At the 5th Seres Lightweighting Conference, Vibracoustic, a Freudenberg SE subsidiary, exhibited a range of innovative lightweight automotive NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) reduction solutions. These solutions included several lightweight products for EVs, such as dual plastic spring pads made with double-laye
On December 16, OCSiAl opened a new laboratory for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and room-temperature-vulcanizing (RTV) systems and added a product line for silicones to its rapidly expanding production site in Serbia. The laboratory is fully equipped for formulation, curing, molding, and electrical testing. It focuse
Autoliv announced the opening of a new plant of Autoliv (Hefei) Vehicle Safety Systems Co., Ltd. The new plant, an intelligent manufacturing site for steering wheels, is Autoliv’s second Chinese plant specializing in steering wheel manufacturing. At the new site, a digital production management model is introduced to
On December 4, multiple sources reported that the Slovenian government approved up to EUR 29 million in subsidies for Revoz, Renault’s Slovenian unit, as it prepares to start producing the Twingo E-Tech electric car next year.
The support includes up to EUR 21.1 million for a EUR 109 million investment in EV producti
On November 20, Shenyang Jinbei Automotive Co., Ltd. (Jinbei Auto) announced on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) a plan for acquiring a 52.0% stake in Changchun Chn-Top Precision Moldings Co., Ltd. (Chn-Top Moldings), corresponding to a CNY 44.2 million registered capital, for CNY 158 million.
Chn-Top Moldings is
On October 7, Röhm announced that it is showcasing its PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) brand at the K Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The material stands out for its visual quality, durability, and recyclability.
PLEXIGLAS, Röhm’s PMMA brand, has long influenced automotive design, especially in lighting. FORVIA HEL
Röchling SE & Co. KG.’s Automotive division has developed a new lightweight plastic roof cross member that replaces the traditional magnesium construction in convertibles.
Developed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Envalior, the system is 700 grams lighter, uses half the number of components, and reduces costs b
On October 7, Linamar Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interest of George Fischer’s Leipzig Casting Facility.
The transaction, valued at EUR 45 million (about CAD 72 million), diversifies Linamar’s casting solutions to include large ductile iron cast
On September 18, AVTOVAZ announced that LADA Iskra vehicles assembled at Avtozavod Saint Petersburg have started shipping to the company’s dealer network.
Currently, LADA Iskra assembly kits are delivered to Avtozavod Saint Petersburg, including the painted body, powertrain, interior, chassis, and about 1,000 compone
On September 18, Syensqo announced that Horse Powertrain is leveraging its Amodel PPA to deliver a breakthrough in e-motor efficiency. Horse Powertrain’s adoption of this thermoplastic enabled a novel stator cooling design, resulting in a 47% weight reduction and 36% cost savings.
The metal-to-plastic conversion also
On September 8, 3M announced that it will showcase its latest innovations and material science solutions for the automotive industry at IAA Mobility 2025.
The company will showcase solutions including:
Thermal interface materials and thermal runaway mitigation solutions that help extend the range and lifespan of EV b
On August 29, Decatur Plastic Products (DPP), a U.S. automotive injection molding company, has repositioned for accelerated growth after receiving significant capital investment from Canadian manufacturer, Elton Manufacturing. Under new ownership, DPP has been officially integrated and rebranded as “Elton USA”.
Elton
Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) put a 900V silicon carbide power module inverter unit and a 48V P2 transmission integrated motor into production at its Tianjin site.
The Schaeffler 900V silicon carbide power module inverter unit, the first of its kind in the world, adopts an innovative high-integration design, where a 900
On August 14, Ural Automobile Plant launched its project 'Creation of a Foundry for Auto Components' at its production site. The project will increase the production of axles for Ural vehicles.
The project will build a 46,000 square meter facility with a full production cycle and a capacity of 45,000 tons of castings
On August 4, the European Commission approved the acquisition of Groupe Mécanique Découpage S.A. (GMD) of France by DSBJ PTE. LTD of China under the EU Merger Regulation.
GMD Group is a French based industrial subcontractor specializing in flat metal transformation through cutting, stamping, plastic injection molding
OTTO FUCHS KG, in partnership with Demmel AG, has developed an innovative wheel solution for the all-electric Audi e-tron GT.
As Tier 1 suppliers, both companies worked closely with Audi throughout the development process, combining a forged FUCHS wheel with a custom-designed center cover. The result is a visually a
On July 10, TactoTek announced that TK Group (Holdings) Limited, a precision molding company, has joined its IMSE ecosystem as a licensee. The partnership establishes the first automotive-grade IMSE functional film supply chain in China and positions TK Group as a global Tier 1 supplier of finished IMSE products for
On July 9, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) announced a USD 17 million expansion of its Simpson County facility that will create 76 new full-time jobs.
The expansion will allow the company to increase its product lines for automotive electric wiring harnesses and components. SEWS will add new injection-molding
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