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Schaeffler and CATL expand partnership on battery management systems and integrated PowerBox solutions
Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) for the joint development of battery management systems (BMS) and “X-in-1” integrated PowerBox (IPB) solutions.
The agreement builds on an already secured customer project and addresses the
Schaeffler tests new wet lamella brake technology in DTM
Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced that its new wet lamella brake will be featured in the rear wheels of the DTM Innovation Taxi, an Audi R8 LMS GT2, for the first time at the Nürburgring in Germany, from August 14-16, 2026.
This is a pre-development project for braking solutions designed to be free of brake dust,
Schaeffler expands partial retirement offer in Germany, targets around 1,300 employees
Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) has decided to expand its partial retirement offer in Germany following high employee interest. The decision is part of its efforts to reduce cost structures at German locations and improve its long-term competitiveness.
The partial retirement contracts saw high demand during the execution
Schaeffler wins GM Supplier of the Year award
Schaeffler announced that it had won a General Motors Supplier of the Year award, highlighting the company’s performance as a trusted supplier for GM. This represents the sixth time that Schaeffler has won a Supplier of the Year award, showcasing its exemplary performance in categories such as innovation, safety, exe
Schaeffler India obtains BIS license for cylindrical and deep groove ball bearings
On July 3, Schaeffler India Limited became the first company in the Indian bearings industry to receive a BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) license for Cylindrical Roller Bearings (CRB) under the new Indian standard. The licenses were awarded to the company's manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli, Gujarat. Both pla
Schaeffler's TriFinity low-rolling-resistance wheel hub bearing assembly line enters mass production at its Taicang Base
Schaeffler AG announced that the world’s first assembly line for its TriFinity low-rolling-resistance three-row ball face-spline wheel hub bearings has officially entered mass production at its Taicang base. The production line was designed, manufactured, and integrated by Schaeffler China’s Intelligent Equipment tea
Schaeffler showcases metallic bipolar plates and advanced coating technologies at FCVC 2026
Schaeffler AG announced that its subsidiary, Schaeffler Hydrogen Technology, participated in the International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress & Exhibition (FCVC 2026), showcasing its fuel cell bipolar plate and coating technologies, R&D achievements, industrialization capabilities, as well as on-board hydrogen
Schaeffler and Spirit AI sign agreement for strategic cooperation in embodied AI
Schaeffler announced that it has signed an agreement for strategic cooperation with Spirit AI, a Chinese company specialized in developing embodied AI large models. The companies aim to build a complete technological loop comprised of real data, embodied models and real-scenario applications. They will collaborate in
Schaeffler – Sonatus partner to integrate Edge AI into motion control for SDVs
Schaeffler AG announced a global partnership with Sonatus Inc. to incorporate Edge AI into a motion control solution for software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
The joint solution combines Schaeffler’s cross-domain control units with Sonatus Collector AI and Sonatus AI Director software, creating a ready-to-use foundation
Schaeffler presents integrated energy management solutions at 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl, Germany
Schaeffler AG announced that it will showcase its integrated solutions for managing electrical and thermal energy in electrified vehicles as part of the Energy Management technology cluster at its 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl, Germany, in June 2026.
The company will present high voltage (HV) powernet and chargin
Schaeffler to present chassis and body domain innovations at its 13th Automotive Symposium
Schaeffler AG announced that its chassis and body domain portfolio will be presented at its 13th Automotive Symposium in Buhl (Germany) in June 2026. The Chassis & Body technology cluster is one of four thematic clusters at the event.
In the chassis domain, the company will showcase rear-wheel steering and steer-by-w
Schaeffler - ThunderSoft to jointly develop central vehicle computing platforms
Schaeffler AG has partnered with ThunderSoft to develop and market central vehicle computing platforms for future vehicle architectures.
The collaboration aims to support automotive manufacturers in their transition toward software- and AI-based vehicles, initially targeting the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. In the
[Exclusive Interview] Schaeffler on Europe’s Automotive Future: Competitiveness, Technological Flexibility, and Innovation in Motion
At the Vienna Motor Symposium 2026, MarkLines interviewed Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG and President of CLEPA, about Europe’s competitiveness, technological flexibilities, and innovation in powertrain, chassis, and software technologies, drawing on Schaeffler’s perspective as a global auto
Schaeffler opens new R&D building in Changsha, China
On April 29, 2026, Schaeffler AG officially opened its new R&D building in the Xiangjiang Intelligent Connected Vehicle Industry Incubation Base in Changsha, China.
The new building spans approximately 5,000 sqm, strengthening Schaeffler’s localization strategy and R&D capabilities in China. With around 170 employees
Schaeffler to present innovative products at 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium
On April 30, Schaeffler announced it will present its latest solutions for the electrified powertrain at the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium to be held in Buhl in June 2026.
Schaeffler demonstrates its system expertise with innovative inverter solutions: Integrated, scalable inverter platforms with X-in-1 functi
Schaeffler presents portfolio for hybrid powertrain solutions
Schaeffler AG introduced hybrid powertrain solutions, including MultiMode dedicated hybrid transmissions, spoke dampers, and electromechanical camshaft phasing units.
The production of the MultiMode hybrid transmission starts in 2026 at various vehicle manufacturers in Europe and Asia. The system integrates two elect
Schaeffler signs strategic cooperation agreement with ROKAE Robot
Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with ROKAE (Shandong) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (ROKAE Robot). The two parties will collaborate on the technology R&D, component supply, and application deployment of core components such as humanoid robot joint modules.
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