ANKORATEC supports OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers from the first sample phase to start of production (SOP).
The focus is on technical assessment, industrialisation and validation of assemblies – with direct feedback into design and development.
Sample building & prototypes
- Technical support of sample and prototype phases in the automotive environment
- Assessment of components and assemblies
- Analysis of deviations, tolerances and functions
- Derivation of design optimisations
- Support in design and maturity reviews
Industrialisation
- Transfer from development to series production
- Assessment of manufacturing and assembly concepts
- Support in pre-series and zero series
- Alignment with suppliers & manufacturing partners
- Preparation and support of SOP
- All measures are SOP-oriented and designed for stable series processes.
Series validation
- Technical release support
- Feedback of findings into CAD & documentation
- Support in change processes
- Stabilisation of series production in the launch phase
Our approach
- Technical assessment instead of mere sample coordination
- Industrialisation as an integral part of development
- Early identification of series risks
- Close integration of design, simulation & manufacturing
- SOP focus in every project phase
Typical project results
- Assessed sample and prototype levels
- Documented findings & measures
- Validated manufacturing and assembly concepts
- Reduced risks in series launch
- Stable transition into series production
Added value for the customer
- Fewer surprises at SOP
- Reduced change effort
- Faster industrialisation
- Higher process and product stability
- Clear technical decision bases
Typical applications
- Headlamps & rear lamps
- Interior & exterior assemblies
- Plastic and hybrid components
- Series and pre-series projects
- New developments & variants
Interfaces to other modules
- Module 2 – Mechanical Design & Detail Engineering
- Module 4 – Tolerance Management & Technical Validation
- Module 5 – Thermal Management & Simulation (CFD)
- Module 9 – Production Equipment & Fixtures
Sample building · Automotive prototyping · Industrialisation · Series launch · SOP · Automotive engineering · Pre-series