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Gerotek's
Research and Development Division has been established with
the following aims:
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Development of new test procedures and specifications
- Establishment
of design and simulation capabilities
- Investigation
into the viability of new product lines
- Research
into new technology
- Global
testing
Gerotek's
R&D division provides manufacturers with typical expected
usage profiles for different vehicle categories. Drawing on
years of experience in the South African vehicle market, Gerotek
is able to develop new test procedures for test vehicles under
conditions which are relevant to the South African environment
in an accurate, professional and repeatable manner.
Vehicle design and dynamic simulation is an important part
of product development. In this field, Gerotek can offer a
one-stop service. In-house simulation capabilities have been
designed and developed.
Gerotek R&D can provide foreign vehicle manufacturers
with viability studies into new product lines. An in-depth
knowledge of the local market and consumer behaviour provides
valuable information and recommendations for foreign investors.
In the global market, Gerotek has been heavily involved in
adapting products for South African conditions, which were
originally developed for foreign markets. The Company has
also been involved in testing products for foreign markets.
The Testing Facilities have been established at a favourable
altitude and have good weather conditions all year round.
South Africa boasts a wide array of varying terrain, able
to simulate almost any condition found elsewhere in the world.
Everything from lush tropical climates to desert and semi-desert
terrain, with temperatures exceeding 45º C.
The R&D Division was specifically established to help
foreign manufacturers understand South African conditions,
while at the same time providing a first class service for
vehicle testing under a variety of conditions.
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