SERVICES INDUSTRIES WHAT WE DO MENU ASSEMBLY & CONSTRUCTION PROTOTYPES AND MULES Prototypes and mules are the real lab to validate the development and assess the performances. PROTOTYPES AND MULES More than seventy pre-series of the new Audi Q2 compact SUV were assembled at Italdesign plant. An average of 120 mule vehicles are built for the VW Group every year. Italdesign develops prototypes and mules with ultra-high levels of precision for the validation of all design and engineering parameters. Testing activities performed on these running objects enable to validate the development, to optimize project data, to check the target fulfilment before the final release of the production tools. Italdesign offers a turnkey approach from Manufacturing to Testing and Validation, on test tracks, quality checks and Audits, in order to provide its customers not only with the products but also with the project results. Development activities are supported by verification and validation methods based on virtual simulations. During the engineering phase, checks on physical objects like models, mule cars and prototypes are nevertheless important for all major manufacturers. Assembling prototypes and mules means to develop the following steps: Mules Prototypes Pre-series vehicles Concept cars Presentation vehicles Applicable to ICE, PHEV and BEV Discover related & synergic services Concept Virtual Validation Immersive Engineering Whole Vehicle Development Small Series/Prototype Dies & Jigs Ultra-Limited Series Production NEWS Italdesign with Audi for the new Q2 Reciprocal and profitable collaboration was established between Moncalieri and Ingolstadt for the engineering development of the Q2: from concept development to feasibility and style studies; from the definition of the […] Contact us TO DEVELOP YOUR PROJECT TOGETHER Federico Ferrero Head of Assembly DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THE INNOVATION? Careers SITEMAP Via Achille Grandi, 25 10024 Moncalieri Torino - Italy CONNECT WITH US Terms of use Privacy Policy Cookie policy Code of Conduct Organizational Model Certifications Italdesign Whistleblower System Slavery Statement © 2021 Italdesign-Giugiaro S.p.A. with registered office in Torino (Italy), Via San Quintino no. 28, with fully paid-up share capital of Euro 75.000.000,00, registered with the Torino Company Registry with Fiscal Code No. 08555070013 and with the R.E.A. No. 982503, with a Sole Shareholder subject to management and coordination of AUDI AG. The Italdesign’s website uses analytics cookies and, upon users consent, targeting cookies. Analytics cookies are used for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. On the contrary, targeting cookies are used to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers, on the basis of your preferences. To see more, go to the cookie policy ACCEPT ALL REJECT ALL MORE INFORMATION