EDAG Tech Insights

Batteries: Out of the Car and into the Roof

As the battery in an electric vehicle ages, its capacity will eventually drop to below an acceptable threshold level. This does not, however, mean that the battery can no longer be used and needs to be recycled. There is still plenty of capacity for other applications. These batteries can still do more than ten years' service in electricity...

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Vehicle Engineering

Creating sustainable vehicles

Does it make any difference to the climate which supplier delivers sheet metal or aluminum parts? Does the difference carry any weight at all? Or does the design still hold hidden potential for optimization with regard to sustainability and environmental friendliness? The Quick Life Cycle Assessment (QLCA) software developed by EDAG can answer...

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Software & Digitalisation

Opportunities through Digitalization of Healthcare Sector

Whenever the question of the digitalization of an industry arises, employees quickly start to worry about complicated work processes, weeks of computer training and extra work due to constant breakdowns. In actual fact, the opposite is the case: increased efficiency, greater citizen satisfaction and relief from mindless tasks are among the goals...

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Vehicle Engineering

Mobility Revolution: EDAG CityBots arrived in the real world

Not again!Traffic jam.Something you can practically set your watch by in the morning rush hour.So the conclusion that we need to completely rethink our cities, traffic and mobility comes as no real surprise.In 2030, more than 78 percent of the population will live in cities.If individual transport continues to increase, this complete traffic...

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Vehicle Engineering

Basics of Homologation

How is type approval regulated in the EU? Can approval be transferred to other markets, or what rules apply there? And what are the greatest challenges in the homologation process? A roadmap to navigate the jungle of international laws, regulations and ordinances. In the EU, homologation - in other words confirmation of the fact that a vehicle...

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Vehicle Engineering

Zero Prototype Lab: The uncomplicated test environment for every scenario

The development of innovative technologies in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly complex. As numerous components and systems interact with each other, even a small change to a prototype can have a major impact on the functionality of the vehicle. This increases both the time-to-market and development costs. The EDAG team can offer...

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Vehicle Engineering

Successful Direct Thermal Joining of Hybrid Components

The increasing use of hybrid components made partly from metal and partly from plastic gives rise to the question of correct joint design. This applies in particular to components in which, in the interest of efficient production, the different materials are joined together in a thermal direct joining process during the injection molding process,...

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Software & Digitalisation

Efficient Calculation for the Euro NCAP Crash Test

Every year, complex crash tests are carried out on new vehicles to test their safety. During these, an important role is played by the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists. The amount of time and effort that goes into developing a "pedestrian-compatible" vehicle front end is enormous. But there is also a far more efficient way. Namely the AI...

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Electrics & Electronics

Automated Test Procedures for more Efficient Development of Parking Assistance Systems

A parking assistance system really comes into its own when parking spaces are cramped and awkward. To ensure that the assistant will not simply shut down or drive back and forth dozens of times, the systems need to be validated and optimized in extensive test series. This takes time and money. EDAG has now come up with an alternative: the...

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Production Solutions

High efficiency in battery cell production

In Europe, several battery cell production lines have recently been built by large Asian suppliers offering a turnkey solution from a single source. However, due to different policies, laws and procedures, local requirements do not always match the offerings that have proven successful in domestic markets. Extensive rework is then required. EDAG...

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