With our origins as the Lucas Research Centre and current position as the engineering consultancy arm of TRW Automotive, Conekt has extensive experience in engineering consultancy for the automotive industry. In addition, we have been involved in a broad spectrum of research project - both public and privately funded.
With proven experience throughout sensing, actuation, control and electronics hardware and software, Conekt has been involved in the advancement of many ground-breaking technologies including:
- Composite Suspension Arms
- Steer-by-wire systems
- Driver Assistance Services
- Driver Simulators
- Sensor Fusion and Architecture
- EPS for motor sport applications
- Multi-sensor Data Fusion
- LED Rangefinder
Hybrids
Conekt has been associated with the development of hybrid and electric vehicles for a number of years. In the 1980's under the Lucas Research banner a major and pioneering programme was undertaken on small electric commercial vehicles. This programme provided a foundation in this area for the company in a number of ways and strongly links to the Drives capability.
In 1999 we facilitated the report for the DTI entitled EMPACT focused on the requirements and market for light commercial vehicles in Europe over the next 20 years.
Conekt has been an active and founder member of the DTI Foresight Initiatives including the Alternatives fuelled vehicle thematic group, and is also a founder member of Cenex: the new Low Carbon COE.
Test and validation is an integral part of the product development process and our Engineering Services division employs a number of specialists in various aspects of product validation and failure analysis. As well as being a UKAS accredited test centre, Conekt holds a number of required accreditations and certifications specific to the automotive industry, in particular, it is a Ford recognised supplier of EMC testing services - a recognition gained through the Automotive EMC Laboratory Recognition Programme (AEMCLRP), which is supported by Ford, GM and Daimler-Chrysler.
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