In 2021, within the scope of the “Matching the Competencies of Research Universities with Priority Sectors in the 11th Development Plan,” the automotive sector was identified as one of the priority sectors for Bursa Uludağ University. Under the “Research-Focused Specialization Project” of YÖK for research universities, the sector “Automotive and Rail Systems” from the 11th Development Plan was matched with BUÜ in 2021. Additionally, in the field-based competency analysis report published by TÜBİTAK in 2021, BUÜ was declared as a university with expertise in “Automotive Materials Technologies” and “Machine Design and Manufacturing.” BUÜ continues to carry out scientific, technological, and applied research to develop automotive materials and technologies, utilizing its strong academic staff and infrastructure. The university is actively collaborating with private industry and public institutions for the development of automotive and sub-systems, as well as conducting joint R&D activities. BUÜ researchers are primarily focused on scientific and R&D studies related to Electric and Hybrid vehicles, Battery technologies, Automotive components, Additive manufacturing, Weight reduction, New generation automotive materials, joining technologies, powertrain, design, and manufacturing processes.
Within the “Battery Technologies Research and Development Platform for Electric Vehicles (BATEG)” TÜBİTAK 1004 Excellence Center Project, 8 organizations are involved. The main goal of the platform is to design innovative battery packages and prototype manufacturing for domestic electric vehicles, primarily for the Bursa and Regional Industry organizations.
In the project, alongside Coşkunöz Kalıp Ar-Ge (APYK-1), Coşkunöz Metal Form (APYK-6), and ASAŞ R&D Center (APYK-2), which have proven expertise and knowledge in the automotive industry, TOBB University of Economics and Technology (Advanced Engineering Studies Application and Research Center, APYK-3) and Eskişehir Technical University (Advanced Technologies Application and Research Center, APYK-4), which contribute significantly to project experiences and academic processes, TÜBİTAK RUTE (Rail Transportation Technologies Institute) (APYK-5), with the most advanced infrastructure and research human resources in the field of battery cells, modules, and packages in our country, are also involved.
Process Design, Analysis, and Verification
In line with customer expectations, we design the processes that best meet the part quality targets and verify them through virtual analysis. We carry out geometry improvement works such as External Surface Analysis / “Zebra Light”, springback compensation, etc. in collaboration with production teams until the mold delivery.
Coşkunöz R&D Center continues its activities with the mission of maximizing added value to product and business processes by analyzing the needs of Coşkunöz Holding and its customers, which operate in 5 sectors and 12 companies, on-site and together. Coşkunöz R&D Center runs projects to develop products and technologies with the holding companies in all sectors where Coşkunöz Holding operates. The areas of activity of the center are as follows:
Design of Steel and Aluminum Sheet Forming Molds
Cold Forming
Hot Forming
Automotive Product Development
Chassis Parts: Control Arm, Front/Rear Axle, Front/Rear Engine Cradle, etc.
Modules: Battery Carrier, Dashboard Crossmember, etc.
Defense and Aerospace Product Development
Missile Launch/Transport Equipment for Air Defense Systems
Radar Protection Structures for Ship Platforms
Joining Technologies
Laser Welding / Laser Hybrid Welding
Friction Stir Welding / Spot Welding
Innovative Riveting Technologies
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Additive Manufacturing
Hot Forming (Boron Steels, Armor Steels, Aluminum)
Digital Transformation Technologies
Data Collection and Processing (Including Image Processing)
Machine Learning and Deep Learning (In collaboration with the Holding’s other R&D Center CITS)
Technologies related to Energy Generation from Treatment Sludge
Founded in 1990 in Gebze, ASAŞ is one of Turkey’s leading industrial organizations, with 5 state-of-the-art production facilities in the Akyazı-Sakarya region, over 2,750 employees, and exports to more than 90 countries. Since its establishment in 1990, ASAŞ has continued its steady growth trend, ranking 54th in Turkey's ISO 500 in 2021. It is also one of the leading manufacturers in Europe. ASAŞ adds value and provides solutions to every sector it operates in through innovative products, technology, its ministry-approved first R&D Center in the sector, and services.
TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Advanced Engineering Studies Application and Research Center
The center’s goals are:
a) To conduct research at the international level,
b) To promote interdisciplinary studies by bringing together different engineering disciplines,
c) To enable the production of interdisciplinary project ideas and collaboration projects involving students, academics, and the industry from different disciplines.
Eskişehir Technical University
Advanced Technologies Application and Research Center (ITAM)
ITAM has been active since 2018 with the goal of conducting research on advanced technologies, developing innovative technologies, and creating high added value through its collaborations, research infrastructure, and educational activities, in line with the scientific and technological objectives of Eskişehir Technical University. ITAM aims to establish an advanced-level research infrastructure and currently operates 6 laboratories: Functional Nanoporous Materials Laboratory, Composite Laboratory, Optoelectronics Laboratory, Sensor Laboratory, Seismic Isolator Test Laboratory, Technical Textiles and Combustion Laboratory. With 14 academic staff and 6 administrative/auxiliary staff, ITAM continues its activities, and many undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers in engineering and natural sciences participate in project-based work. ITAM’s composite laboratory has advanced devices and infrastructure for microstructure characterization, thermal, mechanical, and combustion testing. Many projects have been successfully completed in ITAM’s composite laboratory using innovative composite material techniques such as tape placement, pultrusion, filament winding, and autoclaving. The experiences gained from these projects will guide the goal of developing a battery casing by combining innovative composite material techniques in different combinations. ITAM’s Technical Textiles and Combustion Laboratory, one of the country’s significant R&D infrastructures, focuses on developing flame retardant materials, performing flame retardant applications, and investigating the combustion behavior of materials. In this lab, work will be carried out to develop a unique combustion test procedure for electric vehicle batteries and materials according to national and international standards. Additionally, applications and analyses will be conducted to give both low conductivity and flame-retardant properties to the composite components of the battery carrier system.
TÜBİTAK Rail Transportation Technologies Institute
The TÜBİTAK Rail Transportation Technologies Institute conducts R&D studies to develop innovative technologies in the field of rail transportation, aiming to be a pioneer in the transformation of mobility. TÜBİTAK RUTE, which has signed many firsts in rail transportation technologies in our country, provides research, development, and high-quality engineering services needed by public and private sector organizations and works in collaboration with universities and other institutions and organizations, serving as a reference center in Turkey.
Coşkunöz Metal Form A.Ş., operating in the automotive sector in sheet metal forming and joining, is a market leader in Turkey among 100% domestic capital companies. With over 1,250 employees and over 60,000 m² of closed space, Coşkunöz Metal Form serves global standards of production for automotive manufacturers in Turkey as well as customers on 5 continents. It is preferred as a "strategic partner" by its customers. In this context, Coşkunöz Metal Form develops and produces products such as steel and aluminum sheet forming (G1, G2, G3, transfer, and progressive lines), roll-forming, robotic spot and gas welding, robotic sealing riveting, stud, nut, and bolt welding, along with automotive exterior parts, body-in-white (BIW) parts, and assembled chassis products, including battery carrier products, to serve its customers.
