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DESIGN
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EK Design Segula Technologies
Over the last 25 years, we have been a reliable partner for well-known OEMs and suppliers in the automotive, special / commercial vehicles and mechanical engineering industry. Additionally, we are now part of Segula Technologies, a group with 11,000 employees, present in 28 countries.
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FUTURE INTERACTION
We offer technical support for automotive suppliers of innovative operating and lighting concepts including interface design screens e.g. cambered and programmable touch surfaces with real glass, optimized haptic feedback, gesture control, and 3D lighting effects.
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DESIGN – BUS & TRUCK
Our employees have several years of experience in the development of production-ready vehicle concepts. We provide interior concepts, trim levels or modular designs, as well as operating and user compatibility concepts or visualizations.
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AUTOMOTIVE EXTERIOR DESIGN
Our team is encouraged by the dynamic and emotional aspects of automotive design. Areas such as proportion, design theme, and detail design play an important role in our design services. We choose to view the overall vehicle as an inspiring object.
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AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR DESIGN
Our designers have several years of experience in interior design and concept development. Not only the latest technologies are an issue in the development, but also the areas of feasibility, ergonomics, and package restraints have to be considered.
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AUTOMOTIVE USER INTERACTION & DETAIL DESIGN
Details are the jewels of the interior. Our design and engineering departments were involved in the early development of central MMI control units. Meanwhile, our competence in this area has influenced the interpretation of human interaction in many well-known vehicle interiors.
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AIRCRAFT INTERIOR DESIGN
Here as an example, the economy seating for aircraft supplier ZIM. Through the creation of several innovations, the EK Design Team was able to develop a lightweight, ergonomic airplane seat which meets serial production standards. It was awarded the Crystal Cabin Award of 2014 in the category passenger comfort.
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3D SURFACE MODELLING
The realization of the design proposals are performed with up-to-date 3D software. High demands are made regarding the surface quality which is made visible through reflection and highlights. We specialize in precision for visualization, series, or model renderings of the design.
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3D VISUALIZATION
We use highly complex systems for representing surfaces to simulate light and shadow, as well as to visualize various materials in highly realistic situations. Virtually, there is no limit to the level of detail we can achieve to communicate form and function.
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COLOR & TRIM DESIGN
The choice of colors and grain patterns define a product and determine its emotional impact to a large extent. Our color & trim team accompanies the first draft of the mood boards to define the character of seam patterns, as well as the realization of prototypes.
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ENGINEERING
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CABLE / WIRING SYSTEMS
We offer support for various system suppliers of EE physical integration and system architecture development for OEMs such as Daimler, BMW, MAN Truck & Bus and many more.
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT
An important factor in the development of commercial vehicles are special customer requests. Our team is accustomed to meet requirements and assist you in the design realization in terms of technical feasibility, functionality and economics.
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EXTERIOR ENGINEERING
The design of innovative functional and component concepts in the exterior area is an important part of the vehicle development and one of the fields we specialize in. The spectrum ranges from the initial design to the complete development of entirely new systems.
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LIGHTING & VISIBILITY
Starting from concept development to the stages of production, our experienced R & D engineers develop headlights, fog lights, tail lights, or lights of any kind for the OEMs, as well as for various suppliers.
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INTERIOR ENGINEERING
Design, haptics, weight, ergonomics, material selection and processing are familiar topics for our team. In addition to the design of interior concepts, our teams deal with infotainment, security and climate control concepts.
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KINEMATICS ENGINEERING
Our engineers have several years of experience in the design of sliding and folding roofs, as well as with all familiar kinematics of the interior.
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FEA SIMULATION AND STRESS ANALYSIS
Strength calculations help to identify the stress on the components in the early phase of construction and thus to identify important optimization potential. They also serve as a theoretical verification of structural safety.
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AIRFLOW SIMULATION AND AERODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION
We optimize exterior cladding parts to increase fuel efficiency – with savings of up to 5%. In 2012, we won the innovation award at the EXPO Petro Trans in Kassel for an aerodynamically optimized tractor trailer cladding.
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ENGINE DEVELOPMENT
Our engineers are familiar with the process of developing and designing innovative components for internal combustion engines, which represent an important aspect of the overall vehicle development.
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SUSPENSION DEVELOPMENT
Our engineers are familiar with the process of developing and dimensioning chassis components for the areas of commercial vehicles and passenger cars. At the most superior levels, we are committed to meet the highest technical requirements.
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SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT
Automobile electronics are an important element in new vehicle development. Especially in the interaction of complex hardware / software systems, the V-model is essential and is applied by our team in all development phases.
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PRODUCT SERVICE
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TOOL MAKING DATA
Due to our premium design and visible surface data, we are able to develop entire vehicles up to production and to provide capable tooling data for all major processes.
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MODEL REALIZATION EXTERIOR
On the basis of our experience in working on first-class design and visible surface data, we able to produce quality models in extremely short periods of time. This can be a real support in presentations, pre-communication, and judging of proportions.
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MODEL REALIZATION INTERIOR
Using our first-class design and visual surfacing data, we are able to create finished models and kinematics in short time periods. Due to this fact, we can assist in experiencing pre-production surface feel, quality, interaction, and ergonomics in early development.
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LOCATIONS
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Munich. GERMANY
EK Design GmbH - Munich
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Management: Dr. Martin Lange
Frankfurter Ring 129
D-80807 Munich
Tel: +49 89 5529963-500
Fax: +49 89 5529963-840
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Stuttgart. GERMANY
EK Design Stuttgart AG - Renningen
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Management: Karina Götz, Christoph Götz
Dornierstraße 6
D-71272 Renningen
Tel: +49 7159 80580-50
Fax: +49 7159 80580-20
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Emmendingen. GERMANY
EK Design Stuttgart AG - Emmendingen
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Management: Karina Götz, Christoph Götz
Zum Übergang 4
D-79312 Emmendingen
Tel: +49 7641 95828-0
Fax: +49 7641 95828-20
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Cologne. GERMANY
EK Design Köln GmbH
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Manager: Stephan Vogt
Robert-Perthel-Straße 77a
D-50739 Cologne
Tel: +49 221 292691-50
Fax: +49 221 292691-90
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Steyr. AUSTRIA
EK Design GmbH – Steyr
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Manger: Robert Peischl
Im Stadtgut A1
A-4407 Steyr-Gleink
Tel: +43 1235 9045-10
Mobil: +43 664 2260068
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Vienna. AUSTRIA
EK Design GmbH – Vienna
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Manager: Georg Stadlmann
Carlbergergasse 38 Top 3+4
A-1230 Vienna
Tel: +43 1235 9045-050
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Graz. Austria
EK Design GmbH – Graz
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Mangager: Roswitha Klapf
Am Innovationspark 10
A-8020 Graz
Tel: +43 1235 9045-301
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ABOUT US
EK Design is one of the leading developers in the commercial vehicle and the automotive industry as well as in the mechanical engineering and plastics industry, in Germany and Austria.
We are an engineering services provider working on projects within the area of development and design of vehicles - more specific in interior, exterior, engine, powertrain, electrics and electronics and many more - from our offices as well as directly at the customers site. We offer full-service, since we are covering the whole product development process from the initial sketch up to the manufacturing specific design using up-to-date technologies.
EK Design is an integrated member of SEGULA Technologies - a leading international engineering group with more than 11.000 employees, located in 28 countries - which is not only active in the automotive industry but also in the branches energy, rail, naval, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutics and oil and gas.
For more information about SEGULA Technologies please visit: www.segulatechnologies.com
Currently, the EK Design group has ten branch offices in Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart (Emmendingen & Renningen), Landshut, Wolfsburg, Görlitz, Vienna, Graz and Steyr. We are a member of the Association of Automotive Industry (VDA) and the Association of German Engineers (VDI). Additionally, we are certified with DIN EN ISO 9001 in quality management. Since March 2019 EK Design is TISAX certified.
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Hans Ramatschi
CTO
EK Design SEGULA Technologies
Branch Office Munich
EK Design was first established in 1994 in Dachau. Today, the headquarter of the EK Design group is located in Munich, Frankfurter Ring – in close proximity to OEMs and suppliers.
With all the core competences of the group mentioned above, we are supporting our customers from the headquarter as well as at the customers sites.
Services:
- Design & Concepts
- Development & Engineering
- Electrics & Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Services
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Martin Balazs
Department Head
Electrics & Electronics Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Branch Offices Austria
EK Design Austria is a reliable partner of the commercial vehicle and the automotive industry as well as of the mechanical engineering and plastics industry in Austria. Similar to EK Design Germany, we are an engineering services provider working on projects from our offices in Vienna, Steyr and Graz, as well as directly at the customers site. We support our customers with our core competences such as engineering and development of vehicles, interior, exterior, engine & powertrain, electrics & electronics and many more.
EK Design Austria was established in 2011 in Vienna. From the very beginning, EK Design Austria was a success story. At present, we have more than 90 innovative, motivated and competent employees who are making an effort to satisfy many well-known customers in Austria every day.
For more information about EK Design Austria please visit: www.ekdesign.at
Additionally, detailed information about our competence center light & sight located in Vienna can be found here: www.ekdesign.de/lighting
Services:
- Design & Concepts
- Development & Engineering
- Electrics & Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Services
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Robert Peischl
Country Manager Austria
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Martin Gerger
Country Manager Austria, CTO
Business Unit Manager Vienna
Branch Offices Stuttgart
The EK Design Stuttgart AG is working on the development of interior and exterior parts as well as component assemblies for the vehicles’ industry, from the branch offices in Renningen and Emmendingen.
Due to the longtime experience and close cooperation with automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, our employees are able to offer great know-how in the development of complex plastics components which are ready to manufacture. Additionally, we support our customers in the areas of project management, project engineering, tolerance calculation and FMEA.
The EK Design Stuttgart AG is a member of the EK Design group and was established in 2013 through the EK Design groups acquisition of a majority stake in the Götz Ingenieurleistungen GmbH.
Services:
- Design & Concepts
- Development & Engineering
- Engineering Services
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Karina Götz
Business Unit Manager Stuttgart
Location Manager Emmendingen
Branch Office Cologne
EK Design Cologne was established in 2013 and supports its customers in the automotive and the mechanical engineering industry in electrics and electronics engineering, as well as in development and design. Besides engineering and development from first concept up to series production, we are also a reliable partner in the areas of project and quality management.
In electronics engineering, we develop products using the V-model Together with our customers, we analyze the requirements, choose hardware components and support the phases of software development, testing and validation at testing organizations. Apart from the automotive industry, we undertake projects in medical technology and consumer electronics as well.
Services:
- Design & Concepts
- Development & Engineering
- Electrics & Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Services
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Stephan Vogt
Business Unit Manager Cologne
Location Manager Cologne
REFERENCES
Our customers include well-known companies. We offer our customers a reliable partner for the successful implementation of ideas and projects.
OEMs
Airbus Helicopters, Audi, Belassi, Bentley, BMW, BMW M, BMW Motorrad, Bulmor, CNH, EADS, Ford, GM, Göppel, Jaguar Land Rover, MAN Truck & Bus, Maurer Söhne, Mercedes Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi Motors, MTU Aero Engines, Neoplan, Nordex, Opel, Piaggio, Porsche, Renault, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles, Rolls-Royce, Rosenbauer, Scania, Skoda, Volkswagen, Wacker Neuson, Yutong
SUPPLIERS
Akatech, ALPS, Aspöck, Aurora, Autokabel, AVL, BOS, Clusterland Österreich, Continental, Delphi, Dr. Schneider, Dräxlmaier, Gebauer & Griller, Grammer, Hanon Systems, HELLA, Intercable, Jabil, Kieback, Knorr Bremse, Kostal, Kromberg & Schubert, Lear, Leoni, Magna, Nexans Autoelectric, Parat Austria, PKC Group, Preh, Prettl Group, Ressenig Fahrzeugbau, Röchling, Rohr Nutzfahrzeuge, Roth-Technik Austria, Schieffer, SMP, Steyr Motors, Stoneridge, Sumitomo, TELE Haase, Webasto, Würth Elektronik, Yazaki, ZIM Flugsitz, Zizala Lichtsysteme
SERVICES
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DESIGN
Due to the close cooperation between engineers and industrial designers in project teams, mutual inspiration and synergies are encouraged. Our designers research trends and provide concepts, sketches and 3D models. In the area of studio engineering, they work on the interface between the engineering and design departments and are translators between the disciplines. During the development process, they supply design data, analyze the quality of the customer data and edit and improve surfaces, if necessary. In the strak phase, surfaces and 3D models of class A quality are provided which are used for photorealistic renderings and rapid prototyping to support the decision making process and presentations for marketing purposes.
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ENGINEERING
Our experienced engineers are equipped to find creative and intelligent solutions for your specific problems in the areas of body in white, interior, exterior, chassis, engine and electrics & electronics engineering while always having the project aim in mind. Not only do they undertake the design integration, the also develop components and assemblies with regard to material properties, production readiness and cost benefits. Additionally, simulation results are used in design loops during the entire product development process. Together with reliable partners, we work with up-to-date prototyping technologies and provide the right solution (mock-up, design or functional prototype) depending on the requirements.
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PRODUCT SERVICES
With our teams of experienced project engineers, we provide support in your entire product development process starting from the first idea up to series production. Solutions are offered according to your specification sheet and an optimal overview about the progress is guaranteed by monthly activity reports. Using this method, you have a perfect overview of the actual project status at any time during the project. Together with your project team, we plan the timeline and take care to meet deadlines and reach key milestones. Furthermore, we put together the ideal project team from our pool of qualified engineers. We offer the highest standards of quality, are certified with ISO 9001 and are members in the Association of German Engineers (VDI).
SOFTWARE TOOLS
| Design: | Alias Surface, Maya, ICEMsurf, Adobe-2D-Programme |
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Catia V5, ProE, Siemens NX, Autodesk, Ansys, Fluent, OpenFOAM, Ruplan-KABI, EB Cable, LDorado |
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Electronics: |
C/C++, Matlab, .NET, Boost, FPGA, JAVA, LabVIEW, QT, Python, UML |
CAREERS
We are expanding and are currently looking for motivated and qualified new technical employees. In doing so, we are on one hand looking for enthusiastic graduates and on the hand for professionally experienced candidates. In our EK Design academy, we motivate employees through intern specific training/upgrade concepts and thereby enhance the companies productivity and efficiency.
Do you have experience in the automotive industry, in the plastics technology or in electrics & electronics engineering? Would you like to be assigned to challenging tasks and are you interested in shaping the technology of the future with your experience and motivation?
Apply now!
See our current job vacancies and apply online at our website or spontaneously via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (for positions in Germany) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (for positions in Austria).
NEWS
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2018-06-16 00:00:00 TEAM EVENT EK DESIGN AUSTRIA
Our team participated in the X-Cross Run in the Viennese Prater
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2018-05-24 00:00:00 RECRUITING-EVENT MARIBOR
Interesting discussions with potential candidates
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SOCIAL COMMITMENT
Social responsibility is an important part of our corporate culture. We promote various social projects and sports clubs with donations and sponsorships. Social organizations are not able to keep pace with the economics of industry. Therefore, the EK Design GmbH intervenes and donates annually 3% of their income to charities and social institutions. Top performances in fair competition make athletes into role models. We support people and ideas in order to promote the identification in the economy together with the community.