In 2024, the global automotive industry has entered a dual “electric–intelligent” exponential growth phase: BYD rolled out its 5 millionth new energy vehicle, Tesla began construction of its Shanghai energy storage gigafactory, Toyota announced a timeline for mass production of solid-state batteries, and Mercedes-Benz received approval for L3 autonomous driving on public roads. These landmark events are pushing the entire industry chain onto a high-frequency innovation track. Competitions in engine thermal efficiency, battery thermal runaway prevention, and ultra-low vehicle aerodynamic drag all require precise monitoring and analysis of pressure, highlighting the unprecedented application potential of pressure scanners.
In the field of new energy vehicles, driving range has become a core competitive factor, making aerodynamic optimization crucial. Lightweight vehicle bodies and low-drag designs directly determine the range of electric vehicles. By deploying hundreds of pressure measurement points, pressure scanners can synchronously acquire airflow pressure distribution over the vehicle surface, providing reliable data support for design optimization. For example, race cars undergoing wind tunnel testing to optimize aerodynamic layouts can significantly enhance vehicle stability.
The rapid development of autonomous driving technology also relies on the support of pressure scanners. Whether it is adaptive cruise control on city roads or automatic parking, these functions depend on a variety of sensors deployed around the vehicle. The installation of these sensors is not arbitrary; their placement must strictly avoid airflow interference. In this context, an automaker utilized multi-channel pressure scanners to identify turbulent vortices near the side mirror area under simulated high-speed conditions, successfully optimizing the sensor layout. In short, with the fast-paced growth of the automotive industry, pressure scanners are also presented with tremendous development opportunities.
For a long time, the high-end pressure scanner market has been dominated by foreign brands. However, in recent years, influenced by international trends, industrial demand, and domestic manufacturers’ efforts, Chinese-made pressure scanners have rapidly emerged. As a leading domestic manufacturer of pressure scanners, KETU&TEST has consistently focused on innovation and upgrades, striving to contribute to domestic substitution. Currently, the in-house developed KETU&TEST pressure scanner series offers a maximum accuracy of ±0.05% FS, adjustable single-channel sampling rates of 0–10,080 Hz, synchronous multi-channel acquisition, and customizable measurement ranges. Its accompanying Ketusoft acquisition software is powerful yet easy to use, making KETU&TEST a preferred supplier for many universities and research institutes.
In the future, KETU&TEST pressure scanners will continue to evolve toward smarter, more compact, and greener designs, helping the automotive industry reach new levels of technological advancement.