Albon have created a dedicated connecting rod operation with 250,000 sq.ft of production facility and 19,000 sq.ft of prototype manufacturing facility supported by a design team using Pro-E modelling software and Pro-Mechanical analysis software.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) allows highly stressed engine components to be investigated for load and fatigue resistance whilst still existing only as a software model. However, for FEA to be considered absolute, an extensive material database needs to be complied and crossed referenced against physical testing techniques.