We are excited to announce the opening of our new technology center in Augsburg, Germany. This facility will be open from Monday, 3rd March 2025 and will showcase a selection of advanced vehicles, providing a comprehensive parts display and key automotive insights.

 

Book your visit

 

Please scroll down for further details on what to expect. To book a visit, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.


Facility overview & features

 

Our Augsburg facility will serve primarily as a display center, featuring torn-down parts from vehicles that have been carefully selected based on customer preferences. This focus includes parts from vehicles that are gaining traction across Europe.

 

What attendees can expect

 

Welcome & introduction

 

    • Begin your visit with a short introductory session, providing an overview of the facility's benchmarking capabilities and key insights.

 

Facility walkthrough

 

Explore the facility with a guided walkthrough, including:

 

    • Our benchmarking strategies – Gain insights on our award-winning technologies, processes, and our future vehicle programs.

    • Best-of-benchmark assessments – Side-by-side analysis of vehicle components from various OEMs to find most efficient design relative to Design, Cost, and Performance metrics.

 

Augsburg Technology Center

 

    • Parts display area – Hands-on access to several subsystems including e-drive units, power electronics, BIWs, IP, and much more. Correlate what you find in Iceberg with its physical part.

 

Current vehicles and parts on display

 

    • Zeekr 009 - Features CATL Qilin battery technology, extended range, reinforced roof, and high-performance air suspension.

    • Zeekr X - Equipped with intelligent driver assistance, reinforced anti-collision beams, and rated 5-star Euro NCAP.

    • Volvo EX30 - Built on Geely’s SEA2 platform, featuring a 12.3” integrated display and shared components with Zeekr X.

    • Avatr 11 - Developed by Changan, CATL, and Huawei, featuring a smart vehicle system and advanced e-drive technology.

    • Tesla Model Y (Austin Build) - Uses Gigacasting technology to reduce part complexity and an innovative floor-less BIW design.

    • Lotus Eletre R+ - Features self-cleaning LIDAR, an intelligent glass roof, and advanced autonomous driving systems.

 

Expert-led sessions

 

Engage with Caresoft’s subject-matter experts to explore:

 

    • Emerging trends in vehicle design and cost strategies

    • Innovations in battery technology, ADAS, and structural engineering

    • How benchmarking data informs procurement and engineering decisions

 

 

Technology demo

 

See Iceberg in action and discover its various unique features, including deep-diving into various subsystems.

 

Q&A time

 

After each session, there will be opportunities to ask questions, discuss findings, and network with subject-matter experts and fellow attendees.

 

If you have any further questions or need additional information, you can contact us.