Automotive

The Automotive industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation. Changing customer preferences & needs, economic fluctuations in a fiercely competitive market is leading the Automotive OEMs to constantly look at reinventing their business models and deliver value to their customers. Formonic combined with deep domain knowledge & technology expertise, partner with the automotive leaders and their extended enterprise in delivering intelligent solutions that help bringing in efficiencies & drive measurable business value across the digital product realization life cycle.

    Segments We Cover

  •  Body Engineering (BIW)
  •  Interiors & Trims
  •  Seating Systems
  •  Power train & Chassis

Body Engineering

Engineering Product Design Analysis & Optimization BIW/CIW Assembly Systems Tools, Closures- Doors, Hoods, Tailgates, Convertible, Bumper Systems

Vehicle Interior and Exterior system

Engineering Product Design Analysis & Optimization Interior Systems: Instrument Panel, Steering columns, console, Cargo System Pillar trims Exterior Systems: Bumper, Grill, Head/Tail lamps, Wheels

Seating System

Engineering Product Design Analysis & Optimization Structure, Trims, headrest, Plastics, Armrest, Mechanism

Chassis & Suspension System

Engineering Product Design Analysis & Optimization Frame, Cradle, Control Arms, Knuckle, Brakes, Axles, Suspension

Powertrain

Engineering Product Design Analysis & Optimization Engine Head and Block, Transmissions, Exhaust System.

Automotive CAD Capabilities


  •  Industrial Design and styling
  •  Design of Interior and Exterior parts
  •  Full Vehicle Integration and design of under-body parts
  •  Adaptation of existing design to new vehicle variants
  •  Plastic Mould, Stamping die, Pressure Die, Casting Die, Jigs & Fixture design
  •  Scanning and Reverse engineering
  •  Parametric Part modelling and CAD customization
  •  Legacy data convertion, 2d to 3d convertion services
  •  2D detailing/Drafting & Assembly

    Software

  •  CATIA
  •  Unigraphics NX
  •  Creo
  •  Solid Works
  •  AutoCAD

Automotive CAE Capabilities


  •  Finite Element Modelling – Shell Modelling, Solid Modelling (Hex & Penta , Tetra), Hybrid Modelling
  •  Static, Dynamic, Non-Linear and Non-linear Dynamic, Buckling, Modal, Transient simulations
  •  Occupant safety, Crash, Impact as per standards like FMVSS
  •  Product optimization and weight reduction
  •  Product validation using alternate materials
  •  External vehicle aerodynamics and HVAC using CFD
  •  Thermal, Modal, Vibration analysis on components like headlamps, tail lamps, radiators, mounting brackets etc
  •  Durability, Vehicle stability, NVH, Rollover simulation

Software


    Pre Processors

  •  Hyper Mesh
  •  ANSA

    Solvers

  •  ANSYS
  •  NASTRAN
  •  Radioss
  •  LS Dyna

    Post Processors

  •  HyperView
  •  LS-Post