JSAE 2025 in Yokohama: Metal Processing Technology Giga-cast in Japan, integrally formed high-tensile frames, uncoated steel sheets, adhesives and more Summary Weight reduction with aluminum using Gigacast, etc. Integrally formed high-tensile frame (automotive parts supplier) Integrally formed high-tensile frames (proposed by steelmakers and equipment manufacturers) Environmental friendliness of body and chassis: Paintless steel sheet, hard coat ...

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

2023. As for the progress of the mid- to long-term business strategy formulated in September 2023, there are still issues remaining regarding profitability in existing areas (AT, etc.), but development costs and capital investments are being steadily made in growth areas (e-Axle, battery framework, Gigacast). In addition, the company's priority activities for FY2024 include the commercialization of electrified and intelligent products as its main...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

Xiaomi SU7 Teardown Survey Gigacast body structure Summary Overview of Xiaomi and its EV business More about Gigacast Body details except Gigacast section   The SU7 is the first model launched into the EV market by Xiaomi Corporation (Xiaomi), known as a global smartphone manufacturer. Gigacast is used for the rear structure, but its shape and thickness are similar to those of other companies' previous models. A die-casting machine with a clampi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/03/04

chnology, focusing on metalworking technology, from the "Automotive Components & Processing Technology Expo” (i.e., CAR-MECHA JAPAN) and other events. Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Tokyo) Automotive World 2025 venue view   Related Reports:2024 Japan Die Casting Congress & Exposition: Gigacast (Dec. 2024)AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2024 exhibition reports   The strength of ordinary cold-rolled SPCC (Steel Plate Cold Rolled Commercial) steel i...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/04

2024 Japan Die Casting Congress & Exposition: Gigacast Thin-walled and high-strength die casting, multiple materials, FSW bonding, etc. Summary Gigacasting Thin wall and high strength aluminum die casting   The 2024 Japan Die Casting Congress & Exposition (Dates: November 14 (Thu.) to 16 (Sat.), 2024; Venue: Pacifico Yokohama convention center) was organized by the Japan Die Casting Association. The purpose of the event is to contribute to the d...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Tesla Cybertruck Teardown: Body, Steer-by-Wire Gigacast structures, EtherLoop and more ~ From Munro's teardown survey data ~ Summary Stainless steel body Front and rear gigacast structures Modular structure of battery, floor, seat, and carpet Steer-by-wire (electronic control of front and rear wheel steering without mechanical connections) Etherloop (a new vehicle-wide communication and control system that replaces the current CAN)   Tesla's Cy...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/06

elated components installed on inverters, and sensors. View of the venue (Next Core Technologies, Inc.) View of the venue (STMicroelectronics N.V.)   Related reports: TECHNO-FRONTIER 2024: Next-generation e-Axle, EV Parts, Weight Reduction (Aug. 2024)BYD's e-Platform 3.0 Evo (Jul. 2024)Gigacastings to Modular Structures (Jun. 2024)https://www.marklines.com/en/report/rep2689_202406 (Jun. 2024)Xiaomi SU7 New Car Launch (May. 2024)BEV...

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

  Prototype aluminum transmission case, full mold casting process (Kimura Foundry)   Kimura Foundry Co., Ltd. (Kimura Foundry) is a large-scale foundry established in 1948 in Shimizu Town, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture.   The exhibited product was a prototype of an aluminum transmission case. Gigacast chassis have been gaining attention in recent years, but this can also be used for prototyping prior to the fabrication of die-casting dies. ...

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

Gigacastings to Modular Structures Huge die casting machines and the unboxed manufacturing process Summary List of Gigacast adoption plans by automaker Gigacastings to Modular Structures Tesla Geely (including Zeekr, Geely-Baidu and Volvo) NIO (NIO, Inc.) XPeng (Xiaopeng Motors) Xiaomi Huawei-AITO Toyota (Supplement) What is clamping force?   Tesla has announced that it can significantly reduce assembly costs by modularizing the car body based o...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/27

Toyota Business Fair 2024: EV Technologies, Carbon Neutrality Next-generation lithium-ion batteries, gigacasting, recycling, upcycling Summary Next Generation Lithium-ion Batteries: Toyota Motor Corporation special exhibit Gigacast: Toyota Motor Corporation special exhibit Materials and component manufacturing technologies that contribute to carbon neutrality CO2 capture and recovery technologies that contribute to carbon neutrality Recycling-rel...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/07

train integration, next-generation modular production, group sourcing, and battery innovation, the company aims to reduce the cost of next-generation EVs by 30% (compared to the current Aria) to achieve cost-parity between EV and ICE models by FY2030.   In addition, the company plans to introduce "Gigacast" technology into the production of next-generation EVs, applying it to the production of the rear portion of the vehicle body from FY2027.  ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/28

smoother and quieter rides. Jörg Trampler made the comparison of the importance of user experience in the automotive industry to the impact of the iPhone in telecom industry.------------------ KeywordsWCX, SAE, Fuel Cell, e-fuel, Hydrogen, FCEV, Generator, Commercial Vehicle, Teardown, Munro, BEV, Gigacast, e-Axle, Electric, Supply Chain, Digitalization, HMI, SDV, Autonomous, User Experience ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/21

rts Analysis report: Lithium-Ion Battery   Lexus: Next-generation battery - performance version (prismatic) Lexus technology exhibit   There was no technology exhibit in the Toyota booth, but the Lexus booth at the Japan Mobility Show had a next-generation battery performance version and gigacast body technology display area behind the BEV (battery electric vehicle) concept car exhibit.   The battery technology exhibit consisted of a ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/30

enger cars and light commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of under 6 tons.2. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any data will require permission of GlobalData (formerly LMC Automotive). ------------------ KeywordsToyota, Lexus, Electric, BEV, PHEV, Battery, Solid-state Battery, e-Axle, Gigacast ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/14