The company employs a complete five-stage virtual development process: reference model generation from FEA data, variant creation based on KPIs, virtual assessment using driving simulators, optimization through morphing techniques, and physical validation of selected prototypes. This methodology significantly accelerates development while ensuring optimal performance outcomes.

IDIADA's advanced modeling capabilities include MF-TIRE and MF-SWIFT models for handling performance prediction, comfort analysis, and transient behavior simulation. CD-TIRE models specialize in belt dynamics, 3D road surface interaction, high-frequency analysis, and wear prediction. Multi-physical 3D TIRE models operate up to 250 Hz with real-time simulation capabilities, predicting complex tire phenomena and thermal dynamics integration.

The company's co-development methodology creates three-way partnerships between OEMs, suppliers, and IDIADA's expertise, accelerating development while ensuring optimal vehicle integration. IDIADA contributes advanced model development, vehicle integration optimization, comprehensive testing, performance evaluation, and regulatory compliance support.

Physical testing capabilities encompass dynamic performance evaluation including braking performance under dry and wet conditions, handling optimization, aquaplaning resistance, and active safety system integration. Efficiency testing covers rolling resistance measurement, fuel consumption impact analysis, electric vehicle range optimization, and thermal efficiency evaluation. Specialized NVH analysis includes interior noise and vibration testing, pass-by noise measurements, and frequency response characterization.

Applus+ IDIADA's specialized testing services feature component characterization, durability studies using worldwide wear testing programs with Driving Severity Number methodology, weather conditions testing across winter, wet, and temperature variations, and electric vehicle-focused testing for high torque performance and regenerative braking compatibility.

Advanced test equipment includes skid trailers for on-track dynamic characterization, K&C rigs for static stiffness measurement, certified rolling resistance drums for C1, C2, and C3 tire categories, and indoor laboratories with controlled environmental conditions.

The company operates world-class facilities across six countries: Spain (headquarters with complete proving ground), India (tropical conditions testing), China (complete proving ground for Asian markets), Brazil (INMETRO certification), USA (FMVSS compliance), and Finland (winter testing facilities). These facilities include multiple surface types, wet and dry circuits, high-speed ovals, and noise testing capabilities.

Applus+ IDIADA maintains ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratories certified by ENAC, ensuring compliance with EU regulations, FMVSS, INMETRO, and GSO-SASO standards. The company participates in innovation research projects including Marie Curie programs, EU low emission research, noise reduction technologies, and sustainable material studies.

The VI-grade DiM250 driving simulator provides best-in-class motion fidelity with real-time F-Tire integration and digital twin proving grounds, enabling professional driver validation of virtual models before physical prototyping.

This comprehensive service portfolio positions Applus IDIADA as a complete tire development partner, supporting the entire development cycle from initial virtual modeling through final physical validation and regulatory certification across global markets, with particular expertise in electric vehicle tire optimization and emerging mobility solutions.