1. MAKING INNOVATIONS MATTER
General presentation
ALTRAN ENGINEERING

2. CONTENT
1. Introduction
2. Markets / Customers
3. Services
4. Reference projects

3. 1. ALTRAN A GLOBAL ENGINEERING
AND R&D COMPANY
Mission, Figures and Strategy

4. Key figures
WHO ARE WE?
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Mission
Industries
Solutions
INNOVATIVE
PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT
INTELLIGENT
SYSTEMS
LIFECYCLE
EXPERIENCE
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Every day, we bring our clients' most complex projects to life
and we boost their performance through our expertise in
technologies and innovation processes.

5. 2. ALTRAN IN THE NETHERLANDS
What is our local expertise?
Where did we come from and
where do we want to go?

6. ALTRAN NETHERLANDS – HISTORY,
FACTS & FIGURES
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OFFICES
Leek
Zwolle
Utrecht
Helmond
Eindhoven
EMPLOYEES
900+
CLIENTS
250+ clients
HISTORY

7. 3. ALTRAN MARKETS
Globally and in the Netherlands

8. ALTRAN IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS: A
GLOBAL PARTNER WITH WORLDWIDE PRESENCE
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CLIENTS
100+
Top 10
BMW Group, Bosch, Continental, Daimler, Ford, FCA, PSA,
Renault-Nissan, Volkswagen Group, Volvo
INTERNATIONAL
14+ COUNTRIES
Germany
France
Italy
Scandinavia
Spain
United Kingdom
Benelux
Swiss
Austria
USA
China
Morocco
India
Portugal
INNOVATION MAKERS
5.500+
TURNOVER
€450 MIO

9. ALTRAN AUTOMOTIVE CAPABILITIES TODAY
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Safety & ADAS
Electrical / Electronic
Powertrain – functional
Vehicle DevelopmentTelematics & Connectivity
Production Planning &
Logistics

10. ALTRAN NETHERLANDS – INDUSTRIES,
COMPETENCES & CLIENTS
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Big Data Hardware Engineering
Industrial AutomationEmbedded Software
Front End development Smart Improvement
AUTOMOTIVE,
TRANSPORTATION &
SHIPBUILDING
AEROSPACE,
DEFENCE & RAILWAYS
ENERGY, INDUSTRY
& LIFE SCIENCES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
& PUBLIC SECTOR
TELECOMS & MEDIA
Smart Manufacturing
Systems Engineering
Test & Integration
Applied Modeling Hardware Engineering
Big Data
Embedded Software Test & Integration
Technical Applications
Big Data Hardware Engineering
Industrial AutomationEmbedded Software
Front End development Smart Improvement
Smart Manufacturing
Test & Integration
Big Data Smart Improvement
Technical ApplicationsEmbedded Software
Front End development Test & Integration
Big Data Smart Improvement
Technical ApplicationsEmbedded Software
Front End development Test & Integration
Technical Applications

11. ALTRAN HELMOND
LOCATED @ AUTOMOTIVE CAMPUS
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12. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• Benchmarking
• Feasibility studies
• Concept studies
• Patent research
• CAD Design
• Drawing generation
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pedal force measurement test rig engine testrig for climate chamber
Driven Axle
Mechanical Fail Safe Brake

13. CALCULATIONS AND SIMULATONS
• FEM Analysis
• Durability
• Crash
• Metal forming
simulation
• Acoustics
• Kinematics
• Vehicle dynamcs
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14. PROTOTYPING
• Assembly of prototype components
and systems, concept vehicles and
demonstrators
• Preparation of test cars, press cars
and show models
• Vehicle elongations, modifications
and instrumentation
• Vehicle armoring
• Development and production of test
rigs, welding jigs and control jigs
• Small series production
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15. low frequencylow frequency high frequencyhigh frequency climateclimate COPCOP
TESTING SERVICES
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on components, modules and systems
on shortest possible time (H.A.L.T)
from standard to complex solutions
with modular approach
in various (innovative) materials
including analysis of results
with product optimizing possibilities
on a high quality level

16. LOW FREQUENCY TESTING
Range of services:
• Collecting /measuring real life road load data
• Translate road load date into test requirements
• Evaluation of durability
• Strength testing
• Test track / road testing
• Analysis of test results
Equipment:
• Wheel force transducers
• 12 Channel road simulator
• 30 Functional test rigs (hydraulic actuators)
• Final inspection laboratory
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17. HIGH FREQUENCY TESTING
Range of services:
• Resonance determination
• Endurance testing
• Analysis of test results
Equipment:
• 2x V455 Electro dynamic shakers
• 1x V721 Electro dynamic shaker
• 1x V830 Electro dynamic shaker
• 1x ETS MPA409 Electro dynamic shaker
• 1x ETS BT900 Slip table
• 3x M+P Vibpilot controller
• 1x Lms Test.Lab – Sine controller
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18. CLIMATE TESTING
Range of services:
• Functional testing at climatic circumstances
• Thermic lifecycles at a maximum variation speed
of 1 °C/min
• Mechanical lifecycle tests at extreme
temperatures, steady state or temperature cycles
Equipment climate testing:
• Climatic chamber:
▪ -40° - + 80°C / 30 – 95% RH
• 3 Climatic cup boards:
▪ -40° - +150°C / 25-95% RH / 10 m3
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19. COP TESTING
Range of services:
• Airbag deployment tests from -40 to + 80°C
incl. High speed video recording from 2
directions.
• COP EG 74/408 static seat tests / dynamic
head impact test on seats and head restraints.
• COP on chassis modules/parts
• COP on industrial and marine engines
Equipment:
• Airbag deployment test chamber
• Head restraint & seatback test rigs
• Hydraulic actuators
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20. E-MOBILITY
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• Thermal management
• Energy management
• Crash safety
• Verification and Validation
• Drive train concepts
• Modular chassis concept
• System integration
• Wiring harness concepts

21. VEHICLE ARMORING
Programs and services
• From single components to full vehicle protection content
• Passenger cars: all relevant protection levels
• Military systems: supply for LPV´s to MBT´s
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• Integration of materials
• Various BSEC armor steel grades
• Prototyping – testing - qualification
• Civil and military purposes
• Hot formed process
• Reduction of parts/weight/costs

22. REFERENCE PROJECTS

23. BMI – I3
Customer: BMW
Activities: Fatigue testing of the front and rear strut
connection to the body under climate conditions
(- 30°C and +85°C/60%RH). For this test a road load
pattern has been applied to the wheels. The CFRP
body was fixed with flexible elements
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24. AUDI – A1
Customer: Audi AG
Roles & Responsibilities:
• CAD/Product Design of doors and tailgate.
Add. fuel filler flap module
Activities:
• Concept design to industrialisation
• CAD design in Catia V5, incl. DMU
• CAE + Testing
• Project Management according to Audi standards
• Launch support
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25. APOLLO VREDESTEIN –
WET GRIP TYRE MEASUREMENT TRAILER
Customer: Apollo Vredestein
Activities: Complete development up to production of wet grip tyre measurement trailer based on
the current EU regulation ECE R117.
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Concept phase Engineering phase Manufacturing Full operation

26. MAN TRUCK & BUS - METROPOLIS
Customer: MAN Truck & Bus AG
Responsibilities:
• Development of a hybrid refuse collection vehicle,
conceived as a plug-in hybrid refuse collection vehicle
with a.o:
– CO2 Reduction (up to 60%)
– Low noise level <65dB(A) (in Zero-Emission-Mode)
Activities:
• Development lead
– Energy Simulation
– Battery pack - definition and layout
– Driveline concept
– Auxiliary concept
– Truck lay-out
• Project lead
– Project management
– Supplier audit
– Purchasing
– Homologation support
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27. BMW – X5 SECURITY
Customer: BMW
Roles & Responsibilities:
Development and build of a complete armouring system on a series
production vehicle, for two different threat levels.
Activities:
• Engineering of steel, glass, fibres, electric
and functional parts.
• Proto build complete vehicle
(series final assembly by OEM)
• Testing of all functional requirements
• Production of steel kit; logistics of other parts
• Supplier chain management
• Certification and homologation of armour system
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28. SRE - INNOBUS
Customer:
• Principal: Ministry of Traffic
• Executor: SRE Consortium Regio Eindhoven
Responsibilities:
• CAD Design of LBG (Liquefied Bio Gas) system in bus
• Prototyping of two city busses for Eindhoven
• Overall Project management for consortium
Activities:
• CAD design of LBG system in Catia V5
• CAE analysis
• Replace diesel engine by a gas engine with NoNox
system added on engine
• Realise two city busses which fulfil LBG certification
requirements
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29. SUPERBUS
Customer: Technische Universiteit Delft (NL)
Roles & Responsibilities
• Development of complete running gear for
Superbus demonstrator (high speed public
transport with electric propulsion)
Activities:
Detail design of total suspension concept including:
• Front and rear sub frames and wheel
suspensions
• Front wheel steering
• Electro-hydraulic rear wheel steering
• Hydraulic body lift system
• Installation of electric drive system
• CAE analysis on all components
• Proto build and project management
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30. 2getthere – PEOPLE MOVER
Customer: 2getthere
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Procurement of parts
• Improvement management
• Development of door system
Activities:
• Procurement of parts
• Complete build of electric
prototype vehicles
• Adjustments for fit and finish
Functional in: MASDAR City (Abu Dhabi)
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31. 2getthere - 2nd GENERATION PEOPLE MOVER
Customer: 2getthere
Responsibilities:
• Development of a autonomous driving vehicle
– Development of rolling platform, body and interior
– Bi-directional driving vehicle
Activities:
• Concept and development
– Energy Simulation
– Battery pack / High Voltage definition and layout
– Driveline concept and detail development
– Chassis module concept and detail development
– Body, interior and exterior concept and development
– Build complete proto vehicles, later on production vehicles
– Define test cases for factory acceptance tests
• Project lead
– Project management
– Supplier selection and management
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32. HTM – PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Customer: HTM (Haagse Tram Maatschappij)
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Development and prototyping of complete Pedestrian
friendly add-on front for a tram. Including lighting.
Activities:
• Concept development, Engineering & CAD design
• Safety & Strength CAE development
• Prototype making & trials
• Proto & Serial supplier sourcing
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33. SUMMARY
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• Experienced engineering partner1.
• One-stop-shop engineering2.
• Solutions for various markets3.
• International orientated, local presence4.
• Part of the Altran Group5.

34. CONTACT DATA
Altran Engineering B.V.
Automotive Campus 59
5708 JZ Helmond
Phone: + 31 492 56-2000
helmond.engineering@altran.com
www.altran.com
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35. MAKING INNOVATIONS MATTER
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!