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MGA Research Corporation has been the leader in the automotive safety field for decades, providing component level testing and full vehicle crash testing services. While most of this testing was originally developed for internal combustion powered vehicles, MGA has also developed new and innovative solutions to meet and exceed the needs of our customers for […]

MGA knows that the small things can make a huge impact on the success of early product development. Being able to swiftly move through design vetting and experimentation can help keep project schedules on track. In the past, MGA has supported our customers with dedicated work areas, private conference rooms, tools, and raw materials to […]

The hyper-competitive automotive industry requires suppliers and OEMs to reinvent their designs to provide superior quality and performance on a constant basis. These innovation and reliability metrics are consistently assessed through independent companies such as J.D.-Power to showcase what company is at the cutting edge of customer satisfaction. As automotive components continually advance to provide […]

Starting in the early 1980s MGA began designing and fabricating equipment for the Automotive industry and soon after expanded into Aerospace, as well as Space and Defense equipment.  As we continue to grow as a dynamic and responsive testing services and equipment supplier, we have significantly expanded our design and fabrication footprint in Akron, New […]

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 […]

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. Our experts are familiar with industry standards and provide testing services for all types and classes of […]

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. As more vehicles containing high voltage batteries are […]

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 injury in crashes where the occupant is moved in an oblique manner. NHTSA’s investigation (DOT HS 811 202) […]

In the age of stronger and lighter materials, the aerospace industry has been designing new products to promote comfort without sacrificing fuel efficiency. These innovations require constant testing to ensure the structural integrity, safety, and reliability of any new material/design. The SAE AS8049 standard sets forth structural and safety recommendations to the aircraft industry. These […]

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 […]