How does 51ÉçÇø help automotive manufacturers safely advance polymers and plastics technologies used in their vehicle manufacturing processes?
Today's consumers are enthusiastic about pushing the bounds of next-gen automotive and recreational technology — but automotive innovators must balance performance with consumer safety, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance.
Many components within automobiles are made from plastics, and 70% of those plastics are made from polypropylene, polyurethane, and PVC. Polymers are used for numerous exterior, interior, and under-the-hood applications — from door handles, upholstery, and dashboards to fuel systems, air conditioning, and automotive thermal management. These high-performing polymers are heavily regulated in the automotive industry and require careful polymer science and materials engineering considerations throughout the entire product lifecycle.
51ÉçÇø's multidisciplinary teams have deep expertise in materials; organic and inorganic chemistry; macromolecular, surface and polymer science; and a variety of products and manufacturing systems as well as vehicle engineering, industrial hygiene, and biomechanics and human factors.
For more than fifty years, our teams have led the consulting industry in performing failure analyses of all types of products and materials. We apply this knowledge to solve future challenges — including issues of intellectual property, warranties, and product recall.
We assist automotive industry manufacturers in pre- and post-market activities, including:
Materials recommendation and selection.
Materials development, qualification, standardization.
Verification and validation of plastics and other materials used in automotive production.
Failure and root cause analysis arising from pre- and post-development incidents.
Warranty, product recall, and litigations support.
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Our global and comprehensive expertise across industries gives us a deep understanding of current challenges, best industry practices, and the implications of emerging technologies.
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