Through experienced use of simulation tools and a thorough background in production realities, DSD’s engineers can rapidly develop production-feasible solutions to the most difficult design, control and development challenges.
Providing an experienced team to steer your new product from first initial idea through to production. We understand the wider, vehicle level issues that influence transmission design, such as engine downsizing and hybridisation.
From motor design & control software to multi-level vehicle simulation, our expertise can assist or lead the design, development and testing of electrified powertrain systems in a variety of applications, from small actuators to full vehicle traction motors.
Bringing together a diverse set of skills in order to address the challenges of modern electrified powertrain systems development.
Drive System Design’s extensive control systems expertise is founded in bespoke software development, driveline simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop, as well as rig testing, in-vehicle development and calibration.
DSD delivers safe, validated control systems for a range of vehicle architectures, through either proprietary customer code or DSD’s own core control system strategies. We are an established driveline and transmission control system partner for vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 systems suppliers.
The application of accurate and reliable simulation and modelling tools has vastly improved the effectiveness of the development process, integral to closing the design loop. Development input begins during the early stage of concept design, helping to eliminate issues before they arise, and continues to add value during the final stages of product verification.
DSD is the proud home to one of the largest independent testing facilities of its kind in the UK. Whether you require a major driveline development program, component testing, or have overspill work to relieve an in-house bottleneck, we have the facilities and expertise to develop, implement and analyse your testing programs.
Following recent investment and expansion, our comprehensive onsite facilities offer ten test cells.
Efficient engineering at DSD begins with the deployment of reliable simulation techniques to optimise all areas of the system covering architecture selection, requirements definition and sub-system specification.
During control system development for example, we use model based design, industry-standard rapid-prototyping platforms, and bespoke HIL systems for validation.
In mechanical design, we use tools that allow sensitivity analysis in key areas to rank design options long before investing time in detailed CAD models. In using DOE (Design of Experiments) methods, we provide solutions optimised for each customer’s manufacturing tolerances, not just the nominal component dimensions.