R&D laboratories for power electronics, batteries, drives and validation Testing | HIL/SIL | Thermal | EMC | Production validation
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Laboratories & Validation

Where technologies become validated systems

E-Lectra laboratories integrate simulation, prototyping and experimental validation to support each project from design through final verification.

E-Lectra R&D and testing laboratory
Testing approach

From bench testing to certification-oriented evidence

The Laboratories & Validation area connects E-Lectra's engineering capabilities with measurable evidence: functional tests, HIL/SIL scenarios, thermal and climatic profiles, EMC-oriented checks, battery and BMS validation and production-oriented procedures.

The facilities support low- and medium-power activities in Cassino, specialized medium-high-power and medium-voltage activities in Calderara, and selected external laboratories through the University of Cassino ecosystem.

HIL/SIL dSPACE, Typhoon, Vector and real-time validation
Battery Cell, module, pack and BMS testing
MT Medium-voltage high-power lab under construction
Laboratories

R&D and testing laboratories

The laboratory structure covers software and control validation, battery systems, power electronics, electric drives, prototyping, preseries validation and high-power applications.

HIL / SIL

HIL Validation Laboratory

Hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop validation for power electronic devices, BMS, DC/DC converters, inverters, electrical machines, vehicle simulation and system integration.

  • dSPACE SCALEXIO, MicroAutoBox and AutomationDesk workflows
  • Typhoon HIL 606 / HIL 404 and rapid-control prototyping
  • Network, diagnostic, functional and system-integration testing
Alessandro Volta

Batteries and Power Converters Thermal Testing

Thermal and climatic testing of batteries, battery modules, power electronics and converter prototypes.

  • 1700 l climatic chamber for power electronics and battery systems
  • Regatron and bidirectional power supply equipment
  • Thermal camera, thermocouples and temperature logging
Ettore Majorana

Electric / Electronic Applications

Development and validation of modular bidirectional DC/DC and AC/DC converters, V2G charging systems, renewable-energy integration and resonant converters for inductive charging.

  • V2G, V2H and wireless power transfer applications
  • Power converter prototypes and control validation
  • Charging infrastructures and grid-interface systems
Enrico Fermi

Near Future Submarine Program Laboratory

Laboratory area dedicated to military and mission-critical applications, with focus on robust electrification, power conversion and validation-oriented development.

  • Military and defence-related power electronics applications
  • Battery systems and robust power architectures
  • Functional validation and traceable testing evidence
Leonardo da Vinci

Ideas Prototyping Laboratory

Experimental testing and characterization of low-capacity battery cells, electrical interconnections, power converter prototypes and modular BMS/powertrain solutions.

  • 3D printers and CNC working stations
  • Low-capacity cell testing and interconnection characterization
  • Prototype benches for modular BMS and powertrain systems
Galileo Ferraris

Industrial Electronics Laboratory

Development of industrial traction inverters based on IGBT and SiC devices, experimental validation of electrical drives and control units, and OBC development based on GaN devices.

  • Industrial traction inverter development and validation
  • Electrical drives and control-unit experimental testing
  • On-board battery charger integration and GaN-based platforms
Antonio Pacinotti

Electrical Drives and Motors Laboratory

Testing and experimental validation of electric motors, wheel drives, e-scooter drives, torque/speed profiles and motor-control systems.

  • Magtrol tandem series dynamometer benches
  • Electric motor torque and speed testing
  • Drive control units and motion-control validation
Guglielmo Marconi

Preseries and Production Validation

Validation area focused on preseries activities, production-readiness checks, end-of-line logic and production support for E-Lectra systems and platforms.

  • Preseries validation and production-oriented procedures
  • End-of-line test logic and repeatability checks
  • Industrialization support and small-series readiness
Battery testing

Battery & BMS Testing Laboratory

Battery cell, module and BMS testing and validation, including cell characterization, BMS emulation and battery-management software validation.

  • Chroma 87001 battery cell simulator and Chroma battery testers
  • Multi-rate capacity, OCV and HPPC characterization tests
  • BMS HIL/SIL validation, diagnostics and safety-related tests
Shared innovation

STMicroelectronics Shared Innovation Lab

Shared innovation laboratory at E-Lectra Cassino supporting power electronics development and strategic technology collaboration.

  • Power semiconductor development and validation workflows
  • Gate-driver and isolated DC supply activities
  • Technology partnership for advanced converter platforms
Calderara del Reno

Medium Voltage and High Power Applications Laboratories

Medium-voltage laboratory under construction in Calderara del Reno for high-power power electronics applications and medium-voltage converter validation.

  • Medium-high-power and medium-voltage power electronics
  • Grid converters, high-power DC/DC and high-power inverter platforms
  • Validation paths for energy infrastructures and industrial applications
Equipment highlights

Major platforms and test equipment

The facility page highlights the major platforms visitors need to understand the validation perimeter. Detailed equipment sheets can live in dedicated laboratory pages.

Power

Bidirectional power supplies

Itech and Regatron platforms, including high-voltage and high-current programmable supplies for converter and battery-system testing.

Battery

Cell and module testing

Battery cell simulator, 16-unit Chroma tester environment, multi-chamber systems and thermal conditioning for characterization campaigns.

Thermal

Climatic and thermal setup

1700 l climatic chamber, thermal camera, thermocouples, cold-plate cooler and temperature logging for batteries and converters.

HIL

dSPACE and Typhoon platforms

SCALEXIO, AutomationDesk, ControlDesk, Typhoon HIL, Vector CANoe, NI LabVIEW and real-time validation toolchains.

Drives

Electric motor test benches

Magtrol tandem series dynamometer and benches for e-drive, wheel-drive, e-scooter and motor-control validation.

External

University and track labs

External laboratories at the University of Cassino and testing support through Arce Racing Track for vehicle and validation activities.

Testing deliverables

What the laboratories produce

Testing outputs support engineering decisions, FuSa-oriented evidence, product refinement, certification preparation and production readiness.

Setup

Test setup and procedures

Definition of test configuration, measurement chain, operating profile and safety conditions.

Data

Measurement data

Electrical, thermal, communication, functional and diagnostic data for engineering analysis.

Evidence

Validation reports

Traceable reports for prototypes, HIL/SIL campaigns, BMS validation and functional test evidence.

Production

End-of-line logic

Production-oriented checks, pre-series validation paths and repeatable testing logic.

Next step

Define a validation path for your system

E-Lectra can support test strategy, laboratory setup, HIL/SIL validation, battery and converter testing, pre-compliance and production-oriented validation.