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The Advancement of Aircraft Dynamic Safety testing at MGA
In the past 50 years, airplane manufacturers and regulators’ efforts in developing safer interiors have helped a steady decrease in airplane fatalities. Since the inception of the SAE AS8049 standard in the early 1990’s, MGA has supported the advancements of occupant safety in the aircraft industry. Our support, today, goes beyond the testing phase as […]
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MGA at the Forefront of Modified and Accessible Vehicle Safety
MGA’s expertise in automotive safety extends beyond the mass-produced vehicles from the major OEM’s. The same safety standards that the OEM’s adhere to also apply to most altered vehicles on the road. That includes vehicles being converted to a hybrid-electric drivetrain, campervans and RV type conversions, and vehicles that have been adapted for people with […]
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MGA Meets the Needs of the Growing Automotive Industry in the Southeast.
Since the 1990s, several major OEMs have taken up residence in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The South has seen significant automotive growth with an approximate 300% growth in automotive manufacturing in Alabama alone, based on employment, since the year 2000. As the automotive industry has grown in the region, […]
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Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessory Testing
MGA is the industry leader and has been a trusted partner providing testing support to hitch manufactures and OEMs. For a decade we continue to meet strength and durability requirements based on gross vehicle weights and trailer ratings. (more…)
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Battery Lab Expansion in Wisconsin
Many companies around the world are developing new and exciting designs using lithium-ion batteries. The electric/hybrid electric vehicle industry is projected to grow exponentially, as seen from the graph below (EVAdoption.com, McDonald, Lauren). Multiple OEMs have made statements confirming their preparation and direction for electric vehicle development. (more…)
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OMDB and the Future of Crashworthiness
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been developing a new crash test procedure with the purpose of reducing fatalities and injuries in small overlap and oblique crashes. Their crashworthiness research shows a higher risk of injusry in crashes where the occupant is moved in an oblique manner. (more…)