VEHICLE BODY DEVELOPMENT BODY-IN-WHITE/EXTERIOR

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1 Bertrandt AG Head office Birkensee Ehningen Telephone Telefax Photos: Andreas Körner, Stuttgart; Bertrandt Archive, istockphoto, Fotolia CI D VEHICLE BODY DEVELOPMENT BODY-IN-WHITE/EXTERIOR BERTRANDT ENGINEERING NETWORK

2 SOLVING CHALLENGES Mobility means keeping in motion and never standing still. And this also applies to development. It characterises our everyday work at Bertrandt with new challenges every day. Together with our customers, we develop future and sustainable mobility solutions, thus contributing to greater connectivity, safety, environmental friendliness and comfort. Our many years of development experience throughout the entire vehicle body development process coupled with the integration of cutting-edge technologies ensure that our customers are provided with all the expertise necessary for state-of-the-art body-in-white and exterior development. In the vehicle interior, we combine new materials with innovative ideas, taking both social trends and the very latest technical possibilities into consideration. This enables us to meet the increasing requirements of modern vehicle interiors. Hans-Gerd Claus, Board Member Engineering at Bertrandt AG

3 04 VEHICLE BODY DEVELOPMENT BODY-IN-WHITE/EXTERIOR 05 BERTRANDT S RANGE OF SERVICES From the initial idea to production readiness around 12,000 employees at 47 locations worldwide develop solutions in the fields of vehicle body, interior, electronics, powertrain and chassis. The range of services is complemented by simulation, validation and supporting services. Design Services/Design Modelling and Rapid Technologies Vehicle Body Development Interior Development Engineering Services Electronics Development Testing/Trials Simulation Development Chassis Development Powertrain Development

4 06 HIER STEHT SCHÖNER BLINDTEXT ESSAIS 00 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Your Idea Feasibility Study Detailing, Construction Validation, Product and Process Concept, Predevelopment Prototyping, Testing Series Preparation Series Launch Support Your Product

5 BiW/Structure/Dimensional Management To meet the requirements of a modern body, our expertise includes component development in CFRP, aluminium and other lightweight materials as well as the corresponding joining technology. Bertrandt offers the benefit of many years of experience in the body-in-white development process from the initial concept to series production maturity for all vehicle classes, from saloons and their many derivatives to sports cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles, even including special and armoured vehicles. Body-in-White Development Package Material concept Connection concept Joining and construction Clamping and fixing concept Dimensional management Common parts strategy Derivative development Feasibility study Structure development Modules Front end Floor structure Rear end Side skeleton Roof structure Driver s cab Ladder frame Fixed glazing Dimensional Management Development-related tolerance planning 3D tolerance simulation (3DCS, Variation Analysis (VSA), SimTol) Training in dimensional and geometrical tolerances Doors/Closures Bertrandt meets the complex requirements of door modules by closely interlinking structural design, structural simulation and testing. The objective is to develop an integrative overall system for customers that takes into account all current safety requirements. Driver s Door/Rear Door, Rear Hatch, Sliding Doors Body-in-white doors Sealing systems Glazing and trim Assembly modules Door mechanics components Expert handling of material varieties and kinematic requirements as well as system supplier integration and interface management for simulation and testing ensure functional development for pedestrian safety that is fully in the interests of the customer. Bonnet, Boot Lid, Tank Cover Module BiW closures and lids Hinges Dampers and spring systems Sealing systems Locking systems Kinematics Pedestrian safety Exterior Bertrandt sees itself as a strong development partner and system integrator in the field of exterior development. As a process driver, we take on responsibility for coordinating system suppliers and validating functions. Exterior Development Predevelopment Feasibility studies Concept development Construction Bumper covers Bumper beams Spoilers/covers Underfloor assembly carriers Underfloor applications Bertrandt supports the customer in the development and integration of roof systems. Our range of services is rounded off by supplier and interface management as well as extensive simulation and testing services. Roof Modules/Convertible Roofs Sun roofs Tilting roofs Glass sun roofs Retractable hardtops Soft tops: ealing systems Glazing and trim Mechanics components Kinematics Lighting and Visibility Seeing and being seen. Whether they are intended for exterior or interior application, Bertrandt develops solutions that are cost-optimised, design-oriented and compliant with legislation, supported at all times by the integration of the very latest technology. Lighting and Visibility Development Predevelopment Feasibility studies Concept development Technical surfacing Lighting technology simulation Construction System integration Project management Project Management Dimensional management optimises the development with regard to production costs and quality. Early dimensional management maximises the optimisation potential. A continuous dimensional management concept avoids unnecessary development loops and reduces launch costs. Project Management Geometric dimensioning Mounting concepts Operational dimensions Planning and moderation of dimensional management working groups 3D tolerance simulation (VisVSA or 3DCS, SimTol) Tolerance chain calculation Kinematic analyses

6 12 VEHICLE BODY DEVELOPMENT BODY-IN-WHITE/EXTERIOR 13 OUR LOCATIONS United States 2 locations China 2 locations Head office Ehningen Telephone info@bertrandt.com Germany Aalen Augsburg Bremen Donauwörth Ehningen (Stuttgart) Friedrichshafen Gaimersheim (Ingolstadt) Ginsheim-Gustavsburg (Rüsselsheim) Hamburg Holzgerlingen Kassel/Baunatal Cologne Leipzig Leonberg Ludwigsburg Mannheim Mönsheim (Weissach) Munich Neckarsulm Neutraubling (Regensburg) Nufringen Stuttgart Tappenbeck (Wolfsburg) Weissach-Flacht China Changchun Shanghai France Bièvres (Paris) Montbéliard Toulouse United Kingdom Dunton Spain Barcelona Turkey Istanbul Hungary Györ (Budapest) United States Rochester Hills, MI Greenville, SC You can find further information to our sites on: en/company/locations Turkey Europe United Kingdom Germany 36 locations France 3 locations Spain Hungary

7 00 HIER STEHT SCHÖNER BLINDTEXT ESSAIS 00 A decentralised structure combined with a broad and allencompassing range of services ensures that Bertrandt is a reliable and competent development partner in close proximity to its customers. PROJECT ENQUIRIES AND FURTHER INFORMATION Our special expertise and our many years of experience in project and process management make us an interdisciplinary technology expert who can efficiently take the entire product development process to a successful conclusion. Are you looking for a technology specialist who really understands your needs? Then please send your enquiry to: carbody@bertrandt.com Further information about our entire range of services can be found online at: