Ab Dynamics PLC (ABDDF)

Overview

AB Dynamics plc is a pioneering company focused on the design, development, manufacture, and supply of advanced vehicle test and development systems, alongside verification products and services for driver assistance systems, autonomous systems, and vehicle dynamics. Established in 1982 and headquartered in Bradford on Avon, United Kingdom, the company has grown to have a global footprint with operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, China, Japan, Singapore, among other locations. AB Dynamics serves a critical role in the automotive industry by providing cutting-edge solutions for testing and evaluating the performance of various vehicle systems, including active safety systems, autonomous technologies, electric vehicles, vehicle durability, and dynamics.

Products and Services

Vehicle Testing Solutions: AB Dynamics offers a broad spectrum of vehicle testing solutions, ranging from physical proving ground automation to extensive virtual testing in simulation environments. These solutions aim to address the growing needs for efficient, reliable, and comprehensive testing protocols in the rapidly evolving automotive sector.

rFpro Simulation Environment: This product serves as a virtual simulation environment specifically designed for the automotive and motorsport industries. It enables users to conduct detailed analysis and testing of vehicle performance under a wide range of conditions without the need for physical prototypes, significantly reducing development costs and time to market.

Track Testing Services: The company provides full-scale track testing services that encompass ADAS and vehicle dynamics tests, among others. These services are tailored to help manufacturers evaluate and refine the performance of their vehicles in real-world conditions, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Automotive Testing Services: AB Dynamics’ suite of automotive testing services includes evaluations of ADAS systems, infotainment, connectivity, electric vehicle performance and charging, among other crucial functions. These services assist automotive manufacturers in validating the functional and safety aspects of their vehicles.

Retrofit Solutions: The company offers innovative retrofit solutions designed to automate conventional vehicle fleets rapidly and cost-effectively. This approach enables automotive players to enhance their existing fleets with advanced automation technologies without substantial investments in new vehicles.

Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) Simulators: AB Dynamics creates and deploys a range of Driver-in-the-Loop simulators that cater to all types of vehicles, driving scenarios, experiments, and product development aims. These simulators are invaluable tools for examining the intricate interactions between drivers and vehicle systems under simulated conditions, facilitating the development of safer and more efficient vehicles.