Needs Assessment
Define customer requirements, conversion objectives, vehicle variants and desired outcomes .
Engineering and Component Supply
From early concept definition to production operations
Our capabilities include OEM modification centres and special-edition vehicles, purpose-built special vehicle design, vehicle and product refurbishment and maintenance, product design and manufacturing, and niche product contract assembly, systems integration and accessory fitment
- Product concepts, CAD, drawings and prototypes.
- Tooling, process design and production readiness.
- Controlled manufacturing and component supply.
- Refurbishment, maintenance and continuous improvement.
Modification Centre
Special edition vehicle modification programmes
Planning, establishing and operating controlled OEM vehicle modification programmes, delivering special editions, specialised conversions and vehicle enhancements, including the Mahindra Karoo and Nissan Navara programmes.
Service scope
Typical delivery process
Product Proposal
Develop the vehicle concept, specification, content, cost, volumes and programme business case
Facility and Supply
Establish the required facilities, equipment, materials, suppliers, logistics and production controls.
Conversion
Complete accessory fitment and engineered structural, functional and cosmetic modifications.
Test and Inspect
Verify vehicle specifications, system performance, workmanship, quality and regulatory compliance.
Life Cycle Support and Improvement
Manage customer feedback, maintenance requirements, product updates and continuous improvement.
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Special Vehicle Design
Purpose-built vehicle solutions for specialised applications
Developing purpose-built vehicle solutions for specialised commercial, agricultural, industrial and defence applications.
Service scope
Mission & Requirements
Define the mission, payload, operating environment, vehicle interfaces and compliance requirements before engineering begins.
Design & Development
Translate requirements into concepts, CAD models, engineering calculations, drawings, prototypes and production-ready data.
Production Readiness
Each solution combines specialised engineering requirements with automotive production discipline to support technical performance, manufacturability, quality, compliance and commercial viability.
Typical delivery process
Mission Definition
Define the vehicle’s operational purpose, payload, duty cycle, operating environment, system interfaces and regulatory requirements.
Vehicle Survey
Capture the base vehicle’s chassis, dimensions, packaging constraints, mass limits and critical interfaces.
Engineering Concept
Develop and evaluate vehicle layouts, systems, mechanisms, materials and specialist partner solutions.
Detailed Design
Complete the engineering design, including CAD models, calculations, drawings, specifications and production data.
Build and Integrate
Manufacture, assemble and integrate the vehicle systems, complete commissioning and resolve interface requirements.
Verify and Approve
Validate functionality, performance, safety, quality and configuration compliance before final release.
Representative Projects
Defence and Security Vehicles
Defence and security vehicle programmes include Armoured Personnel Carrier development and manufacturing, vehicle upgrades, conversions and refurbishments.
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Product Refurbishment and Maintenance
Extending usable asset life through sound engineered refurbishment
Extending the operational life of vehicles, components and subsystems through comprehensive inspection, refurbishment, repair, component replacement, system upgrades, testing and controlled return-to-service support.
Service scope
AIH Engineering provides end-to-end vehicle refurbishment and maintenance services that restore operational performance, reliability and service life. Our capabilities span condition assessment, fault and failure analysis, refurbishment planning, strip-down, repair, component replacement, corrosion treatment, reassembly, system upgrades, functional testing and maintenance documentation.
This capability is supported by controlled logistics for the movement of vehicles, components and replacement parts, ensuring full traceability, quality assurance and efficient return to service
Typical delivery process
Receive and Record
Register the vehicle or asset, configuration, condition, service history and reported defects.
Inspect
Complete detailed visual, dimensional, diagnostic and functional inspections to determine its technical condition.
Scope Definition
Develop the refurbishment plan, repair actions, replacement-parts requirements, cost estimate and delivery schedule.
Refurbish
Strip, repair, replace, restore and reassemble vehicles, components and subsystems in accordance with approved technical requirements.
Testing and verification
Confirm system operation, vehicle performance, safety, workmanship and technical compliance.
Return to Service
Complete final acceptance and provide inspection records, handover documentation and recommended maintenance actions.
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Product Design and Manufacturing
Based on detailed product design to controlled production delivery
AIH Engineering transforms requirements to products through validated, production-ready components and prototypes, integrated design, engineering, testing, industrialisation and manufacturing to delivery.
Service scope
AIH Engineering provides end-to-end product design and manufacturing services, transforming customer requirements into practical, validated and production-ready solutions. Our capabilities span product specification, concept development, CAD modelling, engineering analysis, detailed drawings, bills of material, prototyping, validation, industrialisation and production process development.
This capability balances aesthetics, functionality, performance, compliance, cost and manufacturability, supported by supplier coordination, manufacturing planning, quality control, fitment support and continuous improvement.
Typical delivery process
Requirements Definition
Confirm the customer need, technical scope, functional requirements, interfaces, production volumes and programme timing.
Product Design
Develop and evaluate concepts, CAD models, engineering drawings, material specifications and supporting calculations.
Prototype Development
Manufacture and assess representative prototypes or assemblies to refine the design and production approach.
Validate
Verify product fit, function, performance, durability, quality and regulatory compliance.
Industrialisation
Establish tooling, manufacturing processes, work instructions, supplier readiness and quality controls for production.
Controlled Manufacturing
Launch and manage production, monitor product quality and implement continuous improvement actions.
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Engineering capability from concept through production and lifecycle support.
Engage AIH Engineering to assess your product, vehicle, manufacturing, refurbishment or modification programme.
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The AIH Group is a collective of specialized companies and partners.
Contact Us
Discuss your engineering requirement.
Share your project scope, technical requirement, expected volumes and delivery objectives with the AIH Engineering team.
Address
Lynnwood Bridge Office Park
4 Daventry Street
Lynnwood Manor
Pretoria, South Africa
4 Daventry Street
Lynnwood Manor
Pretoria, South Africa
Email
reenen@autoih.co.za
Telephone
+27 (0)82 888 8378