Vehicle Engineering Services

Prototype Engineering Support

Engineering coordination for transforming vehicle, system and component concepts into functional prototypes that can be assembled, inspected, tested and improved.

Engineering Objective

A prototype must answer technical questions

Prototype work is more than producing an initial part. It must verify packaging, interfaces, motion, assembly, accessibility, manufacturability and expected function before the design progresses toward validation or series production.

Build, inspect, learn and improve

TLG SYSTEMS supports the complete feedback loop between design, prototype manufacturing, vehicle installation and engineering revision. Findings are recorded and converted into controlled technical actions.

Service Scope

Engineering support throughout prototype development

Support can cover a complete prototype work package or selected activities according to the project’s current maturity.

01

Concept review

Review of the proposed function, geometry, interfaces, packaging limits and critical design assumptions before manufacturing.

02

Prototype design

Preparation or revision of 3D models, component geometry, brackets, mechanisms, mounting details and assembly concepts.

03

Manufacturing preparation

Definition of suitable prototype production methods, materials, tolerances, technical drawings and supplier information.

04

Installation coordination

Technical support during vehicle or bench installation, including fit, access, alignment, interfaces and assembly sequence.

05

Issue investigation

Identification of interference, excessive clearance, deformation, motion, sealing, adjustment and production-related problems.

06

Design revision

Conversion of prototype findings into controlled model, drawing, interface and manufacturing updates.

Typical Prototype Areas

Mechanical systems, components and vehicle integration

Prototype engineering can be applied to individual components, complete mechanisms, vehicle systems or new vehicle derivatives.

Door mechanisms, actuators and emergency-release components
Door leaves, mounting brackets and vehicle interfaces
CNC-machined shafts, pins, bushes and linkage parts
Laser-cut, bent and welded prototype assemblies
HVAC, auxiliary-system and equipment mounting solutions
Interior, accessibility and passenger-area components
Electrical harness routes, sensors and mechanical interfaces
Packaging studies and vehicle-system installation concepts
Sample-based and reverse-engineered prototype components
New vehicle derivatives and special-purpose applications
Prototype Workflow

From initial concept to verified engineering revision

STEP 01

Define

Required function, interfaces, constraints and prototype objectives are clarified.

STEP 02

Design

The prototype concept, geometry, material and manufacturing approach are developed.

STEP 03

Produce

Technical data is released and prototype manufacturing is coordinated.

STEP 04

Inspect

Fit, motion, assembly, access and functional observations are recorded.

STEP 05

Improve

Findings are converted into revised design and manufacturing information.

Project Outputs

Traceable technical outputs for the next project stage

Prototype design data

3D models, technical drawings, materials, interfaces and manufacturing information according to the agreed scope.

Installation findings

Recorded fit, clearance, access, assembly and functional observations from the prototype installation.

Issue and action list

Traceable problems, priorities, responsible parties and required technical actions.

Revised engineering package

Updated models, drawings and technical requirements incorporating approved prototype findings.

Prototype results do not replace the calculations, testing, verification or approval activities required for the final product. The necessary validation scope must be defined according to the component, system and vehicle application.
Start Your Prototype

Need to turn a vehicle or component concept into a working prototype?

Send us the available sketches, drawings, 3D data, vehicle interfaces and expected function. We will review the project and define the required engineering and prototype work packages.

SEND PROTOTYPE INFORMATION