Automotive Interior & Exterior

Advanced Simulation Solutions for Next-Gen Automotive Interiors and Exteriors

Where Engineering Meets Innovation

Precision Engineering for Automotive Interior and Exterior: DEP’s Simulation-Driven Solutions

In the dynamic world of automotive design, where innovation drives progress and consumer demands evolve rapidly, DEP leads the charge with cutting-edge solutions. We specialize in developing premium interior and exterior trim components that set new benchmarks in quality and performance. By harnessing the latest advancements in composite materials and manufacturing technologies, we precisely engineer every detail, from the elegant curves of the dashboard to the durable strength of the bumpers.

Focus Area

IP/Steering Column

FMVSS201 Simulations
Driver & Passenger Airbag deployment
IP Modal/FRF Analysis
HVAC air flow for occupant comfort
IP thermal gap analysis
Steering Column/ Steering wheel modal
Performance

Seat system/Console/Door/Hard Trim

FMVSS 207/210/208 analysis for Seat systems
Crashworthiness evaluation of Door trim
Console/door trim/seat modal analysis
Stiffness/Strength/Durability analysis for console, pull handle, armrest and pull cup
Luggage retention analysis
Thermal (solar) simulation

Exterior Sub-system

FMVSS 581/ECE R42 Pendulum Impact Simulation
Damageability evaluation (IIHS/RCAR)
Pedestrian Protection simulation
Fascia stiffness, modal and durability performance
Headlamp modal and durability evaluation
Stone impingement assessment
Power step stiffness/modal evaluation

Moldflow Analysis

Flow analysis
Gate location optimization
Thermal Analysis
Warpage Analysis

General CAE

Structural strength validation
Crashworthiness simulation analysis
Durability
MBD
Energy management
Model building and optimization
Thermal load prediction
NVH
CFD
Aerodynamic drag analysis
Seating system simulation
Door slam analysis
Roof crush simulation
Bumper impact analysis
Thermal comfort modeling

Service Capabilities

Benchmarking and Reverse Engineering

Detailed benchmarking and reverse engineering are performed to analyze leading designs in the market. This process ensures that automotive interiors and exteriors meet competitive standards and deliver optimal performance.

Concept Design & Engineering

Component Design & Assembly

VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering)

Modelling & Analysis

Manufacturing support solutions

DEP Differentiators

AI-Driven Engineering

The integration of cutting-edge AI technologies facilitates intelligent decision-making, predictive analytics, and optimization, driving enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and faster time-to-market for complex automotive engineering solutions across various sectors.

Automated Sub-System Framework

Advanced automation tools simplify the design, simulation, and validation of sub-systems, minimizing manual effort, speeding up the development process, and ensuring consistency and reliability in delivering high-performance sub-systems.

Specialized Engineering Services

DEP excels in areas like lightweighting, aerodynamics, multibody dynamics, system simulation (1D-CFD), crash analysis, CFD, NVH, and more, ensuring optimized performance and safety.

Comprehensive Project Lifecycle Support

From initial goal setting to thorough testing and validation, DEP covers all critical stages of vehicle development projects, ensuring seamless integration and execution.