Engineering & Research

SIMULATION DRIVEN DESIGN

“Simulation has proven to be a time and cost-effective alternative to physical testing - allowing more design options to be considered in shorter time frames. APM is seeking to further expand the use of simulation by bringing it forward even earlier in the design process.

However, the challenges of implementing a simulation-based design strategy include the absence of an engineering environment and process that can keep pace with the design team”.

Interior Testing

SEATING SYSTEM

  • Complete Seating System for OEM.
  • New seating mechanisms (Track, Recliner, Height adjustment, Lumbar etc).

    • SUSPENSION SYSTEM

  • Range of coil, leaf and parabolic springs, gas springs and air bellow.
  • Shock absorbers.
  • Corner Module.
  • Complete Leaf Spring Suspension Module.

    • CLIMATE CONTROL

  • Radiator, Condenser and Evaporator cores and assembly.
  • Blower fan and shroud.
  • Complete A/C Cooling module.

    • INTERIORS & PLASTICS

  • Door Panel and Interior trims.
  • Instrument Panel, Bumper System

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    PASSENGER VEHICLE SUSPENSION TEAM RESEARCH FOCUS

    To design and develop best-in-class Safer, Lighter, Eco-Friendly, Durable, Cost Competitive passenger vehicle suspension modules by focusing the research activities in the following areas :

  • CAE Driven Design Process for Coil Spring, Shock Absorber and Gas Spring
  • DOE of physical testing and virtual validation
  • Passenger Vehicle Dynamics
  • Road Data Acquisition & virtual track buildup
  • Material Characterization
    • Suspension Testing
    INTERIOR TESTING FACILITIES
    Interior Testing Facilities
  • Use of composites, plastics and epp
  • New mechanisms concept
  • Comfort analysis
  • Modular design concepts
  • Power seats
  • Benchmarking
  • CAE driven seats design
  • Seat structure optimization
  • Seat belt anchorage testing as per ECE R14 and FMVSS 207/210
  • H-Point measurement Mannequin
  • Seat structure optimizationHeadrest Impact and Static testing
  • Ingress/Egress testing (Kuka Occubolt) {to be acquired}
    • SUSPENSION GROUP TESTING FACILITIES
  • Damping Force Tester
  • Endurance Tester with Temperature Chamber and Side Force Attachment
  • Hydraulic Vibration Tester
  • Mechanical Noise Tester
  • Salt Spray Tester
  • Suspention Corner Module Testing Rig
  • X-Ray Diffractometer for Residual Stress Checking
  • Laser Scan Arm
    • APM_Suspension Testing
    TESTING FACILITIES (CLIMATE CONTROL)
    APM8

    CLIMATE CONTROL TEAM DESIGN EXPERIENCE

    APM12