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Frame and Chassis Durability Testing

By MGA Admin, on February 6th, 2013%

MGA Meets the Challenges as Vehicles Evolve

With rising fuel economy standards on the horizon, the automotive industry is in the midst of a major vehicle design evolution. The challenge to OEMs is to meet upcoming requirements, while still building a product that consumers desire. There are a variety of approaches being employed . . . → Read More: Frame and Chassis Durability Testing

Space Exploration Leads to Pyroshock Expansion at MGA

By MGA Admin, on December 17th, 2012%

From lasers to Tang, NASA’s Apollo space program led the way in modern innovations that now impact our everyday lives. With the planned return to the Moon and future expeditions to Mars, NASA and the commercial space industry are ready to embark on the next generation of space exploration. The Atlas Launch Vehicles . . . → Read More: Space Exploration Leads to Pyroshock Expansion at MGA

MGA Continues Expansion into Canadian Market

By MGA Admin, on October 30th, 2012%

First International Facility

MGA is pleased to announce the opening of our first international laboratory located in Ontario, Canada. This laboratory is located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. This facility marks the third major laboratory opened by MGA in various regions of North America in the last . . . → Read More: MGA Continues Expansion into Canadian Market

MGA Offers a Vast Array of Vibration and Shock Testing Options

By MGA Admin, on June 28th, 2012%

Mechanical Vibration and Shock issues pose significant challenges to many industries. Including the Automotive, Defense, and Military fields. The development of robust products that can be exposed to long term vibration exposure or periodic shocks without degradation is critical to the overall performance of any system. As is the case with many product . . . → Read More: MGA Offers a Vast Array of Vibration and Shock Testing Options

MGA Offers Automotive Interior Suppliers Multiple Solutions

By MGA Admin, on May 29th, 2012%

Over the past few years, the automotive industry has focused on a number of areas to improve the interior of vehicles. The look, quality, and features of a vehicle’s interior are some of the most important factors a consumer will consider in a vehicle purchase. The emphasis that automakers place on developing cutting . . . → Read More: MGA Offers Automotive Interior Suppliers Multiple Solutions

Vehicles Get Lighter and MGA Responds

By MGA Admin, on April 26th, 2012%

Over the past few years, the automotive industry has focused on a number of areas to increase fuel economy. One approach with the most direct effect on improving fuel economy is in the use of advanced materials and technologies to reduce the overall weight of a vehicle. The reduction of a vehicles’ weight can be . . . → Read More: Vehicles Get Lighter and MGA Responds

MGA Continues Expansion in Hydraulic Durability and Simulation Testing

By MGA Admin, on March 15th, 2012%

The map above shows MGA's network of laboratories.

Over the past 15 years, MGA has made major investments in the area of Hydraulic Durability and Simulation testing. This investment has included the development of major facilities at various MGA laboratories throughout North America. In addition to the investment in major facilities and equipment, . . . → Read More: MGA Continues Expansion in Hydraulic Durability and Simulation Testing

Taking it to the Sky – MGA Expands Aerospace Services

By MGA Admin, on January 31st, 2012%

Since Leonardo da Vinci dreamed up his flying machine, people have been looking to the sky. 500 years later we see great innovation in commercial aircraft. The goal is to make the passengers’ experience much better than it was before, while maintaining the safety standards that make flying the safest mode of transportation . . . → Read More: Taking it to the Sky – MGA Expands Aerospace Services

Grand Opening of MGA’s Facilities & Equipment Center

By MGA Admin, on November 22nd, 2011%

During the last 35 years, MGA has become a provider of engineering services for a variety of industries throughout the World. This success is attributed to the dedicated and innovative associates throughout the organization who have developed, designed, and built just about every piece of test equipment used in our labs throughout the . . . → Read More: Grand Opening of MGA’s Facilities & Equipment Center

What is That Rattling!!!

By MGA Admin, on November 2nd, 2011%

I’m sure we’ve all been there. Driving down the road, whether it is to work, the store, or anywhere really, and then you notice it. It may be faint at first, but as time goes on, and you continue to drive, it gets more and more annoying. I’m of course referring to vehicle . . . → Read More: What is That Rattling!!!