EDAG Tech Insights

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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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

Using virtual models and simulations to make battery system development more efficient

The cost and range of a BEV are decisive factors when buying a car. On the other hand, the energy storage systems in an electric vehicle should be reliable and survive accidents as unscathed as possible. Thus, cutting corners on safety is not an option. Nevertheless, the development of battery systems still has untapped potential. With the right...

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Vehicle Engineering

Detect and Enhance Hidden Efficiency Potentials

There are many ways of reducing aftersales costs. Starting with repair-friendly and low-fault design, through fault detection and rectification, active recourse management, to digitalized processes for maintenance and in the repair shop, to name but a few. In addition to attending to these matters, IT equipment should also be included in the...

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Vehicle Engineering

The Right Vehicle for European Customers

Automobile markets are faltering all around the world – except in China. Both here and there, there is really only one growth segment: vehicles with electric powertrains. Many suppliers from Asia and the USA are trying to use this new situation to gain a foothold in Germany and the EU. There are many factors that will determine the success of...

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Vehicle Engineering

Keeping Service Costs under Control in the Digital Environment

Digitalization continues unabated and is permeating all sectors of the economy, including the automotive industry. As a result, cars have become rolling computers, the laptop has found its way into the workshop, and IT security has become a relevant development goal. This brings with it new opportunities – and, it must also be said of course, new...

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Vehicle Engineering

Resource-Saving Filling of Hydrogen tanks in the Vacuum Chamber

Hydrogen is being used more and more as an alternative to the battery-electric drive. To date, the initial filling has posed an enormous problem. Until the level of purity required for fuel cell operation is reached, a great deal of hydrogen gas is wasted. However, there is now an industrial procedure which saves both material and time: refueling...

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Vehicle Engineering

Getting Out of the Cost Trap

Recalls, guarantee and warranty cases are a problem for vehicle manufacturers, because they can result in enormous costs. How to carry out repairs as efficiently as possible is not the only critical question. How to permanently reduce the failure rate also needs attention. EDAG's cost guide highlights the most important aspects of such aftersales...

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Vehicle Engineering

Environmental Assessments for MAN Buses

The German truck and bus manufacturer has drawn up detailed life cycle assessments of its vehicles and published the results in the form of environmental product declarations. Project partner EDAG took care of the data collection and analysis and of carrying out the life cycle assessment (LCA). The resulting environmental product declarations...

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Vehicle Engineering

Reducing the "CO2 Rucksack" in Vehicle Construction

If electrification of the vehicle fleet continues, this will mean lower CO2 emissions during operation. Alongside this fact, the focus is now turning to reducing the carbon footprint during production. And vehicle construction does indeed offer considerable potential for greater climate friendliness. The key words are durability, modularity and...

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tech insights

Successful Direct Thermal Joining of Hybrid Components

Zero Prototype Lab: The uncomplicated test environment for every scenario

Using virtual models and simulations to make battery system development more efficient

Detect and Enhance Hidden Efficiency Potentials

The Right Vehicle for European Customers

Keeping Service Costs under Control in the Digital Environment

Resource-Saving Filling of Hydrogen tanks in the Vacuum Chamber

Getting Out of the Cost Trap

Environmental Assessments for MAN Buses

Reducing the "CO2 Rucksack" in Vehicle Construction

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