Nemak Innovation System (NIS) - ideation and project execution
40 people dedicated to R&D (supported by 200+ employees to develop and execute projects)
Focused on customer current and future, electric, powertrain and structural component needs.
Impact
Awarded with 280 patents
270 scientific papers have been published or presented at international forums
New programs and operation support- implementing innovations.
Alloy Systems
Increasing mechanical & mass efficiency.
High performance alloys for high powered engines Mechanical properties and microstructural predictions Body structural casting technologies Thin walls in cylinder heads.
Complex Geometries
Precision cooling concepts to increase thermodynamic efficiency
3D core printing for advanced powertrain prototypes
Powertrain Component Integration
Mass & volumetric efficiency.
Turbo housing integration to cylinder heads
Range extender and aluminium electric motor components.