s VII. Overview of major cockpit component suppliers (Japanese alphabetical order) VIII. Cockpit component suppliers and their customers IX. Installation status of cockpit modules from major suppliers by model X. Summary Inoac Corporation Clarion Kojima Industries Sankei Sanko Gosei Shigeru Suiryo Plastics DaikyoNishikawa Denso Tokai Rika Toyoda Gosei Nippon Seiki JPTech Nihon Plast Panasonic Motherson Yachiyo Marelli Mitsubishi Electric Mobilit...

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cartridges   Toyoda Gosei exhibited a high-pressure hydrogen tank for the Toyota Mirai.   A cutaway model of a high pressure hydrogen tank manufactured by Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) at a pressure of 70MPa (approx. 700 atmospheres) was shown, in which a layer of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) is wrapped around a resin liner to ensure pressure resistance and strength. High-pressure hydrogen tank for FCEVs Cutaway model ...

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after the merger, the new company name was changed to Aisin Corporation (Aisin). On April 1, 2025, the company absorbed Aisin Chemical Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of the company that develops, manufactures, and sells automotive chemical products, friction materials such as brake pads, and plastic parts. In the area of ​​CVT parts, the company produces wet clutch friction materials. [Business overview] Aisin Corporation, headquart...

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"i-mobility BEV Concept," showcasing a lineup of products related to electrification and safety, comfort, and convenience. i-mobility BEV Concept Astemo: Rare earth-free motors, compact e-Axle for BEVs, in-wheel motors   Astemo, Ltd.’s (Astemo’s) rare earth-free motor exhibit used a plastic mockup that showed the motor's magnetic circuit, proposing an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) that uses ferrite magnets th...

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odules from major suppliers by model Bosch (Robert Bosch GmbH) Continental AG Dräxlmaier Group (Fritz Dräxlmaier GmbH & Co. KG) FORVIA SE (FORVIA faurecia) (Formerly Faurecia SE)] Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. Marelli Europe S.p.A. (Formerly Magneti Marelli S.p.A.) OPmobility SE (Formerly Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE) SMP Deutschland GmbH Cockpit Module (Japanese Market) An automotive cockpit module is an assembly of various key components, such...

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scrolled left and right. Rear stroke Rotation angle ±16-25mm @ 6-11° Rack thrust 8 to 14kN Weight ≤14.5kg Span 960mm Communications type CANFD Assembly rigidity Axial and radial: ≥25kN/mm Static current ≤150μA Self-locking capability 0.1Mm @10kN Mechanical strength No cracks or plastic deformation occur in biaxial tensile tests under 30kN. Response time 40ms-80ms Steady-state error 0.1Mm to 0.14mm Noise ≤55db P...

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d CO2 is being considered for reuse in a variety of ways. For example, it can be used as a nutrient source for microalgae and as a raw material for biofuel. In addition, CO2 can be chemically reacted with calcium to create calcium carbonate, which can then be mixed with resin and used as a recycled plastic, helping to reduce the use of petroleum-derived plastics. In addition, using special electrolysis technology, it is possible to produce solid ...

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go Co., Ltd. (Sango) is a manufacturer of automotive parts that uses stamping processes established in 1950 in Miyoshi, Aichi Prefecture. Its main products are automotive exhaust pipes and mufflers, and it produces 60% of the exhaust system components for Toyota vehicles in Japan. A single plate is plastically formed from a pipe-forming tube.   On display is the exhaust system of the Lexus LFA super sports car. Sango's exhaust system does not si...

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rt of the recall costs. The affected vehicles are three models, totaling 1.07 million units. Nihon Plast Co., Ltd. Click here for recent activities History and business development status Headquartered in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Nihon Plast manufactures automotive safety parts and plastic products. In 1948, Nihon Plast Co., Ltd. (Nihon Plast) was established as a synthetic resin processing and sales company. The company began do...

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the OEM, so similar defects are repeated. The table can be scrolled left and right. Make and model Recall details Notification number Notification date Number of vehicles Causal department/event Countermeasure Mazda CX-5 4022 4/6/2017 16,265 Manufacturing Insufficient strength due to poor plastic molding process. In the worst case scenario, the light axis remains pointing downwards, making it impossible to illuminate the forward directi...

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Isuzu, Nissan, and Subaru. Like Sanden, the company also receives orders for individual compressors. [Recent Activities] In December 2021, the company established a new plant (Kanda Plant) in Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, which assembles car air-conditioning units and manufactures automotive plastic parts. Operations started in August 2022. This is the company’s second air-conditioning equipment production site in Kyushu after the Kyushu...

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pan), held in Yokohama from May 22 to 24, 2024. The "Recarborn Shell Seat," which was exhibited for the first time, uses recycled carbon fiber and natural fibers to achieve both weight reduction and environmental friendliness. Also on display for the first time was CNF (carbon nanofiber) reinforced plastic, a composite of natural fibers and plastic (polypropylene) that combines rigidity and impact resistance through the use of Toyota Boshoku's na...

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ZKW microZ-LED headlights were unveiled at CES 2024 in January 2024 showcased in the LG concept car. The headlights are an evolution of animated projection lamps that will make cinema-like “drive-in theater” projections possible in the future. OPmobility Digital rear systems   In January 2024, Plastic Omnium presented a rear lamp solution developed with Sonatus, Inc. at CES 2024. Sensors can be used to display animated information and warnin...

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CLEPA Materials Regulations and Sustainability Event（MRSE）2025 PFAS regulation, recycled plastic, Catena-X, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Summary PFAS and other chemical challenges for the automotive industry (ACEA) End of Life Vehicles Regulation- Insight from recyclers (EuRIC) Catena-X CBAM Lessons learned from the reporting phase and how to prepare for future responses (Continental, wts) A Transatlantic Perspective on the Futur...

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billion to invest in the state. Its parent company is based in Japan and is involved in the manufacturing and sales of automotive fasteners. NIFCO South India Manufacturing Private Limited   NIFCO South India Manufacturing Private Limited is a subsidiary of NIFCO Corporation, a global supplier of plastic fasteners. It is planning to invest INR 1.25 billion in the state. It is planning to set up a manufacturing plant in Gauribidanur. The governm...

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y system level) still face significant process challenges. Therefore, continuous innovation and optimization in material design and conditioning processes are needed to achieve industrial breakthroughs in all-solid-state batteries. Pouch-type packaging solutions   Pouch-type batteries use aluminum plastic film as the encapsulating material and have the advantages of light weight, shape flexibility, and high energy density. Farasis Energy believe...

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, achieving a fail-safe system that enables elimmination of the steering shaft. Interior steering unitFront wheel/rear wheel steering unit motor Display panel for steer-by-wire The thermal management system is integrated into a thermal management unit and requires no piping.   The black plastic octovalve, similar to that of the Model Y, is a part that switches the coolant flow path in eight directions. Together with the aluminum Super...

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tic wave shield plating Base material: Resin Surface treatment: Electromagnetic wave shield plating Electrostatic suppression plating Suzuka 8 Hours motorcycle endurance race - Racing bike front wing Material: CFRP Surface treatment: Electrostatic suppression plating Heat dissipation plating on plastic heat sinks Reduces temperature rise by about 30%. High space factor of 90% EV motor windings (Namitei)   Established in 1947, Namitei Co...

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ity, and size reduction.   Ultra-precision fine-skiving processing: Ito Kinzoku Ito Kinzoku is a company that manufactures functional parts that achieve highly accurate engine response, as well as parts that ensure the passage of engine oil and coolant, using technologies such as cold forging, plastic processing, heat treatment, joining, assembly, and inspection that it has cultivated since its founding. Outside Japan, the company has a base...

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tion of large-area dynamic lighting: cost, weight, and sustainability. Reducing the number of LEDs while maintaining performance is a key cost challenge. Adding lighting components to doors and headliners can significantly increase vehicle weight. Additionally, most lighting systems rely heavily on plastic, raising concerns about environmental impact and recyclability.   To address these challenges, designLED developed a new technology called Ai...

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