BIW

Regardless of changes in drive technologies and IT enhancements, BIW remains core to vehicle design. At TAAL Tech we have a strong BIW team with in-depth knowledge of sheet metal forming processes, joining processes, BIW assembly procedures, and fixture design. Our teams are familiar with design requirements governing occupant safety, BIW crashworthiness, strength & durability, noise & vibration etc. We have worked with the design of modules such as the upper body, under body and closures – in each case, utilizing a high level of interface design skills, surface modeling skills and GD&T techniques.

Areas of expertise:

• Target setting
• Benchmarking
• Concept themes & Packaging
• Style development
• Ergonomic & packaging
• A-class surfacing
• CFD analysis
• System packaging
• BIW design
• CAE analysis
• Prototype manufacturing
• Testing and validation

CHASSIS

Ever increasing competitive pressures are moving automotive companies to adopt new materials and production methods to improve strength, durability, and NVH. Today, chassis design involves incorporating an ever increasing number of electronically-controlled systems while simultaneously looking for ways to reduce weight.

TAAL Tech’s engineers have direct experience in designing chassis and chassis components including frames, cross members, flitches and mounting brackets. Our engineers have a deep understanding of the key design drivers in this sector such as weight reduction, ride quality improvement, and enhanced safety.

Areas of expertise:

• Design
• Simulation
• Documentation
• Tooling design
• Validation
• Manufacturing engineering and support

Styling

Styling is as much a science as it is an art. At TAAL Tech we have engineers and designers capable of bringing these worlds together – combining engineering aspects, aesthetics, material selection, and ergonomics to provide efficient and appealing designs. We have the expertise to render these choices in 3D so that they can be visualized in advance.

Areas of expertise:

• Concept rendering
• A-surface creation from concept
• Surface refinement
• Promotional rendering

Electrical System

Our electrical engineers have worked in product design, development, and validation for OEMs as well as Tier 1 suppliers to the automotive industry. We have considerable knowledge of the development process and practices pertaining to vehicle electrical systems. Our expertise also extends to off-road and construction vehicles such as track/wheel loaders, excavators etc.

Areas of expertise:

• Vehicle wiring and circuits
• E.M.S
• Front and side supplemental restraint systems
• Roof systems
• Passive seat belt systems
• Heated seats
• Starting and charging systems
• Power mirrors and windows
• Wireless tire pressure monitoring
• Electronic suspension control
• Brake systems (antilock & electric)
• Electronic stability and traction control
• HVAC components
• Batteries, motors switches and other components.

Interiors

Driven by industry demands, suppliers of automotive interiors have been making significant investments in new designs. For instance, suppliers are using more and more composites to reduce weight and meet revised NVH targets. There is also an increasing emphasis on aesthetics and ergonomics, all of which is pushing the design envelope further and further.

TAAL Tech is actively engaged with clients to meet these new challenges. We are providing design support for interior components like Tonneau Covers, Luggage Trims, Assist Grips, Injection Molded Baffles, Door Weather Strips, Door Opening Trim etc.

We have hands-on experience and knowledge of automotive interiors and our engineers have the requisite knowledge and experience to engage directly in the design improvement and optimization process.

Our service offering in this space covers design and development, verification and validation and production support.

Areas of expertise:

• Instrument panel
• Pillar covers
• Roof liners
• BIW encapsulation
• Door & reach hatch internal trims

Lighting System

With the introduction of LED lighting, LiDAR technologies, and Intelligent Lighting systems, the field of automotive lighting is seeing rapid development. Having worked with companies both in the area of conventional lighting as well as with emerging technologies, our engineers have the ability to provide a wide range of services in this space.

Areas of expertise (Exterior as well as Interior Lighting):

• Lighting Electronics: ECU, AFS Control, Drivers
• Xenon/Full LED/Matrix LED/Laser/Digital Light
• Intelligent lighting
• Sensor integration to support ADAS/AD features
• Vision systems

Exhaust System

TAAL Tech has developed a high level of expertise, having worked with market leaders in this field. Our team has an in-depth knowledge of the key challenges in exhaust design including the need for noise reduction, increased compactness of the exhaust system, and reduced emissions. Our expertise covers exhaust gas recirculation systems, SCR technology or exhaust fume purification, complex muffler designs, volume calculations, and systems packaging.

Areas of expertise:

• Muffler design
• Exhaust system routing & packaging
• RFQ & manufacturing drawing preparation
• Assembly fixture design
• CFD analysis
• Weld fixture design

Seating system

The importance of seating systems cannot be over emphasized. Seats are central to safety, comfort, and to the aesthetic appeal of a vehicle and as with other facets of an automobile they are undergoing rapid change, incorporating new materials and adapting to shifting customer demands. At TAAL Tech we bring together the expertise and experience to take on end to end responsibility for seat design.

Areas of expertise:

• Layout creation/environment study
• Material selection
• Seat structure design
• Plastic encapsulation
• Foam & a-trim design
• Controls

Exteriors

As they say, first impressions are important and in the case of automobiles exteriors are often a defining feature. TAAL Tech has excellent expertise in select areas of exterior styling and design and we are continuously expanding our scope of capabilities in this segment.

Call us to find out how we can assist you in reducing design cycle times, costs, and in bringing fresh ideas to the table.

Areas of expertise:

• Front/rear bumpers
• Spoilers/covers
• Plastic front end carriers
• Bumper supports

IN-VEHICLE INFOTAINMENT (IVI)

IVI is coming to represent the heart of the vehicle – the essential interface between the car and its occupants. It is a combination of vehicle systems that together deliver entertainment and information to the driver and the passengers through audio/ video interfaces, and through various control interfaces such as like touch screen displays, button panels, voice commands etc. Our engineers have experience in developing such systems and integrating them using the latest technologies such as ADAS, V2X connectivity, telematics devices, smartphones, and sensors.

Areas of expertise:

• Integrated head-unit
• Heads-up display
• High-end DSPs and GPUs to support multiple displays
• Operating Systems
• CAN, LVDS and other network protocol support
• Connectivity Modules
• Automotive Sensors Integration
• Digital Instrument Cluster

Vehicle Packaging

Ensuring the safety of vehicles during their transport is crucial and involves the design of storage and shipping systems that take environmental factors into account. TAAL Tech has prior experience in this field and has the ability to study and design innovative as well as practical solutions.

Areas of expertise:

• Engine & transmission mounts
• Chassis aggregates integration
• Fuel tank

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