Automotive Design.
Ground-up vehicle programmes, spec to ship.
From first-principles thinking through to production-ready technical packages. vehicle architecture, packaging, chassis, and body-in-white delivered to spec. Our automotive programmes run ground-up, not catalogue-up: material, geometry, and joining method derived from the load case, not the Machinery Handbook index.
Every project starts with the physics. Targets and constraints are written down before CAD opens. Competing architectures are sketched, costed, and pressure-tested against those constraints until one wins on documented reasons. Then we build it.
How we'll run the programme.
What's included
Every programme, covered end-to-end.
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Vehicle Architecture
Top-level architecture studies, packaging strategies, and cross-discipline trade-off decisions documented before a single part is modelled.
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Chassis & BIW
Body-in-white structure, primary load paths, joint optimisation, and weight targets derived from the load case, not the catalogue.
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Ergonomics & Packaging
Full digital human studies, reach / vision envelopes, ingress/egress, and regulatory eye-point compliance built in from day one.
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FEA & Weight Optimisation
Structural, fatigue, and stiffness analyses with convergence documented. Every gram removed traceable to a justified design decision.
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Homologation Support
Regulatory mapping against UN/ECE, FMVSS, NCAP, or motorsport homologation frameworks. Compliance gap list from programme kick-off.
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Supplier Liaison
RFQ packages, APQP status tracking, and technical supplier reviews. The BOM is yours on day one of manufacture.
Common questions
Before you brief us.
Do you take on single-discipline scopes or full programmes only?
Both. A single-discipline engagement, say, BIW stiffness only, is perfectly viable. We write a scope that matches what you need and no more.
What CAD tools do you work in?
CATIA V5/V6, NX, and SolidWorks are the primary environments. We can receive models in STEP, Parasolid, or JT and deliver in your preferred format. PDM integration is agreed at kick-off.
How long does a typical ground-up programme take?
Concept-to-homologation is typically 18–36 months depending on vehicle class and complexity. We can accelerate specific phases with parallel workstreams. We'll give you a phase plan with gates, not a single delivery date.
Can you take over a part-complete programme?
Yes. We run a two-week audit of the existing work, produce a risk register, and only proceed if the baseline is sound enough to build on honestly.