Driving the Future: Advanced Chassis and Body Engineering Solutions
Engineering the Core of Performance
Engineering Excellence in Chassis and Body Structures for Next-Gen Mobility
At Detroit Engineered Products (DEP), we specialize in delivering advanced engineering solutions for chassis systems and body structures, empowering the automotive industry with high-performance, lightweight, and safety-focused designs. Our chassis engineering expertise focuses on optimizing vehicle dynamics, structural stiffness, and weight efficiency by integrating advanced materials and cutting-edge design approaches to enhance durability, reduce mass, and elevate ride comfort. From active suspension systems to intelligent chassis control modules, we enable vehicles to meet the highest benchmarks of performance, handling, and occupant safety. In body structure engineering, DEP adopts a holistic approach, prioritizing crash safety, manufacturability, and aesthetic quality, offering solutions designed for structural integrity, cost-effective production, and superior visual refinement. As the shift to electric and hybrid mobility accelerates, we help OEMs adapt chassis and body designs to meet the unique demands of new propulsion technologies, ensuring future-ready, sustainable vehicles. With innovation at the core, DEP remains a trusted partner in engineering the next generation of automotive excellence.
Focus Area

NVH
BIW and trim body modal
Normal modes and stiffness analysis of frame and suspension
Closures sub-system stiffness and modal response
BIW DPDS/Mobility
SPL (sound pressure level) analysis (cavity)

Crash and Safety
Frontal, side, rear, rollover & roof crush simulations
Occupant, component & pedestrian safety
Crash Loadcase set using process automation
USNCAP, IIHS FSOB, Euro NCAP, IIHS Side IDB, lINCAP
Side pole Impact, Roof Crush
FMVSS 207/210/225 analysis for Seat anchorage systems

Durability
Durability load response
Body structure evaluation
Chassis interface analysis

MBD
Suspension hardpoint synthesis using KnC analysis
Tire flop and trim height analysis
Handling evaluation
Static loads/Dynamics Loads for Durability evaluation

Value Engineering
Parametric CAE Models
Multi-disciplinary parametric CAE models
Topology optimization
Component Feature Customization
Design Performance Optimization

Model Building
Conceptual Design Modeling
3D CAD Modeling
Design Validation
Assembly and Manufacturing Integration
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Service Capabilities
Benchmarking and reverse engineering assess existing vehicle body structures by comparing them with industry standards. This process identifies design improvement areas and optimizes performance while aligning with market demands and technological advancements.






















