Benchmarking and reverse engineeringAccurate costingNew product design and re-design using Lean Design® methodologyProgram managementLean Manufacturing and operational improvementsTechnology transfer innovationSustainability, auditing and energy management

Magnetic Pulse Forming Electro-Hydraulic Forming Magnetic Pulse Welding Magnetic Pulse Crimping & ExpansionShaping metal. Reshaping industries.Bmax is the leading provider of Magnetic Pulse (MP) systems for metal processing with a team of over 70 highly experienced engineers bring decades of combined practical expertise and research to Bmax.Bmax systems are currently being used for mass production of parts in automotive, aerospace, packaging and many other industries. Welding aluminum to steel in drive shafts and forming deep and sharp details in packaging are just two commercial examples of how our technology has helped product managers and designers realize their never-thought-possible products.Bmax’s technology is based on the high concentration of electrical energy used to manipulate metal at extremely high deformation speeds.

Benchmarking, value studiesLean design and Process developmentSaving cost, weight and time.

We help improve customer profit and market share through intelligent cost and weight reduction, design and process optimization and excellent customer service and support

Don’t just drive – THINK! As one of the most carbon efficient car companies in the world, our vision is to offer a better way of travelling – carbon-free and carefree.

North America; customer single point of contact for technology development and implementationDesign optimization for structural joints, forming and assembly.

Street and Racing TechnologyBody, Body Exterior/hardware on Dodge Viper and SRT4Materials interface for platform, plants and suppliersProject management, engineering and launch support for the Dodge Viper and Calliber SRT4 vehicles, implementing cost and weight saving changes, improving quality and supporting plant builds.

Design and prototype development of niche lightweight and hybrid vehicles using novel materials and joining processes, leveraging supplier, research establishment and collaborative organizations resources to bring lightweight eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions to current and future vehicle lines. Major programs included NAIAS concept mule, Electromagnetic forming and joining, hybrid structure and lightweight HEV storage concept and collapsible rooftop storage. Early concept development and validation of Rambox.Regular reporting, presentation and program management updates.

Concept and advance engineering on emerging technologies, including advanced materials and transferring technologies from non-auto industries for solutions in our company. Liaison with design office, assembly plants, advance engineering and manufacturing and tier suppliers. Major projects include M80 concept truck, M-box, bumper concepts, electromagnetic forming and hybrid structuresWeekly presentations to cross-functional teams and updates to all levels of management

Body-in-white structural and impact performance enhancement for Wrangler model year launches. Detail engineering studies, packaging and light-weighting initiatives. Material cost management representation for underbody center of competence team. Business case studies for Wrangler derivatives including long wheelbase and pick-up. Cassette door, modular top system and trillium paint system development and support.

Created niche market design and initial prototype for all new, composite intensive Jeep. Created light-weight efficient optimized high-strength structure with composite body panels. Development of unique TJC top system shown on SEMA Mountain Biker concept

Supplier selection and project management of engineering issues, bid process, design and development of all-new underbody, leading to best-practice guidelines for underbody teams. Packaging, structural integrity and assembly efficiency within tight weight, cost and timing constraints. Launch support

Team leader for closure systems; sheet metal and hardware for doors, tailgate and hood for the Jeep Wrangler program. Design, development, prototype build and launch of the vehicle. Initial concept and early prototype build for the door concept system (patent awarded)

DECS, Engineer - on assignment at Jeep Body Systems

IAD/Ford Motor CoBody systemsBody exterior systems, project coordination for current and future Windstar minivan programs. Crash program activity leader, leading team to achive Ford’s first five-star frontal crash rating.Small Car PlatformCoordinate and project manage rear end structure design and crash energy management for advanced composite/aluminum electric vehicle with advisor capacity for aluminum-intensive Taurus project. Project manage cowl/dash/front underbody design for fast-track, quick to market low cost car.

IAD de France, LyonConsultant on assignment to RVI (Renault Vehicule Industriel)Ensure customer structural requirements and expectations on new designs are fulfilled. Fatigue life prediction and improvement for a series of extended duty cycle urban buses, using finite element methods and hand calculation techniques. Peer training in FEA methods.

Engineering and technical support for design and build programs. Hand calculation and numerical methods to support customer programs. Drawing office support, full vehicle analysis and detail level studies, including linear statics, non-linear high deformation and vehicle occupant simulation (Nastran, Dyna 3D, Madymo) Clients include Kia, CAT, Lancia, Fiat, Audi, Crane Fruhauf, Thompson Tankers.

Current engineering with plant support for Bluebird, Primera and Micra lines.Prototype build and launch support for new vehiclesCustomer impact studies.Body and hardware development and engineering, development, test, build and launch.Packaging for world market SUV (Nissan Terrano II/Ford Maverick parallel program)

Structural analysis of components and sub assemblies of current and future model programs, supporting advanced engineering, new vehicle concepts and vehicle safety areas. Manual stiffness, stress and strain calculations, linear and non-linear finite element analysis (Nastran) Body and Chassis programs

Detailing, original design, feasibility, packaging, prototype development, test co-ordination, supplier liaison, failure and crash analysis. Bumper development and testing.

Competitor benchmarking, noise/vibration testing with rig tests and on vehicles

Goodyear International Tire Technical Center, Colmar Berg, LuxembourgRide and handling testing. Computer modeling of development tires