Data is the lifeblood of modern automotive development. With advancing digitalization and product complexity, the requirements for analyzing measurement data are also increasing. With the release 16.5 of ArtemiS SUITE, HEAD acoustics has taken an important step towards simplifying and optimizing product and sensor data analysis. The key is the full support for the MDF4 format (ASAM MDF Version 4) on the export and import side. But what is behind this format, and why is its integration an essential step for the powerful software?
What is MDF4 - and why is it so vital?
MDF4 is a standardized data format explicitly developed for storing and analyzing measurement data in the automotive industry. It enables users to store large amounts of data efficiently and is designed to support versatile data types and different sampling rates (including non-equidistant sampled data).
The most important advantages of MDF4
MDF4 offers high compression, ideal for the huge amounts of data generated by modern sensor technology and long-term tests. As a standardized format, MDF4 facilitates the exchange of measurement data between different tools and systems and supports various data types, from time data to complex metadata. MDF4 is also optimized for fast read and write access, which speeds up the analysis of large amounts of data. Last, thanks to the ASAM standard, the format remains standardized and compatible even as technology advances.
The motivation behind the integration in ArtemiS SUITE
The integration of the MDF4 format in ArtemiS SUITE 16.5 results from HEAD acoustics' clear focus on creating the greatest possible added value for its customers. Manufacturing companies face the challenge of constantly analyzing larger and more complex data streams and files more efficiently. With full support for the MDF4 format in ArtemiS SUITE, customers can simplify and accelerate their workflows, making them more cost-efficient.
A look into practice: How our customers benefit
Case study 1: car manufacturer
A car manufacturer uses data acquisition systems to record measurement and associated sensor data during vehicle development. This generates immense amounts of data: Thousands of channels plus additional information from the bus system are stored in a single MDF4 file. However, not all this signal data is relevant for NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) analysis. With the help of the new import functionality in ArtemiS SUITE, users can preselect the channels relevant to them during import, for example, only acceleration channels. This pre-selection saves time and makes the analysis more efficient.
Case study 2: steering system manufacturer
In addition to acoustic measurement data, a steering system manufacturer requires vehicle parameters for NVH analysis, which he receives via the CAN bus. He also wants to use data from control units stored in MDF4 format. He can now import the latter directly and reduce their high level of complexity. With the other measurement data, he has all the information he needs in one tool, enabling him to process the data quickly and without errors.
Efficiency, precision, and future-proofing
The integration of the MDF4 import in ArtemiS SUITE 16.5 shows how HEAD acoustics responds to the needs of its customers. Whether car manufacturers, Tier 1 system manufacturers - everyone benefits:
- Interoperability: Thanks to MDF4 import and export, measurement data can be easily exchanged between ArtemiS SUITE and other manufacturers’ measurement systems.
- Saves time as you only must focus on the pre-selected channels after importing them.
- Future-proof: The standardized MDF4 format ideally prepares customers for meeting the technological challenges of the future.
Together into the future
Integrating the MDF4 format in ArtemiS SUITE 16.5 is more than a new function. With this vital step, HEAD acoustics optimally supports customers in a data-driven world. The company remains true to its goal of continuously developing solutions that offer real added value by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving quality. The company is proud to accompany this development and looks forward to innovating together with its customers.
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity and experience the benefits of ArtemiS SUITE in your daily work. Contact us at info@head-acoustics.com