Tecumseh, MI – June 7, 2009: Control-Tec today announced the availability of a streamlined approach to system validation testing.  The integration of automated data acquisition and analysis services with development and validation vehicle fleet test activities enables customers to assure system robustness and launch with proven quality.

The transportation industry is facing mounting regulatory challenges for diagnostics, emissions, and fuel economy.  As complex new technologies emerge to satisfy these expanding requirements, new systems are challenged to not only ensure compliance, but also deliver best in class quality if they are to flourish in the marketplace.  The magnitude of this task is compounded by the added burden of constrained resources and compressed development cycles.  Opportunity abounds for Process.  Enter the highly automated world of Qualifier.

Control-Tec's Qualifier, when coupled with vehicle based testing, delivers a proactive approach to systems development that maximizes the value of prototype vehicles without additional burden to your Engineering staff.  Control-Tec’s team of experienced System engineers will develop unique logic to characterize powertrain performance of your system including OBD2, engine and transmission driveability.  Qualifier will statistically assess system robustness and identify quality issues that can be addressed prior to product launch.  Qualifier also provides all test data, automated real time issue alerts, and automated issue and vehicle management via a web application that can be accessed anywhere in the world.  This enables collaboration for non-centralized teams and increases engineering’s efficiency. 

Detailed assessment of risk on a system by system basis enables the prioritization of work activities and resources according to likelihood of failure or projected warranty cost.  When coupled with the high degree of automation, savings in Warranty, Human Resource and vehicle fleet related costs in excess of 10x are realized.

"Control-Tec’s 100+ years of powertrain controls experience have resulted in a system of highly automated validation methods that dovetail perfectly with Fleet Test activities.  Our web based, statistically data driven approach leverages multiple technologies to ensure system performance exceeds requirements prior to Production," said David Ploucha, Control-Tec President.

Qualifier system validation services are available today at different climactic locations across the USA with the flexibility to be launched anywhere.  For more information about Control-Tec please visit http://www.control-tec.com.