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Laboratories & Testing Services

Secure your market access with TÜV NORD’s testing laboratories. We offer manufacturers, suppliers and other players in the mobility industry bespoke services to support the development process, guaranteeing the highest international safety and quality standards.

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Ingenieur im Prüflabor vom IFM
Laboratories & Testing Services

Precise tests for environmentally friendly and efficient mobility

With over 50 years’ experience in type testing, TÜV NORD’s IFM is your trusted partner for testing components, systems and vehicles, with a focus on drivetrains, wheels, tyres and brake components. Our accredited laboratories and state-of-the-art test benches at our Essen site offer comprehensive testing services in accordance with international and customer-specific standards. 

We support manufacturers, suppliers and regulatory authorities with technically precise testing, transparent results and practical advice throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Who we are there for - our target groups

Our services are aimed at all companies and organisations that require reliable testing services for vehicles and their systems and components:

  • Vehicle manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Suppliers of powertrain and exhaust components
  • Manufacturers of vehicle components such as wheels, tyres, brake components, etc.
  • Developers and engineering service providers
  • Authorities, NGOs and testing bodies
  • Expert agencies and courts
  • Manufacturers of non-road machinery (construction machinery, agricultural machinery, etc.)
  • Vehicle fleet operators
  • Research institutes and universities
Ein schwarzer Hyundai auf einem Rollenprüfstand in der Klimakammer des TÜV NORD IFM Labors während einer präzisen Abgasmessung.

Your advantages at a glance

  • Testing expertise to the highest standards: Accredited testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. For the scope of accreditation, see D-PL-11109-01-00 and flexible scope of accreditation.
  • State-of-the-art measurement technology: High precision and reproducibility through continuous quality assurance
  • Wide range of applications: Testing for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, non-road machinery and alternative drive systems
  • Extensive experience: Over 50 years of expertise in type-approval procedures and product development
  • International acceptance: Testing in accordance with EC, ECE, US EPA, TRIAS and many more
  • Consultancy on an equal footing: Tailored test strategies and support with type-approval and validation
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An overview of our key test areas

Why IFM from TÜV NORD?

✅Over 50 years’ experience in automotive engineering
✅Tests conducted in accordance with internationally recognised standards
✅ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing laboratories
✅Expertise in conventional and alternative powertrains
✅Independence, transparency and a customer-focused approach