come widely used among Japanese companies. In Japan, however, UBE Machinery Corporation, Ltd. (UBE Machinery) launched a 6,500-ton casting machine for Gigacast in 2023, and Ryobi, Limited (Ryobi), a die-cast products supplier that purchased the machine, is now commercializing its high-quality "high-vacuum die-casting process" for Gigacast. *Gigacast: Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that a 70-component sub-frame has been reduced to a single aluminum die...

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

master cylinders, brake boosters, etc.), electronically controlled brakes (ABS (anti-lock brake system)/ESC (electronic stability control)) Installation status: The company supplies control systems to the major Japanese OEMs including Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. Development related: Because engine vacuum is not available for use in brake boosters of electric vehicles, the company is focusing on the electrification of brake boosters to provide br...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/05/29

proved range and expanded safety and functional equipment. It has a driving range of 180km on a single charge.   In the front of the cargo area, there is a 100VAC accessory outlet and, with the on-board DC-AC inverter, it can be used to power household appliances up to 1.5kW.   At the Expo, fans, vacuum cleaners, and other devices were connected and displayed. MINICAB EV exhibitMINICAB EV display panel Demonstration using accessory outle...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/08

e-retardant insulating polycarbonate sheet is suitable for the internal insulation of batteries and in-vehicle electrical equipment. The product is environmentally friendly being halogen-free and PFAS-free. Its tracking resistance makes it possible to make high voltage devices smaller and thinner. Vacuum forming can be performed to match the shape of the part, increasing design freedom.   Dow Chemical Japan/Dow Toray: CNT heat-dissipating sheet...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/02/28

: 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 organized by ...

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

ocess of developing from "brainless" to "intelligent" (chassis domain controller). Chassis technological evolution↓ The growth of electrification↓ The growth of intelligentization↓ Mechanical chassis Mechanization of actuators (internal combustion engine/mechanical and hydraulic steering/vacuum booster/conventional suspension) No control unit installed Electric chassis Electrification of actuators (motor/electric steering/electric hy...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/01/07

ueeze HFC 〇 High-pressure squeeze Seishin Seisakusyo Co., Ltd.(Omi City, Shiga Prefecture)Daiki Group 3,500 tons(introduced from January 2024) 〇   High-quality casting process (Legend: ● Adopted 〇 Suitable x Unsuitable) Thin-wall Thick Special die casting Squeeze casting Vacuum High vacuum PF(Oxygen substitution process) FS process(semi-solid forging process) Gravity castinghybrid Low-pressure castinghybrid High-pressu...

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

ast aluminum rotor for induction motors, and a sample of a copper assembled rotor, all of which have long shaft lengths for high rotation speeds, but can be customized to meet customer requests.   Many of the applications are as spindles for machine tools (grinding, milling, drilling, turning) and vacuum pumps, but the company has also delivered products for fuel cell pump motors and BEV motors (for racing applications).   IE5 Motor Project ex...

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

door trim China Wuhan TS-GSK Auto Parts Co., Ltd. Wuhan (Hubei) ● 60 Ullitec 40 Dongfeng Honda (Wuhan) Seats, door trim China Wuhan TS Auto Parts Co., Ltd. Wuhan (Hubei) ● 100 Wuhan TS-GSK Auto Parts Co., Ltd. Seat frames, headrests India TS Tech Sun India Pvt. Ltd. Rajasthan ● 74 Sun Vacuum Formers 26 Honda Cars India Seats, door trim India TS Tech Sun Rajasthan Pvt. Ltd. Khushkhera (Rajasthan) ● 99-2 (TS Tech Sun (India)), Sun...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/08/01

in the Mazda CX-60 PHEV.   Martinrea: Battery cover lightweight materials, etc.   Canadian parts manufacturer Martinrea International Inc. introduced aluminum battery cases. Can be used for various aluminum molded products such as large battery cases. Aluminum battery caseIntegrated by vacuum high-pressure aluminum casting Fujikura Composites, Inc.: Battery cell case Heat-expanding fire-resistant insulation material Freguar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/10

ason, various measures have been proposed, such as film molding and paint transfer.   (Exhibitor profile) Company Exhibited products Remarks Aica Kogyo Co., Ltd.(Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City) Film-decorated body panels Decoration material: Hard coat film for 3D decorationProcess: Compressed air vacuum molding DaikyoNishikawa Corporation(Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture) Film-decorated decorative grille Material: Base material, fi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/06/18

ing of metal resources and the appropriate treatment of waste (dismantling, intermediate treatment, etc.) with Toyota Motor Corporation and its affiliated companies as its main customers, and has an overseas base in Thailand.   For steel recycling, press scrap is crushed, sorted by Mn content, and vacuum dezincified to produce steel scrap known as shindachi, which is delivered to foundries and steelmakers. In addition, press ends of aluminum she...

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

fication 7000 series aluminumAl-Zn-Mg-Cu Extrusion molding Suspension knuckle 6000 series aluminumAl-Mg-Si series Forging Ryobi, Limited(Fuchu City, Hiroshima Prefecture) High-rigidity aluminum frame・Shock tower・Cowl top・Cross car beam Ryobi RX10 (AlSi10MnMg)Ryobi RMH-TMH (AlSi8MnMg) High vacuum die casting High-strength aluminum・Steering arm ・Knuckle Aluminum alloy GD Squeeze EV components Volume production PHV battery case Ryo...

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

bers is fitted directly to the brake caliper and directly retains particle emissions on the brake. The supplier also has an active version of the brake dust particle filter in its portfolio. This collects the brake dust and fine dust produced at the brake and transports it to a central filter via a vacuum pump. Another active system called Tamic is supplied by Tallano Technologies.   Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralph MayerFaculty of Mechanical Eng...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/15

ter cylinders, brake boosters, etc.), electronically controlled brakes (ABS (Antilock Brake System) and ESC (Electronic Stability Control)) Installation status: The company supplies control systems to the major Japanese OEMs including Toyota, Nissan, and Honda. Development related: Because engine vacuum is not available for use in brake boosters of electric vehicles, the company is focusing on the electrification of brake boosters to provide br...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/11

-mounted stop lamps to Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Subaru. Its subsidiary, Tokai Kasei Inc. (Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture), also produces lamps for automobiles and motorcycles, while YKP Inc. (Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture) designs molds for rear combination lamps and performs injection molding and vacuum aluminum deposition.   Murakami East Japan Corporation (Murakami) Company Profile On April 1, 2022, Murakami Corporation took over Oshima El...

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

process.   For hairpin-type stators, a common method is to insert a hairpin-shaped segment into the stator core and then weld it, using TIG welding, laser, etc.   Sanko Kiki's TIG welding machine has an ingenious clamp and jig for the conductor to be welded, allowing for high-density layouts.   Vacuum electrical testing equipment uses a vacuum pump to lower the atmospheric pressure to a maximum of about 2 kPa to confirm that insulation is mai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/15

cal system Production process Polymer-based - The polymer thin film has elasticity and adhesiveness and can be mass-produced in a roll-to-roll fashion. - Coating/roll-to-roll is highly efficient and low cost, but film thickness is difficult to control. Oxide-based - Thin-film type products. The vacuum deposition method is often used for production. The deposition can be uniform and very thin, but efficiency is poor and costs are high. - RF ma...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/12/25

ral fuel cell generators are said to be produced per year.   Hitachi Zosen Corporation: All solid-state batteries   Hitachi Zosen Corporation exhibited AS-LiB, an all solid-state lithium-ion battery featuring safety, a wide operating temperature range, and environmental durability (can be used in vacuum environments).   Hitachi Zosen has realized an all-solid-state battery that does not use mechanical pressure through its proprietary dry manuf...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/10/04

Note:・CFRP: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics  Golf club shafts are a typical example. A composite material made by layering carbon fibers and solidifying them with resin. Lightweight and as strong as steel. It uses long carbon fibers and a thermosetting resin that hardens when heated. Autoclave (vacuum high-pressure furnace) or heat press is used for molding and heating.・CFRTP: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermo Plastics  Abbreviation for therm...

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