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On the one hand, the area of electromobility opens up new opportunities and perspectives for manufacturers and suppliers, but on the other it comes with uncertainties, as many processes are not as tried and tested as in conventional supply chains.
As an experienced service provider, Formel D offers automotive manufacturers and suppliers numerous solutions along the entire automotive value chain. The Group supports its customers in achieving their specific goals by tailoring its services to the challenges and requirements of the client. With professional high-voltage equipment and trained personnel, Formel D is active in the areas of vehicle testing for electric drives and sensors, in supplier support in accordance with e-mobility standards, in the rework of electric vehicles and parts, and in aftersales support for its customers, among others:
Vehicle testing of electric drives and sensors
Formel D tests electric vehicles for durability and suitability for everyday road capability. At the same time, the Group tests the functionality of individual sensors in connection with the entire vehicle for its customers. This ensures that the drive and the driver assistance systems function comfortably and with zero defect on the market.
Supplier support in accordance with e-mobility standards
New technologies mean there are also new suppliers in the automotive world. Formel D makes sure they meet the standards of the automotive industry and that the quantity and quality of purchasing parts are guaranteed.
Rework of electric vehicles
Effective, efficient quality assurance plays a key role, both for electric vehicles and for vehicles with all other types of drives, of course. Formel D takes care of rework operations on parts and vehicles in accordance with customer-specific quality guidelines – at the plant, the harbor, or the company’s own premises.
Aftersales support/Aftersales (as a service)
New challenges also arise for retailers and trading partners. New products with changed utilization concepts require different aftersales processes. Formel D offers them as comprehensive packages, among other things ensuring that questions about the product are answered quickly, that spare parts are always available in the right quantity and at the right time at the right place, and that vehicle fleets remain accessible.
New manufacturers and start-ups especially need competent partners with the necessary innovative strength, a tight, international network, and expertise in automotive topics of the future. As a partner, Formel D can draw on existing structures and offer integrated solutions from a single source along the entire value chain. In addition to the available services, the customer also receives comprehensive advice based on the quality service provider’s extensive experience.
Competence Center for electromobility
By further expanding the Verification and Campaign Center (VCC) in the Northern German town of Ahlhorn to form a Competence Center for electromobility, Formel D has established an extensive location where many comprehensive services in the area of e-mobility can be offered at one central location. The location’s portfolio includes value-adding services in the areas of vehicle rework and retrofitting, vehicle verification, testing and validation, vehicle preparation, pre-delivery inspection (PDI), and control unit programming. With its connection to sea ports and ports of export, highways, and important rail connections, the business environment rounds off the list of the location’s attractive offerings.
About Formel D
Formel D is a globally active service provider to the automotive and supply industry. The Group develops market-leading concepts and custom, scalable solutions for quality assurance and process optimization along the entire automotive value chain – from product development and production to aftersales. Founded in 1993, Formel D now employs around 10,500 associates and is present across the globe with more than 90 locations in 22 countries.
Contact
Formel D GmbH
Schanzenstraße 6-20
Gebäude 2.08
D-51063 Cologne
www.formeld.com
T (+49) 221 67006-0
F (+49) 221 67006-101
info@formeld.com
