How can you design and optimize effective vehicle electronics and electrical systems?
Exponent's vehicle electronics group has vast experience in electrical and electronics systems, including powertrain, body, chassis, safety, entertainment, and engine control system hardware and software. Our team is well versed in the failure modes of high-duty cycle sensors and actuators, both inert and detrimental effects of electromagnetic interference, and relevant mitigation methods.
To optimize product design, validation, and life-testing processes for vehicle electronic systems, we have carried out proof-of-concept projects for several clients and can explore factors not previously understood or considered during initial product design and development. This work aligns well with Exponent's failure and fault analysis methods for proactively reviewing the designs of vehicle systems.
As a result of our rich history in failure analysis, we can conduct in-depth design reviews, enabling our clients to evaluate advanced systems.
services
For 50+ years, we’ve thrived on solving unstructured problems that require bespoke solutions. Some of our services include:
• Vehicle wiring and circuits
• Starting and charging systems
• Batteries
• Actuators, motors, switches, and indicators
• Internal combustion and hybrid engine management systems
• Instrumentation
• Power mirrors and windows
• Automatic headlamp aiming
• Heads-up display
• Electric assist power steering
• Seat heating systems
• Wireless tire pressure monitoring
• Electronic suspension control
• Antilock brake systems
• Electronic stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic throttle control
• Electric brake systems
• Passive seat belt systems
• Mobile communication systems
• Front and side multistage supplemental restraint systems
Exponent has extensive experience working with vehicle electronic and electrical systems.
System Experience
Powertrain control systems
Body control systems
Braking control systems
Engine control systems
Chassis control systems
Safety systems
Entertainment systems
Vehicle power and battery systems
Innovative Testing for Increasing Automation
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have the potential to transform road safety — but only if the technologies that power them are accepted by drivers and confirmed safe, too. Exponent is actively developing the testing strategies needed to realize vehicle innovation.
AV Incident Response & Prevention
Autonomous vehicles are rolling out in markets across the world, bringing new ways of experiencing transportation, as well as first-of-their-kind challenges and risks. Exponent's multidisciplinary engineers and scientists are at the forefront of AV incident response in a fast-evolving market segment, supporting clients through our holistic approach that accounts for the entire transportation infrastructure — vehicles, drivers, and the environment.
Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled
With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.
Software & Computer Systems Support
Insights and solutions for the design, development, and analysis of software prototypes, products, and platforms.
Systems & Controls
Critical systems and controls support, from missile guidance and ADAS technology to utility power generation and consumer electronics.
Electrical Devices & Consumer Products
Product design validation, risk assessment, product launch support, failure analysis, product recalls, and more.
Power & Energy
Multidisciplinary support for high-power energy systems of all sizes in a variety of applications.
Batteries & Energy Storage
Supercharge performance, reliability, and safety across all stages of the battery and energy storage product lifecycle.
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Expertise for Intellectual Property
Leverage best-in-class electrical engineering and computer science consulting for IP challenges
Product Development
Expert electrical engineering and computer science consulting services for every stage of your product journey.
Technical Forensics
Failure analyses, predictive modeling, and accident reconstruction for valuable insights that help you prevent accidents and failures.
Experts
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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