Mechanical parts: Interiors, Car Body Shell
Altran develops mechanical solutions ranging from engineering services to manufacturing services
Market challenge
- Reduce development cost and time of the manufacturing phase, from engineering-services design to manufacturing services
- Smooth integration of engineering and manufacturing suppliers
- Use innovative technologies to improve the quality of services (comfort, acoustics, etc.)
- Employ innovative R&D solutions to reduce maintenance costs
- Transfer technology to BRIC countries
Altran pedigree
Mechanical Engineering is a complex solution based on physics and materials science requiring a solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science and energy. In this context, Altran’s team of multi-skilled engineers and technicians develops a variety of railway-specific mechanical solutions for all types of mechanical-services parts, ranging from systems (interior installation and electrical implementation, etc.) to quality services.
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Altran expertise
- Altran implements mechanical systems (design, structures, etc.)
- Altran provides and develops innovative technological solutions to improve quality services (comfort, acoustics, etc.)
Examples of railway projects
Structural, interior, electrical and mechanical systems analysis and design:
Altran performed the following tasks for a hybrid train (combined steam and diesel locomotives):
- Structural analysis of train body (including wear-and-tear analysis)
- Interior design (fire insulation, soundproofing, interior design, etc.)
- Implementation of electrical systems (racks, harnessing, etc)
- Implementation of mechanical systems (engine-generator, combustible deposit, piping, accessories, etc.)
Acoustic Simulations and sizing of noise barriers:
Altran designed and implemented a numerical analysis model for acoustic simulation and noise-barrier sizing, integrated the numerical model in the client’s CAD / GIS system and is now in charge of model-evolution management
Altran carried out various projects like:
- Electrical implementation of coach harnessing
- Technology transfer and outsourcing of electrical schematics design activities for a customer project
- Manufacturing process and support in many cases
