rformance (less heat loss vs aluminum shell)-Anti-corrosion-Molding and injection molding integrated molding process is suitable for mass productionCompared with metal, less CO2 emission. Solution: PA5&PP3kg CO2eq/Kg-Fire resistance>1,000-1,200°C- Recyclable material (can be shredded), alternative recycling and bio-resources, resin material + flax fiber -+25% heat exchange area- Lower risk of leakage (one-in, one-out structural design, and arran...

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field, UK, to Hosur, India Schaeffler showcases products for e-mobility at CTI Symposium in Berlin, Germany CES 2026: Schaeffler to bring motion technology portfolio for vehicles, humanoid robots Schaeffler, Neusoft Reach to co-develop future-oriented SDV solution platform Schaeffler leads ReDriveS recycling project for electric axle drives Schaeffler India presents next-generation technologies at SIAT 2026 Schaeffler positions humanoid robot and...

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icle in the press release on February 14, 2025) Niterra opens new “SUISO no MORI” facility for hydrogen and circular-carbon societyOn February 3, the company (Niterra) held an opening ceremony for “SUISO no MORI hub”, a new demonstration facility established to realize a hydrogen and carbon recycling-oriented society, at its Komaki Plant (Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture). The new facility can be used by startup companies. It will introduce ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/04/30

ne provides tire and fleet management solution to Scoobic, Spain Bridgestone to supply ALENZA 001 for Nissan Ariya as original equipment Bridgestone to modernize its Tatabánya, Hungary plant TomTom and Webfleet Solutions announce collaboration Bridgestone and ENEOS launch joint project of chemical recycling technologies Bridgestone launches project to produce isoprene from used tire in collaborative effort Economic sanctions on Russia affecting ...

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g information on the surrounding environment from other ADAS devices. Road Surface Projection Lamp: A proposed method of using lamps for communication with pedestrians and motorcyclists. Turning directions can be projected onto the road surface, making vehicle movements more visible. This involves recycling lamp plastic parts and developing biomass-derived materials. Parts such as vapor-deposited reflectors and lamp covers with surface coatings...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Electric launches hybrid laser specializing in copper processing Furukawa Electric develops world’s highest strength level conductive aluminum alloy wire Nittoku and Furukawa Electric commercialize laser welding machine for electrified vehicle motors Furukawa Electric develops new technology for recycling laminated films into reinforced plastics Furukawa Automotive Systems to raise aluminum ratio in wire harnesses for weight reduction Furukawa...

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S technology Auto China 2026: Valeo presents Valeo Smart Safety 360 with Highway Navigation on Autopilot Auto China 2026: Valeo and holoride expand collaboration on XR gaming in vehicles ACT Expo 2026: Valeo to present future-ready solutions for trucks Valeo joins GIC project on automotive plastics recycling Valeo wins VSS360 ADAS system order for commercial vehicles from leading OEM in India Valeo participates in China’s Intelligent Electric V...

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headrests, a motion sickness relief system, a seat vibration system, and a UVC-LED interior sterilization system will be exhibited as well. (From a press release dated April 12, 2024) Recent R&D Achievements Denso, Toyoda Gosei, Toyota Boshoku and other initiate demonstration to expand automotive recycling process-15 companies including Denso Corporation (Denso), Toray Industries, Inc. (Toray), Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei), Toyota ...

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rt -Delivering new functions that are designed specifically for BEVs, such as combining interior and exterior parts, safety systems, and aluminum products.-Renewing car designs and product creations by making new forms of mobility based on using polymer technology. Decarbonization -Developing and recycling highly functional materials by leveraging knowledge on polymer-based materials.-Contributing a decarbonized and recycling-oriented society t...

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Eversteel start joint steel scrap analysis verification test using AI Topy Industries to mass-produce steel wheels made of green steel-derived material in 2030 Topy Industries to invest several JPY billions to expand production and sales of aluminum wheels Topy to collaborate with Kinotech for zinc recycling Topy Industries reorganizes steel wheel plants in China Topy Industries announces new mid-term business plan aiming to improve profitability...

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Sumitomo Electric announces new mid-term business plan focusing on carbon neutrality and information Sumitomo Electric to construct new power semiconductor material plant in Toyama Prefecture Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.'s first quarter results Three Sumitomo Group Companies to collaborate in recycling technology development Sumitomo Electric Industries’ subsidiary and Kyoto University develops new technique for queue length predictions S...

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subishi Electric announced the world’s first development of a static-electricity-based sorting technology to separate different plastic pieces automatically. The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate machine operations, which requires a high level of human knowledge and expertise. Recycling plastics is of increased interest for the automotive industry facing the ELV directive in Europe. The company aims to put the technology int...

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tional functions/features for seats. -Products for EVs: Temperature-controlled, heated seats that can warm passengers; and seat heaters that use new, energy-saving materials -Environmental perspectives: Developing materials using biomass and recycled materials, and developing items that improve the recycling rate of seats. Precision parts business-Focus on developing products designed for electrification. Motors: Develop a proprietary process ...

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osed. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 27, 2017) Hitachi Metals, Ltd. announced that it will purchase Santoku Corporation (Santoku), a rare earth material maker. The transaction value is about JPY 4 billion. Hitachi Metals will gain Santoku's know-how in the production and recycling of neodymium alloys, which are magnetic materials used in parts like automotive motors. Hitachi Metals produces neodymium magnets for hybrid...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2026/01/15

bile seat supplier, started to work on standardization of its automobile seats' covering materials. To respond to diversified and individualized needs of customers, however, variations in design and functions will be maintained. The company will seek standardization of covering materials in view of recycling efficiency and other functions. Automobile seats are composed of various components including mechanism elements as frames and recliners, in...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Kogyo will start volume production at its Ota Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture). The company will use the material in its automotive interior parts, and will also consider offering it as a material product to other companies. Kasai Kogyo will promote it as a new material that offers both resource recycling and material performance. The company’s main products are automotive parts, such as roofs and door trims. Its production of head lining pa...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/16

oshi City, Aichi Prefecture), a group company of Kojima Industries Corporation. In December 2024, Toyota Tsusho acquired Planic’s shares from Veolia Japan to make Planic one of its group companies. Planic manufactures high-quality recycled plastics by utilizing the raw material collected from ASR recycling facilities and home appliance recycling plants, as well as “advanced specific gravity separation technology” that uses liquids with diff...

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tech Motors with an investment amount of JPY 100 million. It planned to acquire the shares on December 26, 2022. Apatech Motors was established in May 2022 and is engaged in the planning, design, development, manufacturing, and sales of EVs, as well as facilitating EV charging stations, and battery recycling businesses. (From a press release dated December 21, 2022) Ikuyo Co., Ltd. (Ikuyo) announced on January 17 that it will sell land for its he...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

of becoming a "top-runner company that realizes a circular economy”. In its “Sobagni” business-to-customer business, the company deals with products such as bags that use automotive synthetic leather leftovers and tea leaves. The company aims to establish a circular economy by collecting and recycling used products. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 4, 2024) Kyowa Leather Cloth Co., Ltd.'s first quarter results were an...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/03

automotive pedals, seats, and steering systems. Plants absorb carbon dioxide by photosynthesis. Plant-based plastics are considered effective materials for combating global warming because they neutralize carbon emissions. Using renewable resources instead of oil can also contribute to realizing a recycling-orientated society. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June 12, 2019) 2017 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition 2018 Intern...

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