Nuvelab is an open-access testbed operated by Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk), delivering advanced R&D services for companies developing zero-emission, electrified, and autonomous work machinery. The platform enables faster development cycles, reduced prototyping costs, and risk mitigation through controlled, high-fidelity testing and validation environments.
Nuvelab combines a high-power chassis dynamometer with Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) simulation to replicate real-world operating conditions in a laboratory setting. This allows companies to validate performance, optimize energy efficiency, and verify system behavior before field deployment.
As part of the Nordic Testbed Network, Nuvelab supports cross-border collaboration and multi-site experimentation, enabling organizations to co-develop and validate solutions within a federated testbed ecosystem.
Value Proposition
- Accelerate time-to-market through rapid prototyping and iterative testing
- Reduce development risks with controlled, repeatable validation environments
- Optimize energy efficiency and system performance using high-quality measurement data
- Enable co-creation and joint development with research, industry, and public partners
- Support compliance, standardization, and interoperability testing
Services
- Testing and validation of electric and hybrid powertrains
- Autonomous system development and verification
- Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL) simulation and digital twin integration
- Performance benchmarking under simulated real-world conditions
- Data acquisition, analytics, and system optimization
- Concept validation and prototyping support
- Collaborative R&D projects and pilot deployments
NUVELAB is designed for companies, research organizations, and public stakeholders seeking to develop and validate next-generation sustainable machinery solutions in a reliable, scalable, and collaborative test environment.
Contact:
Jukka Säkkinen
jukka.sakkinen@oamk.fi
+358 50 595 7951