Driveline and transmission assembly services
Our complex assembly programmes are offered as stand-alone services - building existing designs to specification, or as part of our bespoke transmission solutions for OEMs, tiered suppliers and design authorities.
Transmissions and gearboxes built to specification in niche volumes
Our driveline assembly clients trust Ricardo with their most demanding niche volume build programmes in industries where performance, reliability durability, and quality are critical. We partner with OEM, tiered suppliers, and design authorities requiring batch build transmissions and drivelines to support high performance and specialised applications.
Each of our driveline assembly programmes is managed by a dedicated team of skilled technicians. With clearly defined objectives and relevant KPIs will be put in place, they develop the programme and engage directly with the Tier 2 supply chain, ensuring a smooth transition through the assembly process.
Our assembly programmes are as flexible as the requirements of our clients including special provisions for programmes requiring extra levels of confidentiality.
Our services include:
- Transmission assembly
- Gearbox assembly
- Transaxle assembly
- Differential assembly
- Final drive assembly
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Read insightEnd-of-line test capability
Ricardo conducts end-of-line testing at our in-house testing facilities before products are delivered to our clients. This involves subjecting each product to rigorous testing procedures to ensure that it functions as intended and meets all of the necessary performance and safety requirements.
Ricardo’s end-of-line testing capability covers the driveline down to the component level across a wide variety of vehicle platforms. Our testing capability includes traditional ICE, electrified, hydrogen and alternative fuel propulsion technology.
In-service support
Ricardo offers a range of solutions to our clients to support their product through its in-service lifecycle. This can include return-to-base servicing, both from a general maintenance perspective and for troubleshooting and repair. We also provide a kitting and spare parts service to support our clients' aftermarket network.
Markets we service
We offer our build to specification assembly programmes to a wide range of market sectors.
Motorsport
We provide driveline build-to-specification and assembly solutions aligned to racing authority and specific championship regulations. From complete transmissions to sub-assemblies, Ricardo's motorsport experts are able to effortlessly manage cyclical and seasonal demand to give our customers the flexibility they need for the assembly of their specialist products.
Performance automotive
From hypercar to emergency service vehicles, Ricardo's skilled assembly technicians have worked on some of the most demanding driveline technologies for clients across the globe.
Defence
Ricardo driveline assembly partner to prime contractors, vehicle design authorities and tiered suppliers across the global defence sector. We transmission and gearbox builds for the most demanding defence applications, prioritising reliability, availability and performance whilst maximising value for our clients.
Off-highway
Ricardo can take on gearbox and transmission assemblies for off-highway applications from agriculture and construction to industrial machinery and power generation applications. We build on our experience in adjacent markets which share the requirement for prioritising reliability, durability, and performance without compromising on cost-effectiveness.
Marine
Ricardo provides gearbox and transmission assemblies for small to mid size marine vessels for a variety of applications. From leisure craft to working vessels, we align our capability in adjacent markets to best suit our clients' applications.
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