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As the automotive industry looks for more economic locations for new manufacturing plants, Mexico experienced an automotive boom.  With many of MGA’s legacy customers adding more international locations, our Texas team is dedicated to providing them with the proper technical knowledge and guidance for their validation needs. Stemming from our commitment to supporting our customers, […]

With electric vehicles becoming more prominent in today’s market, battery technology has grown tremendously over the past several years. This advancement in battery technology means that charging systems must also evolve in order to charge these batteries quicker and more efficiently. Because these systems' reliability is imperative in the EV industry, MGA Research has recently […]

In early 2022, MGA established our first California testing laboratory and since June of 2022, the capabilities related to our Phase 1 implementation have been fully offered to customers. A large portion of these offerings involve FMVSS 200 series component level tests and airbag deployments. The FMVSS 200 series capabilities include: FMVSS 201, Occupant Protection […]

MGA’s Space and Defense division has made great strides recently and is committed to continuing this growth!  By expanding our services in both geographical locations and solutions offered, we are well positioned to assist our customers anywhere in the continental U.S.  Until 2022, MGA has been servicing this industry in New York, Alabama, Texas, and […]

As MGA Research adapts to more advanced testing protocols, we have developed expertise in the use of CAN (Controller Area Network) and LIN (Local Interface Network) serial bus protocol to perform a wide variety of automotive testing. LIN, developed in 1999 by the “LIN Consortium” (BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz), serves as a low-cost […]

Over the next 10 years, electric vehicle (EV) growth is expected to accelerate rapidly as advancements in technology and increased government incentives drive adoption. The number of EV models available on the market is expected to increase, and the cost of EVs is expected to decrease as economies of scale come into play. Battery technology […]

Dr. Patrick M. Miller The Man, the Company he founded, and the Legacy he leaves. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Michael Miller, President of MGA Research Corporation. Patrick passed away on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his family (funeral home obituary link).   The Man Pat was born June […]

MGA Has a Long History of Battery Testing MGA’s involvement in battery testing goes back over 40 years. In 1980, We performed our first test on a lithium-ion battery intended for use in a pacemaker. In 1984, the Technical Services Lab (TSL) was opened in Akron, NY. Over the years, MGA has opened several more […]

What is Interior Emissions Testing? This refers to the analytical analysis of the volatile organic chemicals (VOC’s) that are present in the materials found in interior components of the vehicle. This is also what makes up the “new car smell.” These chemicals include things like Benzene, Toluene, Styrene, and Formaldehyde. These chemicals remain in the […]

Since the 1980’s, MGA has been supporting customers in the South Korean market. Whether it be for testing services, or installation of testing facilities, our customer base spans across multiple industries including both automotive and aircraft. 2020 marked the start of another collaborative effort. ANH Structure was seeking to bring on-line a brand-new facility dedicated […]