Automotive Benchmarking Developments
  • 2012 - Suspension Analysis
  • 2011 - EV/Hybrid Powertrain Benchmarking
  • 2009 - Opened office in Shanghai
  • 2008 - LCV and trucks teardown
  • 2007 - BIW analysis
  • 2006 - Acquired 3D Scan capability
  • 2005 - Began vehicle teardown in the US and China
  • 2004 - Began teardown activities for suppliers
  • 2003 - Opened full time office in Detroit
  • 1999 - First contract signed with OEMs
  • 1998 - First contract signed with suppliers
  • 1997 - Established in France
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   Since 1997, A2Mac1 has been dedicated to the advancement of the automotive industry worldwide,
providing essential benchmarking services and increasing intra-market communication.
We assist numerous manufacturers and suppliers in the collection, organization and delivery of information.
With offices in Michigan, Germany and Japan and a headquarters in France, A2Mac1 provides services essential to product development worldwide.

Global benchmarking and data collection is difficult and expensive on five levels. It is where A2Mac1 can provide valuable services :
  • Time :
    • Team of over fifty with expertise in mechanics, photography, video production, 3D scanning and software development


  • Equipment :
    • State of the art photo, video, scanning and computer equipment


  • Logistics :
    • Global auto show coverage; teardowns encompassing European, Asian and North American markets


  • Vehicles cost :
    • Provides around twenty vehicles per year with part deliveries on demand for 110 vehicles


  • Software :
    • Complete benchmarking management software using Internet and Intranet technology
AutoVision

Auto Shows photos, videos, data coverage cataloged in a library with more than 400 pictures per vehicle.
Content :
  • - 17 International auto shows per year.
  • - Over 1.8 million pictures of both car and truck shows since 1998.
  • - Over 400 standardized pictures per vehicle.
  • - Videos of concept cars and vehicle introductions.
  • - Press kit documentation.
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AutoShows :
  • Detroit - Chicago - Los Angeles - Louisville - New York
  • Barcelona - Birmingham - Bologna - Frankfurt - Geneva
  • Hanover - London - Paris - Moscow - Buenos Aires
  • Sao Paulo - Seoul - Beijing - Guanghzou - New Dehli
  • Tokyo - Shanghai - Melbourne

Teardown

The largest teardown program in Europe : Passenger cars - LCV - Trucks
Content :
  • - 20 vehicle teardown reviews per year
  • - Approximately 1000 parts analysed per vehicle
  • - Photographs, measurements, materials, weights, fastener types, suppliers
  • - Complete database integration
  • - Access to parts for further review
  • - Over 120 vehicles currently available

2008 vehicles :
  • Audi A4 - BMW 3 series - BMW 7 series - Fiat 500 - Fiat Fiorino - Ford Fiesta - Ford Kuga
  • Ford Transit - Hyundai i30 - Hyundai Santa Fe - Infiniti EX 35 - Kia Carens
  • Man Tgx - Mazda 2 - Mazda 5 - Mazda 6 - Mercedes C Class - Mercedes CLS - Mercedes Sprinter
  • Mini Clubman - Nissan Cabstar - Peugeot 308 - Renault Laguna 2 - Renault Megane 2
  • Scania R420 - Suzuki Grand Vitara - Toyota Prius - VW Golf 6 - VW Transporter

Advanced Studies

Functional analysis on commodities.
Content :
  • - 2D Interior :
    • 30 standard sections drawings and bill of material
  • - 2D Exterior :
    • 40 standard exterior sections drawings
  • - 3D scans :
    • Vehicle : Full 3D scan of the exterior, interior and underbody
    • BIW : 3D scan and full Body in White disassembly
  • - Electrics/Electronics :
    • An advanced study on electricity/electronics
  • - Seats :
    • 50 teardowns per year with criteria and 3D scan
  • - Powertrain :
    • Engine review of the US market
  • - Autofeatures :
    • Review of the North American passenger vehicle market
 
 FRANCE  USA  GERMANY  JAPAN
25, Chaussée de Hary 3901 Bestech road. Suite 100 Am Rothlauf 5a 4-28-1, Tomioka Nishi, Kanazawa-ku
02140 HARY Ypsilanti, MI 48197 D-61476 Kronberg im Taunus Yokohama 236-0052
Tel : (33) 3 23 98 49 66 Tel : (1) 734 973 6468 Tel : (49) 6173 320 818 Tel : (81) 090-3216-6654
Contact : Pierre-Yves Mouliere Contact : Mike Fairbanks Contact : Wilhelm Koenig Contact : Yoshiaki Nakano
e-mail :pmouliere@a2mac1.com e-mail :mfairbanks@a2mac1.com e-mail :wpkoenig@a2mac1.com e-mail :ynakano@a2mac1.com