Il contributo e la strategia dei "development partners" nel settore powertrain: l'esperienza di hofer Alberto Giacometti www.hofer.de Il ruolo e il contributo dei fornitori nello sviluppo e nella innovazione automotive Torino, 30 maggio 2008
Agenda 1. Introduction hofer 2. Transmission market overview and forecast 3. The competence as a strategic resource Overview Exemplary competences 4. The human capital as a strategic resource hofer mechatronik Italia 5. Example of high profile past projects
hofer AG - Organisation hofer Facts founded 1980 9 sites 400 engineers Customer in Europe, USA, Asia
hofer AG activity fields Passenger cars Trucks Off-Highway Motorcycles Marine Racing
Agenda 1. Introduction hofer 2. Transmission market overview and forecast 3. The competence as a strategic resource Overview Exemplary competences 4. The human capital as a strategic resource hofer mechatronik Italia 5. Example of high profile past projects
Introduction: transmission technologies Increased complexity has to be managed Yesterday MT AT Torque vectoring Hydraulic Electromechanic Today MT AT DCT CVT AMT Tomorrow MT AT DCT CVT IVT Toroid DCT dry AWD Permanent Visco Clutch Torsen Hybrid transmission Micro Mild Full
Introduction: increasing number of vehicle categories 60s 70s 80s 90s 2000 Limousine Coupè Cabrio Roadster Alt. engines Sportive Sportive Coupè Cabrio Hybrid Spyder Compact Sportive Coupè Minivan Limousine Compact Sportive Van Stationwagon Limousine Compact Roadster Hatchback Stationwagon Limousine Cabrio Hatchback Stationwagon Coupè Multifunct. Hatchback Sportive Multifunct. Compact Number of yearly SOP s rises steadily (example German OEM) 7 in 8 Years 16 in 7 Years >10 in 4 Years SUV Off-road Pickup Limousine Stationwagon Hatchback Multifunct. SUV Off-road Pickup 1984 1992 1994 2001 2005
Introduction: evolving strategies Increased pressure on OEM s and automotive suppliers OEM focused on integration and marketing of complete vehicle Standardization of components but plurality of vehicle categories integration effort Development of new key technologies Management of supplier organizations Manufacturers and supplier in the vehicle industry Number of suppliers Increasing pressure on supplier Number of OEM s New competences Innovative solutions for production and processes Innovative products Management of the product integration in customer s vehicle extended competences
Rising chances for the supplier Added value distribution in the automotive market Added value distribution in the R&D Engineers distribution Fornitori 35% 23% 30% 50% 36% 60% OEM Fonte: VDA 65% 77% 2002 2015 70% 50% 64% 40% 2002 2015 2002 2015 Development effort covered by suppliers in % gearbox Displacement of resources and added value from OEM to supplier Particularly for the powertrain sector the development effort will raise Supplier outsourcing activities raise axle interiors chassis motor car body Fonte: Arthur D. Little, Wachstumsfinanzierung in der Automobil-Zulieferindustrie
Agenda 1. Introduction hofer 2. Transmission market overview and forecast 3. The competence as a strategic resource Overview Exemplary competences 4. The human capital as a strategic resource hofer mechatronik Italia 5. Example of high profile past projects
The Driveline as complete System The whole is greater than the sum of its parts Fonte: Internet Competences of the powertrain development partner : Mechanics, hydraulic, electronic Classic and innovative development methodologies Single components know how Interaction between components, interfaces management Components integration Knowledge of the market, technical solution, Production technologies know how
The Driveline as complete System The whole is greater than the sum of its parts The holistic view of powertrain development that includes engine, transmission and driveline is now well accepted. Current trends indicate an increasing range of engines and transmissions in the future with, consequently, a greater diversity of combinations. Coupled with the increasing introduction of hybrid vehicles, the scope for research, novel developments and new products is clear.
360 competences Production technology Mechanics Hydraulics Measuring systems and benches Support to serial production Concept Electronics Control + Software - Design Development to SOP Pre - development Design NVH Prototype and demonstrator Development Simulation
Example competences: Synchronizer Borg Warner Synchronizers Alternative Synchronizers Virtual prototype environment Competences applied in MT development comfort and functionality AMT development and shifting strategies DCT development and shifting strategies
Example competences: dynamic simulation MECHANICS Synchronizers, drive line components, complete drive line MT, AMT, AT, CVT, DCT, Toroid, TV, Hybrid, AWD NVH Breakages and noise due to vibrations in mechanical systems HYDRAULICS Hydraulic components or complete hydraulic controls MECHATRONICS Mechatronic systems, control software
Example competences: control units development gearbox hydraulic control units valves pumps and powerpacks actuators solenoid- and valvebody realization of needed functions into hydraulic functions design of the system components manufacturing and assembly of prototypes function tests, optimization and durability tests simulation
Agenda 1. Introduction hofer 2. Transmission market overview and forecast 3. The competence as a strategic resource Overview Exemplary competences 4. The human capital as a strategic resource hofer mechatronik Italia 5. Example of high profile past projects
Human resources: srl Facts founded end of 2007 sited in Bolzano Background - Motivation Regional native engineers at hofer in Germany Return of talented native engineers currently employed in other companies Strategy Synergy with south Tyrolean suppliers Synergy with Bolzano province for environmental topics Set up of new competences within the hofer group Development support for the Italians suppliers and OEMs Cultural support for Italian suppliers and OEMs
Human resources: hofer mechatronik Facts founded in 2003 sited near Stuttgart Ca. 50 engineers with CAE systems and test benches Mechanics Hydraulics MECHATRONICS Background - Motivation Electronics Supplier of hydraulic components wanted to close the development department and relocate all the engineers Strategy Development group ready to go with proper competences and customers Synergy with other competences in the hofer group Intelligent transmissions, mechatronic systems,
Agenda 1. Introduction hofer 2. Transmission market overview and forecast 3. The competence as a strategic resource Overview Exemplary competences 4. The human capital as a strategic resource hofer mechatronik Italia 5. Example of high profile past projects
Example: hybrid projects Concept Accomplishment of numerous projects for OEM and supplier Compact class car, Mild Hybrid Minivan 1.8l gasoline, Mild Hybrid 15 kw SUV 4.2l gasoline, Full Hybrid SUV 3.8l gasoline, Full Hybrid Sport - Compact class - vehicle, 1.8l, Full Hybrid 75 kw Middle class - vehicle, 2.4l gasoline, Full Hybrid, 30 kw Middle class vehicle with special gearbox, Full Hybrid development design prototypes
Example: DCT development Accomplished steps: Feasibility study Concept (hydraulic and mechanic) Design, Simulation, calculation, software Generation of control strategies Prototype manufacturing Test bench Demonstrator 1 3 2 R Example 1: Off Highway DCT - 9 Months from concept to the demonstrator Example 2: Passenger car DCT 7 Months from concept to the demonstrator
Conclusions hofer bases his strategy success on the continuous increase of technical competences and development methodologies The company competences reflect the qualification and professional skills of his employees, his most important resource The company intends to be a connection between OEM and supplier and support them in the strategic innovation challenges
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