Validation Testing for Electronic Controls in Harsh Environments
The Role of Validation in Harsh Environments Validation testing helps OEM engineers evaluate whether electronic controls can withstand harsh operating conditions, reduce field risk, and support reliable machine performance over time. Electronic controls used in mobile equipment must withstand more than nominal operating conditions. They are exposed to thermal extremes, vibration, moisture, corrosion, electrical transients, […]
6 Mechanical Switch Failure Modes That Impact Long-Term Reliability
Understanding Mechanical Switch Failures in Mobile Equipment Mechanical switches have powered mobile equipment for decades. But in harsh-duty applications, even well-designed switches can become a source of intermittent faults, difficult troubleshooting, and long-term reliability risk. Understanding how these failures develop helps OEM engineers make better decisions about durability, serviceability, and overall system design. In this […]
How Electronic Controls Survive Where Mechanical Switches Fail
Outlasting Harsh Environments In harsh mobile equipment applications, switch failure is rarely caused by a single event. More often, it comes from vibration, contamination, corrosion, and wear that build over time. For OEM engineers evaluating long-term reliability, electronic controls can offer a clear advantage over traditional mechanical switches. In demanding environments, electronic controls can improve […]
How Integrating User Interface and Machine Control in a Single Display Boosted Experience and Slashed Costs
About the Customer This customer is a U.S.-based leading OEM of agricultural and construction equipment. The organization designs, manufactures, and supports construction and agricultural equipment, such as loaders, trenchers, grinders, balers, and more. The Challenge The OEM sought a display solution to provide better operator control for a smaller, stand-on piece of landscaping equipment. The […]
How Reducing Wire Harness Size Allowed a Walk-In Van OEM To Address Quality Issues
About the Customer When it comes to fleet strategies and industry-specific cargo management, efficiency is a prerequisite for success. A leading U.S.-based OEM of walk-in vans and truck bodies recognized this reality. As a premier cargo van upfitter and after-market service provider, this OEM is renowned for delivering highly customized vehicles. This company also built […]
How HED Helped a Service Truck Body OEM Improve Productivity and Uptime
About the Customer HED has been working with a U.S.-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that built its reputation on delivering specialized, custom truck bodies designed for the most demanding field applications. In its sector of heavy-duty service, reliability is more than a selling point — it’s a critical requirement. From sophisticated mechanic trucks to high-capacity […]
How Zonal Architecture Enabled a Leading Ambulance OEM To Boost Quality and Accelerate Assembly
About the Customer For four decades, a U.S.-based manufacturer has been at the forefront of the emergency vehicle industry. Known for customer service, quality, and craftsmanship, this OEM produces life-saving vehicles. For its team, reliability isn’t just a metric — it’s a critical necessity. Since 2012, HED has collaborated with this OEM to deliver ambulances […]