SERVICES

SERVICES TO THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY

We aim to provide value for all of our services, provided through specific work assignments or ongoing consultancy arrangements.
Examples of assignments that we have undertaken show the range of services that we can offer:

ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED

MARKETING Motorcycle sales and technology trend research in India and Taiwan for engineering services New engine technology promotion in Japan, Taiwan, India and China by establishing local representation Product strategy and technology requirements for large scooter and ATV engines for EU and US Market research for a new two wheeler for Europe including a brand value assessment New specialised engine promotion including coordination of a PR campaign and technical paper preparation for US conference presentations

BUSINESS New scooter engine technology licensing agreements Business planning for forest and garden engine markets Business planning and investor presentations on new technology opportunity New automotive art product - company branding and business planning Assistance to new engineering services company with strategy and UK/Asian business development Development and implementation of a revised product distribution strategy for a small engine manufacturer

OUTSOURCING Assistance to an Indian CAE provider to develop UK business R&D capability review with ongoing training/technology transfer in CAE methods Facilitating engine production opportunities for an Asian manufacturer in EU Quality issue resolution for sub contract manufacture of engine components in China Provision of a production specialist to review a new engine production facility in Asia Support to a new lightweight 4 wheeled vehicle producer with identification of potential manufacturing partners in Asia Outsourcing of precision machined aluminium components to China for a UK based medical equipment manufacturer Provision of a diesel engine specialist to support the performance and emissions development of an up- rated heavy duty diesel engine

TECHNOLOGY Motorcycle technology roadmap to develop an engineering research strategy Review of a new engine concept and potential in global markets Hybrid scooter activity research and identification of technology suppliers Engine technology seminar presentations; EURO 3, HSDI, HCCI, EFI Automatic transmission technology review and supplier identification

ENGINEERING Engine performance simulation and performance development for a 125cc rotary valve engine Exhaust system simulation and exhaust design for a CRF450 based SOS race motorcycle Engine crankshaft bearing analysis to support failure investigation Production facility requirement study for manufacture of multi-cylinder motorcycle engines Engine upgrade studies increased performance with development support Project leadership for new engine concept design and development Performance simulation support during concept design of a new high specific output 125cc motorcycle engine Project leadership for the development of a lightweight JP8 fuelled twin cylinder 60cc rotary engine Performance simulation and concept definition for a 50cc crankcase induction rotary valve engine Design and performance development support for the development of a 300cc scooter engine Concept design support for a new vehicle including definition of the product specification and coordination of vehicle styling activities