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Researchers from the University of Naples Federico II and Universitas Mercatorum used Dewesoft SIRIUS and IOLITE systems to monitor wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). Synchronized electrical measurements and wavelet coherence analysis helped identify process instability and defective metal deposits. The approach supports early defect detection, improved quality control, and reduced material and energy waste.

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Marco Ribichini

Oct 23, 2026

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At AIT Austria's SmartEST laboratory, engineers used Dewesoft SIRIUS HS to measure short-circuit currents in a 28.9 V battery module. High-speed measurements using a shunt and Rogowski coil captured peak currents of up to 7,801 A. The recorded data enabled I²t analysis to evaluate thermal stress, understand battery fault behavior, and support the selection of fuses and protective devices.

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Team H2politO from the Polytechnic University of Turin used Dewesoft IOLITE and DewesoftX to investigate the thermal efficiency of its ethanol-powered JUNO vehicle. By measuring engine, transmission, and engine bay temperatures across three cooling configurations, the team identified the most efficient setup and validated a thermal simulation model to improve vehicle performance and racing strategy.

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At Brno University of Technology, students use Dewesoft SIRIUS and DewesoftX to test combustion engines and analyze performance in real time. High-speed cylinder pressure measurements, synchronized ECU and CAN data, and open engine calibration allow students to explore combustion, emissions, and efficiency while developing practical skills in modern automotive testing.

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Researchers at the University of Trieste used Dewesoft SIRIUS Mini and DewesoftX to assess damage in fractured laminated glass subjected to repeated impacts. Experimental modal analysis revealed changes in vibration frequency and residual stiffness, highlighting differences between glass interlayers and demonstrating the potential of vibration-based monitoring for structural damage assessment.

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Tests on seven M10 taps in Al 6082 compared oil, minimum quantity lubrication, and dry tapping using torque measurements with Dewesoft SIRIUS and DewesoftX. Oil gave the lowest and most stable torque, while MQL offered a promising lower-consumption alternative. Aluminum-specific DLC-coated taps performed best, but dry tapping proved unreliable. Pasted text

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CETEST developed an automated in-house temperature sensor calibration system using a climatic chamber, reference instrumentation, Dewesoft IOLITE, and DewesoftX. The solution automates data acquisition, comparison, uncertainty calculation, and certificate generation, reducing calibration costs and downtime while improving sensor availability, traceability, and consistency.

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Nextherm Sensing combines high-performance heat flux sensors with Dewesoft IOLITEi data acquisition and DewesoftX software to convert low-level sensor signals into real-time thermal data. The system delivers low-noise acquisition, direct conversion to heat flux units, synchronized multi-parameter measurement, and real-time visualization for demanding thermal testing applications.

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ERNST Prüfmaschinen combines FEM simulation with modal and vibration testing to validate high-speed E-motor test benches. Using Dewesoft SIRIUS X and DewesoftX, engineers identify critical resonances, compare simulated and measured behavior, and refine test-bench designs to ensure reliable operation at high rotational speeds.

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CETEST developed a remote railway vehicle monitoring system for long-term dynamics and homologation testing using Dewesoft OBSIDIAN Gate, IOLITE modules, and 5G connectivity. The solution enables autonomous data acquisition, automated safety alarms, secure remote data transfer, and reliable operation during network outages, reducing the need for onboard engineers while improving safety and efficiency.

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The AQUILO Rocket Team used tensile testing, strain gauges, and Dewesoft data acquisition to evaluate composite materials for the AQUILO IX rocket. Carbon-fiber samples demonstrated sufficient strength for future structures, while the hybrid carbon/glass-fiber design failed near the material transition, highlighting the need for further development.

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Students at Dresden University of Applied Sciences used DewesoftX to reverse-engineer an unknown CAN-FD vehicle speed signal without a DBC file and validate it against wheel-speed data. They also compared the Škoda Enyaq’s integrated acceleration sensors with a Bosch mm3 reference sensor, revealing differences in signal noise, filtering, offsets, and resolution.

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Students at the IUT of Le Creusot investigated how microphone orientation affects acoustic measurements. Using a motorized rotation system, encoder, and Dewesoft data acquisition, they measured an MG370 microphone’s response at different angles and frequencies. The synchronized measurements and polar plots revealed how microphone sensitivity varies with the direction of incoming sound.

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This study evaluates ride comfort in a Mini Cooper R56 through synchronized cabin noise and whole-body vibration measurements. Following ISO 5128 and ISO 2631-1, Dewesoft hardware and software were used to assess acoustic levels, vibration exposure, motion sickness, and vehicle dynamics under stationary and real-world driving conditions.

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This study analyzes how motion strategy and operating speed affect the energy consumption of a KUKA SCARA robot. High-speed measurements of motor current, voltage, power, and energy show that speed has a greater impact on consumption than motion duration, while Motors 1 and 2 account for most of the robot’s total energy use.

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HydroTeam developed a non-invasive method to estimate hydrogen fuel consumption in a Ford 3.5L V6 engine using existing ECU data. With Dewesoft DS-CAN2 and DewesoftX, the team combined engine parameters, lambda values, and the ideal gas law to calculate hydrogen mass flow in real time without a dedicated fuel flow meter.

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Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Turin used Dewesoft Navion i2 and DewesoftX to collect 400 km of high-resolution road data around Turin. The resulting database contains 1,319 annotated road and intersection elements, enabling the M-TIL platform to generate realistic, RDE-compliant routes for automotive simulation and validation.

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Faraday Rocketry performed experimental modal testing on its two-stage Origin sounding rocket to validate its finite element model. Using Dewesoft SIRIUS and DewesoftX, the team measured natural frequencies, mode shapes, and damping, successfully validating the first two structural bending modes and improving confidence in the rocket’s structural design.

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The Fuchstal Lights Up project investigates how grid-forming and grid-following converters can maintain a stable island grid powered by renewable energy. Using high-speed synchronized Dewesoft measurements, researchers capture converter dynamics, validate simulation models, and develop control strategies for stable future power grids.

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Helmut Behmüller

Aug 28, 2026

Dewesoft Events

OCTOBERTEST at DEWELab brings together Italian university teams for two days of advanced training, hands-on testing, and networking at Dewesoft Italy in Rome. Taking place on October 29 and 30, the event will connect talented students, strengthen collaboration, and offer practical experience with data acquisition, measurement technology, EDU-KITs, and custom demos.

Product Updates

SIRIUS XHS expands its measurement capabilities with new UNI and CHG amplifiers and Variable Trigger counters. The platform now supports universal sensors, charge and piezoelectric measurements, and flexible digital inputs. With up to 15 MS/s sampling, 5 MHz bandwidth, HybridADC technology, and hardware triggering, it combines precision and high-speed acquisition in one synchronized DAQ platform.

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Jaka Ogorevc

Aug 26, 2026

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Team DIANA from the Polytechnic University of Turin used Dewesoft data acquisition hardware and software to validate the differential suspension system of its FORTUNA Mars rover. Load-cell and strain-gauge measurements closely matched numerical simulations, confirming the expected loads and showing no signs of buckling under demanding test conditions.

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Researchers at the University of Warmia and Mazury developed a fatigue-testing platform that combines cyclic loading with acoustic response analysis to detect damage in aluminum wheel rims before visible cracks appear. Using the Dewesoft SIRIUSi data acquisition system, they identified spectral changes after 420,000 load cycles, demonstrating that vibration and acoustic monitoring can reveal advanced fatigue degradation before failure.

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This article presents the Arctic Test Arena in Northern Norway, where Dewesoft's distributed monitoring system continuously measures railway bridge behavior under extreme Arctic conditions. By combining synchronized sensors, structural health monitoring, digital twins, and AI, engineers can detect early deterioration, improve safety, reduce maintenance costs, and enable predictive, condition-based infrastructure management.

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Daniel Colmenares

Jul 30, 2026