Automotive Exterior Components

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TISAX assessment result

For M.TEC, a TISAX assessment result is available in the ENX portal (TISAX assessment results are not intended for the public)

Warpage optimization front bumper – 45% improvement (Engineering by M.TEC)

Warpage optimization using the digital twin – overall warpage of the front bumper reduced from 8.0mm to 4.4mm (45% improvement), in addition to a much more even warpage (images at same scale; bottom before, top after)

Radarsensor Kunststoffgehäuse (Engineering by M.TEC)

Entwicklungsaspekte: Materialauswahl; Radardurchlässigkeit des Materials, Vermeidung von Streusignalen, Zielgerichtete Strahlenbündelung – Präzision der Aufhängung, auch im mechanischen Umfeld

Engineering of body and exterior components

Many exterior components are now made of plastics or as plastic/metal hybrid components. The main reasons for this are cost-effective production and the reduction of vehicle mass (lightweight construction). In addition to the requirements of the vehicle designers, functional aspects as well as all questions concerning efficient production and safe assembly must be taken into account in the development of these exterior components.

M.TEC combines material- and process-oriented engineering with the early use of the necessary calculation and simulation tools. This includes structural analysis for static and dynamic loads (crash) as well as the simulation of flow processes (CFD) and the manufacturing process (e.g. filling simulation). This is the only way to combine the various aspects into a coherent overall concept and to be able to provide timely answers to questions such as pedestrian protection. 

Development examples of automotive exterior components

In auutomotive exterior engineering, M.TEC develops components such as

  • Hoods
  • Roof systems
  • Spoilers and sills
  • Rear lights
  • Bumper 
  • Door handles

Innovation in exterior engineering

Future vehicle generations require new and innovative solutions for exterior components. New assistance systems for autonomous or semi-autonomous cars are a driver for this development, as is the increasing number of hybrid and electric vehicles. The use of different technologies such as camera and radar systems and infrared technology is changing the requirements for component design and the materials used, in some cases radically. The increasing electrification of vehicles leads to changes in the entire vehicle structure. Many vehicle areas can or must be completely redesigned.

M.TEC is a source of inspiration and ideas for new automotive exterior components. We develop lightweight construction solutions, integrate components for driver assistance systems, investigate the use of alternative production methods and realize lighting effects in exterior components.

References
Audi
BHTC
BMW
Bosch
Dr. Schneider
FEV
Frimo
Hella
ITW
Mercedes-Benz
Paragon
Phoenix Contact
Polytec
Porsche
Quarder
VW
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