27 - CAD DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

We use a lot of professional software

Comprehensive Mechanical Design & Engineering

Our CAD mechanical design team delivers complete solutions from sheet metal components to complex assemblies, specializing in both welded bodywork and plastic parts for automotive applications. Using industry-leading software including Catia V5, SOLIDWORKS, and Siemens NX, we provide comprehensive pre-development services covering dimensioning, feasibility analyses, and production technology optimization. Our technical documentation expertise includes detailed drawings, homologation documentation, joint plans, and assembly instructions.

Integrated Development & Validation Support

We combine advanced technical capabilities with rigorous project management, maintaining TISAX data security while leveraging our expert teams in CAD, CAE, and A-Class Surfacing. Our professionals offer deep knowledge of OEM standards and development processes, particularly VWG PEP, ensuring smooth change management and validation procedures. Projects benefit from our in-house accredited testing laboratory, providing direct support for testing rig development and production, creating a seamless transition from design to implementation.

SCOPE

CAD – Mechanical Design

Sheet metal parts and welded assemblies (structural design and calculations, balance sheets, welded assemblies' optimization and processing, welding design). Forged and welded bodywork. Special equipment and modifications – police cars, government cars, a.o.
Plastic parts and assemblies (structural design, technological optimization and assembly). Exteriors parts - bumper, spoiler, trims, headlights, wheel arches, a.o. Interiors plastics - centre console, door trims, seats, a.o. Functional modules – frontend a.o.

Pre-development and technical accompaniment

Dimensioning of basic proportions
Conceptual cut
Feasibility analyses, development
Influence of production technology
Kinematics, setup of the building parts
New technical solutions and innovations

Technical documentation

Technical drawings and documentation (parts, assemblies, welding assemblies)
Homologation drawings
Plans of joints
Decays
PDM sheets / assembly instructions

SOFTWARE

Catia V5, SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX
IcemSurf
MSC.Nastran, MSC.Marc, MSC.Adams, Abaqus, Pam-Crash, LS-Dyna
Ansa/Meta, FEMAP, Mathematica
IsoDraw, Adobe (Ps, Id, Ai), Rhino, Blender, VPTCreator
Data transfer: Connect, KVS, a.o.

BENEFITS

Data security standards: TISAX
Expert teams in CAD, CAE, A-Class Surfacing
Advanced project and supplier's management
Long-term knowledge of OEM standards and development processes (e.g. VWG PEP)
Change management and approval process support
Validation process support (complete validation plans, test reports, follow-up)
In-house accredited test lab support, incl. testing rigs engineering and production