Technologies for Analysis and Development
Body in White Analysis Technology
We use whole-vehicle simulations to shift from the conventional approach of manufacturing individual parts to a new concept that begins in the design phase. This makes it possible to optimize the entire vehicle instead of individual parts, sharply improving our ability to develop and propose solutions. We are harnessing the technological and proposal capabilities obtained from these initiatives to increase business with automakers around the world.
Structural approach (Body in White analysis technology)
Head-on collisions
Simulation of body in white analysis technology – A video of the structural approach (body in white analysis technology) for head-on collisions
Side collisions
Simulation of body in white analysis technology – A video of the structural approach (body in white analysis technology) for side collisions
Rear end collisions
Simulation of body in white analysis technology – A video of the structural approach (body in white analysis technology) for rear end collisions
Torsional rigidity
Simulation of body in white analysis technology – A video of the structural approach (body in white analysis technology) for torsional rigidity
Courtesy of NCAC of George Washington University
Camera Inspection Technology
G-TEKT uses cameras for quality inspections to further increase efficiencies and manage quality more accurately. Switching from visual inspections to camera inspections has helped improve our quality control.
Non-Contact 3D Measuring Machines
G-TEKT uses coordinate measuring machines to augment precision controls across all processes, from the fabrication of die for making auto body components with complex curves through to shipment inspection. Measurements taken using non-contact coordinate measuring machines produce the three-dimensional data that is used to develop new manufacturing technologies.
Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering is widely used as the latest way to minimize the preparation period needed for launching a new vehicle model. Today, we are able to create die for mass production and three-dimensional copies of production facilities aimed at a simultaneous worldwide launch using numerical control (NC) machines to automatically reproduce certain shapes and sizes.
