The mutual trust that has developed over the course of the projects between the equipment manufacturer Mahle and Cetim stimulates performance and innovation that meet the new requirements of the international automotive industry.
- Guarantee that its parts are fully compliant with the specifications of various car manufacturers.
- Implementation of automotive parts qualification plans.
- Save time and have access to external technical and human resources.
The certification of automotive parts is based on qualification plans, a series of complex standardised tests that can take several months. Due to a lack of time or in-house technical resources, the equipment manufacturer Mahle entrusts Cetim with the performance of almost 50% of these combined tests, which simulate the real-life conditions of the part in the vehicle (vibrations, shocks, temperature, pressure, salt spray, polluting gases, etc.). “Its component analysis and characterisation service covers test management, logistics and the search for external service providers if necessary”, explains Vincent Metzger, validation manager at the Mahle design office in Rouffach (France).
A partner that doesn't hesitate to get involved
With 100% electric vehicles came new technological challenges: increased heating power, new cooling systems, etc. “Cetim adapts to the constant evolution of our needs and the growing demands of manufacturers, continues Vincent Metzger. Beyond testing, it invests in equipment, designing custom test benches, and in human resources. Our single contact person at Cetim who coordinates the multiple projects in progress, can prioritise tasks according to the resources available and the urgency of the tests to be carried out. With its good knowledge of our products, Cetim is able to propose additional analyses in the event of a failure”, adds Vincent Metzger.
The relationship of trust built up over ten years between the two partners is reinforced by the geographical proximity, which saves time when delivering parts or by allowing Mahle to be present for the implementation of the tests. Another example is the upcoming training of Mahle's teams in vibration testing so that they can better understand and interpret the data, to strengthen their arguments with their own customers.
- Comprehensive material analysis and characterisation service, covering test management, logistics and the search for external service providers if necessary.
- Provision of the necessary technical means as well as competent and flexible human resources.
- Design of specific test benches.
- Takes advantage of the know-how, multidisciplinary skills and technical resources of a team of experts.
- Works with a team that knows its products and can adapt appropriately to the needs expressed, or even propose redesign options or specific tests.
- Geographical proximity that optimises exchanges between teams.
