Prestigious Professional Motorsport World Expo Testing Technology of the Year prize awarded to BERU f1systems

A novel infra red tyre temperature and pressure monitoring system (IRTPTMS) from BERU f1systems has been selected as the 2009 Testing Technology of the Year at the Professional Motorsport World exhibition. A highly regarded judging panel, including an ex-F1 driver and engineers, as well as senior figures from across motorsport, selected the DigiTyre IRTPTMS from Norfolk-based BERU f1systems to receive the award at the Cologne show.

DigiTyre IR allows, for the first time, engineers to acquire accurate and true tyre carcass temperature. It provides a raft of information for engineers in F1 and other series to optimize vehicle setup and tyre wear. “Every single system on a racing car is there for one reason; to get the most out of the tyre,” says Charles Armstrong-Wilson, a member of the judging panel. “Any technology that helps engineers better understand these crucial components is a powerful tool, and this is what BERU f1systems has delivered.” Meanwhile fellow judge and race-car vehicle dynamicist, Jonas Jarlmark adds “This development pinpoints one of the key issues of vehicle dynamics – tyre carcass behaviour. Using this system, the measurement response time to the inputs from the driver and track to the tyre forces is shorter, and as a result the analysis of the data becomes more accurate and reliable.”

The switch in Formula 1 to slick tyres this year meant DigiTyre IR had additional value as teams got to grips with the new rubber within a limited test window. For 2010, the limits on testing means the teams using the system have acquired significantly more accurate data for simulation and tyre modelling to develop next year’s cars.

The award is the latest to recognize the culture of innovation at BERU f1systems, an element of the business managing director John Bailey has been keen to encourage. “The PMW Testing Technology of the Year Award is highly respected in our industry,” says Bailey. “For us to receive the recognition from such a prestigious judging panel is an extremely proud moment for everybody involved in the programme and validates our commitment to offering the most accurate products available.”

About BERU f1systems
BERU f1systems offers advanced design and manufacturing facilities for vehicle wiring harness systems, tyre pressure monitoring, stress measurement and composites. Supplied to world championship winning cars in every major formula including Formula 1, components from BERU f1systems are now available in military, road car, aerospace and nautical applications.