Drivetrain Development
From architecture and design to virtual and real-world validation, Matrix engineers help you move from concept to production with practical, experience-backed decisions.
End-to-End Drivetrain Design
- System architecture (ICE, hybrid, and electric drivetrains; e-axles and multi-speed gearsets)
- Performance & sizing trade-offs (torque, ratios, efficiency, thermal, packaging)
- Component selection (motors, inverters, gearsets, differentials, clutches, shafts, bearings)
- Controls strategy (shift logic/torque management for multi-speed & hybrid driveline protection)
- NVH & refinement (geared noise, torsional oscillation, balance)
- Thermal management (lubrication strategy, heat rejection, duty-cycle modeling)
- Durability & reliability (load cases, fatigue life, DVP&R)
- Manufacturability & cost (materials, process, supplier alignment)
Where We Fit
Short grid: Automotive & EV · Off-Highway/Ag · Industrial Mobility · Specialty/Defense · Robotics/Autonomy
We tailor requirements and validation to your environment—on-road, off-road, or duty-cycle extremes.
A Process Built for Launch
- Discover → requirements, duty cycles, constraints
- Model → 1D system model + concept CAD; critical trade studies
- Prototype → early hardware, instrumentation plan, bring-up
- Validate → bench & vehicle testing, NVH, durability, thermal
- Release → sign-off docs, supplier package, launch support
Deliverables: system spec; architecture diagrams; sizing workbook; simulation results; DFMEA & DVP&R; test plans; change logs.
Analysis that Stands Up in Test
We use industry-standard toolchains for 1D/3D simulation, multi-body dynamics, FEA, and controls-in-the-loop, paired with practical test methods (dyno, acoustic, thermal, durability). We document assumptions and margins so procurement and safety teams can sign off.
FAQs
Does Matrix take electric, hybrid, and mechanical programs?
Yes—architecture-agnostic.
Can you own the system model?
We can deliver a maintainable model and train your team.
How do you handle standards?
We map deliverables to applicable standards (e.g., automotive functional safety and environmental test norms as required).
Can you help with suppliers?
Yes—sourcing inputs, DFM reviews, and PPAP support where applicable.
What’s a typical timeline?
Discovery/model 3–6 weeks; prototype/test depends on scope. (We’ll provide a plan.)
Next steps
If you’re aligning torque targets, duty cycles, packaging, and launch milestones, get a scoped plan by [talking to an engineer]. To embed the workflow with your team—from modeling to validation—accelerate adoption by [scheduling a training]. For method notes, example reports, and checklists you can cite in reviews, browse our [technical publications].