The modern crash test lab is often a patchwork of mismatched technologies.
Different dummy types, multiple in-dummy data acquisition systems, and proprietary software all contribute to a fragmented environment. As a result, testing becomes more complicated and costly than it needs to be.
For engineers, it means more time spent managing system setup, switching between interfaces, and troubleshooting errors, instead of focusing on analysis and achieving passing results. This slows down development and erodes confidence in the data. For managers, the lack of system integration leads to higher overhead and greater risk during audits.
At a time when precision and repeatability are critical, this fragmentation is no longer sustainable.
One Platform, One Interface. Every Test.
ATD-BaseWare™ is Humanetics’ answer to the growing demand for simplicity and standardization. It replaces multiple interfaces and disconnected workflows with a single, modular platform that supports all dummies and test systems.
With ATD-BaseWare™, test labs gain:
Automated certification workflows
Technicians benefit from a user-friendly interface that minimizes the learning curve. Unlike older systems that require mastering multiple software platforms, ATD-BaseWare™ reduces training time from days to hours, enabling teams to onboard quickly and operate efficiently. Guided execution and automated reporting eliminate guesswork and minimize manual errors.
Streamlined system management
ATD-BaseWare™ consolidates data from both analog and digital sensors into a single Data Acquisition System (DAQ) environment, removing the need for separate tools and reducing friction in the certification process. Step-by-step workflows automate critical procedures, from ATD certification to reporting, enabling faster, more consistent results with fewer manual interventions. Whether operating a high-volume certification lab or a low-frequency R&D environment, ATD-BaseWare™ delivers consistency and control that scale with your needs.
Built-in compliance and traceability
Meeting strict regulatory standards such as ISO 17025, TISAX 5.0, and IATF 16949 requires robust data security and complete traceability. ATD-BaseWare™ embeds audit-ready traceability into every test, from the origin of each data point to its processing steps and final output. Comprehensive user management and automated uncertainty calculations allow labs to produce ISO-compliant reports with minimal manual effort, ready for both internal reviews and external audits.
Why Modernization Matters Now
With development cycles for new vehicles accelerating and regulatory complexity on the rise, safety testing is no longer just about precision. It’s about speed, consistency, and connected workflows across every stage of the ATD certification process. As automakers and suppliers deploy next-generation ATDs, the urgency to modernize certification test labs has never been greater.
Enter ATD-BaseWare™, the foundational software system behind the Humanetics Connected Lab. Serving as the digital core for advanced dummy certification, ATD-BaseWare™ brings automation, integration, and intelligent control into a single platform. Whether your facility operates state-of-the-art test equipment or is upgrading traditional systems, ATD-BaseWare™ streamlines setup, unifies data collection, and ensures ISO compliance across every test.
This article explores how ATD-BaseWare™ enables a more connected, efficient lab — and why that matters for teams racing to deliver safer vehicles, faster.
Faster Certification, Fewer Headaches
Labs that integrate ATD-BaseWare™ into their certification workflows see measurable performance improvements. When paired with our state-of-the-art test benches, the platform enables teams to boost certification throughput by as much as 37%.
By centralizing analog and digital sensor data and automating key certification tasks, such as setup, execution, and ISO-compliant reporting, ATD-BaseWare™ reduces manual effort and streamlines the overall process.
Technicians follow guided workflows that improve test consistency across dummies and systems, while automated validation and built-in uncertainty calculations reduce variability and increase data integrity.
Remote diagnostics and centralized control make it easier to manage issues before they escalate, allowing teams to maintain momentum without sacrificing quality. These combined efficiencies help labs reduce downtime, minimize retest rates, and maintain reliable, auditable results at scale.
Bridging the Gap Between Old and New
One of the most compelling advantages of ATD-BaseWare™ is its ability to modernize First Generation Certification Systems without replacing your current equipment. Through targeted retrofit options, it adds advanced automation, data management, and compliance features to existing hardware. Labs gain a modern interface, full system traceability, and ISO-compliant reporting, all while protecting past investments and positioning for the future.
By integrating ATD-BaseWare™ into legacy systems, labs can extend the life of their current equipment while stepping into a more connected, future-ready environment. The platform introduces automation and digital oversight that streamline workflows, strengthen compliance, and ensure every test result is traceable. This upgrade path allows teams to modernize at their own pace—without disruption or unnecessary replacement costs.
Real-Time Insight for Smarter Decisions
Data is only valuable when it’s accurate, accessible, and actionable. ATD-BaseWare™ captures test data directly at the source and stores it in a secure, centralized environment, ensuring integrity and eliminating the need to reconcile records from multiple systems or perform time-consuming manual checks.
By unifying sensor readings, dummy configurations, test history, hardware diagnostics, and compliance records into one analytics-ready environment, teams gain immediate access to high-integrity information they can trust. This transparency supports cross-functional collaboration, streamlines audits, and enables rapid, evidence-based decision-making.
With ATD-BaseWare™ as the foundation, labs can bridge the gap between data collection and decision support, reducing variability in test results, improving readiness, and accelerating vehicle development.
Designed to Scale with Your Team
Every lab has its rhythm. Some run hundreds of tests per month, others only a few. Some rely on a dedicated certification team, while others rotate technicians across multiple duties. ATD-BaseWare™ adapts to each environment with flexible controls and guided interfaces tailored to a variety of users.
Role-based access allows engineers, technicians, and managers to interact with the system according to their responsibilities. New staff members can be onboarded quickly with minimal training, while experienced operators can dive deep into custom setup parameters and analytics.
This usability is not just a convenience. It is a critical factor in maintaining throughput, especially as lab demands increase.
A Digital Backbone for the Connected Lab
In the broader Connected Lab ecosystem, ATD-BaseWare™ serves as the source of high-integrity certification and test data. It runs the tests, automates the workflows, and ensures that every measurement is accurate, traceable, and ISO-compliant.
Once captured, this data flows seamlessly into ATD Connect®, the centralized platform that stores and organizes all ATD-related information. From there, ATD Connect® provides the unified, secure environment needed to link physical test results with simulation data, enabling the creation and validation of digital twins.
By working together, ATD-BaseWare™ and ATD Connect® allow labs to move from fragmented, reactive processes to an integrated, proactive model. This ensures readiness, improves decision-making, and lays the foundation for more accurate virtual models that accelerate vehicle development.
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Built for the Long Road Ahead
ATD testing is not static. New dummy designs, evolving regulations, and emerging vehicle technologies continue to push labs to adapt. ATD-BaseWare™ is built to support that evolution.
Its modular structure and standards-based architecture allow new features, test types, or sensors to be added over time. As the test landscape changes, ATD-BaseWare™ stays current, giving your team confidence that your lab infrastructure will not fall behind.
Enabling Global Consistency Across Test Sites
As automotive development spans more regions and markets, maintaining consistent testing standards across facilities is essential. ATD-BaseWare™ provides a unified platform that standardizes procedures, equipment configurations, and data handling from one location to another. This allows organizations to replicate best practices across multiple labs, reduce variability between sites, and streamline knowledge transfer between teams.
Whether operating across continents or launching new programs in parallel, ATD-BaseWare™ ensures every test meets the same rigorous quality and compliance standards, no matter where it is performed. Built-in remote support capabilities enable rapid troubleshooting, software updates, and system diagnostics without requiring on-site intervention, allowing teams to resolve issues before they escalate and keep schedules on track.
The Right Foundation for a Smarter Lab
Humanetics ATD-BaseWare™ is not just a control system. It is a strategy for modernization, a tool for reducing complexity, and a pathway toward smarter, faster, more integrated testing.
By bringing every dummy and every test into a single system, ATD-BaseWare™ empowers teams to eliminate inefficiencies, improve test quality, and move confidently through the certification process.
ATD-BaseWare™ is the foundation to automate and connect your lab with confidence. It simplifies certification, improves compliance, and gives your team the clarity to move faster, smarter, and more efficiently, no matter what kind of test system you use.
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Steven Van Strien
Steven Van Strien is the Senior Director of Product Management at Humanetics, where he leads strategy and development for digital solutions, like the Connected Lab. With over a decade of experience in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and software engineering, he brings a technical, customer-driven approach to solving complex challenges and driving product innovation.