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SEIUM Laboratories & Facilities.

  • Cutting-edge infrastructure for multimodal research, simulation, and validation.

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SEIUM Univesity

SEIUM Laboratories and Test Centres constitute one of the most advanced technological ecosystems in the university engineering environment.
Designed under ISO/EN 17025, EN 9100 and IEC 17020 standards, our facilities combine experimental, digital and virtual capabilities in an environment of high precision, traceability and international regulatory compliance (UNECE, EASA, ISO, SAE, MIL-STD, ITAR/EAR).

SEIUM laboratories are distributed across international hubs — Europe (Madrid), the Americas, MENA and APAC — and are integrated into the SEIUM Institutes network, providing support to master’s programmes, doctoral programmes, industrial projects and European consortia.Filosofía y misión tecnológica

Technology philosophy and mission

At SEIUM, laboratories are not only testing spaces:
they are complete validation ecosystems where physics, data and simulation converge.

 Each facility is equipped to operate under three integrated levels

Experimental (hardware-based)

Physical testing with advanced instrumentation.

Digital Twin (Model-based)

Correlation with CFD, FEA and multiphysics models.

AI-Driven (Data-based)

Predictive analysis and optimisation using AI algorithms.

This approach makes it possible to validate multimodal systems (vehicles, networks, structures, propulsion and energy) under real and simulated conditions, optimising costs, sustainability and reliability.

 
 

Dynamometer & Powertrain Testing Centre

Purpose:

Validation of electric, hybrid and internal combustion engines under real load and duty-cycle conditions.

  • Chassis, engine and e-axle dynamometers up to 1,500 Nm

  • High-speed electric motor test benches (>30,000 rpm)

  • Energy efficiency, emissions and vibration testing

  • Calorimetry and thermal management control (liquid/air)

  • High-frequency telemetry and simultaneous multi-channel data acquisition

  • Compatibility with H₂, e-fuels and biofuels

    • Performance validation of electric and internal combustion powertrains

    • Durability, NVH, efficiency and consumption testing

    • Correlation with 1D/3D simulation models

    EN 17025-accredited laboratory — SAE J1349 and ISO 15550 standards

Post Rig & Kinematics Lab

Purpose:

Simulation and analysis of vehicle vertical and lateral dynamics using high-precision servo-hydraulic actuators.

  • 7-post rig with independent actuators

  • Stiffness, vibration and suspension-response testing

  • Integration of active damping systems and traction control

  • Direct correlation with driving simulators and CFD

  • Adaptable configuration for cars, motorcycles and racing chassis

    • Dynamic set-up and comfort optimisation

    • Validation of suspension-control strategies

    • Combined structural fatigue testing

    Applied at SMI — MotorSport Institute for F1, WEC and Rally-Raid.

CFD / HPC Laboratory (High-Performance Computing & Computational Fluid Dynamics)

Purpose:

Aerodynamic, thermal and multiphysics modelling of complex systems in terrestrial, naval, aerospace, and energy vehicles.

 

Capabilities

  • Hybrid GPU/CPU HPC cluster with InfiniBand architecture and petaflop-scale compute capacity.
  • Specialised software: ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, STAR-CCM+, COMSOL Multiphysics, Simcenter, Altair HyperWorks.
  • RANS, LES, DES and thermal transient simulation.
  • Coupled fluid–structure interaction (FSI) and aeroelasticity models.
  • F1 / Aerospace / Naval aerodynamics. Combustion analysis and thermal management in hybrid engines. Evaluation of heat dissipation in power electronics and vehicle aerodynamics.
  • Combustion analysis and thermal management in hybrid engines.

Applications

  • F1 / Aerospace / Naval aerodynamics.
  • Heat exchanger optimisation.
  • Ventilation in cabins, fairings and fuselages.
  • Thermal modelling of batteries and electronic components.

Technical data: capacity > 5,000 active cores / dedicated storage > 2 PB / compatibility with cloud-HPC and virtualisation.

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Windkanal SEIUM AeroDynamics Facility

Zweck:

Aerodynamische Tests und physikalische Validierung von Modellen im Maßstab 1:1 oder verkleinert für die Automobil-, Luftfahrt- und Schifffahrtsindustrie.

Uses

  • Design validation of car bodies, fuselages, and wing profiles.
  • Drag and lift studies in competition vehicles.
  • Ventilation, cooling, and internal flow testing.
  • Academic research and advanced training in aerodynamics.

Certification: ISO 9001 calibration and direct integration with CFD/HPC databases.

Features

Subsonic and supersonic tunnel with speeds up to Mach 2.5.

Modular test section with six-component balances.

Smoke and particle system for flow visualization.

Distributed pressure chambers and stress sensors.

Climate module (temperature and humidity control).

CFD-synchronized acquisition system for digital correlation.

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) & Material Integrity Lab

Purpose:

Assess the structural integrity of components and materials without affecting their functionality.

Available techniques

  • Ultrasonics (UT) — detection of internal discontinuities.
  • Digital radiography (RT) — inspection of welds and joints.
  • Eddy current testing (ET) — detection of surface cracks.
  • Liquid penetrant testing (PT) and magnetic particle testing (MT).
  • Microhardness measurement and metallographic characterisation.

Applications

  • Inspection of aerospace, naval and automotive components.
  • Quality control in advanced manufacturing processes.
  • Certification of materials for structural use.

NADCAP / EN 4179 certified laboratory.

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EMC & Electromagnetic Compatibility Lab

Purpose:

Ensure compliance of electronic and electrical systems with international standards for radiated and conducted emissions.

Uses

  • Verification of compatibility in E/E systems and wiring.
  • Pre-compliance testing for international type approval.
  • Validation of shielding, filters and connectors.

ISO/IEC 17025 certification — compliance with EASA, UNECE R10 and DO-160.

Capacidades

Semi-anechoic chamber up to 18 GHz.

Emissions testing (CISPR 25, ISO 11452, MIL-STD-461, DO-160)

Radiated and transient immunity testing (EFT, ESD, surge)

Measurement of magnetic fields and conducted disturbances.

Certification of electrical and electronic equipment for vehicles, satellites and naval systems.

AM & Composites Manufacturing Lab

(Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials)

  • Design, prototyping and validation of components using additive manufacturing and composite materials.

(FDM/SLS/Resin).

  • Large-format curing autoclave and controlled thermal-cycle ovens

  • Manual and automated lay-up with CNC control

  • Carbon-fibre and glass cutting machines

  • Tensile, bending, impact and fatigue testing

  • Manufacture of lightweight structural components

  • Development of moulds, tooling and functional parts

  • Research into bio-composites and recyclable materials

EN 9100 Aerospace Manufacturing Quality Standard certification

HIL / SIL Simulation & Integration Lab

(Hardware-in-the-Loop / Software-in-the-Loop)

Validation of controllers, algorithms and critical systems before physical prototyping.

 
 

  • dSPACE, NI PXI and OPAL-RT environments

  • Real-time simulation with Matlab/Simulink and Modelica models

  • Integration with ECU, PLC and microcontroller controllers

  • Validation of ADAS, flight control, thermal management and autonomy

  • OT/ICS cybersecurity and tactical communications testing

  • Development of safety-critical embedded software (ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508)

  • Integration of AI into real-time control systems

  • Pre-certification and type-approval verification

Used by SEIUM DAIS and SDS for autonomous mobility and defence projects.

Other specialised infrastructures

Metrology Lab

3D measurement using CMM arms and laser scanning.

Thermal & Climatic Chambers

Thermal and environmental endurance validation (-70 to +180 °C).

Battery Testing & Safety Center

Testing of cells, modules and BMS systems.

Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Lab

Integration of PEM stacks, electrolysers and H₂ safety.

AI & Simulation Visualisation Hub

3D immersive data analysis and visualisation.

Cyber-Physical Systems Testbed

Integrated IoT/Edge/SCADA environments.

Digital Integration & Data Management

All SEIUM laboratories are connected through the SEIUM Digital Lab Management System (DLMS) platform, which enables:

  • Full traceability of tests and calibrations.
  • Digital logging of results and compliance reports.
  • Automatic correlation between simulation (CFD/HPC) and physical testing.
  • Direct integration with project digital twins.
  • Technical and standards data repository (ISO, MIL, SAE, EN).

This digital ecosystem positions SEIUM as a pioneer in globally interconnected 4.0 laboratories focused on end-to-end validation.

 
 
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