DSD and MIRA sign Memorandum of Understanding

Drive System Design and MIRA Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two engineering businesses collaborate on future projects where specialist transmission, driveline and gearbox design and development is required.

The agreement combines MIRA’s existing advanced engineering, research and testing with DSD’s award-winning transmission expertise to cement MIRA’s position as an innovative, single source provider of vehicle engineering services.

Commenting on the partnership MIRA CEO Dr George Gillespie said: “Drive System Design is a robust business with sought after transmission and driveline expertise that earned the business the ‘Consultancy of the Year’ title at the recent British Engineering Excellence Awards.

“This collaboration enhances MIRA’s existing engineering capability and ensures that we are well placed to meet future challenges and opportunities – such as low carbon vehicle technologies – which will require specialist transmission solutions.”

Mark Findlay, managing director of DSD, added: “By focussing on what we know how to do well - designing innovative products that meet the demands of the automotive, renewable energy and motorsport industries -  we have evolved into a respected niche business.

“Our experienced personnel and modest size means that we are nimble enough to adapt and exploit market opportunities and by collaborating with MIRA we become part of a wider vehicle engineering solution provider with a global footprint - creating a formidable team.”