TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: EV Components BEV torque limiters, rare earth-free magnets, high-performance cores and more Summary Paper friction material for BEV torque limiter Permanent magnets for EV motors Core materials for EV motors EV components: High space factor coils, drawn busbars, electromagnetic shielding, heat dissipation plating Small motor parts   TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025, organized by the Japan Management Association (JMA), was held July 23-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/15

ies *NSafe-Form series ■Steel pipe series: Cross-sectional deformation press bending ■Two-axis hot stamping (vertical/horizontal) ■Direct water cooling technology ■Gas-blow forming■Small radius forming process Structure and joining ■ Laser TWB Technology ■ Cold patchwork ■Aluminum plating TWB ■Hot patchwork ■SPOT-TWB   Large sub-frames, etc. - Parts integration by cold press forming (Nippon Steel Corporation) Exhibit:...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/03

The 009 Grand Collector's Edition, released on April 19, was on display at the show. This model will be a special edition of the four-seat luxury flagship EV MPV 009 Grand. The selling price is CNY 899,000, and delivery is scheduled to begin in June. The collector's edition has 3g of 24-karat gold plating on the front and rear emblems, window frames, door handles, side steps, and 20-inch wheel hubs. LiDAR supports the SEA2.0 intelligent driving ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/30

V components: Thermosetting resin, e-axle, battery module, etc. Mobility solutions for silicone rubber Environmentally friendly materials: Natural material filler Weight reduction: European composite materials Molding technology: Press forming, vertical insert molding Decorative technology: Plastic plating and vacuum deposition   Automotive World 2025 (January 22 - 24, 2025) was held at the Tokyo Big Sight convention and exhibition center, and o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/14

  Dr. Wagner stated that E-Lyte was able to increase the cycle life (70%SOH) at 40 °C by 32%, and that it has managed to reduce the internal resistance (50% SOC) and to avoid sodium plaiting at over 3.8 V and 1C by adding just 1 additive. (The white spots in the right slide above indicate sodium plating).   This means that by applying the right electrolyte, battery life can be increased by 32%, while the total cost of ownership can be decreas...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/10

motors, motor stators, etc. INAC specializes in transparent internal visualization models using highly transparent cutting technology that uses transparent resins such as acrylic and polycarbonate, but the company also carries out secondary processing such as painting and aluminum vapor deposition plating. The motor stator winding shape model made from a polycarbonate resin precision prototype reproduced even the flat wire windings.   Panatroni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/09/30

stic prototype motor model   Inac Corporation (Inac) specializes in transparent internal visualization models using high-transparency cutting technology with transparent resins such as acrylic and polycarbonate, but also offers secondary processing such as painting and aluminum vapor deposition plating. On display at the expo was a model of an e-Axle motor (a precision prototype of the motor winding shape made from polycarbonate resin).   Ev...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/27

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2024: Next-generation e-Axle, EV Parts, Weight Reduction In-wheel motors, motor cores, permanent magnets, EPB gear units, etc. Summary Next-generation e-Axles, next-generation motors EV motor - core material EV motor - Permanent magnets EV components: High space factor coils, drawn bus bars, electromagnetic shielding, heat dissipation plating Small motor parts: Deep-draw motor cases, plastic gears for automobiles Weight reduction:...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/15

footprint (Scopes 1, 2, 3)   Facilitate participation in the Catena-X ecosystem   Another interesting presentation at Hannover Messe 2024 referring to Catena-X was led by Mr. Sascha Leidig (Tribe Lead Catena-X, at T-Systems International GmbH) and Mr. Matthias Kurrle (Managing Director at CCT Plating). The presentation called “Be part as SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) in the Catena-X ecosystem!”.   The presentation echoed the...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/04

es(Source: Xiaomi Weibo)   People-friendly design   Xiaomi has developed a detailed, people-friendly design for its car interior, which has impressed consumers. UV protection: The Xiaomi SU7 is equipped with a glass sunroof with an area of 5.35 square meters. Designed with two layers of silver plating, it effectively reflects sunlight and provides excellent sun protection and heat insulation effects. It blocks 99.9% of UV rays and 99.1% of i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/02

uilt-in CAN interface. Gen5 Size 9 inverter TLI 66 Auxiliary Inverter   eCoolers for Power Electronics are coolers (cold plates) that cool power modules and are available in copper and aluminum, with copper for high thermal conductivity when low thermal resistance is required and nickel-plating options for improved corrosion resistance.   This is used in the Viper Power Modules installed in the high-voltage inverters described above,...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/29

Automotive World Autumn 2023: EV Components, Stamping Technology, Eco-Friendly Next-gen hot stamping, 0.6mm die casting, shield plating, biomass composites, etc. Summary Cost reduction: Next-gen hot stamping, EV hollow shafts, radiator parts, and more Development of EV components Surface treatment of EV components Lightweight and environmentally friendly: carbon composite and biomass composite materials   Automotive World Autumn 2023 (Dates: Sep...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/02

anisms and countermeasures were introduced for each issue, but here only LME that has become apparent with the application of cold-rolled 1470 high tensile strength steel will be introduced here. LME stands for Liquid Metal Embrittlement, and refers to cracking that occurs when molten zinc from the plating metal penetrates into the grain boundaries during welding, causing grain boundaries to become embrittled. If there is no zinc plating for corr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/13

exhibit IGBT cooler with built-in cooling channels   Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Bakelite): Resin materials   Sumitomo Bakelite exhibited various resin materials related to inverters and power modules.   The resin inverter housing is made of a thermosetting resin that supports resin plating (phenolic resin molding material for plating) with electromagnetic shielding properties provided by the plating. The shielding effect is said ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/02/28

a M3 and MY, the DS 4 and the LUCID Air. The instrument panel, center console and door trims belong to the main application areas in the vehicle interior.   MKS Atotech Trichrome®   Atotech is a global brand, leading in specialty surface-finishing solutions.   The company introduced Trichrome® plating as an alternative process to the environmentally-unfriendly hexavalent chromium plating. Trichrome® (Automotive Interiors Expo 2022 Eu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/28

tion.   The right side of the photo is for movable parts, and the black one in the center is a busbar for power equipment molded with PVC resin. Recently, inquiries about aluminum busbars have been increasing.   The company has been carrying out integrated production from drawing, processing, and plating of copper bars, and supplying busbar products for electric vehicles to Hyundai Mobis for many years, and the number of inquiries from Tier 1 s...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/08

lay panel: Automotive parts applications Components: White-heart malleable iron joint, steel pipe, sheet metal bracket Process: Brazing Used for flanges of oil, radiator, and other piping that require complex shapes, strength, and smooth flow. The results of welding, various types of brazing, plating, and casting surfaces that take advantage of the features of white-heart malleable cast iron are highly evaluated.   Another exhibited pro...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/10/25

sign language, Charismatic Simplicity, to be applied to the next generation of MINI models, which will be the new electric vehicles (EV). It offers distinctive MINI models with electric, digital, and sustainable features. The next generation models will not use materials including leather or chrome plating for the interior. (Announced in July 2022)BMW AG, Leipzig Plant (Reference: MarkLines - OEM Updates) Introduction of green electricity, gre...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/10/14

Cooler for power module Resin housing cooler   Al/Cu clad heat sink The Al/Cu clad heat sinks combine copper, which has high thermal conductivity, with aluminum components to improve heat dissipation through thermal diffusion and reduce the cost of heat sinks by eliminating Ni plating. The coolant (LLC; long life coolant) flow path is aluminum (fins/case) and has a structure that does not contact copper, eliminating concern...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/09/21

stance of components, thus ensuring their longevity.   Corrosion-protection solutions for steel and aluminum battery housings   In Stuttgart Atotech presented its corrosion protection solution for battery housings.   For steel battery housings the company offers alkaline-zinc nickel electrolytic plating (Reflectalloy ZNA) with an appropriate passivate (Tridur® DB) and sealer (Sealer 300 W 2.0) to ensure perfect adhesion to subsequent coating...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/08/17