Outline of Business
Realizing next-generation car manufacturing by pursuing cutting-edge technologies
Aiming for making unique cars that will contribute to a rich mobility society, we are engaged in the research & development of next-generation technologies, including the chassis and engines of race and commercial cars.
In February 2019, as a new base for R&D, we opened the Shonan Technical Center. Our aim is to realize even further technological innovation by combining simulation technologies such as model-based development (MDB) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which we have nurtured through long experience in competitive sports car development, and the development of Toyota group-leading carbon composites.
In February 2019, as a new base for R&D, we opened the Shonan Technical Center. Our aim is to realize even further technological innovation by combining simulation technologies such as model-based development (MDB) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which we have nurtured through long experience in competitive sports car development, and the development of Toyota group-leading carbon composites.
Features/Strengths
Feature
1Next-generation car manufacturing by specializing in computational technology
Unlike conventional vehicle development methods, which involve continuous cycles of prototype manufacture, performance confirmations, and enhancements, model-based development (MBD) represents a generational leap forward in car making through its use of real mathematical models to improve vehicle performance in repeated computer simulations. At the Shonan Technical Center, we are actively working to dramatically improve the efficiency of development processes by using driving simulators to study vehicle dynamic performance and controls, and by seamlessly incorporating engine bench and other testing facilities.
One important aspect of our business is motor sports. We back up our expertise with wind tunnel tests, CFD using our large-scale computation capabilities, as well as evaluations and analysis that take advantage of our real race experience to realize short lead times and impressively rapid development.
One important aspect of our business is motor sports. We back up our expertise with wind tunnel tests, CFD using our large-scale computation capabilities, as well as evaluations and analysis that take advantage of our real race experience to realize short lead times and impressively rapid development.
Feature
2Complete and consistent service covering from the design and development of composites up to prototype
Using composite materials (FRP) that consolidate carbon, Kevlar, glass, and other fibers with resin, we design and manufacture race cars in addition to concept cars for motor shows.
Attracting much attention among such composite materials is a carbon fiber used for the monocoque chassis of Formula cars, as well as for the GR SUPRA participating in SUPER GT.
The research & development facilities for such composite materials are all centralized at the Shonan Technical Center.
Conducting consistently at the Center from design and development to trial production, and support the research for new production methods and diverse manufacturing under through quality controls and a flawless security environment.
Attracting much attention among such composite materials is a carbon fiber used for the monocoque chassis of Formula cars, as well as for the GR SUPRA participating in SUPER GT.
The research & development facilities for such composite materials are all centralized at the Shonan Technical Center.
Conducting consistently at the Center from design and development to trial production, and support the research for new production methods and diverse manufacturing under through quality controls and a flawless security environment.
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