The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has inaugurated a new unified vibration test facility at its Fatigue Test Lab in Manesar, Haryana. The setup includes a 6-ton shaker and a 3.2-ton shaker, both of which can be integrated with a Weiss Climatic Chamber measuring 2.5 metres by 2.5 metres by 2.0 metres. The chamber supports temperature ranges from -30 degrees C to +80 degrees C and humidity levels up to 95±5 percent relative humidity, allowing for vibration testing under controlled climatic conditions.
The facility was inaugurated by ICAT Director Saurabh Dalela, in the presence of ICAT personnel. According to the organisation, the new infrastructure is intended to support not only the automotive sector but also the railways and defence industries.
ICAT operates under the National Automotive Board (NAB), an autonomous body of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. It provides testing, certification, homologation, research and development, as well as design and engineering services for the automotive sector.
Headquartered in Manesar, Haryana, ICAT delivers advanced testing capabilities for vehicles and components through specialised laboratories focused on noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), passive safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and tyre performance. It is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and supports electric vehicle testing in line with FAME-II certification requirements.
As an authorised Type Approval and Homologation agency under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), ICAT offers certification services to ensure compliance with both national and international emission and safety standards. The centre also undertakes research and development for automotive and non-automotive sectors, contributing to projects in electric mobility, autonomous systems, and next-generation vehicle technologies. Its design and engineering offerings span CAD, CAE, powertrain development, fatigue analysis, and materials testing.
In addition to testing and certification, ICAT provides consultancy and engineering services to industries such as defence, railways, aerospace, and lighting. It also conducts training and capacity-building initiatives through workshops, seminars, and collaborations with startups and MSMEs. Its infrastructure includes laboratories for crash and sled testing, engine and emission analysis, electromagnetic compatibility, and tyre performance, along with proving grounds for on-road and track-based vehicle evaluation.
ICAT currently operates two facilities in Manesar—Centre 1 in Sector 3 and Centre 2 in Sector 11. Plans are underway to establish a third centre in Bengaluru to support advancements in automotive and electric vehicle technologies.