Our services

• Assignment
  • Reducing the weight of the car body by up to 30% through the use of multi-material systems.
  • Selection of suitable material properties, models and joining techniques.
  • Development of concepts and calculations according to customer requirements.
  • Selection of suitable test procedures.
  • Production and validation of a demonstrator.
• Challenges
  • Design and engineering of a side wall segment with organic sheet reinforcement.
  • Tool production and manufacturing of prototype components.
  • Optimization of suitable adhesive bonds.
  • Support with the validation of the demonstrator.
• Solutions
  • Selection and use of composite materials, galvanized.
  • Joining processes: MIG welding and structural bonding.
  • Innovative lightweight construction for rail vehicle construction.
• Cooperation partners
  • including Siemens AG, Grillo Werke AG, 3M, Fraunhofer Institute 

• Assignment
  • Adaptation of the world-famous Lisbon tram to current requirements and the actual usage situation. 
• Challenges
  • Increase in capacity and ride comfort despite high passenger numbers.
  • Reduction in operating costs.
  • Modernization while preserving the iconic, nostalgic character.
• Solutions
  • Customized design that retains the classic look but sets new standards in reliability, capacity and comfort.
  • Driverless operation for maximum efficiency and capacity increase.
  • Extra-wide doors for fast boarding and alighting and barrier-free access for passengers with limited mobility.
  • Interior design as an air-conditioned public space with seats and standing room for optimal comfort.

• Assignment
  • Development of a tram concept that seamlessly integrates into the striking, eye-catching style of London's modern landmarks and itself becomes a new symbol of the city.
  • In view of increasing traffic restrictions for cars in the city center, the needs of local commuters are to be specifically addressed.
• Challenges
  • Creation of a striking geometric design that combines modern architecture with historic glass buildings from the 19th century.
  • Strong contrast to the Victorian surroundings of London, without detracting from the cityscape.
  • Development of a vandal-proof interior with a high-quality appearance.
• Solutions
  • Exterior appearance as a visual metaphor for a bridge between stations and neighborhoods.
  • Use of raw materials to emphasize the modern, urban character.
  • High-quality, elegant interior design with an exclusive palette of materials and colors.
  • Seat and interior geometries inspired by automotive design for a premium feel and look.
  • Combination of brutalism, urban style and mechanical elements for a robust, vandal-proof interior.