Laboratories
R&D and testing laboratories
The laboratory structure covers software and control validation,
battery systems, power electronics, electric drives, prototyping,
preseries validation and high-power applications.
HIL / SIL
HIL Validation Laboratory
Hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop validation for power electronic devices, BMS, DC/DC converters, inverters, electrical machines, vehicle simulation and system integration.
- dSPACE SCALEXIO, MicroAutoBox and AutomationDesk workflows
- Typhoon HIL 606 / HIL 404 and rapid-control prototyping
- Network, diagnostic, functional and system-integration testing
Alessandro Volta
Batteries and Power Converters Thermal Testing
Thermal and climatic testing of batteries, battery modules, power electronics and converter prototypes.
- 1700 l climatic chamber for power electronics and battery systems
- Regatron and bidirectional power supply equipment
- Thermal camera, thermocouples and temperature logging
Ettore Majorana
Electric / Electronic Applications
Development and validation of modular bidirectional DC/DC and AC/DC converters, V2G charging systems, renewable-energy integration and resonant converters for inductive charging.
- V2G, V2H and wireless power transfer applications
- Power converter prototypes and control validation
- Charging infrastructures and grid-interface systems
Enrico Fermi
Near Future Submarine Program Laboratory
Laboratory area dedicated to military and mission-critical applications, with focus on robust electrification, power conversion and validation-oriented development.
- Military and defence-related power electronics applications
- Battery systems and robust power architectures
- Functional validation and traceable testing evidence
Leonardo da Vinci
Ideas Prototyping Laboratory
Experimental testing and characterization of low-capacity battery cells, electrical interconnections, power converter prototypes and modular BMS/powertrain solutions.
- 3D printers and CNC working stations
- Low-capacity cell testing and interconnection characterization
- Prototype benches for modular BMS and powertrain systems
Galileo Ferraris
Industrial Electronics Laboratory
Development of industrial traction inverters based on IGBT and SiC devices, experimental validation of electrical drives and control units, and OBC development based on GaN devices.
- Industrial traction inverter development and validation
- Electrical drives and control-unit experimental testing
- On-board battery charger integration and GaN-based platforms
Antonio Pacinotti
Electrical Drives and Motors Laboratory
Testing and experimental validation of electric motors, wheel drives, e-scooter drives, torque/speed profiles and motor-control systems.
- Magtrol tandem series dynamometer benches
- Electric motor torque and speed testing
- Drive control units and motion-control validation
Guglielmo Marconi
Preseries and Production Validation
Validation area focused on preseries activities, production-readiness checks, end-of-line logic and production support for E-Lectra systems and platforms.
- Preseries validation and production-oriented procedures
- End-of-line test logic and repeatability checks
- Industrialization support and small-series readiness
Battery testing
Battery & BMS Testing Laboratory
Battery cell, module and BMS testing and validation, including cell characterization, BMS emulation and battery-management software validation.
- Chroma 87001 battery cell simulator and Chroma battery testers
- Multi-rate capacity, OCV and HPPC characterization tests
- BMS HIL/SIL validation, diagnostics and safety-related tests
Shared innovation
STMicroelectronics Shared Innovation Lab
Shared innovation laboratory at E-Lectra Cassino supporting power electronics development and strategic technology collaboration.
- Power semiconductor development and validation workflows
- Gate-driver and isolated DC supply activities
- Technology partnership for advanced converter platforms
Calderara del Reno
Medium Voltage and High Power Applications Laboratories
Medium-voltage laboratory under construction in Calderara del Reno for high-power power electronics applications and medium-voltage converter validation.
- Medium-high-power and medium-voltage power electronics
- Grid converters, high-power DC/DC and high-power inverter platforms
- Validation paths for energy infrastructures and industrial applications