tronics and battery management (BMS), etc. for all e-mobility vehicles viz. hybrid and electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, cars, and commercial vehicles. (From a press release dated June 20, 2022) Bharat Forge Limited announced that it has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary in the name of "Kalyani Lightweighting Technology Solutions Limited" (KLTSL). KLTSL has been incorporated with a view of creating a separate vertical for the aluminum busines...

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. By adopting high-tensile steel sheet “980 material” as the material, higher strength than conventional steel is achieved. Through thinning, weight was successfully reduced by approximately 30 kg while maintaining equivalent rigidity. Suspension arms, links, and rear beams employing the latest lightweighting technology. By stretching steel plates, durability is maintained while achieving approximately 10% weight reduction compared to convent...

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in the 100,000 square feet facility, which allows member companies and partners the opportunity to conduct R&D projects in both lightweight metals and advanced composites onsite using the facilities extensive machinery and lab space. AAM is a member of LIFT and will use the facility to help further lightweighting activities. (From a press release on October 11, 2017) American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) announced it will have its industry-leading ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/02/06

January 27, 2021) The 11th Automotive World 2019 event was held at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Center from January 16 to 18, with participation by 1,120 companies related to the automotive industry. Many new products were displayed in areas such as vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and lightweighting of vehicles. In the field of vehicle electrification, Nidec Corporation displayed its new three-axis counter gear type, a new product o...

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ores Clamp core Saturation-resistant core Sheet for electromagnetic noise suppression Radar case Sheet for noise suppression and electromagnetic noise suppression Noise suppression core Plastic gear Strain wave gear reducer Ultra-thin 3K type planetary reduction gear Ultra-thin brushless DC motors lightweighting / metal substitution Noise suppression sheet and radio wave absorption sheet Noise suppression thermal conductive sheet Clamp cores / L...

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g in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial industries. (From a press release on May 26, 2022) GKN Automotive Limited (GKN Automotive) announced that it has released its next-generation inverter compatible with advanced 800V EV technology. The next-gen inverter features a range of efficiency and lightweighting improvements to deliver market-leading performance and enhanced sustainability. The next-gen inverter, one of three modular elements of...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/26

Netherlands Shiloh Industries expands position in global magnesium cross car beam products Shiloh Industries opens Nantong facility to manufacture aluminum cast products Shiloh Industries files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate sale Aludyne acquires CastLight from Shiloh Industries to expand lightweighting solutions Shiloh Industries to sell blanking facility in U.S. Shiloh Industries announced that Pierceton Indiana facility was award...

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rights to Hot Form Quench (HFQ), a unique technology used to design and manufacture components using ultra high-strength aluminum for the high volume automotive and transport markets. Novelis will utilize ultra high-strength alloys, such as its 7000 series, that offer higher levels of strength and lightweighting to compete with hot formed boron steel in a wide range of strength and safety driven parts within automotive structures. (From a press ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Nemak, S.A.B. de C.V. Mexico Armando Tamez (CEO) -The Company provides lightweighting solutions for the automotive industry, focusing on the development and manufacturing of aluminum components for e-mobility, ICE powertrain, structure and chassis applications. Its products include lift gates, subframes, cross and longitudinal members, support brackets, shock towers, cradles, pillars, cylinder heads, engine blocks, oil pans, transmission cases, e...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/03

motive production, through its reduced material usage per part, lower density, and 80% cut in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This achievement is the result of a joint development with the materials partner Covestro. Marelli also announced that it won 2023 Altair Enlighten Award in the Future of Lightweighting category for its “Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products”. (From a press release dated August 2, 2023) Marelli announced the la...

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h is called “Driven by Sustainovation”. (From a press release dated July 10, 2024)  R&D Activities -The Company focuses its research and development activities around the major trends of the automotive industry, such as electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity, with an emphasis on lightweighting, multi-voltage, and functional integration. Product Development Wiring systems for next-generation CVs-The Company announced the develo...

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ES E.P.E.). The project is supported by a EUR 710,426 grant and a EUR 286,605 loan. It focuses on the development and optimization of interior components aimed at increasing electric vehicle (EV) range through weight reduction, using innovative materials, more efficient manufacturing processes, and lightweighting technologies. This initiative is part of the Electric and Connected Vehicle Strategic Project (PERTE VEC – Section B), under Spain’...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/28

uring platform for intelligent chassis and core New Energy Vehicle components in China. Under the memorandum, the two companies will establish a JV in the Chengdu-Chongqing region, which will be engaged in areas such as high-end structural components and modular systems for chassis. This covers the lightweighting and high-precision manufacturing of sub-frames, suspension control arms, and suspension assemblies. Battery box systems: Develop high-s...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/27

such as the Modular Pinion-Assist Electric Power Steering (mPEPS) system, an innovative modular product.(From a Nexteer press release dated January 17, 2025) On March 17, Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Nexteer Automotive announced a Rear-Wheel Steering (RWS) system engineered for cost-effectiveness, lightweighting, durability and seamless integration. Nexteer's RWS is also optimized for enhanced maneuverability, stability, safety and performance, ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/27

motive production, through its reduced material usage per part, lower density, and 80% cut in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This achievement is the result of a joint development with the materials partner Covestro. Marelli also announced that it won 2023 Altair Enlighten Award in the Future of Lightweighting category for its “Lightweight Urethane for Interior Products”. (From a press release dated August 2, 2023) mimik technology Inc. an...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/21

ol arms, and trailing arms; body components such as side rails, A and B pillars, door beams, wheel housings and bumpers; and several other components such as fuel tanks. The operations have some great processes and leading edge technologies in joining multi-materials further promoting Martinrea’s lightweighting strategy, including hot stamping and paint, as well as composite capabilities. The largest customers of the business are Daimler, BMW, ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/08/19

oen DS3. This model debuted at 2010 Geneva Auto Show. (From a press release on March 15, 2010) Faurecia has developed new wood composite Ligneos for interior applications such as door panels as well as seatbacks. Ligneos combines natural-fiber-based substrate materials with a wood veneer to achieve lightweighting compared with conventional products. (From a press release on April 22, 2010) Faurecia has presented its medium term objectives. It ta...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/29

its growth and innovation strategy for the 2016-2020 period at its "Investor Day" presentation. Based on orders already secured, Plastic Omnium expects to service 19% of the bumper market in 2020, versus 15% in 2016, and 25% of fuel systems, versus 21% in 2016. The company is developing innovative lightweighting solutions with plastic, composite and carbon fiber body parts, and fuel tanks for plug-in hybrid vehicles and SCR emissions control sys...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/29

mall busbar pins for e-mobility Freudenberg secures EUR 100 million in funding from EIB for R&D activities Freudenberg SE releases new Chinese brand logo at 8th CIIE Freudenberg to acquire all remaining 25% shares in Japan Vilene Co., Ltd. Vibracoustic exhibits innovative NVH solutions at 5th Seres Lightweighting Conference Freudenberg dissolves e-Power Systems business group; retains hydrogen components business Freudenberg set up new filter pla...

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reduce product weight and greatly lower production costs. The IPA ball joint replaces metal housing, ball race, and metal end cap with a full plastic housing, bringing multiple advantages: fewer components to simplify management and assembly during production, reduced components weight for vehicle lightweighting, and streamlined production processes to further improve efficiency. The FRP rod reduces weight (by 15%) and costs while maintaining go...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/07/29