that sales to other than the Detroit 3 and the three German companies account for 27% of total sales, which may be a factor in the company's fourth-largest share of the global seat market (2022). In March 2017, the company announced that it was working with Ford to develop a prototype carbon fiber subframe that is 34% lighter than conventional steel stamped parts. The number of parts has been reduced by 87% compared to the previous product, redu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/08/06

: Titanium exhaust system Exhibit panel: Lexus RC F exhaust system Material: Titanium alloy Titanium material contributes to weight reduction (-8.0 kg) Exhibitor profile Company Exhibited products Material Process, etc. Nippon Steel Corporation(Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) Integration Front subframe High strength steel pipe, high tensile strength materials, etc. Welding Ring-shaped front pillar High tensile strength 1760MPa grade steel ...

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

lange that protrudes from the upper edge of the wheelhouse and is joined to the steel rear quarter panel and other dissimilar materials. The upper ends of the left and right wheelhouses are connected by steel crossbeams (see rear section). In the wheelhouse, the Gigacast receives the suspension and subframe. The gray arched line near the upper edge of the photo borders the steel wheelhouse, which is joined by both flanges on the interior side (se...

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

Reduction (Dec. 2022)   Gigacasting is the name of an aluminum die casting technology using die casting machines to force molten metal into dies under high pressure to produce extremely large automotive parts as a single piece. The new streamlined construction method adopted for the Tesla Model Y subframe, which had consisted of 70 parts, was reduced to a single aluminum die-cast frame, and the number of robots was reduced from 1,000 to 300. In...

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

ote that sales other than the Detroit 3 and the three German companies account for 24% of total sales, which may be a factor in the company's fourth-largest share of the global seat market (2022). In March 2017, the company announced that it was working with Ford to develop a prototype carbon fiber subframe that is 34% lighter than conventional steel stamped parts. The number of parts has been reduced by 87% compared to the previous product, redu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/04

. Buehler 8400t Buehler Motor GmbH news release announced supplying machines to Volvo. Two units were installed in Torslanda, Sweden. Torslanda will also become a dedicated EV plant by 2030. NIO In mass production 2022 N.C. (Note 1) N.C. The ET5, ET5T and ES8 produced at the Hefei F2 plant use subframe-sized megacast parts in the rear. Other newer models will also use a similar design. It is unclear whether the die castings are made domestic...

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

ension system, semi-active suspension system, active stabilizers, etc. Steering system Electric power steering, REPS (Rack-drive Electric Power Steering)/DPEPS (Dual-Pinion Electric Power Steering), electric telescopic, etc. Exhaust system Exhaust, active muffler, etc. Chassis system Chassis, subframe, torsion beam, arms, etc. Intelligent field products Smart key system, door lock system, flush door handles, flap actuators, panoramic sunr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/28

The world's lightest non-linear coil spring Cross-section of tightly wound portion gradually changed from round to square Monoleaf spring Thickness change to near multi-leaf shape Matsui Mfg. Co., Ltd.(Chuo Ward, Tokyo) EV hollow motor shaft Swaging (forging) process   Lightweight EV frame: Suspension members and tailored blanks (Yorozu) Exhibit: Lightweight suspension for EVs Installed vehicle: Toyota BEV bZ4XLeft: Front suspensi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/08

products to Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki. Display panel: Manufactured products Display panel: Gestamp Hot Stamping Japan - Japan Factory, Matsuzaka City BIW (Body-in-white) parts: Upper body, closer, crash management system, cross car beam, battery boxChassis parts: Subframe, control arms, links, rear twist beamMechanical parts: Door checks, hinges, powered systems Location: Matsuzaka City, Mie PrefectureProductio...

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

surface of the battery pack also serves as the floor of the body, so the body side of the disassembled vehicle has no floor. (In the photo, there is no floorboard as a vehicle body directly under the seat, and the ground surface can be seen.)   Front/rear drive units (motor/inverter)   The front subframe is equipped with a 3-in-1 type front drive unit and the rear subframe is equipped with an 8-in-1 type rear drive unit.   Many BEV e-Axles of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/08/28

erman companies account for 22.2% of total sales, which may be a factor in the fact that the company has been languishing in 5th place (in 2021) in terms of market share in the global seat market. In March 2017, the company announced that it was working with Ford to develop a prototype carbon fiber subframe that is 34% lighter than conventional steel stamped parts. The number of parts has been reduced by 87% compared to the previous product, redu...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/27

ire width of the body and two black sections on either side, both of which are made of steel. Source: Munro Cost Analysis Report Zone 1   Frame underside   The openings between the members are fitted with steel undercovers to protect each component. The front motor and battery are attached via subframes, but the rear motor is attached directly to the frame. The components around the electric components are detailed in the Munro Zone 4 report...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/13

d than in the Fremont vehicle. The left side of megacast (the back of the photo is the front of the vehicle)This part is the skeleton itself, and no reinforcement parts are attached. Viewing the megacast from below (rear of the vehicle in the back of the photo)The rear end of the suspension subframe and coil springs are attached to the section shown. This is the portion that receives impact from the road surface. (Source: Kobelco Resea...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/07/04

lkswagen Group and has been slow to enter the China market (supplying only Chrysler, Ford, Volvo, and Dongfeng Nissan). This may be why the company remains a medium scale player in the seating industry. In March 2017, Magna Seating announced that it was working with Ford on a prototype carbon fiber subframe that is 34% lighter than traditional steel stamped parts. The number of parts has been reduced by 87% compared to the previous product, reduc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/30

hicle's range to 850km. The FC stack installed has improved in power density by 50 times to 5.4 kW/L in 24 years, compared to the 1995 FCEV experimental vehicle. Mirai Fuel Cell System exhibition 2nd Generation Toyota fuel cell system display panel   The fuel cell unit is mounted on the suspension member via mounting brackets as a unit integrating the FC stack and boost converter on the top surface of the aluminum frame; an electric a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/06/29

00V fast charging system allows the vehicle to travel 150km on a 5-minute charge. Blade Battery Compact and highly safe. The overall range has surpassed 1,000km. Dedicated power transmission path for EVs The height difference of the front power transmission path is reduced. A full-frame subframe is standard equipment, transmitting power from the front of the vehicle to the rear and sides. Improved vehicle safety and stability. Bod...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/03/04

lkswagen Group and has been slow to enter the China market (supplying only Chrysler, Ford, Volvo, and Dongfeng Nissan). This may be why the company remains a medium scale player in the seating industry. In March 2017, Magna Seating announced that it was working with Ford on a prototype carbon fiber subframe that is 34% lighter than traditional steel stamped parts. The number of parts has been reduced by 87% compared to the previous product, reduc...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/09/21

erter mounted on the upper surface of the aluminum frame, and an electric air compressor, electric water pump, electric pump for hydrogen circulation, and an electric compressor for the air conditioner are mounted on the lower surface of the aluminum frame.   The integrated FC unit is mounted on a suspension member via mounting brackets, and these vehicle mountings provide comfort and maneuverability.   Since FCVs have no engine noise, there is...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/09/01

Munro & Associates, Inc. (Munro). Parts not mentioned in this paper, as well as weight, manufacturing process analysis, and cost analysis for all parts are shown in the main body of Munro's full report. The front and rear suspensions, along with the drive motor, are attached to the body via a subframe. The photos show the front from the front of the vehicle and the rear from the rear of the vehicle. (Source: Munro)     MarkLines works ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/06/11

most models in its class, the front suspension is of the strut type and the rear is of the torsion beam type, so the system and basic design are unchanged from the previous model.   Front Suspension Panoramic view of the front suspension. The lower arm is made of steel and is attached to the subframe. Right side suspension Looking at the right strut attachment from below. Lower arm to subframe attachment detail Strut, l...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/01/04