As Arens has grown to be a leading provider of mechatronic and power electronic components for the commercial vehicle industry, we have gained a reputation for providing not only the typical engineering support our customers expect but a total solution. The Arens total solution approach is "Voice of the Customer" driven, bringing together state-of-the-art product development technology with sophisticated electronics, robust mechanical designs and industry leading program management processes. The result is faster "to market" cycles for our customers, with the confidence that Arens' drive line critical components will perform reliably while providing enhanced safety and improved vehicle utility.
Arens is a mid-sized company with world-class engineering and well-established core competencies that can respond quickly to our customers' program needs. Rapid prototyping demands are met using the latest product development technologies including in-house 3D modeling, 3D printing and CNC machining. Mechanical designs are subjected to stress and thermal analyses, and power electronics designs are given thorough circuit analysis and thermal analysis to ensure that the required thermal characteristics are met. All are accomplished efficiently by closely interfacing with the customers' engineering team.
Arens is ISO/TS16949 certified, and follows the APQP product development process as part of our normal engineering/product development procedure. Arens APQP development process incorporates best practices including design and process FMEAs, design reviews, validation testing, control plans and PPAPs as a foundation for its commitment to continuous improvement.
