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HMC Aerospace & Defence

HMC Aerospace & Defence is dedicated to India's self-reliant future, transforming the defence ecosystem through indigenous innovation, manufacturing, and strategic partnerships.

Core Strength

1

Turnkey Engineering
Solutions

Clean-Sheet Designs
Full driveline systems
End-to-end delivery

2

Aerospace Grade
Compliance

ISO9001 & EN9100
Proven quality systems

3

Flexible Mfg.
Capability

Prototypes to production
India & ASEAN mass manufacturing

4

Agile & Global
Execution

Fast-track prototyping
Motorsport speed culture

Design

CAE and simulation

Our highly experienced engineering team develops market leading powertrain solutions via:

A wealth of transmission design knowledge and topologies.
Experience from Tier 1 powertrain suppliers in ICE and EV
State-of-the-art simulation packages

Detailed Design

Full structural and gear train analysis and transmission design
Gear train analysis
Casing and Gears loads
Impact analysis
Component life forecasting

Design for Manufacture

Casting and pattern work

Test and Validation

Our latest investment in our testing capabilities fully closes the design loop, allowing us to lead as a single-source supplier for full programme delivery.

Validation

3e Test Rig (Input: 750kw / 714Nm)
Tilt (Loaded testing 0 - 90°) & Spin (Input: 34kW / 100Nm) Rig
Performance mapping / characterisation
Endurance and gear contact testing
Shift quality & NVH testing
Strength testing
Thermal testing capabilities from -30° to +140°C
600kW Battery Emulator

Manufacturing

Prototype build area
Welding and fabrication capabilities

Aerospace Case Studies

As a manufacturer of high-quality components, Hewland meets and exceeds the quality and safety thresholds for aircraft components. We currently service the following markets:

Conventional Aerospace
Electrical Vertical Take-off / landing (eVTOL)
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
Hydrogen and hybrid aircraft

Case Study- eVTOL

Bespoke High Speed Epicyclic System
Electric Motor Gearbox
Flight technology demonstrator hardware
Optimised Lubrication System
Full Validation Programme and prototyping
0° > 98° Operating Orientation

Defence Case Studies

Our high-tolerance manufacturing meets and exceeds the torque and durability requirements for defence applications
Our extensive experience also helps us to meet international legislative requirements for specialist and defence contexts.

Case Study- 4x4 Military Truck

2 Speed EV (500Nm per side)
Pneumatic zero mesh shift
Pneumatic diff. lock
100,000+ km lifespan
Heavy-duty off-road application

Case Study- Bespoke E-Axle

Air locking differential with 9.14:1 gear ratio
Motor alignment perpendicular to axle
Custom designed for efficient packaging & motor interface
Loaded durability tested for 50,000 miles

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Technology

Hero Cycles Ltd.

Hero Cycles, which was founded in Ludhiana in 1956, first produced bicycle components before gradually rising to prominence as India's top bicycle brand.

Hero Cycles was also the first company in India to introduce e-bikes, and with its cutting edge production capabilities, it continues to provide a wide range of short-distance mobility solutions.

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Technology

HNF

Hero Cycles Ltd has taken a major step towards establishing a strong footprint in Europe by acquiring a strategic stake in German premium e-bike manufacturer HNF Group. HNF as German lighthouse brand will play a major role in serving European Customers & Consumers with a great premium portfolio of E-bikes.

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Technology

Firefox

Firefox, which debuted in 2005, brought high-end bikes to the Indian market. With a focus on teens and young adults living in cities, Firefox has made cycling a popular way to explore new places, have fun on regular adventures, and most importantly, express yourself.

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Technology

Hero Lectro

Hero Cycles' e-bike brand, Hero Lectro, leads the market and offers the largest selection of e-bikes in India’s organized market, with eight models that include both gear-driven and non-geared models.

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Technology

Insync

With our headquarters located in the North West of England, we want to dominate the European bicycle distribution market by offering a wide selection of branded cycling goods in addition to a cutting-edge line of e-bikes. Rooster, Riddick, Ryedale, De Novo, Lectro, Concept, Coyote, Viking, Viking Pro, and Insync are among the names in the Insync portfolio.

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Technology

Lens

Lens set out on a mission to revolutionize cycling with a keen focus on the Indian market. Our dedication to localization allows us to develop premium components that are finely tuned to our domestic customers' needs.

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Technology

Hero Motors Pvt. Ltd.

Hero Motors Pvt. Ltd. is a top automotive component manufacturer in India, specializing in premium OEMs in the automotive and micro-mobility sectors with creative solutions.

Product Range
Gears & Transmission, Gearbox, Sprocket Assemblies, E-Bike Motors, Balancer Shafts

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Technology

Hewland – A Hero Motors Company

Serves as the best alternative for a wide range of services, including early idea studies.

Product Range
Racing Gearboxes, Powertrains, EV Powertrains, Transmissions

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Technology

Munjal Kiriu Industries Pvt. Ltd.

In 2007, Hero Cycles, Kiriu Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation-all prominent members of the Sumitomo Group in Japan-formed Munjal Kiriu Industries Private Limited.

Product Range
Ventilated Disc Brakes, Rear Drums, Pressure Plates Flywheel Comp, Crank Shaft Pulley, Side BRKT

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Technology

ZF Foxconn Hero Chassis Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Hero Motors Ltd. and ZF established ZF Foxconn Hero Chassis Systems Pvt. Ltd. as a joint venture in February 2010. The venture focuses on developing chassis systems for vehicles.

Product Range
Front and Rear Axles , Strut Assy

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Technology

ESYNC

ESYNC's product management approach enables it to provide business partners with complete, integrated end-to-end eBike system solutions significantly faster than industry standard lead times.

Product Range
Hub motors, controller, sensors, battery, charger, HMI

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Technology

HYM

HYM, which stands for Hero Motors Ltd. and Yamaha Motors Japan Joint Venture, was formed with the goal of designing, developing, and producing motors for the worldwide market.

Product Range
Motors

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