automotive seat operations. Toyota Boshoku, a Toyota Group parts supplier, and Tachi-S, which primarily handles parts for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.'s automobiles, will forge a partnership outside their own corporate families to cooperate in the development of new seats. In light of the advancement of autonomous driving technology and other foreseen changes in the automobile market, requirements for automotive seats are expected to change. The two c...

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Aichi Steel to improve finishing and testing process for steel materials Aichi Steel to boost production of CVT parts by 20% by adding or reorganizing lines Toyota Group parts suppliers accelerating collaboration Aichi Steel to set up hot rolling mill line for ring gears Aichi Steel to join level 4 autonomous bus driving tests in Nagano Aichi Steel to invest in Advanced Smart Mobility Aichi Steel receives Best New Technology Award at ISSF Aichi S...

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Co., Ltd (Kasai Kogyo), a supplier of interior components for automobiles, will focus on the development of next-generation products making use of  Interior User Interface (IUI) and weight-saving technologies. This move is to keep pace with automakers’ move to introduce vehicle electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technology. Kasai Kogyo aims to commercialize an IUI-based ceiling module and develop a technology to reduce compone...

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ll shares of Japanese subsidiary Bosch expands spark plug line-up by launching two new products Bosch Corporation to repurchase its own stocks SPX Japan becomes wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch Robert Bosch secures 2016 operating profit of JPY 530 billion Bosch to accelerate systems development for autonomous driving in Japan Bosch to open its first Japanese service center Bosch to expand development space in Yokohama, Japan Bosch to increase sal...

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o make the EV lighter -Uses the "SHORIK" material that is lightweight and has low thermal expansion rate as well as high heat resistance -It features great noise suppression effect in high frequency bands -Uses the "SHORIK" material -Concept exhibit. Solution proposal for noise suppression in autonomous vehicles. By connecting small cores, miniaturization and flexibility are achieved. -Weight reduction of 10% realized with same materials...

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from January 20,2021. AirGap axial-gap motor is an axial-gap type with a variable AirGap and a wide range of power output, which will be exhibited for the first time. (From a press release dated December 22, 2020) At the 13th Automotive World 2021 event, which ended on January 22, CASE (connected, autonomous, shared, and electric)-related exhibitions had a strong presence. Macnica, Inc. (Kita Ward, Yokohama City) exhibited France-based Navya’s...

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r brackets. Piolax is aiming to develop new products as a new profit pillar after internal combustion engine products, and achieve product group sales of JPY 10 billion in 2030. In 2022, Piolax established an e-Products Development Department for the development of new products for CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric). The company’s new plant is planned to start operation by the end of March 2024. Piolax will invest about JPY 1 billio...

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Alpine to release large-screen display car navigation system in Jan. 2018 Alpine and Konica Minolta to start a joint development on the 3D AR HUD for automotive use Alps Electric postpones company split agreement with Alpine Global Automotive Partners announce collaboration to secure connected and autonomous vehicles Alpine announces organizational change to step up development of car navigation and audio systems Alpine opens new local office in...

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eat infotainment systems-Quadview multi-view graphical interface-Infotainment systems compatible with virtual personal assistants-HMI systems-Universal remote tuners-Android-based app library-Rear and surround view systems-E-mirrors-Camera and lidar cleaning systems-Automated parking assist systems-Autonomous pickup solutions-Large display systems up to 1.5 meters in length-Flexible display appearances including flat and curved structures-Color m...

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oth in Japan and overseas, with Mitsui Kinzoku ACT as a strategic partner. Specifically, in terms of technology and development, HI-LEX expects to integrate functions and share development resources in the development of electronic control technology required for the development of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, & Electric) and software-defined vehicle (SDV) products. Similarly, in terms of sales and marketing, the two companies have differ...

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ing systems by gestures without looking at switches and help enhance safe driving. Murakami Corporation (Murakami) has developed a special optical device that displays mid-air switches. The company utilized technologies like special glass processing technology so that switches emerge on the device. Autonomous vehicles are required to provide a wide range of data to drivers, and will adopt more interior displays like extensive displays for center ...

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(Formerly the Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems Business Group) -Driving Assistance-Interior Experience -Aptiv-Robert Bosch-Continental-Denso-Magna-Panasonic-Visteon-ZF Power Division (Merger of the former Powertrain Systems and Thermal Systems Business Groups) -Seven Regional Operations with autonomous commercial, project and industrial functions adapted to each region of the world. Each regional operation focuses on electrification techno...

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ement the new windshield in vehicles. AGC’s FIR camera-compatible windshield features special glass that transmits FIR light, which does not penetrate ordinary automotive glass. This technology is expected to be utilized to help reduce accident risk at night and in bad weather and enable advanced autonomous driving to continue. Meanwhile, a camera sensor is positioned in a screen area covered by windshield wipers and so it is necessary to ensur...

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ounces results of tender offer for shares in U-Shin U-Shin to move head office in May MinebeaMitsumi’s long-term business plan outlines FY 2028 sales target of JPY 2.5 trillion U-Shin to supply interior light units for new Mazda 3 Tokyo Motor Show exhibits unique automotive parts propositions for autonomous driving Suppliers exhibit concept products at Tokyo Motor Show U-Shin to relocate and expand Chinese subsidiary U-shin wins first order for...

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Rubber to quintuple capacity at plant in Mexico Kinugawa Rubber Industrial to manufacture body seal parts in Russia in FY 2013 Kinugawa Rubber to produce anti-vibration rubber in Kyushu to compete with low cost imports from China and Korea Kinugawa Rubber plans to increase ratio of electrified and autonomous vehicle parts sales to 20% by 2035 Japanese manufacturers of engine bearings or rubber products to enhance presence again in China Kinugawa...

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cinity of the Fujisawa Plant. In 2026, Press Kogyo will also upgrade its 2,400-ton-class press machine that is becoming old. The company will consider labor shortage measures for the future, such as the automation of inspection in large frame production lines, utilization of coordinated robots, and autonomous driving of transport equipment for delivery. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 22, 2024) Press Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Press...

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magnetic conversion efficiency. - High performance titanium alloys offer high specific strength - Thin design and high torque - Electromagnetic wave absorber is necessary for 5G communications as a countermeasure for radio interference. - The company is developing materials that can be applied to autonomous driving with material compositions that can only be obtained through powder metallurgy. - The ratchet mechanism is controlled by an elect...

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ofs, etc. Low-emissive glass with a transparent conductive film provides heat shielding and thermal insulation. - By integrating a conductive film onto the windshield and generating heat, ice can be melted. - This demo presents future mobility that utilizes the company's glass technology. Assuming autonomous driving, etc., images and videos were simultaneously projected using LCDs on the dimmable glass as displays. -Front windshield with surface...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

new plant will supply steering wheel systems to European automakers in Morocco. The company has developed a new lithium-ion capacitor that can be used even at over 100 degrees centigrade. Agata said that the company has received inquiries about the new product from companies in various fields like autonomous driving steering backup power supply, as well as for medical, construction machine, and aircraft applications. JTEKT will start mass produc...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

cise), which handles precision machined parts, through a tender offer to turn Owari Precise into a wholly owned subsidiary. The takeover bid is scheduled to be completed on January 22, 2021. Owari Precise intends to use PPHD’s network and human resource assistance to be ready for CASE (connected, autonomous driving, sharing, and electrification) areas. The price for acquisition is JPY 3,370 per common share. The number of tendered share certifi...

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