An IMPORTANT update on COVID-19 - LEARN MORE 1.800.CALSPAN // 716.632.7500 SERVICES RESOURCES COMPANY CAREERS CONTACT US Calspan Becomes CAPA Approved Laboratory Calspan Becomes CAPA Approved Laboratory BUFFALO, NEW YORK | June 5, 2021 – On May 26, 2021, Calspan Corporation became a Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) Approved laboratory to execute CAPA 501 Full Part Dynamic Crash Testing (FPDT). CAPA 501 is standard for the certification of aftermarket bumper parts such as steel bumpers, reinforcements, brackets, and energy absorbers, whereby comparative testing is conducted of the aftermarket part to its OEM counterpart. This standard ensures that aftermarket parts manufactured by third parties are functionally equivalent to the name brand, original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM’s) part. “Calspan pursued this laboratory approval in response to a growing need within the aftermarket parts industry for an independent lab who could provide high quality and throughput,” said Gerald Goupil, Senior Director, Vehicle Crash Testing of Calspan Corporation. Furthermore, he noted, “this valuable work will be performed by the experienced staff of Calspan’s Vehicle Crash Test business unit.” These tests are within Calspan’s state-of-the-art indoor laboratory, which opened in 2018. This lab received international recognition in 2018 and 2019 when it was awarded “Crash Test Lab of the Year.” This facility has everything needed to prepare for as well as execute tests within one building. These tests include internal combustion engine, hybrid, fully electric vehicles, and front-end structures like bumper assemblies. In addition, this building also has private customer rooms, badge access vehicle preparation garages, an ATD laboratory, two secure Crash Halls, and a secure shipping and receiving dock. Plus, Calspan has unique assets like high-resolution load cell walls used to validate CAE crash simulation models and virtual means for customers to participate with test setup and execution remotely from their office. About Calspan Corporation For more than 75 years, Calspan has provided research, development, and testing services in the aerospace and transportation industries. Internationally recognized for safety research and innovation, Calspan works with leading aerospace and transportation companies both domestically and globally. The company’s headquarters is in Buffalo, NY, with additional divisions in Ronkonkoma, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, Newport News, VA, San Diego, CA, and St. Paul, MN. Share This: LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Share More News August 27, 2021 Calspan Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Book Exploring Its Innovative Engineering Heritage News August 4, 2021 John Yurtchuk Awarded Presidential Medal News June 4, 2021 Calspan Becomes CAPA Approved Laboratory Automotive Safety Posted On 06/04/2021 Category Automotive Safety / Crash Research / News Contact Us If you would like to learn more about our services, inquire here. Category Aerospace Automotive Safety Crash Research Engineering Tire Testing Transportation Sled Wind Tunnel Type Company Quality Careers News and Blog Secure Transfer Site (FTP) CONTACT Subsonic / Transonic Wind Tunnel Transportation Testing Aerospace Test Equipment Flight Operations Marine Systems Force Measurement Systems Contact Headquarters: 4455 Genesee Street Buffalo, New York 14225 1.800.CALSPAN 716.632.7500 Copyright Calspan, 2020 © All Rights Reserved - Privacy Policy We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More