VEHICLE EVALUATION LABORATORY
Vehicle Evaluation Lab (VEL) undertakes road worthiness trials for all categories of vehicles ranging from two wheelers to heavy commercial vehicles, trailers, construction equipment vehicles and agricultural tractors. VEL undertakes key test like Maximum speed, Acceleration, Fuel Consumption, Endurance and durability running, Coast down test, Brake performance, ABS test, Noise Vibration & Harshness, Tyre noise test, rolling resistance, Wet Grip & Rolling Sound Emissions and performance requirements of new pneumatic tyres, in accordance with CMV Rules, European Regulations, FMVSS.
CALIBRATION LAB
⚙️ Calibration Laboratory The Calibration Laboratory (CL) is committed to delivering reliable, traceable, and high-accuracy calibration services through internationally recognized quality standards and advanced metrology practices. Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and supported by experienced professionals, the laboratory ensures accurate measurement results, regulatory compliance, and confidence in testing, inspection, and quality assurance activities.
TYRE TEST LAB
Pneumatic Tyres play crucial role in the Safety of automobiles. Understanding the Performance of tyre and tyre mechanics is critical in determining their influence on the ride, handling and safety of two wheelers, three wheelers, cars & commercial vehicles. ICAT’s Tyre Test Lab (TTL) approved by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). TTL is providing services related to Type Approval & Conformity of Production of Tyres as per AIS:037 (CMVR). Apart from this, the tyre test lab is providing services of Tyre Testing of samples submitted by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Indian & Foreign Tyre Manufacturers for the inclusion of
PASSIVE SAFETY LAB
🛡️ About (PSL) The Passive Safety Laboratory (PSL) at ICAT is one of India’s premier crash-testing and occupant protection facilities, established to certify vehicles against both Indian and international safety standards. The laboratory is ISO 17205 accredited and equipped with advanced testing infrastructure for vehicle safety assessment and validation. Passive safety systems are designed to minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of a collision by protecting vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users. The laboratory provides comprehensive testing and evaluation services to assess the effectiveness and reliability of these safety systems under various impact conditions.
PHOTOMETRY LAB
💡 Photometry Laboratory The Photometry Laboratory (PHL) at ICAT features state-of-the-art infrastructure for the testing and evaluation of automotive and non-automotive lighting systems. The laboratory provides comprehensive photometric assessment services that help ensure compliance with national and international standards while supporting the development of advanced lighting technologies through accurate performance measurement, validation, and certification.
NVH LAB
ICAT’s NVH Lab is equipped with the best-in-class infrastructure, instrumentation, software and highly capable team. ICAT’s NVH team is committed to provide services and solutions to our partners in automotive and non-automotive sectors for their NVH benchmarking, target-setting and validation requirements. Additionally, the team also assists genset industry in the development, validation and certification of their domestic and export models. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Dedicated Test Facilities for EPAC, 2W, 3W, 4W, LCV, HCV for trials on vehicle and component level Trained testing team with proven capability catering to test requirements of leading OEM’s Troubleshooting, Root cause analysis
FATIGUE TESTING LAB
⚙️ Fatigue Laboratory The Fatigue Laboratory of ICAT is a state-of-the-art testing and validation facility accredited by NABL, with specialized expertise in the structural evaluation of vehicles and components to determine service life under accelerated real-world loading conditions. By leveraging an advanced combination of Road Load Data Acquisition (RLDA), simulation techniques, and physical durability testing, the laboratory delivers highly correlated, accurate, and actionable insights for product development and validation. The facility supports: Product Validation and durability assessment Vehicle and Component Life Prediction Lightweighting and Design Optimization Regulatory Compliance Testing Performance Enhancement through reliability engineering The laboratory caters to a wide
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS LAB
EEL at ICAT incepted in 2013, is amongst the best maintained and managed Electrical and Electronics laboratory compliance . The Devices we test include VAS, SLD, CNG-LPG Components, Horns, Batteries, Motor, Wiring Harness, White Goods, IT Equipment/Audio Video devices, Medical Devices, ITS components, EVSE, Subassemblies related to CASE (Connectivity, Autonomous, Sharing/Subscription and Electrification) Technology etc. EEL is also capable of doing core projects on HEV/EV. We also have Deep Penetration in Various panels for formulation of national test standards under BIS as well as AIS. We are always ready to take challenges for any new customized test requirements. Major Technical
EMC LAB
⚡ EMC Laboratory The EMC Laboratory provides comprehensive Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing for vehicles and their electronic sub-assemblies. The laboratory performs compliance testing in accordance with international, national, and customer-specific standards and requirements. This ensures reliability, safety, and regulatory conformity of automotive systems and components.
CAD/CAE LAB
💻 Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) & Design Services ICAT offers advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) facilities that serve as key enablers for modern product development across industries. Engineering design and simulation play a critical role in developing products that are reliable, cost-effective, and compliant with industry standards. In today’s highly competitive automotive environment, manufacturers require solutions that reduce development time while ensuring optimal product performance and quality. Leveraging state-of-the-art software tools, simulation technologies, and engineering expertise, ICAT provides customized solutions throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from vehicle concept and design optimization to virtual validation,
I&C DEPARTMENT
🔍 Inspection & Certification (I&C) Services The Inspection & Certification (I&C) Department provides technical support for the establishment, upgradation, inspection, and monitoring of Inspection & Certification (I&C) Centres under the MoRTH Pilot Scheme and Automated Testing Stations (ATS) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The department also conducts independent compliance audits and technical assessments of: Automated Testing Stations (ATS) Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSF) Accredited Driver Training Centres (ADTC) Motor Driving Schools Automated Driving Test Track (ADTT) Facilities All inspections and evaluations are performed to verify compliance with regulatory requirements, technical standards, and operational guidelines, ensuring quality, transparency, and road
ENGINE TEST CELL
At ICAT, Engine and E-motor Test Laboratory is capable of performing Certification as well as Developmental trials for Medium & Heavy-Duty Vehicle’s engine with GVW above 3.5ton. The lab offers dual stream emission testing of engines along with high altitude simulation capabilities. The EV test labs are also equipped with battery emulator for testing electric motors up to 300 kW. The domain of testing with respect to the application of engine includes- BSVI Automotive, Power Tiller – TREM III, Tractor – TREM IIIA, Stage IV, V and CEV – BSIII, BSIV, BSV and Genset as per National & International Standards.
EMC LAB
EMC lab at ICAT is state-of-the-art facility which can cater to the automotive as well as non –automotive requirements. There are 02 anechoic chambers with adequate instrumentation to support the EMC test requirements: Pre-compliance as well as Compliance tests for electrical/electronic subassemblies, all Vehicles Categories (2W, 3W, 4W, Buses, Trucks, E-rickshaw, E-Cart, Tractors, Trailers, etc.), including Conventional Fuel Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Construction Equipment Vehicles, other devices related to Gensets, Information Technology, Household, Multimedia, Medical, Industrial, Railway, Defence, Drone, Lighting, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), Consumer electronics, Wireless devices, Telecomm devices,
COMPONENT TEST LAB
The Component Test Lab (CTL), backed by over 20 years of experience, has a state-of-the-art test facility for testing, certification, and validation of automotive components as per national (AIS/IS), international (EEC/ECE/SAE/FMVSS/ISO/GSO, etc.) & OEM standards. This laboratory supports Whole Vehicle Type Approvals in terms of their safety-critical components Type Approval (TACs), Conformity of Production (CoP), and Developmental testing. The lab also offers Design & Product Validation assessments for structural integrity, environmental durability, and performance & functional requirements of automotive and non-automotive components as per component manufacturer and OEM-specific requirements. Detailed Facility Update Electrodynamic Vibration Shakers with Load Rating of 6000
