AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

SERVICES

Samara Region, Togliatti, Frunze st., 143000, Russia, Moscow Region., http://www.laduga.com Phone.: 8 (495) 991-88-97
14-B, Business center “Kvadrat”, Odintsovo, Mozhayskoe highway, E-mail:[email protected] 8 (8482) 51-09-84
office 211 d.71, office 303 Fax: 8 (8482) 51-09-84
 ABOUT COMPANY
Central office, Engineering office, Resident of Technopark Caddex is resident in Czech
Moscow Togliatti “Zhiguli Valley”
(since 2014) (since 2020)
(since 2005) (since 2006)

Quality Management System: ISO9001 (a certification in 2020)

Our Team
Staff: 29 specialists (also 4 PhD, 2 postdocs)
Design experience in the automotive industry: more than 25 years
Experience in the CAE: more than 17 years

Qualifications of engineers, work experience

CAD: CATIA, NX, KOMPAS-3D , E3 Series
CAE: LS-Dyna, MSC.Nastran, Ansys, SimulationX, Siemens Amesim, KISSSoft, PRADIS, Ansys CFX, Star CCM,
Fluent, Ansa, HyperMesh, OptiStruct, Code-Aster, OpenFoam
PLM: Siemens TeamCenter

Our customers
 COMPANY COMPETENCIES

Project Engineering Development of CAE

Vehicle Design and Project Management System Engineering Software
Support
Styling

Analysis of MoldFlow and Assembly and Measuring Design of Body-in-White Interior and Exterior Lighting Engineering
Stamping Processes Tools and Cabins

Microclimate and
NVH Analysis Passive Safety and Aerodynamics HVAC Internal
Pedestrian Safety Aerodynamics

Seats Automotive Intake and Exhaust Heat Exchangers

ICE
Components Systems

Suspension and Steering Automotive Electronic

Powertrain Brake Systems Rubber Products
Systems (E&E) and ADAS
 SOFTWARE
Type Software Own license Lease license

CAD CATIA +

NX +

E3 Series +

CAE LS-Dyna + HPC Cluster

ANSYS CFX/Mechanical + HPC Cluster

MSC.Nastran +
MoldFlow/Moldex3D +
Altair HyperWorks +

OpenFoam GNU

Code-Aster GNU

PRADIS Homemade software

Beta-CAE ANSA +

PLM/PDM Siemens TeamCenter +

PDM Redmine GNU

 VEHICLE DESIGN AND STYLING
Designing vehicles, self-propelled machines and
components for:
Automotive industry
Agricultural industry
Mining industry
Railway industry
Product styling
Development of high-quality surfaces (class A)
Product concept development
3D visualization for advertisement
3D scanning and reverse engineering
Ergonomic analysis
Post-project engineering support
Product catalog development
Development of user’s manuals and drawings (ISO, DIN,
GOST)
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Participation and support during of product

lifecycle
Requirements management
Preparation of technical specifications and
requirements lists for product’s components
and systems
Using of QMS standards like as ANPQP, VDA
6.3 and others
Using of methods for analysis of technical
solutions efficiency
Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
Creating of knowledge database
 CUSTOMER’S PROPERTY TESTING

Customer’s property testing

Powertrain dynamic
Lateral dynamic
NVH estimation
Thermal management estimation
Ergonomics estimation
Outdoor properties estimation
Resource and functional tests
NVH natural tests
Benchmarking of customer’s property
Development of customer’s property catalog and targetbook

Project examples
1. ADAS System tests 2. NVH tests
 CAE SOLUTIONS

Performing all necessary types of CAE analysis is the most important factor due to
which our company always ensures a high quality design.

Development of CAE models of any complexity (math

models, FE models, systems models etc.)
Analysis of multi-body dynamics and kinematics
Structural analysis
Durability analysis
NVH and response dynamic analysis
Thermal balance analysis
CFD analysis
Modeling of multi-physics systems
Calculation of highly nonlinear dynamic processes
(crash-tests, impacts, explosions etc.)
Analysis of safety and reliability
 SYSTEM ENGINEERING

Modeling and analysis of systems, that have different

physics domains (hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanic,
biomechanics, electrical, thermal, electromechanical)
Analysis of systems interaction in all levels of product
architecture
Simulation of working and emergency modes
Predictive analysis of transient processes and dynamics
Development requirements for components
Virtual and hybrid testing (software-in-the-loop testing)
Parametric optimization of systems and components

Examples of work performed

1. Energy efficiency analysis of agricultural tractor 2. Dynamics analysis of ICE’s systems

 CONSTRUCTIONS OPTIMIZATION
Topology optimization of components
Search of optimal design parameters
Mass optimization
Strength optimization
Frequency properties optimization
Buckling properties optimization
Material properties optimization
Crash test optimization
Robust optimization

Examples of work performed

1. Optimization of a spring seat 2. Optimization of a dump truck body

Decreasing of the mass to 23% Decreasing of the mass to 19%

 DEVELOPMENT OF CAE SOFTWARE

LADUGA LLC is the developer of the systems engineering

software «PRADIS». This software is intended for analysis of
dynamic systems of different physical domains. It is a free
analogue of such programs, as Siemens Amesim, SimulationX
and Matlab Simulink.
«PRADIS» features are:
Modeling and analysis of systems, that have different
physics domains - hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanic,
biomechanics, electrical, thermal, electromechanical
Large library of models of different physical systems
and devices
Ability to simulate dummies, dummy elements, car
passive safety systems
Co-Simulation of lumped bodies and finite element (FE)
 ANALYSIS OF MOLDFLOW
AND STAMPING PROCESSES
Analysis of plastic casting processes:
Designing plastic components
CAE analysis of moldflow process
Prediction and preventing of possible warping, spikes and other
defects
Determination the optimal injection placement
Optimization of plastic parts for different design parameters
Analysis of stamping processes:
Stampability analysis
Prediction and prevention of possible defects
Optimization of stamping process

Examples of work performed

1. Analysis of warping in casting the air filter housing 2. Stampability analysis of body parts
 ASSEMBLY AND MEASURING
TOOLS DESIGN
Design of assembly tools
Design of plug gauges
Design of checking tools
Release of design documentation and drawings (ISO, DIN, GOST)
 GEOMETRIC CONTROL
MEASURE SCHEME DESIGN

№ точки Требование Наименование Значения Ось Координата

g1 зазор панель приборов козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -567
g2 зазор панель приборов козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -491
g3 зазор панель приборов козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -404
g4 зазор панель приборов козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -317
g5 зазор панель приборов козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -246
g6 зазор облицовка комбинации козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -561
g7 зазор облицовка комбинации козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -472
g8 зазор облицовка комбинации козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -348
g9 зазор облицовка комбинации козырек панели приборов 0,5±0,5 Y -259
 DESIGN OF FRAMES,
BODY-IN-WHITE AND CABINS
Designing frames, bodies-in-white (BiW) and cabins for
automotive, agricultural, mining and construction vehicles
BiW and cabin styling
All necessary types of CAE analysis: structural, NVH,
crash-tests, internal aerodynamics, thermal, vehicle
visibility
Passive safety analysis
Optimization of mass, stiffness and shape
Release of design documentation and drawings (ISO, DIN,
GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Design of frame and body of the car 2. Design of frame, body and exterior of the bus
 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
Exterior design (bumpers, fenders, side walls, kit,
etc.)
Interior design (dashboard, trims, doors and roof
panels design)
Design of interior elements (handles, levers, plafonds,
mats, cover plates, sound-proofing)
All necessary types of CAE analysis: structural, NVH,
crash-tests, internal aerodynamics, thermal
Passive safety analysis
Optimization of mass, stiffness and Eigen-frequencies
Release of design documentation and drawings (ISO,
GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Designing the car interior parts 2. Designing the bus exterior

 LIGHTING ENGINEERING
1. Design of exterior and interior lighting (including LED and light guides)
2. Design and support of project from styling and concept to SOP
3. Checking for legal requirements (UNO ECE, TR, EU)
4. Benchmarking;
5. Optical scheme design
6. Customer’s property design
7. Feasibility analysis (packaging, electric, thermal and so on)
8. Technical specification development
9. Optical simulation for verification of legal requirements
10. Product design, GD&T, assembling
11. QCDP (quality-cost-design-process) analysis
 NOISE, VIBRATION AND
HARSHNESS ANALYSIS (NVH)
NVH measuring (internal and external noise, vibration,
sound quality rating and etc.)
Modal analysis of the entire structure and parts
Using SIMO and MIMO methods for the identification of
excitation source
Optimization of mass, stiffness and eigen-frequencies.
Shape and thickness optimization of panels
Design of sound insulation
Design of rubber mounts and dampers

Examples of work performed

1. Reducing noise and vibration in the intake system 2. Reducing noise in the exhaust system
of a sports car
 PASSIVE SAFETY
AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Analysis of the implementation of the rules:
FOPS and ROPS tests for agricultural, construction and mining vehicles
Bus crash-tests (ECE R66, ECE R107)
Bus crash-tests for M2 and M3 classes (ECE R52)
Car crash-tests (ECE R94, EG 96/79, ECE R95, EG 96/27, ECE R42
and EuroNCAP)
Pedestrian safety (EG 03/102, EG 04/90)
Protection levels for light armored vehicles (NATO AEP-55, STANAG
4569)
Virtual tests of components:
Belts (ECE R14), Locks (ECE R11)
Seat (ECE R17) and other components
CAE support during certification tests

Examples of work performed

1. Virtual FOPS/ROPS tests of the RSM2375 tractor 2. Virtual crash-tests of the sports car
 EXTERNAL AERODYNAMICS

Analysis of the aerodynamic characteristics

Analysis of vehicle dirt retention
Aerodynamic characteristics optimization
Position and dimensions of headlights optimization
Position of the radiator optimization
Air intake position optimization
Aeroacoustics evaluation

Examples of work performed

1. External Aerodynamics and Dirty retention Analysis of a 2. External Aerodynamics and Dirty retention Analysis of
passenger’s car a passenger’s car (LADA)
 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS
Design of HVAC systems and components
Calculations of the heating system efficiency (selection of
heat exchangers)
Calculations of the conditioning system efficiency
(selection of evaporator and condenser)
Designing climate control systems (mechanics,
electronics and programming)
Design of air ducts for climate systems
Release of design documentation and drawings (ISO,
DIN, GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Designing a HVAC system for the “LADA” car 2. Designing a climate system for the “LADA 4x4” car
 MICROCLIMATE AND INTERNAL
AERODYNAMICS
Analysis of the microclimate in vehicle’s cabins
Calculations of defrosting and fogging car glasses
Selecting thermal insulation for vehicle cabins
Coupled calculations of CFD models and system
engineering models
Designing and optimizing air ducts and vents
Aerodynamics analysis of the engine compartment
CFD analysis of pipelines

Examples of work performed

1. Calculations of defrosting and fogging car glasses 2. Internal aerodynamics analysis of the duct in the
car’s intake system
 SEATS DESIGN
Designing seat frames
Designing head rests
Designing mechanisms, drive and electrical equipment
Designing comfort and safety systems (ventilation, massage,
multimedia, airbag layout, etc.)
Designing plastic components, padding and upholstery
Designing seats for agricultural and military vehicles
Development of documentation and drawings (ISO, DIN, GOST)
FMEA and requirements management
Calculations:
Structural, NVH and comfort system analysis
Calculation of the optimum padding stiffness
Passive safety analysis (ECE R14, ECE R17 and ECE R80, ISOFIX
systems analysis, STANAG 4569)
Kinematic analysis of the seat mechanisms
Examples of work performed

1. Development of a unified range of seats for a 2. Development of seats for a S-class car
commercial vehicle
 AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS DESIGN
Designing various automotive components:
Mirrors
Windows wipers and risers
Door stops and hinges
Pedals, levers, locks, handles
And etc.
All necessary types of CAE analysis: kinematics, multi-
body dynamics, structural analysis and NVH
Development of documentation and drawings (ISO, DIN,
GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Design of wing mirrors for “LADA” passenger’s cars 2. Design of a car door opening limiter
 INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Designing air inlet, intake manifold and filter
Designing "hot end" and "cold end" parts of the exhaust
system
CFD analysis of intake and exhaust systems
Shape optimization of intake manifold and air inlet
Designing acoustic components of intake and exhaust
systems (mufflers and resonators design)
All necessary types of CAE analysis: CFD, NVH and
structural analysis
Analysis and optimization of recirculation gas system (EGR)
Development of documentation and drawings (ISO, DIN,
GOST)
FMEA and requirements management
Examples of work performed

1. Design of intake manifold for the “LADA” 2. Noise and back pressure
passenger’s car optimizing of exhaust system
 ICE SOLUTIONS
Design of engine and elements
Designing and optimizing ICE’s mounts
Analysis and optimization of air ducts and cooling systems
Structural analysis of various body parts (cylinder block,
housing etc.)
Optimizing ICE’s body stiffness
NVH analysis of ICE
Analysis of the fuel supply system
Optimizing components of crank and gas distribution
mechanisms (connecting rod, piston, crankshaft, camshaft) 20000

15000

10000 LHSx

Optimizing engine performance 5000

LHSy
LHSz
RHSx
0 RHSy

Simulation of the combustion cycle -0,02 -0,015 -0,01 -0,005

-5000
0 0,005 0,01 0,015 0,02 RHSz
Rearx
Reary
-10000 Rearz

-15000

Examples of work performed -20000

1. Optimization of ICE’s mounts for “LADA” car 2. Optimizing the bracket of PTO equipment by
weight (for “Opel”)
 HEAT EXCHANGERS AND HEATERS
Designing vehicle heat exchangers and cooling
systems
Designing evaporators and air conditioning
condensers
CAE analysis of radiators and heat exchangers
Shape optimization of radiators and heat
exchangers
Selection of a forced cooling system (fans)
Release of design documentation and drawings
(ISO, DIN, GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Heatexchangers design 2. Efficiency analysis of the radiator for the “LADA 4х4” car
 POWERTRAIN

Designing drivetrain components (gearboxes,

differentials, PTO devices, final drive etc.)
Design and calculations of housings, shafts and gears
All necessary types of CAE analysis: kinematics, multi-
body dynamics, CFD, NVH, structural, thermal and
durability
Drivetrain optimization including tooth’s profile
modifications
Calculation and selection of bearings, seals and spline
joints
Release of design documentation and drawings (ISO,
DIN, GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Design of front axle gear for the “UAZ-3170” car 2. Optimization of the rear axle gear’s housing
for the “UAZ Cargo”

Weight reduction of
7% with increasing
stiffness
 SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Analysis of vehicle stability and steerability

Virtual tests of vehicle stability and steerability
Calculations of kinematics / elastokinematics
suspension and steering
Vertical dynamic analysis
Optimizing suspension and steering
Calculation of load distribution on a vehicle body
Designing suspension components
Release of design documentation and drawings
(ISO, DIN, GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Analysis and optimization of the load distribution on 2. Analysis and optimization of the buggy suspension
the car body from the suspension

Reducing the
peak load on the
car body by 50%
(13 load cases)
 BRAKE SYSTEMS

Conceptual design and calculations

Forming requirements for brake system
Benchmarking and selecting the optimal brake system
Calculation of the braking system, taking into account the
requirements of ergonomics and efficiency
Calculation of braking for two-axle, three-axle and multi-axle
vehicles with/without a trailer
Selecting and designing brake components
 RUBBER PRODUCTS DESIGN

Designing automotive rubber products

Designing various rubber mounts
Selecting elastomers for vibroisolation
Designing ultra low pressure tires
CAE analysis of rubber products
Optimizing rubber products
Release of design documentation and drawings (ISO,
DIN, GOST)

Examples of work performed

1. Design of ultra low pressure tire for ATV 2. Optimization of CV joint’s cover
 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC
SYSTEMS (E&E) AND ADAS
Development of automotive electronic systems and devices
Development of schematic diagrams, functional and ECAD models
Forming the system architecture of electronic products
ADAS system development
Wire harness design and electrical routing
Styling electronic devices
Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
Calculation of the energy balance
Development of documentation and drawings (ISO, DIN, GOST)
FMEA and requirements management

Examples of work performed

1. Calculation and optimization of vehicle energy balance 2. Development of vehicle ADAS system
 EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

1. Development by using Assembler/C/C++ for STM/Microchip/NXP/TI…

2. Development of real time software (ECU, VCU, BMS and etc.) based on FreeRTOS, QP/C/C++
Framework
3. Development of complex UI/UX software for ECU (Instrumental Cluster (IC), Information Vehicle
Interface (IVI), Multimedia System (MMS) and etc.) base on Automotive Grade Linux and Qt (С++)
4. Model based design of software
5. StateFlow simulation
6. Functional safety analysis (ISO 26262)
Relations with Startups:

LADUGA Russia works with startup companies and investors

One of the important task for Caddex is:

to search new projects, new startups, new contacts in EU

Laduga and Caddex would like to be as an executors of startups in EU

according to our experience sometimes startups companies have difficulties
with implementation and development of their ideas, here Laduga can support
to realize engineering part of the project
 THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

Samara Region, Togliatti, Frunze st., 143000, Russia, Moscow Region., http://www.laduga.ru Phone.: 8 (495) 991-88-97
14-B, Business center “Kvadrat”, Odintsovo, Mozhayskoe highway, E-mail:[email protected] 8 (8482) 51-09-84
office 211 d.71, office 303 Fax: 8 (8482) 51-09-84