The EDAG Group, a leading global engineering service provider, has inaugurated a new lighting laboratory at its Wolfsburg facility in Germany. This new lab marks an important step in collaborating with clients to develop innovative lighting solutions for future products.
The lab is equipped with cutting-edge testing and measurement tools to evaluate lighting performance across various scenarios. Modern lighting technologies must meet high standards for energy efficiency, and EDAG’s new lab is designed to help clients assess and optimize their products accordingly.
Cross-Industry Applications
The new facility caters to a broad range of industries. Beyond traditional lighting assessments, the lab is capable of testing displays, illuminated controls, and other lighting elements. EDAG experts analyze these components to ensure their functionality, quality, user-friendliness, and durability. Industries such as aerospace, medical technology, consumer electronics, and household appliances are among those that will benefit from this advanced facility.
Precision Photogoniometer for the Mobility Sector
One of the key features of the lab is its high-precision photogoniometer, designed to handle larger components with the same level of accuracy as traditional goniometers. This advanced robot measures and evaluates large parts, such as vehicle fronts and rears, which is crucial for analyzing and optimizing lighting systems for road safety. The photogoniometer can capture detailed data by positioning objects at various angles, reducing the workload and speeding up evaluation without compromising precision.
Collaboration with Zero Prototype Lab
The new lighting lab will work closely with EDAG Group’s Zero Prototype Lab, which has been operational at the Wolfsburg site since June 2024. This facility allows customers to test and refine vehicle prototypes in a simulator before constructing physical models.
The integration of the two labs enables the virtual display of lighting functions, allowing customers to fine-tune them early in the development process. Additional testing under diverse weather conditions, such as rain, fog, and snow, ensures that lighting systems function reliably in all environments, while reducing the need for costly and time-consuming test drives.
Tibor Giesen, Team Leader for Light & Vision at EDAG, commented, “With our new lighting lab, we’re expanding our innovation capabilities. Our photogoniometer is one of the few of its kind in Europe. This opening solidifies our position as pioneers in modern testing techniques, driving the development of safe and energy-efficient vehicle lighting alongside our clients, and setting new industry standards.”
