MES, Inc.
Industries / Automotive / E-Mobility

E-Mobility.
Precision aluminum for
the electric drivetrain.

The e-mobility industry is transforming transportation, and MES delivers the precision-engineered aluminum components that make electric vehicles lighter, more thermally efficient, and more reliable — from first prototype to full-scale production, backed by a global supply chain.

BatteryE-DriveThermalDie CastingExtrusionCNC MachiningPrototype → Volume
50–4,400T
Die casting press range
20–55%
Cost savings
3
Continents of supply
Scalable
Prototype to volume
The Approach

Electric vehicles live and die on weight, thermal performance, and structural integrity — every kilogram saved extends range, and every degree of thermal control protects the battery. MES specializes in the lightweight aluminum components that deliver all three, across die casting, forging, extrusion, investment casting, and CNC machining.

We serve both established OEMs scaling new EV lines and fast-moving EV innovators racing to production — matching each component to the process that makes it best, and backing it with the global supply chain and quality systems the EV market demands.

01
Prototype
Rapid prototypes to validate designs
02
Pilot Runs
PPAP-compliant runs to qualify them
03
Volume
Scalable serial production
Trusted by e-mobility innovators
Harbinger logoHonda logoBorgWarner logoZF Group logoEaton logoHoneywell logoSchneider Electric logoEmerson logoSiemens logoCooper logoWorthington logoHubbell logoSPX Flow logoHarbinger logoHonda logoBorgWarner logoZF Group logoEaton logoHoneywell logoSchneider Electric logoEmerson logoSiemens logoCooper logoWorthington logoHubbell logoSPX Flow logo
Spotlight

EV programs move fast, and the supply chain has to keep up. MES supports the full journey: rapid prototyping to validate a design, PPAP-compliant pilot runs to qualify it, and scalable serial production to launch it — without switching partners along the way.

Speed to production

Rapid prototypes that fast-track EV launches (see the Harbinger case study below)

Lightweight by design

Aluminum die casting, extrusion, and forging engineered for range

Thermal at the core

Integrated cooling and heat-management components for battery and power electronics

Scale on demand

One partner from prototype through high-volume, across three continents

Engineer inspecting rapid prototypes for EV components
E-Mobility Components

MES provides the full aluminum component set for electric vehicles — each part matched to its optimal process.

E-Drive & Powertrain
Die castingCNC machining
01

E-Drive & Powertrain

Motor Housing — Die cast + machined; integrated cooling channels for power density.

Inverter Housing — Thin-wall die cast + machined; designed for electromagnetic shielding.

Reduction Gearbox / Transmission Housing — Die cast + machined; leak-tight and structurally sound.

Power Electronics Housing — Die cast + machined; precision interfaces and thermal control.

Battery System
ExtrusionCNC machining
02

Battery System

Battery Enclosure & Tray — Extrusion + CNC; crash safety and corrosion resistance.

Structural Rails / Crash Structures — Extrusion + CNC; energy absorption in collision events.

Cooling Plates & Interfaces — Extrusion + CNC; liquid cooling for battery thermal control.

Module Frames — Extrusion + machined; lightweight structural support.

Thermal Management
Die castingExtrusionCNC machining
03

Thermal Management

Heat Sinks — Die cast / extrusion + machined; efficient heat dissipation.

Cold Plates — Die cast + machined; precision fluid passages.

Heat Exchanger Structures — Extrusion + machined; built for pressure and thermal cycling.

Structural & Chassis
Die castingForgingCNC machining
04

Structural & Chassis

Large Structural Castings — High-pressure die casting for weight and NVH performance.

Subframes / Cross Members — Die cast + machined; optimized for weight.

Suspension Knuckles & Control Arms — Forged + machined; high strength, corrosion resistance.

Charging & Power Electronics
Die castingExtrusionCNC machining
05

Charging & Power Electronics

Charging Port Housing — Die cast + machined; precision machining and weather sealing.

HV Busbar Housing / Cover — Extrusion + machined; electrical insulation and impact protection.

Charging Infrastructure Components — Custom parts for EV charging stations and systems.

Manufacturing Processes

Die Casting
Die Casting
Forging
Forging
Extrusions
Extrusions
CNC Machining
CNC Machining
Investment Casting
Investment Casting
Why MES

What e-mobility demands
What MES delivers
Lightweight components for maximum range
Aluminum die casting, extrusion, and forging engineered for weight
Thermal control to protect the battery
Integrated cooling and heat-management components
Speed from design to launch
Rapid prototyping, PPAP pilot runs, and serial ramp
Cost discipline in a competitive market
20–55% savings via global + nearshore sourcing
Volume flexibility as programs scale
Prototype to high-volume across a six-country network
Tier-1-grade quality and certification
IATF 16949 network, ISO 9001 since 2009, SCOMBC Minority Certified
Case Study

Fast-tracking EV production

Developing Rapid Prototypes to Fast-Track Harbinger’s EV Production — How MES helped a commercial EV manufacturer accelerate from prototype to production.

Harbinger EV components
FAQ

EVs require precision aluminum components including motor housings, inverter and power-electronics housings, battery enclosures and trays, cooling plates and thermal systems, structural castings and subframes, suspension components, and charging-system parts.
EV programs use a combination: high-pressure die casting for motor, inverter, and structural housings; aluminum extrusion for battery enclosures and cooling plates; forging for high-load suspension and chassis parts; and CNC machining for the precision interfaces across all of them.
Aluminum offers the strength-to-weight ratio, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and recyclability EVs require. Because range is directly tied to vehicle weight, lightweight aluminum components are critical to EV performance and efficiency.
Most commonly through aluminum extrusion with CNC machining and friction-stir-welded or fastened assembly — producing a lightweight, rigid enclosure that protects the cells, manages thermal load through integrated cooling, and meets crash-safety requirements.
Gigacasting produces large structural EV sections as single-piece aluminum castings, reducing assembly complexity, weight, and production time versus joining many smaller parts. It’s an emerging approach for EV underbody and structural components.
MES provides rapid prototyping to validate designs, PPAP-compliant pilot runs to qualify them, and scalable serial production to launch — with a dedicated specialist and planner providing single-point accountability, so EV innovators can move from prototype to volume without switching partners.
Thermal management keeps the battery and power electronics within their optimal temperature range. Key components include cooling plates, cold plates, heat sinks, heat exchanger structures, and integrated cooling channels within motor and inverter housings.
MES sources through IATF 16949-certified suppliers and manages the full automotive quality chain — PPAP, control plans, FMEA, and material certifications. MES has also been ISO 9001:2015 certified since 2009 and is a recognized Minority Certified Company through SCOMBC.
Get Started

Whether you’re optimizing cost, improving performance, or scaling to volume, MES has the expertise and global resources to support your EV projects. Contact us to get started.