imat-uve — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:24:11 GMT

The aim of testing the emission behavior of components and material samples is to obtain comparable characteristic values to assess their suitability for use in vehicle interiors, for example. Despite the uniform goal, however, there are several different methodological approaches to pursuing this goal. However, the different test methods often deliver their results in different units. Why is this the case?

Odour differences in polypropylene:the role of fibre reinforcement and processing parameters

imat-uve — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:41:58 GMT

We were recently asked: "Why does fibre-reinforced polypropylene (PP) often perform worse than unreinforced PP in odour assessments according to VDA 270?" Below you will find our answer to this question.

Taiwan's VSCC Registration Office Grants Approval for VSTD 19

imat-uve — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:06:20 GMT

If you want to launch vehicles or components into the emerging Taiwanese market, you will quickly be confronted with the VSCC.
But what exactly is behind this acronym and why is it so important for automotive suppliers and manufacturers (OEMs)?

Emission limits for formaldehyde & formaldehyde releasers in vehicles

imat-uve — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:30:32 GMT

On July 17, 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union published the new Regulation 2023/1464 amending Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation concerning formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers. Products intended for non-industrial/non-commercial indoor use that release formaldehyde above specific concentrations under defined conditions will no longer be allowed to be placed on the market after a transition period.

IMAT MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEW DBL 1000 (PREVIOUSLY DBL 5430)

imat-uve — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:35:56 GMT

The Mercedes-Benz Group (formerly Daimler AG) company standard DBL 1000 encompasses requirements for emissions and odors related to materials and components used in vehicle interiors. It replaces the DBL 5430 as of July 2019 and has been adjusted to the new numbering system.

Excellent evaluation of our services - Thank you for your feedback!

imat-uve — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:04:52 GMT

To ensure our customers' satisfaction and the quality of our services, customer feedback has always been of utmost importance to us.

5 tips on getting your emissions sample collection and shipping right

imat-uve — Fri, 06 May 2022 07:54:35 GMT

Achieving correct results in emission testing can be an unexpected challenge in reality. Every day, suppliers and OEMs ship materials and components in inadequate packaging containing emitting substances. Or, during transport, holes in the packaging cause contamination with external substances, whether dust, CO2 emissions, waste emissions or other influencing environmental factors. As a result, materials can have high emission results that are not originally caused by the material itself. Below is a summary of how to do this correctly.

With these five tips, you will succeed in properly obtaining and shipping emission samples.