nding to “focus on the customer,” as well as new possibilities for the future. The outline of Suzuki's corporate identity, the iconic “S”, has been retained, while a flat design suitable for the digital age has been adopted to represent new possibilities. In addition, the traditional chrome plating has been replaced with high-brightness silver paint to reduce environmental impact and express a shift toward a new era. The new emblem will b...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Taiho Kogyo developing wastewater treatment system to reduce CO2 and energy consumption generated in plating processes Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Taiho Kogyo) has been concentrating on the development of a system for treating wastewater generated during the plating processes of parts and other products. Aiming for profitability in 2028, the company is exploring device improvements and service offerings and business model development. The company’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/22

Banco Products, India to acquire Padra Coating Works’ business for INR 2.53 Million On February 8, Banco Products (India) Limited announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of the specified business of Padra Coating Works LLP. The acquisition includes the business of coating and plating components and parts of automobile gaskets, radiator parts, and related components. The transaction, conducted on a 'slump sale basis' a...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

mpletion of the investment (ALPHA’s President Tetsuyuki Tsukano). The company will build a production system for OEMs that have production bases in Europe, including Renault, from which it received a new order. At the same time, ALPHA plans to handle processes such as the door handle painting and plating processes in-house, which are currently outsourced. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 6, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

This new plant, located in the PILBA industrial park, marks the start of operations outside of China. The facility has 50,000 square meters of area and will be dedicated to the production of decorative parts for the automotive sector through techniques such as plastic injection, stamping, painting, plating and assembly, generating nearly 800 new jobs. (Mexico Industry on October 25, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/26

offer building blocks for more efficient and cost-effective vehicle designs. 48V electrical systems require heightened connector performance and reliability, as well as advanced materials with superior electrical and thermal properties.  Molex’s report shares insights on improvements in contact plating technologies to prevent corrosion, maintain optimal conductivity and extend connector lifespan.  (Molex report on October 14, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

Jay Bharat Maruti, India adopts Japanese tech for new Maruti Suzuki models, Invests in R&D In its annual report for FY 2023-24, Jay Bharat Maruti (JBML) announced the successful absorption of Japanese technology to produce rear axles for new Maruti Suzuki models. The welding and assembly processes were designed by JBML with guidance from Yorozu Corporation, Japan, while the plating line was finalized with support from SNIC Corporation, Japan. JBM...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

000 units annually. This expansion is in response to the rising demand for electric vehicles. It now operates two technical centers in Faridabad and Bengaluru, which focus on developing products for EV powertrain components. During the year, STL implemented new technologies, including a zinc alloy plating process which is being installed, and an automated product inspection machine. The completely integrated machine with dimensional and eddy cur...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/27

bearings, square ball joints, spherical plain bearings, steering shafts, and bushings. Scheduled to kick off production in early 2026, it will create 300 and 500 new jobs in the region. The plant will have in-house surface treatment capabilities, such as galvanizing, alloy coating, nickel-chromium plating, chemical nickel plating, tin plating, anodizing, phosphating, electrophoretic deposition, spray painting, powder coating, and megalith coatin...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/12

rcelorMittal), a steelmaker headquartered in Luxemburg, regarding ablation technology for the Japanese market. When laser welding aluminum-coated hot-stamped steel sheets, the aluminum may mix with the weld joint, leading to a decrease in strength at the joints. Therefore, a process of removing the plating layer near the joints through ablation is required beforehand. This technology is patented by ArcelorMittal. By combining the ablation technol...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

on converting the refrigerant to R744, as it offers significant leverage for effective reduction. The group recommends a ban on PFAS for ICE models by July 2034. The group also outlines recommendations for other PFAS uses, such as fluoropolymers, batteries, seals, hoses, lubricants, and hard chrome plating. The European Chemical Agency Committees on Risk and Socioeconomic Assessment are reviewing the proposal from five European countries. Their o...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/15

rt machine learning capabilities of the MCU family with an integrated parallel processing unit (PPU), Eatron can maximize the performance and accuracy of its AI-powered battery management software.  Infineon’s AURIX TC4x PPU enables Eatron to offer AI-based battery diagnostics, including lithium plating detection, as well as prognostics, such as state of health (SoH) and aging trajectory, and remaining useful life (RUL) prediction at the edge....

News  Updated at: 2023/11/01

h Exponent’s 8.8 kWh electric pack and will achieve a 0 to 100% charge in 15 minutes at Exponent’s electric pump charging network, while also having the ability to be slow charged at home. The company’s proprietary BMS (battery management system) and charging algorithms ensure minimal lithium plating resulting in the electric pack’s long life.Exponent's electric pack comes with a 3,000-cycle life warranty even with 100% rapid charging. Th...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/21

roduction capacity for raw materials for core materials. It will gradually proceed with automation together with the increasing supply capacity. Taking advantage of its integrated production from raw materials through to products, the company handles automotive choke coils, noise filter coils, hoop plating materials, and high-purity electrolytic iron. Toho Zinc’s real operating profit in the electronic components and advanced materials business...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/09

ging an on-road reality with its e-pump. To achieve the same, Exponent designed its own battery pack, charging station, charging connector, and battery management system (BMS). Further, it used virtual cell model dynamic charging algorithms to compute lithium crowding in Realtime to prevent lithium plating and any degradation. It is offering a 3,000 charge cycle warranty on the e-pump and its connector which connects the e-pump.Its BMS has 10x vo...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

Faltec to reorganize production system in and outside Japan Faltec Co., Ltd. (Faltec) will reorganize its plants in and outside Japan. In addition to consolidating plating lines at its plants in Japan, it will build a new plant in Hubei Province, China to produce metal parts. The company will also improve productivity especially by reviewing its preproduction process before volume production. By improving its production capacity and efficiency, i...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/29

ng, and ancillary building of its Chennai plant. It is looking to complete civil, construction, and erection work by March 2023. It has also received approval under the “Production Linked Incentive Scheme” (PLI) from the Government of India for this plant.  For Thailand, it has launched a new plating line, which is under bulk trial. To obtain customers' approval, samples are sent to the customers. It has also started supplying in bulk quant...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/24

Ishihara Chemical to develop applications of copper nano-particles Ishihara Chemical Co., Ltd. (Ishihara Chemical), which handles plating solutions for electronic parts and chemical products for vehicles, will pursue the development of applications of copper nano-particles, which it has developed and produced through its proprietary technology. Copper nano-particles can be kneaded into plastic materials and be used for coating to take advantage o...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/07

SJS Enterprises, India updates about new business wins In an investor update, S.J.S. Enterprises announced that, during the quarter that ended on September 30, 2022, it has added leading customers like Skoda Auto Volkswagen India for chrome plating parts in the passenger vehicle segment. Besides, with the addition of BuymyEV and TI India, SJS now supplies 12 leading EV (electric vehicles) manufacturers in the country. This quarter, it has also ...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/21

ith Dacia seeking replacements that have the smallest carbon footprint. The interior of future Dacia models will feature durable synthetic leather. Chrome is already no longer anywhere to be found on Dacia vehicles, instead, a new paint finish is used. This new paint emits much less CO2 than chrome plating, is more scratch-resistant, and is more durable. A vast majority of logos on vehicles are chrome plated, but the new Dacia Link emblem appears...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/14