Vehicle Engineering Services
Engineering the Drive Forward.
All-encompassing vehicle engineering solutions - enhancing performance, safety, and innovation.
Vehicle engineering is evolving rapidly with innovations in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), software-defined architectures, and advancements in ADAS and autonomous driving technologies, making a unified approach critical. At DEP, we specialize in integrating mechanical systems, electronics, and software, combining chassis, thermal systems, E/E, driveline, and ADAS into a cohesive vehicle platform that meets modern performance and regulatory standards. Our solutions help OEMs and tier-one suppliers stay ahead of trends, offering comprehensive engineering support from concept to production, focusing on optimizing vehicle performance, safety, fuel efficiency, and sustainability. By aligning with market goals and technical requirements, we design and validate robust systems and modules using advanced simulation tools and development workflows, providing end-to-end support, including styling, prototyping, and hardware validation, ensuring market-ready, efficient, and future-focused vehicles.
Core Technologies
Propulsion
Internal Combustion Engines
Hybrid Powertrains
Electric Powertrains
Alternative Fuels
Structure & Dynamics
Suspension Systems
Steering Systems
Braking Systems
Chassis Design
Load Analysis
Vibration Simulation
Fatigue Assessment
Crash Modeling
NVH Optimization
Durability Testing
Kinematic Analysis
Dynamic Evaluation
Crash and Safety
Passive Safety Features
Active Safety Systems
Crash Avoidance Technologies
Electrical & Electronics
Engine Management Systems
Vehicle Diagnostics Systems
Infotainment Systems
Navigation Systems
Communication Systems
Circuit Design
PCB Layout
Signal Processing
Sensor Integration
Control Logic
Microcontroller Programming
Firmware Development
System Testing
Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Connected Vehicle Technologies
Sensor Technologies
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms
Environmental
Emission Control Systems
Fuel Efficiency Improvements
Alternative Power Sources
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Our Offerings
Styling, Styling Support, Industrial Design
Comprehensive services that integrate aesthetic design with functional requirements, ensuring a balance between visual appeal, aerodynamics, and manufacturability for a wide range of applications.
Vehicle Layout & Packaging Studies, Vehicle Architecture Definition
Optimized vehicle layout and packaging solutions that define the overall architecture, ensuring efficient use of space while meeting safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
Ergonomics Studies, Zone Limit Surface Development
Comprehensive ergonomic evaluations to enhance occupant comfort and usability, along with the development of zone limit surfaces to meet regulatory and design standards.
Body Architecture Design—Topo-Optimization, Section Synthesis, Body CAE
Advanced body architecture design services using topology optimization and section synthesis to create lightweight, crashworthy structures, ensuring performance and safety.
Morphing, MDO, Concept, Skateboard, Gigacasting, Conventional to EV
Rapid concept development, vehicle morphing, and platform transition services that support the transformation of conventional vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), including innovative skateboard and gigacasting techniques.
Systems Engineering and Propulsion/Thermal System Sizing
Complete system-level engineering services that focus on accurate sizing and optimization of propulsion and thermal systems, ensuring efficient energy flow and high-performance output for vehicles.
Sub-System Engineering: Propulsion, Closures, Interior, Suspension
Expert engineering solutions for critical vehicle subsystems such as propulsion, closures, interiors, and suspension systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality across the full vehicle.
Model-Based Design & Development, Controls Development
State-of-the-art model-based system design and control algorithm development, enabling the creation of smart, software-defined vehicles with enhanced performance and flexibility.
Electric Vehicle: Architecture Development, Wiring Harness Design
Comprehensive electric vehicle solutions, including architecture development and detailed wiring harness design to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable electrical systems for EVs.
Truck Applications
Specialized engineering support for commercial and heavy-duty trucks, focusing on enhancing durability, optimizing load management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
ADAS
Expertise in integrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) through sensor layout, ECU coordination, and functional safety measures to prepare vehicles for autonomous and semi-autonomous operation.
Our Advantages
By integrating mechanical, electronic, and software systems, we help OEMs and tier-one suppliers drive innovation, meet regulatory standards, and enhance performance across all vehicle platforms.
Systems engineering provides benefits in managing requirements, model-based design (MBD), concept development, CAE, CFD, rapid control prototyping, and improved test tracking and traceability.
Utilizing CAE tools for detailed simulation and optimization of designs, ensuring efficient integration and performance across systems. Advanced modeling techniques help streamline product development while reducing costs and time-to-market.
Employing specialized techniques and advanced engineering solutions to maximize efficiency while streamlining validation and testing processes to ensure compliance and reduce time-to-market risks.
DEP's R&D, dynamometer, and material testing labs drive innovation, product development, and quality assurance, ensuring high reliability and durability.
Comprehensive Vehicle Engineering Solutions
Smarter Engineering. End-to-End Vehicle Development.
Supporting OEMs from concept to production. Leveraging advanced simulation, systems engineering, and the DEP MeshWorks platform, we help deliver optimized, future-ready vehicles with speed and precision.
