Understanding driving resistance. Improving development.
NewtonFinder™ – the intelligent solution for precise measurement of real driving and rolling resistance.
The NewtonFinder™ from AIP is the central testing tool for determining driving and rolling resistance on a flat track test bench. It combines high-precision traction force measurement on each wheel with fully automated test bench control, enabling driving resistance to be accurately mapped in accordance with the WLTP standard and customer-specific scenarios. Thanks to intelligent preconditioning, warm-up simulation, and a robust safety and monitoring system, the NewtonFinder™ delivers reliable data for research, development, and quality assurance. Its modular architecture and open expandability make it a future-proof tool for vehicle manufacturers, testing institutes, and technology developers.
Advantages
- High-precision traction force measurement on each wheel (Fx)
- WLTP-compliant driving resistance determination including preconditioning
- Modular and flexible for standard and customer-specific tests
- Intuitive operation thanks to integrated MCS automation
- Future-proof expandability with sensors and diagnostic tools
Application
- WLTP rolling resistance testing in accordance with international regulations
- Vehicle, tire, and chassis development
- Aerodynamics and efficiency analyses
- Special and research applications with customer-specific load profiles
- Series validation and quality assurance
The key to precise driving resistance analysis.
Traction force measurement according to WLTP – reliable, traceable, and practical
NewtonFinder™ measures the traction forces (Fx) acting on each wheel with high resolution and stability. This precise measurement technology forms the basis for determining rolling resistance in accordance with the WLTP standard – including automatic preconditioning and warm-up simulation.
The combination of flat track mechanics, dynamic simulation, and intelligent data evaluation produces results that correspond to real driving conditions. The NewtonFinder™ thus provides the data basis on which efficiency assessments, vehicle optimizations, and consumption analyses can be built.
Highlights:
- Precise traction force measurement on each wheel
- WLTP-compliant driving and rolling resistance determination
- Stable measurement methodology for international comparability
- Ideal for consumption and efficiency development
A system that adapts to any testing strategy
Whether tire development, chassis evaluation, aerodynamic studies, or special tests: NewtonFinder™ can be flexibly configured and supports both standardized test procedures and customer-specific scenarios.
Seamless integration into the AIP-MCS control system allows complex test series to be mapped automatically. These include variable load profiles, temperature dependencies, vehicle parameters, and aerodynamic influences. The system delivers reliable data that significantly speeds up development decisions.
Highlights:
- Freely definable test sequences and load profiles
- Supports experimental and customer-specific test programs
- Ideal platform for research projects and testing departments
- Fast comparability thanks to automated processes
Greater efficiency through simple operation and flexible sensor technology
The NewtonFinder™ is fully integrated into the AIP test bench automation (MCS) and can be operated intuitively via a modern HMI. Quick check functions simplify the start of test series, while integrated monitoring mechanisms ensure safe operation.
For more demanding requirements, the NewtonFinder™ can be expanded in a modular fashion – for example, with tire temperature measurement, thermocouples, laser-based vehicle positioning, or CAN integration. This ensures that the system can be adapted to new requirements in the long term.
Highlights:
- Intuitive HMI operation in the MCS system
- Quick check for fast test procedures
- Expandable: IR tire temperature, weather station, laser positioning, CAN data
- Ideal for future applications and complex test laboratories