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Rockfort Engineering’s thorough development program on the 2014 Marussia F1 car brake-by-wire system gave us a high performing yet crucially 100% reliable system as well as all the safety documentation required to achieve FIA approval at the first attempt.
John McQuilliam, Chief Designer, Marussia F1 Team
Research & Development

Rockfort Engineering can undertake a wide range of R&D programs. We start by discussing the project with you to determine whether we have the relevant skills and understanding. Once a project is agreed we carry out projects ensuring a ‘no stone left unturned’ approach with a great level technical depth where required. Working with you, we will analyse the problem or product, identify key areas for development and compile a plan and program which we will then execute. Typical R&D tasks include:
- Design test and instrumentation requirements.
- Conduct structured test programs to focus on required areas.
- Analyse test results and data.
- Implement design changes retest.
- Deliver interim and detailed end of program reports.
Examples of projects we can undertake or support:
- Electric motor development.
- Inverter control and optimisation.
- Control algorithm and software development.
- Mechanical and hydraulic systems control.
- System calibration and validation.
- Cooling system.
- Hydraulics design and control.