Range of Subject Areas
Light Weight Design
- System layout, component design
- Alternative materials
- Manufacturing process
- Development methodology
Product Development Process / Prototype Stages
- Project Phase Model
- Development Validation Plan (DVP&R)
- Brief descriptions of selected testing and simulation procedures
- Prototype phase matrix
Canning Technology
- Catalytic converter and particulate filter housing concepts
- Layout of the substrate mounting design
- Manufacturing process technologies
- Specific development and validation issues
Development of Exhaust System and Components
- Case-specific requirements for the system and components
- Design concepts and alternatives
- Specific development tools and methods
- Materials, wall thickness options
- Selected manufacturing process issues
Design Standards / Standardparts Catalogue
- Advantages of standardization and standard parts
- Requirements and basic parameters
- Integration into the development process
- Linking to Knowledge Based Engineering
Strength / Durability
- Types of loads
- Design measures for load reduction and/or strength enhancement
- Impact of the choice of material
- Lessons Learned in verification and validation
- Manufacturing process matters