Automotive

Committed to ensuring the technical and economic viability of products and processes , we maintain close collaboration with our clients, whether they are vehicle manufacturers or automotive component suppliers. Confidentiality is paramount in all our projects, and we offer our experience and expertise, involving various research groups at the center.

Our comprehensive methodology considers product requirements in general, environmental, regulatory, and customer-specific terms. We efficiently coordinate virtual testing, industrialization, and validation teams, carefully selecting materials based on their mechanical, rheological, processing and machinability, wear resistance, and other factors.

We conduct virtual tests , such as thermofluid-mechanical, rheological, acoustic, and vibration analyses, as well as vehicle and crash tests, to anticipate failures, correct designs, and optimize performance. We complement this with physical tests to evaluate solutions conceived in the virtual phase before implementing them in the final design. We manufacture pre-production prototypes and tooling, carrying out dimensional, structural, and thermomechanical validations , meeting crash test requirements and, when necessary, completing the homologation process.

We propose the implementation of preventative measures in both vehicles and road infrastructure with the aim of achieving higher levels of safety.

We participate in various Research projects (European, National and Regional) for the development and implementation of sustainable mobility , making appropriate use of vehicles, infrastructure (charging points) and communication systems.

We are working on defining design and testing guidelines for new electric vehicle architectures (E-Light, e-vectoorc).

We collaborate on projects whose objective is to introduce, at a European level, the use of electric vehicles in cities (Green eMotion, Cityelec), seeking the harmonization of regulations and analyzing their impact on infrastructure and the environment.

We undertake lines of research that delve into the interaction of the vehicle with its environment.

We analyze the causes of traffic accidents and meticulously study the surrounding circumstances and their consequences. This information, in addition to being invaluable for conducting road safety studies, developing recommendations, and establishing regulations, is also very useful for the design and development of vehicle systems and components .

We study driver behavior and interaction with other road users and infrastructure, and we investigate in particular the interaction of the driver and occupants with the multiple components and systems present in the vehicle to adapt them to their needs and cognitive and emotional capabilities.

We evaluate parameters such as comfort, usability, and accessibility , and if the systems require user interaction through an interface, we work to ensure satisfactory user experience while also ensuring safe driving.