June/July 2026 Newsletter
Now's the time for hot testing
Our offices in the US and EU have been experiencing heat waves recently, and we expect the same is true for many of you. While the miserable temps aren't our favorite, they do make this a great time to do hot testing. If you don't already have one set up, we'd be happy to show you how we can create a Qualifier dashboard that uses Environmental Insights data to make sure you are meeting your testing targets for all weather conditions. We can also help you monitor compartmental temperatures with thermocouples and wet bulb globe temperature sensors connected to your VDRs. Contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptiv.com for more details.
Next-Gen Qualifier updates
Next-Gen Qualifier keeps getting better all the time. You may have noticed that the Vehicles option in the left navigation menu is now expandable. That section has a new Properties page. Next-Gen also now has Snapshots and Reports pages under the Analytic tools option. And there's a Settings menu with options that will differ based on your user permissions.
Upcoming events
It was great to meet with several of you at the Automotive Testing Expo in Stuttgart recently. Our events schedule will be pretty quiet the rest of the summer, but we'll be at lots of shows this fall:
- Sept 1-3 Farm Progress Show
- Sept 15-20 IAA Transportation
- Sept 29-Oct 1 COMVEC
- Oct 20-23 Equip Expo
- Oct 27-29 Automotive Testing Expo US
- Oct 27-29 IZB
Qualifier hardware for your HiL
In addition to our in-vehicle preproduction validation setups, Aptiv Connected Services can also provide hardware and software for hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing. Our HiL solutions feature our EP-2500 device, which can also be used in vehicles. Contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptiv.com to learn more.
Pro tip: Switch between Next-Gen and Legacy
Beginning this month, the Next-Gen interface will be the default experience for all users. Next-Gen has advanced to the point where it can do almost all the things that Legacy can do (and some things Legacy can't do!). But if you need to switch back to Legacy, you can use the toggle at the top of the page to return to the Legacy experience.
Your Aptiv team is here to help
Questions? Contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.
Aptiv Connected Services
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