The Company

 
ALUNATEC is an experienced engineering company for product development and design in the automotive industry.

The focus is on lighting technology, interior and exterior components, controls and e-mobility solutions.

For more than 30 years, ALUNATEC has supported development projects along the entire product creation process (PEP) – from concept development through pre-design and detailed design to series maturity (SOP).

Development consistently follows automotive standards and combines CAD design, FEM and CFD simulations, tolerance analyses and DMU investigations into consistent, series-ready solutions.

ALUNATEC works flexibly as a development partner for OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and technology companies – on site or remote.

Clear structures, high technical precision and a practical understanding of manufacturing ensure high-quality, efficient and economical results.
 

2023

Charging cable
Development of charging cables for e-mobility applications according to IEC 62196-2.
Focus on ergonomics, interfaces, package space and series-compatible design.
 

2023

Charging recess / charging inlet in the vehicle
Design and integration of vehicle-integrated charging inlets and charging recesses according to IEC 62196-2.
Consideration of package space, sealing, assembly and series requirements.
 

2022

Design development of vehicle-integrated centre concepts with operating and display elements
as well as integrated air-guidance systems.

Focus on package space optimisation, ergonomics, haptic feedback,
thermal requirements and series-compatible design
for interior applications (instrument panel, centre console).
 

2020

Development of controls and display units
for interior applications.

Touch systems with haptic feedback
taking into account ergonomics, package space
and series integration
(instrument panel, centre console).
 

2018

Development of ambient lighting solutions
for interior and exterior applications.

LED and ISELED (RGB) systems,
touch systems for controls
and integration of OLED technology.
 

2016

Patent application for the arrangement of a heat sink
in combination with an electronic component.

Validation of the concept by means of CFD simulations
and targeted expansion of the range of services.
 

2014

Expansion of the range of services to include development,
design and manufacturing of production equipment.

Assembly systems, assembly gauges and adjustment fixtures
including manufacturing-compatible design,
coordination with production and series start-up.
 

2013

Prototype activities from design
to manufacturing and commissioning.

Design samples, vehicle and light samples
including sample coordination, assembly
and function-oriented validation.
 

2012

Development and design of exterior front-end modules
and associated assembly and inspection fixtures.

Manufacturing-compatible design, set-up of production equipment
and targeted expansion of in-house development and
manufacturing expertise.
 

2010

Design and development of interior controls
for instrument panel and centre console.

Holistic design of mechanics, surface
and operating logic taking into account ergonomics,
haptics, package space and series requirements.
 

2009

Development of LED headlamps, rear lamps,
rear fog lamps and auxiliary lamps
for exterior applications.

In addition, development of interior lighting systems
for interior and exterior
including near-series design implementation.
 

2005

Entry into FEM simulations and numerical design
of plastic and structural parts.

Analysis and optimisation with CATIA V5
as the basis for reliable design
and subsequent series development.
 

2004

Development of halogen and xenon headlamp systems
for automotive applications.

Design of housings, optics
and mounting concepts
taking into account package space,
thermal behaviour and series requirements.
 

2001

Design and development of lighting systems
for outdoor, office and street lighting.

Holistic consideration of lighting technology,
mechanics, housing concepts
and manufacturing-compatible design.
 

2000

Expansion of design expertise to include tool making
for series production.

Design of injection moulds and die-casting tools
for plastic, aluminium and magnesium
including manufacturing-compatible design
and coordination with production.
 

1997

Expansion of design expertise to include
production equipment technology for the automotive industry.

Development and design of assembly,
inspection and handling fixtures
for near-series applications.
 

1996

Design and development of HID lighting systems
for underwater use.

Design of pressure-resistant housings,
optical systems and sealing concepts
as well as sales of own products.
 

1995

Design and development of underwater technology equipment
and ROV systems for oceanography.

Mechanical design, sealing concepts,
pressure resistance and functional integration
for demanding operating conditions.