ENGINEERING

P+Z Engineering GmbHFrankfurter Ring 16080807 MunichPhone: +49 (0) 89 31 85 7-0Fax: +49 (0) 89 31 85 71 11info@arrk-engineering.comwww.arrk-engineering.com

Your global product development partner

The ARRK Group in Europe encompasses the developmentand manufacturing specialists P+Z Engineering GmbH, Shapers, ARRK|LCO Protomoule, SPG Pre-Series Tooling &Prototyping BV and the British ARRK Europe Limited. Ourcommon goal is to bring together under the ARRK brand all the know-how that goes into the conceptual design andmanufacture of a new product. Thanks to our four divisionsof Engineering, Prototyping, Tooling and Low-Volume Pro-duction, we are able to offer our customers a one-stop servicecovering every step necessary to see your idea through to se-ries production, thus avoiding breaks in communication, time-consuming coordination and costly misunderstandings.

More broadly, we are affiliated to the global ARRK Groupwhich numbers 20 companies and a workforce of over 3,500worldwide and develops solutions for customers across all industrial sectors. As a member of this global competencenetwork, we are able to access resources on every continentin order to turn your projects into reality, regardless of location.

For over 60 years, the ARRK Group has assisted companiesfrom a wide variety of industrial sectors with the integrateddevelopment of new products or the optimisation of existingones. The competencies of its four European divisions – Engineering, Prototyping, Tooling and Low-Volume Pro-duction – cover every stage of the process from the originalidea to series production, allowing the delivery of a one-stopservice. This creates ideal conditions for efficient interactionof the various disciplines and generates valuable synergiesthat help bring innovative products quickly and reliably tomarket. That's why an array of renowned manufacturers andcomponent suppliers – from the automotive engineering, aerospace, special & commercial vehicle and machine & plantconstruction sectors – are already taking advantage of theARRK Group's extensive service portfolio.

ARRKARRK at a glance

Areas

• Design

• CAE & Simulation

• Test & Validation

• Electrics & Electronics

Centers of Competence

• Interior

• Electronic Control Units

• Body Development

• Optical Systems

• Composite

• Acoustics

• Material Testing &Simulation

• Prototyping (SLA and SLS)

• 3D printing for small parts

• Vacuum castings

• Authentic prototypes

• Rapid prototyping withCNC machining

• Block modelling

• Metal pressings

• 3D scanning

• Metal encapsulation and coating

• Simulation, mould flow analysis, stress analysis

• Project management

• Prototype tools

• Innovative series tools

• Tool maintenance, modification and refurbishment

• Composite components

• Injection-moulded parts

• Pilot production

• Small-series production of complex subassemblies

• Batch sizes: 10 - 000's

ENGINEERING PROTOTYPING TOOLINGLOW VOLUMEPRODUCTION

ARRK Engineering Division

The ARRK Engineering Division is a key part of the internatio-nal ARRK Group which specialises in all services relating toproduct development. Its expertise ranges from conceptuali-sation through design and simulation to practical testing andmaterial characterisation. Comprising four areas – Design,CAE & Simulation, Test & Validation, Electrics & Electronics –and seven Centers of Competence – Interior, Electronic Control Units, Body Development, Optical Systems, Compo-site, Acoustics and Material Testing & Simulation – the ARRK

Engineering Division is the leading development partner inthe market. The plants of the ARRK Engineering Division,which essentially grew out of the former P+Z EngineeringGmbH, are located in Germany, Romania, the UK, Japan andChina. Our customers benefit from the intensive networking between the plants and the cooperation of our departmentsacross all locations. The ARRK Engineering Division currentlyemploys more than 1,000 members of staff.

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Areas

Centers of Competence (CoC)

P+Z Engineering GmbH

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ARRK Research & Development SRL

Romania

ARRK Europe Limited

UK

ARRK Corporation

Japan

P+Z Engineering GmbH

China

Engineering Division

Combined expertise

CoC INTERIOR

At every stage of the project – from pre-development, concept and prototyping through to series development – ourcustomers benefit from our CoC Interior and the combinedexpertise of our four areas. We have a solid knowledge basespecializing in the dashboard, centre console, door trim, roofliner and head-up display assemblies. Our strength lies in the interplay between development, production and whole-vehicle integration. We also cater to customer requests beyond the production of functional and prototype parts.

Pre-development· Benchmarking · Patent research· Drafting of specifications· Supplier evaluation· Functional design· Crash and NVH analyses· Thermal analyses

Concept· Concept development and optimisation· Preparation of gap and radius plans · Design validation · Package and ergonomic analyses· Simulation and test configuration of modules and

complete systems· Development of complete electronic systems· Configuration of passive safety systems· Project and quality management

Prototyping· Management and coordination of prototype parts· 3D design of functional models and construction

stage components · Development and production of mock-ups and

show vehicles· Execution of D-FMEAs· Validation of complete systems· Stochastic model validations· Project and quality management

Series development· Functional designs: acoustic and thermal analyses· Process development· Approval procedures and matching· Change management· Design verification and validation of components and

complete systems· Project and quality management

Series launch· Resource development and coordination world-wide· Series start-up support· Noise analyses and noise prevention assessments· Problem zone location· Verification of series maturity· Project and quality management

SOP - Start of Production· Post-SOP project support and change management in the

series start-up phase· Assistance with project and quality management tasks · Lessons learned review for the overall project

We are the ideal partner for every situation,however challenging.

One-stop integrated solutions

CoC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS

Our CoC Electronic Control Units is responsible for end-to-end development, validation and integration of automotiveelectronic control units. We support our customers throug-hout the product engineering process from the concept phasethrough to prototype and series production, assisting themwith the development of hardware, software and mechanicalcomponents. We also develop and produce complete electronic control unit components to order.

Our customers benefit from our interdisciplinary know-howin terms of electronics, software, testing & validation, design,mechanical integration and CAE & simulation. That way wecan offer one-stop integrated solutions right through towhole-vehicle component integration.

We offer our customers further added value through ourclose cooperation with development partners, system suppliers and universities. Thanks to our excellent network,we are able to expand our range of competence and resour-ces and guarantee consistent application of the latest technologies and methods.

Pre-developmentWe develop electronic control units of all kinds for our customers. Our specialist areas include:· Concept development and prototyping for display

systems (e.g. instrument clusters, central displays, head-up displays) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs)

· Computer vision, image processing and computer graphics

· Electronic ontrol unit networking and bus systems· Diagnostics and telematics

Project management· Project management, SE team management and supplier

management· Concept development and requirements management· Test and problem management

Software· Software architecture, specification and concepts· Software development using the latest methods and

according to current standards· Function and model-based software development· Integration of software components into overall systems· Testing and validation of software and functions

Hardware· Hardware architecture, specification and concepts· Development of hardware components according to

current standards (system design, circuits, layouts, etc.)· Integration of hardware components into overall vehicle

(e/e architecture, on-board power supply, cable harnesses, etc.)

· Testing, validation and qualification of electronic components

Mechanics· Geometric vehicle integration of control units, attached

parts and operating & display components · Design of mechanical components, switches and housings· Qualitative component evaluation (e.g. producibility)

Testing & validation/simulation· Validation of electronic control unit systems (HiL/MiL/SiL)· Test specification, management and automation· Problem and quality management, incl. error analysis

plus tracking and management of corrective measures· Simulation, e.g. in relation to thermal or electromagnetic

requirements or component strength

We offer our customers tailor-made system solutions comprising hardware, software andimplemented logic.

Expert support

CoC BODY DEVELOPMENT

Our CoC Body Development undertakes development pro-jects in the body framing and panelling sector. We developthe body in white, doors and liftgates, covering all phasesfrom early concept through to series production support. Ourvirtual function layout specialists work in close cooperationwith the design department.

Our design engineers are familiar with the customer's productengineering process, enabling them to dock onto the appro-priate interfaces. We also help the customer select the rightmaterials and joining and sealing solutions.

In order to ensure the best possible choice of lightweight materials, we are able to draw on our know-how in the CoCs"Material Testing & Simulation" and "Composite".

That way we can create strain-rate-dependent material cardsfor new materials, for example, or test the performance of aninnovative joining technique or component.

We assist our customers in the body-in-white sector with allconstruction techniques, materials and joining processes.

Body construction techniques· Stressed skin (steel, aluminium and hybrid)· Multi-material design· Space frame· Monocoque

Body materials· Steels of various strengths (high, ultra-high)· Hot-stamped steels· Cast aluminium (sand, permanent mould and die cast)· Aluminium extrusion profiles· Aluminium sheets· Magnesium· Composites

Joining techniques· Screwing (conventional or flow drilling)· Riveting (semi-tubular or solid)· Welding (laser, resistance spot welding)· Soldering (MSG, WIG)· Gluing (structural or stabilising adhesives, also in

conjunction with welding)· Hemming (flat hem, rope hem, also with gluing)

Your task is our engine, the result our motive power.

Joined-up expertise

CoC OPTICAL SYSTEMS

Individual system solutions to suit your needs.

The CoC Optical Systems covers all disciplines involved in thecreation of optical systems, i.e. optical display systems,lighting systems and aspects of image processing. ARRK Engineering accompanies the development process from concept development through to prototype construction or low volume production. Our ARRK Group partners are responsible for prototyping, tooling and low volume production.

Head-up displays· Simulation of optical assemblies (sequential process)

and reflection calculation · Installation space analyses and vehicle integration of

head-up displays· Hardware and software plus testing and validation· HMI and OS specification · Requirements, quality and supplier management· Independent operation and development of a test

laboratory

Optics and lighting design, automotive exteriors · Vehicle lighting design according to ECE standard· Front headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights,

cornering lights and indicators · Tail lamps (SBBR): rear lights, brake lights, indicators and

reversing lights· High-mount stop lights, wing mirror indicators,

registration plate lighting, etc.

Optics and lighting design, automotive interiors· Roof module with reading light and orientation light· Lighting of footwell, glove compartment or side shelves· Search lights for buttons, switches, trim panels and

door handles· Ambient and functional lighting, instrument clusters

Electronics· Digital and analogue electronic modules· Electronic control unit and test bench software· Development of hardware and software plus on-board

power supply systems· Construction of prototypes, experimental vehicles and

small series· HiL, MiL, SiL, PiL

Thermal simulation (CFD)· Conduction, free and forced convection

(including via openings and valves)· Radiation from the sun and artificial light sources

(LED, halogen/xenon)· Assessment of cooling concepts

(based on class A surfaces)· Thermal load evaluation of all components within

the assembly· Evaluation of light system performance· Thawing simulations and hotspot verification

Design· Optomechanics (design/integration/package)· Design of housings for headlights and other light systems· Design of interior lighting components

Prototyping, tooling and low volume productionThe ARRK Group combines development with productionusing world-wide companies with a broad range of production methods.· Prototyping· Tooling· Low volume production

We are the ideal partner en route to your goals.

Integrated product development

CoC COMPOSITE

Our CoC Composite focuses on integrated product develop-ment using fibre-reinforced materials. Our expertise includesconsulting, concept development and product developmentright through to the production of tools and components. Inthe interests of accelerated, cutting-edge knowledge buildingand intensive development in this forward-looking key tech-nology, ARRK Engineering joined the association Carbon Composites e.V. back in 2012, and the leading-edge clusterMAI Carbon shortly afterwards. We are therefore part of a competence network consisting of scientists and small, medium and large-scale companies.

Consulting· Concept analysis and evaluation· Material and process qualification· Material laboratory qualification· Development of material qualification methodologies· Definition of production technology and materials· Design evaluation· Design strategies· Evaluation of CAE & simulation results

Concept development· Requirements analysis and composite component design· Test method development· Fibre and production-based concepts· Design, simulation and optimisation· Increasing the level of integration through the use of fibre

composite materials· Definition of material specifications and manufacturing

technologies· Tool concepts· Weight estimation and analysis· Safety strategies· Design principles

Product development· Determination of material parameters and transfer to

material cards for simulation · Quasi-static and dynamic test facilities· Fibre-based design of individual parts and assemblies· Layer build-up, layer optimisation and drape simulation· Static and dynamic analyses within the simulation· Crash and crush simulations· Acoustic analyses and tests· Definition of test and validation procedures· Interpretation, analysis and documentation of test results· Thermo-mechanical analyses· Hybrid construction techniques· Life cycle testing

Production· Production and process documentation

(laser cuts, laser projection data, laminate books)· Aerodynamic and thermal optimisation of manufacturing

processes· Design prototypes· Function prototypes· Low volume production

Tools and production systems· Tool development· Production-friendly tool design

(steel and composite tools)· Mould filling simulations· Optimisation of handling and production systems

(lightweight construction and function integration)

Longstanding expertise Together we can overcome any obstacles!

CoC ACOUSTICS

Our CoC Acoustics deals with all acoustic and vibration issuesat every stage of the product's evolution. We also take careof project management and the integration of the acousticdevelopment process, from basic concepts through state-of-the-art simulations to the latest test methods.

Concept development· Analysis of acoustic or vibration phenomena, e.g. natural

oscillation and resonances· Derivation of target state, e.g. target level, frequency

distribution and psychoacoustic evaluation· Definition of constraints and degrees of freedom,

e.g. material, installation space, weight and function· Definition of methods and tools for individual

development phases, e.g. modal analysis, operational vibrations and radiation

Concept validation· Evaluation of current development status in relation

to targets· Identification of improvements and corrective measures· Implementation of measures in simulation model and/or

test vehicle· Validation of improvements· Documentation and communication of results within the

development process

Project integration· Management of whole development process or individual

sub-processes· Planning, execution and management of tests,

simulations and designs· Integration of acoustic development into the existing

development process, presentation of results within therelevant committees and documentation in the requiredformats

Methodological tools· Modal and operational vibration analysis· Determination of sound pressure levels and radiated

sound power· Identification of rattle and creak sources and application

of suitable countermeasures· Noise tendency simulation· Calculation of equivalent radiated power (ERP)· Analysis of dB(A) values and psychoacoustic variables· Evaluation of signals using modern signal processing

equipment· Determination of mechanical and acoustic transmission

functions· Transfer path analysis· Simulation of structure-borne noise intensity· Acoustic optimisation of wall thicknesses and strutting· Coordination of acoustic measures such as damping

and insulation· Development of new methods and tools in response to

project requirements

Test infrastructure· Test workshop for preparation of vehicles, test parts and

test set-ups including instrumentation · Müller BBM PAK/MKII systems including sensor technology· Acceleration sensors, microphones, dummy heads,

Peiseler wheel, CAN/Flexray, currents, voltages, temperatures

· Shaker with climatic chamber for structural dynamics and lifetime

· Semi-anechoic chamber with 50 Hz lower limit frequency· Special shaker for squeak and rattle tests

All-round competence

CoC MATERIAL TESTING & SIMULATION

Reliable material characteristics and a predictive simulationprocess are key to any component development process. To guarantee maximum reliability and all-round competencein relation to our customers’ needs, ARRK Engineering offersa one-stop material testing and simulation service in our CoC Material Testing & Simulation.

Specialising in plastics but ideally equipped for all material categories, we have our own materials laboratory with an extensive range of machinery focusing on the following areas:

· Quasi-static characterisation· Dynamic characterisation· Thermochemical analysis· Joining technology

We are equipped to measure the following mechanical characteristics:

Mechanical testing, quasi-staticDerivatives from force/displacement measurements, e.g.· Anisotropic modules· Stress· Strain· Maximum strength· Tear initiation energy· Maximum deformations

Mechanical testing, dynamic· Impact resistance· Strain value· Derivatives from force/displacement measurements with

high strain rates, e.g.:- Anisotropic modules- Stress- Strain

Thermochemical testing, material characterisation· Fibre volume content· Filler content· Activation energy· Degree of cure· Melting point· Crosslink density· Infrared absorption spectrum· Emission· Raman scattering

Adhesive characterisation testing· Gel point· Viscosity· Thermal expansion· Vibration characteristics under thermal load· Shear, elastic, flexural and compressive modulus· Glass transition temperature· Crystallisation temperature

Simulation· Material cards for thermal, NVH and crash simulations· Calibration and validation of material cards for simulation· Integration into component and/or whole-vehicle

simulations

Guaranteed all-round competence for your needs.

DESIGN

Optimal support

Thanks to years of experience in Design, we are able to offerour customers the best possible support for their product development. Depending on the scope of the contract, wetake on development responsibility from the concept stagethrough to supervision of series production. Our service port-folio ranges from integration of existing components to inde-pendent development of new ones, including harmonisationof all interfaces and supplier management. To ensure the bestpossible organisation of our accumulated expertise, we con-centrate it into centres of competence and strive continuouslyfor improvement. This helps us to develop highly efficient andinnovative solutions for our customers, saving them time andmoney on development.

Some of the services we offer· Drafting of specification sheets and quality requirements· Development of concepts and feasibility studies· Functional and kinematic analyses· Installation space assessments/package· Development of parts and components· Design, detailing and drawings· Geometric integration· Harmonisation with the necessary interfaces· Tolerance analyses· Approvals within the customer’s PDM systems· Creation of tool specifications· Creation of functional models and prototypes· CFK manufacturing support· Series production support

Our key specialisations· Interior

- Trim panels- Functional component integration- Switch systems- Acoustic components- Trunk linings

· Powertrain- Engine peripherals/auxiliaries- High-voltage storage systems- Components for electric and hybrid drives- Transmission

· Thermal management- Engine cooling- Aggregate cooling- Cooling of high-voltage systems- Heating and air conditioning- Exhaust systems- Air ducts

· Bodywork- Body in white- Doors, liftgates and trunk lids

· Suspension- Front and rear axle- Steering, braking and driving dynamics systems

We are your contact for all design aspects of the product engineering process.

CAE & SIMULATION

Individual solutions

Our extensive expertise in CAE & Simulation enables us to develop our customers’ product concepts to series maturityquickly and cost-effectively. The number of ambitious productcharacteristics and increasingly short development cyclesmake it necessary to use efficient CAE tools and enlist the services of experienced specialists right from the start.From CAE-driven component development through weightoptimisation to complex system analysis: we guarantee ourcustomers’ projects are in the best hands.

Our key specialisations· Passive safety· Modelling· Stiffness and strength· Vibration and acoustics· Fatigue strength and service life· Multi-body simulations· Flow calculation and thermal simulation· Software and method development· Structural mechanics (aerospace)· Electromagnetic simulation· System simulation· Theseus-FE

We provide development support in the following areas· Drive and suspension· Bodywork and attached parts· Interior and trims· Structural components for plants and machinery

Passive safetyPassive safety development means the process of designingvehicles to minimise the consequences of accidents for passengers, the opposite party and any other road users. A high level of passive safety is achieved by maximising energyabsorption in the bodywork, harmonising restraint systemsand ensuring an appropriate interior design.

Modelling The key to a high-quality and meaningful analysis is an under-lying finite element network. Our expertise encompasses thefollowing tasks:· Construction of models in ANSA and Hypermesh based

on CAD data, sketches and consultations· Construction of complex mid-surface and solid models for

Nastran, Abaqus, PamCrash, LsDyna, CFD, etc.· Assembly and upgrading to complete computer-ready

modules· Validation of models for proof of concept· Development of derivatives through design and morphing

in ANSA

Stiffness and strengthTo ensure effective structures, the basic requirements interms of stiffness and strength must be optimised at an earlystage. We support our customers’ development process witha solid knowledge base and in all standard development environments.· Determination of linear static stiffness· Simulation of non-linear strength requirements· Optimisation of topology and wall thickness· Optimisation of layered constructions in composite

structures· Joining concepts for mixed material construction

CAE & SIMULATION CAE & SIMULATION

We are passionate about the use of virtual technology to evaluate yourproduct from every angle.

Other areas of our work are fatigue and kinematics. The stan-dard “manual calculation methods” based on HSB and ESDUare routine, as is the finite element method. These involvecalculating metal structures as well as monolithic or sand-wich-style fibre composite structures.

We advise and assist our customers with the following, forexample:· Development of structural concepts· Creation of design principles

(metal and fibre composite construction)· Development, design and weight optimisation of metal

and fibre composite components· Generation of production data

(especially in the fibre composite components)· On-site manufacturing support· System installation and integration

(especially mechanical systems across all ATA chapters)· Development of interior components

(galleys, lavatories, stowage compartments, VIP decor)· Design and configuration of cabin elements

(F2F, PSU, class dividers, etc.)

Electromagnetic simulation By using FE calculations (2D/3D) in both the time and frequency domain, we help our customers to solve electro-magnetic issues such as:· Electrical and magnetic component design· Electromagnetic field distribution in a wide range of

materials and geometries· Force and torque development due to the

electromagnetic field· Thermal behaviour of current-carrying elements

(conductive heating)· Electromagnetic induction

In all of these areas, we can draw on our expertise in the design of electrical machinery, electromagnetic actuators andlinked systems (electrical-thermal-mechanical).

System simulation We use simulation tools such as Matlab Simulink, Simulati-onX, Dymola and GT Suite to analyse multiphysical correlati-ons and provide support for our customers in the followingareas:· Powertrain· Controlled suspension· Energy management· Air conditioning· Cooling systems· Charge cycles· Coupling and co-simulation· Model order reduction

Theseus-FE Our internally developed and commercially marketed Theseus-FE simulation software is based on the finite elementmethod and consists of the following main components:· A solver base for thermal simulations

(heat conduction and radiation)· A thermophysiological model to predict thermal comfort

(e.g. in vehicle interiors or buildings)· A special module (oven) to predict bodywork

temperatures in paint-drying ovens (incl. Abaqus user subroutine for bodywork adhesives)

· A special module (E-coating) to simulate the thickness of the paint coating in a cataphoretic container

· A powerful graphic user interface (GUI) for modelling and evaluating results

· Coupling tools, e.g. for CFD software such as Star-CCM+ and OpenFOAM

· Mappers to transmit results between different networks and result formats

THESEUS-FE is used primarily by customers in the automotiveindustry, but also by universities and academic institutions,as well as in in the field of building physics and aerospace.Further details of THESEUS-FE can be found athttp://www.theseus-fe.com.

Vibration and acoustics Drive comfort and acoustics are becoming increasingly impor-tant as differentiating features, so that standards too are constantly rising. We take care of the simulative design andharmonisation of your components and assemblies:· Simulation of dynamic stiffness· Modal and harmonic response analyses· Investigation of operational vibrations· Determination of system sensitivities· Component optimisation· Coordination of oscillation systems and mass damper

adjustment

Fatigue strength and service life The desire for weight reduction and efficient use of materialsare making lifetime evaluations increasingly challenging. We help our customers to optimise the fatigue strength andlifetime of structural components during the design process:· Load data calculation· Load data analysis· Load spectrum determination· Lifetime planning for suspension and drive components· Design of bodywork and attached parts· Load path optimisation

Multi-body simulations We use multi-body simulations to help our customers solveall kinds of kinematic and dynamic problems, and can drawon many years of experience in the following sub-areas in particular. Our range of services also includes the integrationof flexible bodies or control systems.· Vehicle dynamics and driving comfort· Powertrain simulation· Gearbox design· Load data calculation and analysis

Flow calculation and thermal simulationThe main task of the flow calculation and thermal simulationdepartment is to conduct thermal analyses of systems andcomponents. For detailed studies of heat transfer, we use 3Dflow calculations (CFD) as well as 3D thermal conduction andradiation calculations. More complex overall systems such ascircuitry and charge cycles in combustion engines are depicted using 0D and 1D models, which can then be linkedto detailed 3D models of components and subsystems. Material transport processes including chemical reactions arealso taken into consideration for engine combustion and exhaust gas after-treatment, as is air conditioning (humidity).Although the simulation techniques used are generic andtransferable to other applications, a number of focal areashave emerged, such as the calculation of component tempe-rature in vehicles based on engine compartment flow, air conditioning of passenger compartments and comfort ratings,calculations for cooling systems and charge cycle processes,and cooling of electrical components such as control units,batteries, LEDs and headlights.

Software and method developmentWe develop software that is fine-tuned to our customers’needs and requirements:· Automation in the CAE & simulation environment· Individual pre-/post-processing and solving· Simulation data management· UMAT and VUMAT for Abaqus

Structural mechanics aerospace Structural mechanics aerospace covers the whole spectrumof component development for the aerospace sector, fromdesign method analysis and dimensioning through manu-facturing support, test definition and verification manage-ment to supervision of series production. In addition to staticcalculations for strength, stiffness and stability, we also dealwith dynamic issues such as modal analyses.

Years of experience

TEST & VALIDATION

Our many years of experience in Test & Validation enable usto offer competent and solution-oriented support for your de-velopment work. Our team of highly qualified specialists ac-company our customers every step of the way to the newproduct. We develop test methods, design experiments andcoordinate the procurement of measuring equipment, components and test capacity. We prepare the appropriatemeasuring technologies, carry out the tests, evaluate themand help our customers to decide on the next steps and measures.

We take care of· Planning and procurement of test vehicles and test

benches· Coordination and supervision of test facilities· Definition of trial and test procedures· Test execution (e.g. on test bench or in prototype vehicle)· Interpretation, analysis and documentation of test results· Initiation and monitoring of improvement measures· Overall project management

in the following areas· Thermal management· Optical systems· Materials· Vehicle interior· Occupant protection· Chassis· Powertrain· Transmission· Engines

Workshop services· Subassemblies and modifications· Vehicle upgrades and refits· Vehicle assembly according to demand (bodywork,

drive train, suspension, electronics, interior, exterior)· Vehicle commissioning (media loading, flashing, coding,

wheel alignment, etc.)· Parts supply and parts logistics· Machine shop

Test services· Acoustics laboratory

- Vibration test facilities- Acoustic test chamber- Mobile measuring systems

· Materials laboratory - Mechanical characterisation (dynamic and quasi-static)- Thermochemical analysis- Adhesive testing

Professional validation of your product guarantees long-term success. We apply innovative solutions to achieve high-quality test results.

Extensive know-how

ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS

Our customers benefit from our wide-ranging experience inthe field of Electrics & Electronics. We offer development services covering every stage of product evolution from theconcept phase through to full validation and whole-systemintegration.We map the entire process chain from system design and development to system integration in accordance with customer-specific structures. This also serves to minimise development cycles and rule out error sources from the system concept.Based on our customers’ specifications, our engineers assumethe following tasks:· Development, integration and validation of electronic

control units including actuator and sensor systems· Software and model-based software development with a

focus on HMI, diagnostics and networking· Functional validation of electronic control units in the

whole-vehicle context· Development, application and validation of electrical ma-

chines and other electrical components· Development of wiring systems including in-house wire

harness production· Development, automation and operation of HiLs and test

stations

Our E/E competence enables us to cover virtually the wholespectrum and assist our customers particularly as functionalspecialists in the development of display systems (HUDs, instrument clusters and displays) and in the fields of electricdrives/e-mobility and suspension or driver assistance systems.

By pooling the expertise within our development facilities, weare able to validate and integrate E/E components in the full-vehicle context (workshops, test benches, HiLs, shakers, environmental test chambers, etc.).

Software development· Embedded software, tools and apps· Software architecture, specification and concepts· Software and model-based software development· Simulation and modelling· Software integration and testing

Hardware development· Hardware architecture, specification and concepts· Digital, analogue and power electronics· Circuit diagrams, layouts and electronic component

manufacturing· Hardware integration, testing and validation

Testing & validation· Test specification and management· Automatic and manual tests· HiL development and operation· Integration and function tests at test station and

in vehicle

System integration· Requirements and project management· Hardware and software integration and

geometric integration· Application, diagnostics· Integration of on-board power supply· Wire harness development and production· Development support for all E/E components

Perfect collaboration leads to tailor-made system solutions comprising hardware, softwareand implemented logic.

Your global product development specialist