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Vehicle Safety Testing

Understanding FMVSS 103 and FMVSS 104: What Engineers Need to Know

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Take a closer look at how MGA supports FMVSS 103 and FMVSS 104 testing, relevant equipment standards, and why this testing is important for manufacturers.

Vehicle Safety Testing

MGA Delivers Hyundai Crash Facility

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See how MGA was responsible for the new HATCI crash test control system, including: the drive system, tow track, strong floors, barrier fixtures, and crash test

Component Development Testing

MGA Supports Large Bus Industry Through 6-Post Durability Testing

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Discover how MGA conducts durability testing on large trucks and buses through a case study with NYCT utilizing Road Load Data Acquisition capabilities.

Aerospace & Defense

Case Study: Performing Aerospace Lifecycle Testing at MGA Canada

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Take a look at a case study that outlines the steps MGA took to perform a complete lifecycle test on an aircraft’s overhead bin latch system.

Battery Testing

Evaluating Battery Safety through Overcharge and Over-Discharge Testing

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Learn how your systems test against over-discharging and overcharging with MGA's comprehensive battery testing solutions for electric vehicles.

Component Development Testing

Why Acoustic Testing Matters in Automotive Testing and Development

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Discover why automotive acoustic testing is critical for vehicle quality, EV refinement, noise reduction, sound quality, and customer satisfaction.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Environmental Conditioning for Pedestrian and Impact Testing: Validating Safety Performance Across Extreme Temperatures

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Environmental conditioning impact testing validates pedestrian safety, sensing systems, and vehicle performance in extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Aerospace & Defense

Mechanical Testing in Canada: Simulating Vibration Stresses at MGA Mississauga

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Explore how MGA Mississauga simulates vibration, shock, MAST and environmental testing to improve aerospace durability, reliability and readiness.

Battery Testing

EV Battery Shock Testing: Validating Safety and Performance Under Real-World Impact Conditions

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EV battery shock testing validates battery safety, durability, and performance under real-world impacts using advanced impact sled testing and data analysis.

Component Development Testing

Road Load Data Acquisition Services for Vehicle Durability and Validation

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Road Load Data Acquisition (RLDA) services for vehicle durability testing, data processing, proving ground testing, and validation for OEM development.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Force Application Devices (FADs) for Repeatable and Accurate FMVSS 210 Testing

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Learn how FMVSS 210 updates impact seat belt anchorage testing and how MGA's FAD1 and FAD2 solutions support accurate, repeatable compliance.

Component Development Testing

Celebrating One Year of MGA’s Mexico Facility in Querétaro

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Celebrating one year of MGA's Queretaro, Mexico facility serving the Latin American automotive industry.

Component Development Testing

A Look Inside Photogrammetry at MGA Research Corporation

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Explore photogrammetry at MGA Research for accurate 3D measurement, non-contact dimensional analysis, and component validation in testing environments.

Battery Testing

EV Battery Mechanical Abuse Testing: Crush, Impact, and Nail Penetration Capabilities

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MGA provides the capability of crush exposure, impacts, and nail penetration for battery testing in New York, Wisconsin, and Michigan to assess cell performance

Component Development Testing

Headliner Testing in the Automotive Industry: A Heads-up Look

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MGA Research Corporation has supported customers in headliner testing to ensure safer vehicles on the road.

Component Development Testing

Quick Data on the Fly with MGA’s Scanning Technologies

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Scanning technologies for 3D scan results, including the Creaform scanner, available at MGA's ISO-17025:2017 accredited labs across North America.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Automotive Rollover Testing & Steer-Induced Crash Simulation for Occupant Safety

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Explore advanced automotive rollover testing, steer-induced crash simulation, airbag calibration, and occupant safety validation at MGA Research.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Impact Sled Update: Small Overlap Rigid Barrier Development

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Impact sled crash testing update: small overlap rigid barrier, component-level simulation, energy dissipation, load paths, repeatable data, early validation.

Component Development Testing

How Interior Components are Tested for Durability, Environmental, and Emissions Validation

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Automotive interior testing for durability, environmental exposure, VOC emissions & performance. Ensure scratch, UV, odor resistance and OEM compliance.

Component Development Testing

Solving Complex Structural Load Testing Challenges Across Automotive, Heavy Truck, and Aerospace Industries

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Structural load testing solutions for automotive, heavy truck & aerospace. Custom fixtures, FMVSS compliance, durability testing, and high-capacity load systems

Battery Testing

Understrike: Critical Safety Testing for Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

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Learn how MGA simulates road debris impacts to prevent thermal events and meet EV compliance standards.

Aerospace & Defense

Comprehensive Environmental Testing Capabilities in Mississauga

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Aerospace environmental testing in Mississauga, Canada. Explore MGA’s chambers for DO-160, MIL-STD-810, thermal shock, humidity, and reliability validation

Component Development Testing

MGA Acquires Major Structural and Durability Test Operation

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MGA Research acquires two new laboratories in Troy, Michigan with expanded hydraulic durability capabilities, including large vehicle and heavy truck testing.

Component Development Testing

Solar Simulation Testing in Automotive Development: Ensuring Long-Term Material Performance

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Learn how solar simulation testing validates automotive material durability, ensuring long-term performance through accelerated weathering and real-world sun ex

Aerospace & Defense

Expanded Materials Lab Supports Canadian Aerospace Industry at MGA Mississauga

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Aerospace materials testing at MGA Mississauga: corrosion, flammability, tensile, and impact testing supporting Canadian aerospace OEMs and certification.

Vehicle Safety Testing

The Role of AEB in Modern Vehicle Safety

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ADAS and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) testing for automotive safety. MGA supports FCP and pedestrian AEB validation to meet evolving NHTSA and IIHS safety.

Vehicle Safety Testing

How MGA Supports Airbag Deployment Testing Across North America

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Airbag deployment testing services for automotive safety. MGA delivers SAB, IP, and CAB testing with environmental chambers and high-speed cameras.

Delethalization Testing: Data That Supports Safer Aircraft Interiors

Explore how aircraft interior delethalization testing improves passenger safety by evaluating head impact performance, injury risk, and compliance with FAA/EAS.

Aerospace & Defense

Introducing Temperature‑Conditioned Pyroshock Testing at MGA

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MGA introduces temperature-conditioned pyroshock testing with its Thermal Pyroshock Chamber (TPC), enabling cryogenic and heated space hardware qualification.

Aerospace & Defense

Understanding DO-160: Aircraft Testing at MGA Mississauga

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Discover how DO‑160 testing ensures aircraft safety, reliability, and certification in Canada’s harsh environments, supported by MGA’s aerospace testing.

Component Development Testing

Extreme Temperature Environmental Testing & Chamber Box Replacement Services

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Extreme temperature environmental testing and chamber box replacement services for automotive, aerospace, and defense, including custom chambers and maintenance

Aerospace & Defense

Ensuring Aircraft Cabin Safety: Structural Testing Standards for Modern Interior Designs

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Aircraft cabin structural testing to A.S. 6960, A.S. 8049 & RTCA DO-160G standards. Certified safety testing for aircraft interiors, seats & monuments.

Aerospace & Defense

New Pyroshock System Capable of Handling 250kg Components: Now Available in Mississauga

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New 250kg-capable pyroshock testing system now live in Mississauga. Expanded Space Lab supports aerospace, space, and defense qualification programs.

Vehicle Safety Testing

IIHS Releases the Latest Whiplash Results

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IIHS releases updated whiplash test results, introducing new rear impact protocols, BioRID metrics, and FMVSS-aligned evaluations for seats and head restraints.

Vehicle Safety Testing

FMVSS 208 Updates: What’s Next for Vehicle Safety

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FMVSS 208 updates explained: NHTSA changes to seat belt reminders and child restraint systems, industry impact, and how MGA helps ensure compliance.

Aerospace & Defense

Inside MGA Canada: MGA Renovates Facility to Support Aerospace Growth

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MGA Research upgrades its Mississauga, Canada facility, expanding aerospace, space, and defense testing with new labs, pyroshock, and flammability capabilities.

Vehicle Safety Testing

How MGA Supports Modern Safety Programs Through Our Pediatric ATD Inventory

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Pediatric ATDs remain vital for crash testing. Explore MGA’s pediatric ATD rental inventory supporting CRS, FMVSS testing, and vehicle safety research.

Component Development Testing

Now Open: MGA’s Expanded Materials Testing Laboratory in Troy, Michigan

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MGA opens expanded ISO 17025 materials testing lab in Troy, Michigan, delivering automotive and aerospace testing for durability, safety, and compliance.

Aerospace & Defense

MIPS Testing for Space and Defense Components

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Mechanical Impulse Pyrotechnic Simulator testing validates space and defense components against high-G pyroshock events to meet NASA and MIL-STD requirements.

Component Development Testing

Enhanced Multi-Axis Simulation Table (MAST) Testing

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Explore MGA’s advanced MAST testing with 6-DOF vibration, extreme temperature conditioning, and real-world durability simulation for automotive components.

Vehicle Safety Testing

MGA Launches New 225 Tools in Preparation for FMVSS 225 Updates

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MGA launches new FMVSS 225 Clearance Angle & Depth Tools, helping OEMs and suppliers validate early, streamline compliance, and prepare for updates.

Component Development Testing

Advancing Vibration and Acoustic Testing

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Advanced vibration, BSR, and NVH testing from MGA Research. State-of-the-art acoustic labs, ED shakers, and real-time sound imaging to improve product quality.

Component Development Testing

MGA Offers Local Materials Testing in Querétaro

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MGA’s new Querétaro lab delivers fast, local materials testing for Mexico’s growing automotive industry—supporting durability, safety, and quality validation.

Component Development Testing

Environmental Chambers – The Importance of Proper Maintenance Procedures

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Ensure reliable testing with proper environmental chamber maintenance. Learn how routine inspections reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.

Component Development Testing

Durability and Life Cycle Testing at MGA Querétaro: Advancing Component Reliability in Latin America

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MGA Research expands to Querétaro, Mexico, offering advanced automotive durability, life cycle, and performance testing for OEMs and suppliers.

Battery Testing

‍Understanding UN 38.3: Ensuring Safe Transportation of Lithium Batteries

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Ensure safe, compliant lithium battery transport with MGA’s UN 38.3 testing. From T1–T8, we validate cells, modules & packs for global shipping standards.

Component Development Testing

Why Sunlight is the Most Destructive to Automotive Materials

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Discover why sunlight is the most destructive to automotive materials and how MGA’s solar testing ensures long-term durability and performance.

Component Development Testing

MGA’s Robust Test Fixture Development Process

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Discover MGA’s proven test fixture development process—from concept to verification. 40+ years of experience delivering precise, reliable fixtures.

Aerospace & Defense

MGA Space Series Part 3: Supporting the Canadian Space Industry

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MGA expands its Mississauga facility with pyroshock testing to support Canada’s growing space industry, advancing spacecraft development and innovation.

Vehicle Safety Testing

MGA Research Expands into Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Testing

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MGA Research expands into Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) testing, supporting active safety innovation to help prevent crashes and protect pedestrians.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Understanding FMVSS 216a: The Importance of Roof Crush Testing in Vehicle Safety

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Discover why FMVSS 216a Roof Crush testing is vital for vehicle safety. Learn how MGA ensures compliance and supports stronger, safer vehicle designs.

Component Development Testing

Why Calibration is Critical in Automotive Testing

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Accurate calibration ensures reliable automotive testing results. From crash to battery and vibration tests, calibration supports safety and precision.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Why Pedestrian Protection is Becoming a Global Safety Priority

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Global pedestrian safety is a growing automotive priority. Explore testing, regulations, and technologies reducing injuries and protecting vulnerable road users

Battery Testing

Battery Cycler Rentals are Now Offered through MGA

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MGA now offers Battery Cycler Rentals with NHR 9300 systems, helping OEMs meet EV battery testing needs quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Impact Sled – How Does Your Component Stack Up?

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Discover how MGA’s dynamic impact sled testing advances crash simulation, validates CAE models, and enhances vehicle safety in early development.

Aerospace & Defense

Simulating Space, On Earth: Thermal Vacuum Testing at MGA California

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MGA California offers thermal vacuum testing to simulate space conditions, ensuring satellites and spacecraft components perform reliably beyond Earth.

Battery Testing

Battery Performance Testing for EVs: ISO 17025 Accredited Solutions

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ISO 17025 battery performance testing for EVs. MGA delivers capacity, HPPC, and cycle life testing with expert in-house solutions and decades of experience.

Aerospace & Defense

MGA Canada Expands Aerospace Testing to Support Industry Growth

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MGA Canada expands aerospace testing in Mississauga, offering advanced structural, environmental & materials analysis to meet growing industry demand.

Aerospace & Defense

Vibration Testing in the Commercial Aircraft Industry

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Discover how RTCA DO-160 vibration testing ensures aircraft equipment safety, reliability, and compliance with real-world flight conditions.

Vehicle Safety Testing

MGA Launches New FADs in Preparation for FMVSS 210 Updates

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MGA launches production-ready Force Application Devices (FADs) for FMVSS 210 compliance—tested, validated, and ready to support early manufacturer adoption.

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10 Years of Crash and Safety Testing at MGA Alabama

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Celebrating 10 years of crash and safety testing in Lincoln, AL, MGA supports global OEMs with full-scale, component, EV, and ADAS evaluations.

Vehicle Safety Testing

How FMVSS 202a Head Restraint Testing Helps Support Occupant Safety

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FMVSS 202a head restraint testing helps reduce whiplash injuries in vehicle crashes by evaluating safety performance through static and dynamic test methods.

Battery Testing

Mechanical Shock Testing: Improving Battery Performance

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Mechanical shock testing helps ensure battery safety and durability in EVs, aerospace, and electronics by simulating real-world impacts and extreme conditions

Component Development Testing

Accelerated Weathering with Xenon Arc: Ensuring Long-Term Automotive Material Performance

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Accelerated xenon arc weathering simulates sunlight to test UV resistance, durability, and colorfastness of automotive materials like plastics, and rubber.

Aerospace & Defense

MGA Space Series, Part 2: Extreme Pyroshock Simulation

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Explore MGA’s advanced pyroshock testing for aerospace: simulate extreme shock, high Gs, large UUTs, and complex SRS profiles—no explosives needed.

Component Development Testing

Automotive Polyurethane Foam Testing: A Deep Dive into ASTM D3754

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Explore automotive polyurethane foam testing with MGA. Learn how ASTM D3754 ensures PU foam durability, comfort, and safety for seats, headrests, and interiors.

Component Development Testing

Environmental Chamber Rentals Are Now Offered Through MGA

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MGA now offers environmental chamber rentals for thermal and cycling tests—flexible, calibrated, and ready to ship. Ideal for automotive, aerospace, defense.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Exploring Safety Standards: Seat and Seat Belt Anchorage (FMVSS 207 and FMVSS 210)

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Explore FMVSS 207 & 210 seat and seat belt anchorage testing. MGA ensures safety compliance with expert testing solutions across North America.

Component Development Testing

Announcing MGA’s New Materials Testing Laboratory in Alabama

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MGA launches a new A2LA-certified Materials Testing Lab in Alabama, offering flammability, abrasion, and UTM testing for automotive, aerospace, and more.

Aerospace & Defense

Flammability Testing of Aircraft Materials: Ensuring Safety in Aerospace Interiors

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Learn how aerospace flammability testing ensures aircraft interior safety. Discover test methods, FAA standards, and MGA’s expert testing capabilities.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Understanding Vehicle Safety, Part 2: A Guide to FMVSS 200 Series

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Ensure FMVSS 200 Series compliance with MGA’s expert crashworthiness testing for seats, airbags & more. Reliable, data-driven safety solutions.

Component Development Testing

MGA Research Corporation Expands to Queretaro, Mexico: A New Testing Facility for the Automotive Industry

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MGA Research expands to Querétaro, Mexico with a new automotive testing facility offering durability, environmental, materials, and airbag testing for OEMs and

Vehicle Safety Testing

NHTSA Publishes Final Rule for FMVSS 225, FMVSS 213 Child Restraint Systems

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NHTSA's final rule updates FMVSS 225 & 213 to improve child restraint anchorage systems. Changes include new tools, labeling, and tether anchor zones.

Aerospace & Defense

MGA Space Series, Part 1: Space Exploration Impact

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MGA Research ensures spacecraft reliability with advanced pyroshock, vibration, and environmental testing for mission success in extreme space conditions.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Certified Crash Test Dummy Rentals for Automotive and Safety Testing

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Certified crash test dummy rentals for automotive, aerospace, and safety testing. Get expert-backed ATDs with in-house calibration and support.

Component Development Testing

MGA’s Expert Fixture Fabrication & Validation for Precision Testing

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Precision fixture fabrication & validation for automotive, aerospace & manufacturing. CNC machining, CMM inspection & custom solutions for quality testing.

Component Development Testing

Expanding Our Services: Introducing Environmental Chamber Repair at MGA Research Corporation

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MGA Research now offers expert environmental chamber repair to minimize downtime, optimize performance, and extend equipment lifespan.

Vehicle Safety Testing

MGA’s Approach to Airbag Sensor Testing and Safety Validation

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MGA's 400-acre proving grounds conduct airbag sensor testing with real-world impacts and dynamic simulations to refine airbag algorithms and improve safety.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Understanding Vehicle Safety, Part 1: FMVSS 100 Series Explained

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Explore MGA’s A2LA-accredited FMVSS 100 series testing for vehicle safety compliance, including controls, visibility, theft prevention, and braking systems.

Component Development Testing

How MGA is Boosting Quality Testing through Calibration Expansion

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MGA Research expands with A2LA-accredited calibration services, offering faster turnaround, simplified processes, and NIST-traceable precision.

Vehicle Safety Testing

NHTSA Publishes Final Rule for FMVSS 210, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages

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NHTSA amends FMVSS 210 with new Force Application Devices and test block zones for seat belt anchorages, effective 2027.

Vehicle Safety Testing

NHTSA Releases the NPRM for the Next FMVSS Safety Standard

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NHTSA proposes new FMVSS 228 standard for pedestrian head protection with compliance expected two years after final rule publication.

MGA RESEARCH RECEIVES SUPPLIER AWARD FROM TOYOTA

MGA Research receives Toyota excellence award for technology and development, highlighting 30+ years of safety testing collaboration.

Vehicle Safety Testing

Crash Testing Extras!

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MGA offers specialized crash testing extras: miniature high-speed cameras, custom instrumentation, and 3D scanning for comprehensive vehicle development data.

Component Development Testing

California Update: February 2024

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MGA California facility completes environmental testing expansion with temperature-controlled chambers, multiple actuators, and robots.

Aerospace & Defense

DO160 part 2- Fluid Susceptibility and Waterproofness

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MGA explores RTCA DO-160 waterproofness and fluid susceptibility testing for aircraft components facing environmental hazards and chemical exposure.

Battery Testing

MI Battery Lab Update

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MGA's Holly battery lab expands with MAST systems, high-frequency vibration testing, 100G+ shock capabilities, and advanced cycling equipment for EV development

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MGA’s California lab delivers full FMVSS 200 series testing and airbag deployments, with expanding materials, durability, and hydraulic capabilities for OEMs.