UMANA Ingenieria
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UMANA Ingenieria is an engineering consulting company specializing in R&D services in Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Automotive. The company is headquartered in Vigo, Galicia, Spain.
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[edit] Mission
The company was founded with the mission of conceiving innovative solutions in science and technology. It provides the "Human Engineering" conception of development, which is based in the coexistence of technology and humanity: a new way of creating better times and better spaces for life.
[edit] Work Lines
[edit] Biomechanics and Ergonomics
The company provides services in Ergonomics and Biomechanics based on the development of own computational human body models, of technologies for biomechanical simulation and analysis, and of methodologies for ergonomic evaluation and optimization.
[edit] Services
Biomechanical Analysis services are mainly used in work, sports, and clinical contexts. They include:
- Analysis of physical activities
- Analysis of physical endurance, effort, and evolution
- Evaluation of tissue damage
- Physical capacity assessment
- Optimization of rehabilitation processes
- Accident reconstruction
[edit] Automotive
The company offers services in race Vehicle Setup, and in the development of systems (steering, suspension, brakes, transmission, passive safety). It is as well the first company in Spain to completely design single-seat racing cars.
[edit] Services
The company developed a new methodology for Vehicle Setup based on: 1) laser/infrared technologies to assess geometric parameters of the vehicle; 2) acquisition systems for measuring vehicle dynamic parameters; 3) dynamic 3D models of vehicles; and 4) data analysis and communication with drivers. This methodology makes it possible to prioritize vehicle parameters that should be modified in order to obtain maximum performance and dynamic control.
[edit] EngineeR&Ding
The company provides services in engineering, applied research, technological development, and innovation, by applying the knowledge of its multidisciplinary group in avant-garde computational technologies. The company proposes a new concept of engineering and R&D that is focused in providing services in design, analysis, simulation, software development, data acquisition, verification, technical audits, and consulting.
[edit] Services
The services provided by the company in EngineeR&Ding include:
- Development
- Inspection and Technical Reports
- Consulting
- Training
[edit] Contributions and Awards
- First company in Spain to completely design single-seat racing cars
- 10% increase in single-seat race cars power, which resulted in significant improvements in lap times
- National and international success of the race cars in which the company's automotive technology was applied (Spanish Rally Championship and the Spanish Formula 3 Championship)
[edit] Formula Umana
The company currently develops an ambitious, high-performance single-seat racing car with carbon/aluminum chassis, that features innovative solutions in suspension, steering, transmission, and braking systems, and in passive/active safety devices. The single-seat race car is projected to constitute a new national racing championship in this category.
