The equipment of hofer's development centres

This is standard at hofer:

We have at our disposal all essential tools which are necessary for the development up to SOP:

CAD Software:

• Pro Engineer
• Catia V4, V5
• Unigraphics
• construction-supporting tools (3D Caliper, cast simulation etc.)

FEM & simulation software:

• Matlab
• AME-Sim
• ITI-Sim
• Simulation X
• ProMechanica
• Ansys, Nastran
• Pro-Gear ©
• Detent designer
• Matcad

Test benches and measuring technique:

• engine test benches (fuel, diesel fuel , alternative fuels)
• gearbox test benches (2WD,4WD, function and endurance test)
• hydraulic test benches
• components test benches
• sensor system (pressure, temperature, revolution speed, accelaration etc.)
• multi-channel telemetrics
• IMC
• endoscopy
• gear shift robot
• climate chambers for vehicles and components

Workshop:

• special work stations for the assembly of engine and gearbox
• hydraulic hoists
• assembly of prototypes