Automotive Interiors

EASi’s service offering include

Turn key design of components and subsystems for IP, Console, Overhead and Garnish
Packaging and advanced development
Compliance Studies
Complete CAE verification and validation for Durability, NVH, Crash, Safety and manufacturing
Continuous Engineering

EASi’s Interiors success highlights

Composite cross car beam (Ford Mondeo); Aluminum steering wheel(joint program with Toyota); Composite IP(GM); Advanced Integrated Seat(Joint effort among EASI, US Government and JCI); Magnesium seat structure(Ford Aerostar).

EASi’s Knowledge Assets

Validated bio-mechanical models, material models and restraint system models
Validated head –forms, test fixtures and sleds
Multi-vector studies for obscuration, glare and veiling
Ergonomic and comfort modeling (ERL)
Light-weight visualization and assembly/service documentation

EASi’s global business model enables low cost product engineering support

Our global project management framework, robust operational process and Domain Knowledge Institute enable high quality of services that will also meet your financial targets. Our engineering facility in Bangalore, India was established in 1992 and is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure to deliver global services.

Interiors Engineering Capabilities

Packaging and Design

Packaging and layout for occupant factors including vision, anthropometry, ingress-egress, restraints and regulatory (FMVSS/ECE) requirements
System and vehicle packaging including panel break-up and sequence of assembly, attachment scheme and craftsmanship
Product design and development for minimum tool action, parting line development, ease of assembly and serviceability, parting line development, grain consideration, GD&T controls and attachment and locator schemes.
DFM and Mold flow to develop and optimize nominal wall, rib patterns and attachment features such as bosses, dog-houses, snaps etc

Tools: UG, CATIA V4/V5, IDEAS, Pro E, ICEM, VSA, Vismockup and Mold flow

CAE

Material studies and alternatives development
FMVSS 201 target point identification
FMVSS201, 207/210,208,214 and 225 verification and validation
Durability studies for high-low-medium touch zones
NVH analysis for normal modes and stiffness
Multi-physics optimization
Material cost reduction and optimization studies

Tools: LS-DYNA, MADYMO, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, PAM CRASH, RADIOSS, ECD ,EBN, ECR, ECM, HYPERMESH and ANSA.

Testing, Prototypes and Design Aids

EASi works seamlessly with its partners to provide comprehensive support for all phases of product development
Local and low cost sources for prototyping
Physical testing’s
Cardboard/fiberglass models and stereo lithography for functional bucks to aid in design reviews and compliance studies

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