How Re:Test can help with your Durability Attribute
Re:Test, Inc. provides independent durability consulting built on more than 45 years of applied experience and a track record of supporting over 160 OEMs, suppliers, and engineering organizations worldwide. Our mission is to help teams embed durability into their products from the very start—avoiding costly surprises and late-stage fixes by turning durability into a controlled, predictable attribute of development.
Target Setting and Schedule Development
Every successful program begins with clear durability targets. We develop durability schedules that balance accelerated test efficiency with fidelity to real-world conditions, ensuring that the foundation of the program is sound.
Analysis and Simulation
Re:Test integrates advanced CAE methods to minimize reliance on prototypes and reduce development cost and time. Our consulting covers multibody dynamics (MBD) modeling, load development, finite element analysis (FEA), fatigue life prediction, reliability methods, and design of experiments (DOE). This simulation-led approach allows teams to explore design options, predict weak points, and optimize durability before physical prototypes are built.
Testing and Lab Support
When hardware testing becomes necessary, accuracy and efficiency are critical. Re:Test helps teams design and execute laboratory durability tests, including transducer selection and placement, Road Load Data Acquisition, data editing and analysis, test fixture design, and test acceleration techniques. We also advise on test system selection and lab infrastructure to ensure that facilities deliver consistent, reliable results.
Correlation and Validation
A key strength of Re:Test consulting is closing the loop between CAE and physical test. By validating analysis with real-world or lab-based measurements, we help organizations establish confidence in their models and processes. Our correlation methodologies reduce unnecessary over-testing while ensuring no durability risk is left unaddressed.
Independent and Vendor-Neutral
Unlike vendor-led programs, Re:Test is completely independent. We are not tied to any single software or hardware provider, which allows us to recommend the best tools and methods for your unique program. Our guidance is practical, unbiased, and focused entirely on building capability within your team.
Knowledge Transfer and Capability Building
Consulting at Re:Test goes beyond solving immediate problems—it strengthens your organization for the long term. We emphasize knowledge transfer, mentoring, and training as part of our engagements, ensuring that teams gain not only solutions but also understanding. This approach empowers engineers to make better decisions, avoid reliance on defaults, and develop workflows that endure across programs.