Industry
Mobility & Energy
In the course of decarbonisation to improve sustainability, the mobility and energy sectors are being coupled. Smart mobility, shared mobility and mobility-as-a-service are becoming more important, alternative drive systems are a reality and autonomous driving is gaining in importance. Requirements for comfort, safety and infrastructure are increasing. We support you in these fields with in-depth expertise and suitable solutions for the implementation of your development projects. Our proven methodology, expertise and knowledge of international standards guarantee efficient project progress. This generates added value and a competitive advantage.
Transportation Mechatronic Systems
Together with our clients, we are engaged in the comprehensive development of vehicle concepts, vehicle structures and interior fittings. Moreover, we develop and integrate electrical and mechatronic components and systems in vehicles, transport systems and the dedicated infrastructure.
- Implementation of projects in rail transport
- Concept and feasibility studies
- Specification of product requirements
- Development of components and complete systems
- Handling of system integrations
- Mechatronics and structural development
- Electrical Engineering
- Analysis of Field Data for RAM/LCC
- Verification for normative aproval processes
Vehicle & Energy Systems
The synergy between our proficiency in energy and mobility, and our capacity for innovation, enables the effective execution of sustainable initiatives. Our areas of expertise encompass drive systems, renewable energies, and vehicle technologies, and we formulate creative, pragmatic solutions that maintain their relevance and value over time.
- Vehicle Development: Concept – Design – Implementation
- Development of drive systems, energy storage systems and integration of special equipment
- Integral decarbonization solutions for vehicles, fleets and mobility systems
- Consulting and implementation of electrification strategies for corporate and logistics fleets
- Project planning of vehicle-related energy supply from grid connection "from source to shaft"
- Smart battery management
- Integration of renewable energies and overarching energy concept
- Sector coupling to connect the electricity, heat and mobility domain
- Cost-benefit analyses to evaluate profitability and CO₂ savings potential
- Consulting in regards to identifying suitable funding programmes and respective applications
Modeling and Simulation
By using state-of-the-art methods of multi-physical modeling and numerical simulation, we reduce technical risks in early-phase development projects; well in advance of testing based on functional samples and prototypes. Subsequently, in accordance with the applicable standards of the rail and vehicle industry, we provide support for the verification process.
- Development, calculation, optimization and verification of vehicles and infrastructure
- Concepts for refits, corrosion and structural refurbishment
- Evaluation of interiors with regard to CO dispersion, thermal comfort and dimensioning of heating, ventilation and air conditioning for passenger compartments and driver's cab
- Energy-related analysis of vehicles, cooling of electronics, engines, sensor and radar systems
- System simulation for efficiency analysis and optimization
- Digital twin of the vehicle
- Dynamic behavior of assemblies up to entire trains
- Verification and validation
