A New Era for Mexico’s Automotive Industry

Querétaro has quickly become a hub for innovation in the global automotive supply chain. With OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and EV programs investing in Mexico, the country is no longer just a manufacturing location—it is now a key driver of design, validation, and product launch.

In fact, Mexico ranks among the top seven global vehicle producers, supported by a growing network of over 600 Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and a robust infrastructure that connects seamlessly to North American markets (IVEMSA, Mexico’s Automotive Industry Is the Fastest Growing in the World).

But with this growth comes new challenges: every material in a vehicle must balance durability, safety, and customer experience, while also meeting increasing demands for sustainability and innovation. This is where materials testing becomes essential. MGA’s new laboratory, located in Queretaro, offers a wide range of material testing capabilities.

Why Materials Testing Matters for Modern Vehicles

Every vehicle on the road today is expected to do more than ever before. Customers demand safer rides, longer-lasting interiors, and sustainable solutions, all while maintaining comfort and style. But how can manufacturers be sure those materials will hold up once the car is on the road? That’s where materials testing makes the difference.

• Durability: Testing shows whether a part will resist everyday wear, extreme temperatures, and years of use.
• Safety: It confirms that materials comply with strict regulations and help protect passengers.
• Comfort: From clean surfaces to pleasant interiors, testing ensures vehicles look, feel, and smell right for the people who drive them.

Through comprehensive testing programs, manufacturers can verify material performance early in the development process with the goal of performance being maintained during the life of the product. Reliable data helps engineers refine designs, improve safety, and extend the life of vehicle interiors, contributing to better products and stronger consumer trust over time.  

How MGA Supports Your Testing Needs

At MGA, our team goes beyond delivering test results. We help manufacturers move faster and smarter, as well as:

• Identify proper evaluation performance of materials to avoid costly redesigns and ensure long-term performance.
• Meet global standards  without delays and protecting reputation, such as:
  
  • Flammability
  • Corrosion
  • Accelerated Weathering
• Evaluate interior quality, so vehicles look, feel, and perform to customer expectations.
• With these capabilities available in Mexico, customers gain speed, cost efficiency, and confidence in every project.

Featured Equipment in the Lab  

MGA’s new laboratory in Querétaro is fully equipped to perform a comprehensive range of materials performance evaluations. The facility enables precise and repeatable testing across various environmental and mechanical conditions. Available equipment includes:

• Corrosion chamber: for salt spray and cyclic corrosion testing
• Flammability chamber: for interior and component burn rate evaluations
• Xenon exposure chamber: for accelerated weathering and UV stability testing
• Instron Universal Testing Machines (UTMs): small and large capacity for tensile, compression, and flexural characterization
• Scratch resistance test systems: multiple configurations for evaluating surface durability
• Chemical resistance testing setup: for exposure to automotive fluids and reagents
• Water bath systems: for temperature-controlled immersion and aging studies
• These capabilities support reliable assessment of material durability, compliance, and long-term performance for automotive and related industries.

Explore our Testing Capabilities

Materials testing is about enabling innovation, reliability, and consumer confidence. With our new facility in Querétaro, global-level validation is now accessible locally,  helping the Mexican automotive industry move faster and stronger into the future.

Explore more of our materials testing services and dive deeper into how these capabilities support innovation and quality for your project needs. 

Contact us today to discuss your upcoming programs and see how testing with our team can accelerate your success.

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