h the advancement of mobility. Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), substitutional reality (SR), and other technologies that create new experiences by combining the real world and virtual world are collectively called XR. DUAL MOVE is working toward the development of a basic system and contents for automotive XR technology, which has been researched by Japan Research Institute Co., Ltd.’s consortium for car interio...

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bsidiary of Continental, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership with Baidu in which EB will provide automotive infrastructure software for the Apollo Computing Unit (ACU), Baidu’s advanced in-vehicle computing platform for autonomous driving. EB is providing its EB tresos automotive basic software products to the Baidu ACU-Advanced Automated Valet Parking project. EB’s industry-leading software will allow car manufacturers and s...

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ive Systems to run first autonomous driving test on public roads Japanese suppliers accelerating development of autonomous car technologies Hitachi Automotive Systems reveals test car for autonomous driving Hitachi Automotive's stereo camera featured in Suzuki Hustler Hitachi Group, Clarion develop basic technology to prevent collisions by predicting pedestrian movement Hitachi Automotive Systems to establish new division to strengthen autonomous...

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nt in the market.(From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 22, 2009) Yorozu Corporation, a major supplier of suspensions and other auto parts, will increase its capital investment 10 percent to 6.4 billion yen in the 2010 business year, compared with this year. For all no change in the basic trend of trimmed investments, the supplier will add next year expenses not directly related to renovation or expansion of equipment, such as tho...

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g Systems from Wuhu Chery Technology, a subsidiary of Chery Automobile. Renamed Wuhu Valeo Automotive Lighting Systems. Formed joint venture with V. Johnson Enterprises called Detroit Thermal Systems (DTS) to acquire the climate control business of Automotive Components Holdings (ACH). Reached basic agreement with Ichikoh Industries to restructure their existing lighting businesses in China. The majority of each company's subsidiaries and ...

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structure improves passengers' comfort and increases the cargo room is used for the second- and third-row passenger seats. Jointly with Shiroki-Brose Corp, Toyota Boshoku has developed the power front seat using the manual type of the next-generation seat frame, TB-NF110, as a base. By sharing the basic seat frame with the manual type used in the WISH and the Prius, both parts items and joints have been reduced by approx. 25% compared to the pre...

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billion from the previous year's net income. Click here for details Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) and Ashimori Industry, Co., Ltd. (Ashimori) announced that they will strengthen their capital and business alliance in the safety systems business. In this regard, Toyoda Gosei has concluded basic agreements with Ashimori and its largest shareholder, Japan Wool Textile Co., Ltd. (Japan Wool Textile), respectively. The business alliance inc...

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nvest JPY 56 billion in plants and equipment over the three years to strengthen its existing business foundation (JPY 26 billion for structural reform and growth investment, and JPY 30 billion for other purpose). It will also focus on the development of new products and finding growing markets. Its basic policies set in the new mid-term business plan are the improvement of profitability in its existing businesses through a structural reform, and ...

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afety protection is provided by a finger touch prevention structure of the high-voltage connection. -Busbars are used to connect the battery cells. -Transmits battery cell voltage and temperature to ECU via FPC or wire. -FPC is thinner and lighter than wires. -A low-voltage in-vehicle platform with basic vehicle functions that combines wiring harness and ECU functions, and a service platform that allows easy installation of automatic driving syst...

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year's net income. Click here for details Aisin Corporation (Aisin) and Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric Mobility) announced that they have concluded a business partnership agreement for developing products for next-generation electrified vehicles. Consequently, the basic agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company announced by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, and Aisin in May...

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Grinding machines, machining centers, cutting machines, control equipment (including IoE-related products), industrial heat treatment furnaces, etc. -According to the Company, it has the world’s largest market share in the power-steering segment. Mid-term Management Plan (Ending in FY2026) Basic Policies and Monetary Targets Sales: JPY 2 trillion (same level as in FY2023) Profit margin: 3.9% (currently). Target: 5-6% ROE: 5.5% (currentl...

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harging batteries in hybrid or electric vehicles -Highest efficiency silicon carbide technology -Compatible with batteries of any chemistry: 400V, 650V and 800V voltage range -Extended range AC input - 7.4kW, 11 kW and 22 kW power rating -Liquid-cooled IP6K9K enclosure -ISO 26262 -Mode 2 and mode 3 basic signal charging plugs compliant -On customer request CHAdeMO, CCS and GB/T with a external EVCC -Compact two-in-one unit suitable for PHEV/HEV/B...

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29, 2008) Unipres Corporation has realized highly improved productivity through the improvement of its hot press technology. The new method achieves rapid cooling by pouring out cooling water from the surface of the die and passing it between the die surface and the car body panel. Making use of a basic technology developed by Nippon Steel Corporation, it enables special processing on the die surface in line with the shape of the part. This new ...

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Oct. 2014 Stamping operations of Yachiyo Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (U.S.A) acquired by Unipres. Plastic fuel tank operations transferred to new production plant in Georgia. Adopted new name Yachiyo Manufacturing of America, LLC. Dec. 2014 Established Yachiyo Germany GmbH. May 2015 Reached basic agreement with Topre to start discussion that Yachiyo will transfer stamping operations in Japan to Topre. Jun. 2015 Transferred all operation...

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of cockpit module molded parts. In the five year contract term, the companies will co-develop plastic parts to be used in instrumental panels and such featured in Visteon's cockpit modules. Apr. 2000 Build, adjacent to the current Kobe head office, the techno-research center in order to carry out basic research and develop for new products. Oct. 2000 Extended and remodeled the headquarters building in Nagata-ku, Kobe to become the General Man...

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respond to growing automotive antenna demands worldwide. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 13, 2011) Harada Industry Co., Ltd. and Nippon Antenna Co., Ltd. have signed a contract, under which Nippon Antenna’s car antenna business will be transferred to Harada Industry. A basic agreement on the deal was already made on December 9 last year. By transferring its automotive antenna business, including that of its overseas ...

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boost sales to 50 billion yen by 2015 Nidec to market drive units for hybrid and electric vehicles in series Nidec to largely expand its EPS motor business Nidec develops a motor for double-clutch automated manual transmissions Nidec to consolidate components for power steering motors to two basic units Nidec to boost sales of brushed motors targeted at emerging markets Nidec Tosok to greatly enhance transmission parts business Nidec t...

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uarter (cumulative) ended December 31, 2022. Click here for details Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) and Ashimori Industry, Co., Ltd. (Ashimori) announced that they will strengthen their capital and business alliance in the safety systems business. In this regard, Toyoda Gosei has concluded basic agreements with Ashimori and its largest shareholder, Japan Wool Textile Co., Ltd. (Japan Wool Textile), respectively. The business alliance inc...

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ge Indonesia changed in equity method affiliate from a consolidated subsidiary by carrying out the capital increase. Jun. 2015 I Metal Technology absorbed Isuzu Techno Sand. Co., Ltd. Dec. 2016 I Metal Technology Co., Ltd. acquired San-ei Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Mar. 2018 The Comapny concluded a basic agreement with regard to the merger of I Metal Technology Co., Ltd., Jidosha Buhin Kogyo Co., Ltd., and TDF Corporation. Apr. 2018 I Metal Tec...

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R of Europe GmbH (NPR of Europe), to Daido Metal Co., Ltd. (Daido Metal). Nippon Piston Ring and Daido Metal decided that strengthening their relationship via capital tie-up is necessary in order to boost their presence in the European market, and announced in December 2017 that they have reached a basic agreement to negotiate a share transfer. Nippon Piston Ring aims to strengthen sales of Daido Metal’s products like engine bearings in Europe....

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