DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Design
Intelligent engineering geared towards innovative and high-value LED lighting solutions.
Collaborative systems-level integration with vehicle manufacturers.
Concept generation and feasibility assessment.
Solid and surface modelling using 3D parametric design software.
Design for manufacturability and assembly.
Cooperative development of stylistic features.
GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Research and development.
Participation in industry-related technology expositions
Analysis
Detailed component and system performance / integrity simulation with full analysis.
Thermal performance simulation on components and systems using FEA software.
Structural integrity simulation on components and systems using FEA software.
Analysis of customer specific application loading requirements.
Analysis of manufacturing processes and assembly loads.
Optics
Optical design and evaluation.
Optical design and ray-trace analysis using state-of-the-art lighting software.
Refractive, reflective, TIR, scattering, freeform, poly curve, collimating and light guide optics.
Rendering and appearance simulations.
ELECTRONICS & REGULARATORY
Electronics
PCB, circuit, hardware, and firmware development.
Specialised solutions focussed on reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
Electronic circuit functional simulations.
Partnered with multiple leading electronic solution suppliers.
Plastics
Dedicated plastic engineering resources.
Mouldflow simulation and optimisation.
Warpage compensation, insert moulding, and in-mould-label design methods
Prototyping
PCB same-day prototyping and quick turn production quality prototyping.
Appearance and functional mock-ups.
3D printed preliminary sampling.
Multi-axis CNC machining.
Verification
Photometry, metrology, environmental and mechanical.
Infrared thermal imaging and thermocouple sensing.
Partnered with external electrical validation laboratories.
Regulatory
Intimate knowledge of product technical, legislation, and certification requirements.
Design for global regulatory compliance.
Affiliated with multiple governing bodies including ECE, DOT SAE, CCC, ADR and AIS.
Self-certified for FMVSS108 and CMVSS108.
Committee participant for SAE and ECE standards development.
