Case Study: JLG Industries achieves faster testing and virtual validation with Hexagon Adams Real Time

Faster testing and virtual validation of access equipment with Adams Real Time

JLG Industries, a leading manufacturer of access equipment, faced challenges with the high cost and time required for physical prototype testing, which limited their design innovation. To overcome this, they turned to Hexagon, leveraging their Adams and Adams Real Time simulation software to shift testing into the virtual realm and validate complex vehicle systems.

The solution implemented by Hexagon allowed JLG to connect high-fidelity Adams models directly to physical control hardware. This Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) process, enabled by Adams Real Time, dramatically accelerated validation and regression testing. The results for JLG were substantial, including a 90% reduction in testing time, significant cost savings, and the delivery of more robust and reliable products to market.

JLG Industries

Justin Madsen

Chief Engineer