With over 40 years' experience covering the complete spectrum of engineering applications, we are experts in vehicle development. It is therefore essential for us to keep an eye not only on the big picture, but also on the all-important details. From preliminary development and series development to series support after the start of production of individual parts, modules and the development of complete vehicles - we combine expert knowledge with the latest lightweight construction material technology trends. For you, this means an optimum implementation of your vehicle concepts, both technically and economically. From the module to the complete vehicle: with us, your engineering challenge is in good hands.
Package & concepts
The art of the package lies in arranging the components and modules in the vehicle. Not just any old how, but in such a way as to ensure that geometrical and functional requirements are met. Today's cars have intelligent module structures that make it possible to provide the high number of vehicle variants demanded.
This is one area in which you need the help of an engineering partner who, apart from making optimum use of the space available, will also look for the vehicle architecture that will provide the best possible ergonomic, assembly and maintenance properties. Besides this, we also carrying out complete vehicle benchmarking, to compare and assess concept-defining dimensions with competitors' vehicles for you.
Body in white
New materials, new steel qualities, design amendments – in the course of time, a great many different challenges and technologies have had their effect on a vehicle's body in white.
The aim is always the same: optimum product properties at minimum cost and weight. Our task is to ensure that no conflicting aims arise between these new requirements and quality standards. And, of course, bearing the subsequent production in mind. We call this production-optimised development.
The first stage is usually virtual. We simulate the development concepts in order to optimise their stiffness, strength, safety, crash performance and of course feasibility. Following this, our test department carries out the validation process.
The development procedure is part of our tried and tested process landscape. From the approval procedure, parts list and the monitoring of deadlines, cost and weight, to change management, assembly support and supplier management – we accept responsibility for the development of complete bodies in white, and act as a system integrator at all relevant interfaces.
Doors, lids, gates
Over the years, door, lid and gate systems have developed into highly complex modules.
The aim is to meet not only the technical, but also the ergonomic and legal requirements of the module.
To ensure that the design will not have to be altered at a later date, attention is paid to the joints and to assuring technical feasibility during the design validation phase.
Our development work focuses just as much on areas such as acoustics (e.g. wind noise) or ease of locking as it does, for instance, on pedestrian protection: from the concept phase, design, simulation and validation, through to the finished series product.
In addition, we also work on innovative material concepts for vehicle manufacturers and system suppliers, to meet product requirements that might not yet be important, but very soon will be.
Interior
The customer's comfort plays a central role in the development of interior components. The car needs to feel right as soon as he gets into it for the first time. A feeling that is typical for that particular brand of car and clearly distinguishes it from other brands. At EDAG, we know what to do to ensure that the first, decisive impression is positive.
And, of course, we know that it is not simply a matter of the quality of the materials and how they are used. Much more to the point, we bring quality, functionality, ergonomics, producibility and stringent safety requirements into line with each other. And, of course, we also keep an eye on costs, deadlines, product specifications and legal requirements.
From the earliest stages of a project, we apply ourselves to matters such as styling feasibility, space and ergonomic tests and the drawing up of technical specifications, to ensure that the interior will make this decisive impression: and this pays off. At later stages, our experienced, in-house engineers continue this process with the design layout of the components and modules, including, for instance, the instrument panel or door trims.
Depending on what has been agreed with regard to responsibility for the project, we can take on the management of the system suppliers for you, and responsibility for module development with the achievement of functional targets.
We offer the following solutions and services to meet your needs:
Exterior
What applies for the interior applies equally for the exterior: the outward appearance presented by a car must conform with the values typical of the particular brand. The same also applies to the development of the add-on parts. For spoilers, panels, windows, glass roof systems or complete modules, e.g. bumper systems, we are the engineering specialists for add-on parts.
In addition, working within a network of OEMs, suppliers and tool makers, we also guarantee active and passive safety requirements, for instance for passenger and pedestrian protection.
We offer the following solutions and services to meet your needs:
Seating systems
They need to provide more and more "feel good" comfort, better ergonomics, but nevertheless be compact, light and affordable - the demands placed on modern car seats go in every conceivable direction. And to make sure that these demands do not rule each other out, our seat development staff work on new concepts with new materials and new structures.
This particular field covers all facets of concept development in the field of complete seats and their components. This includes metal / mechanical developments, but also electrical components and the integration of airbag systems.
As the party responsible for the development work, we take charge of the process from the concept phase through to the documentation of the project by the customer. This also includes the set-up and approval of the concept model. The documents thus produced serve as the basis for series development and production.
And if you are looking for controls for the series development of complete seating systems, we also go one step further. On request, we also take responsibility for the integration of the seating systems in the complete vehicle. Supplier management, project timing and continuous cost control are, of course, included.
Roof systems
Modern roof systems like those in today's cabriolets are designed to do a whole lot more than just protect the passengers from the effects of wind and the weather.
Sometimes the focus is on minimum noise generation, sometimes on ensuring that it takes up as little space as possible when it is folded down, and sometimes on creating a particularly high-quality look or neat locking mechanism. No matter what focal point is called for, we will take on the concept development for roof systems and their components for you. And also the styling of associated development activities, in order to be able to check and validate the technical feasibility of the design surfaces relevant to fitting the roof at an early stage. From soft top and RHT roof systems (i.e. roof modules including flaps and covers) to the areas where the soft top is attached to the vehicle – we work in close cooperation with specialised tier 1 suppliers to get series development under way.
And as always: on request, we will carry out the complete integration of the roof system in the vehicle for you, acting as an interface between the series developer/supplier of roof systems and complete vehicle development.
With EDroof, a roof concept we developed in-house, we have demonstrated that not only a combination of hard and soft tops is possible, but that it is also possible for the decisive advantages of the two types of system to be intelligently combined. With an elegant appearance the like of which has not previously been seen in cabriolets
Special project - Business conference car
For almost 20 years, in addition to the automotive industry, we also carry out projects of passenger rail vehicles, mainly in the area of their interiors, but also soundproofing, insulation and cable ducts of these vehicles.
Styling projekt and its implementation
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