uisition of new machinery. Proton said the operational manufacturing facility will soon be ramping up its production volume with new products in the pipeline. AAPICO will be managing operations and introducing new technology applications to produce better quality parts, improve production, and cost efficiency. The future expansion will also create more jobs. (From Proton press release on July 4, 2023) Malaysian carmaker Proton mentioned that Pure...

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oning” capabilities that can make decisions while considering situations like a human would. Texas Instruments’ high-performance computing system-on-chip (SoC) series has realized edge AI performance that can process up to 1,200 trillion operations per second (TOPS). It features both high power efficiency and functional safety, and supports Level 3 autonomous driving (conditional automation). (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on ...

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p more diversified areas of cooperation and strengthen the exchange of cutting-edge technologies to empower each other with technological innovation. In the future, the two parties will begin various projects to establish a digital cooperation model, better utilize value in data, improve production efficiency, and realize effective cost reduction to bolster the sustainable development of the industry chain. The Company plans to achieve supply cha...

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new generation of close-coupled catalysts that can be fitted close to the turbocharger of light- and medium-duty diesel vehicles.The new close-coupled compact catalyst uses Emitec's patented longitudinal structure (LS) foil technology, which creates turbulent flow inside the catalyst and increases efficiency. Due to the more efficient substrate, the required catalyst volume is reduced by approximately one quarter. In a joint development with a E...

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hey will collaborate and integrate power conversion devices based on Infineon semiconductors, with particular emphasis on wideband gap device technologies, which provide advantages in power conversion applications compared to silicon-based semiconductors. These devices enable greater power density, efficiency and thermal performance, which contribute to improved efficiency and reduced system costs for next-generation power conversion modules. Fut...

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Plug has developed a compact, low-temperature operational fuel cell module by raising the integration degree of the SOFC, whose challenge is supposed to be high integration. The module consisting of two integrated SOFC units with 90 cells in total has achieved a high power density of 2 W/cm3, power efficiency of over 40% and over 50 watts output. Its integration degree (electrode area) per unit volume is the world's highest level, according to th...

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on Martin Rapide. The tires with advanced asymmetric tread pattern and reinforced side walls achieve outstanding sports performance in wet and dry conditions. They also offer a 6 percent reduction in rolling resistance compared with that of conventional tires, contributing to improving vehicle fuel efficiency. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on June. 2, 2010) Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will begin making truck and bu...

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2010) Ichikoh Industries, Ltd. completed construction of its new headquarters and technical center building "i-Wing" on the premises of the Isehara Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture on September 14. The headquarters and the administrative section of the technology division will be integrated to improve efficiency in accommodation and speedy decisions among organizations within the company. Environmental considerations are given to the building as see...

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gy-R4 low-carbon wheels-Lightweight performance casted wheelsFinishes-Diamond cut/bright machined wheels-Polished face with painted window wheels-Fully painted wheels-Premium painted wheels-Polished wheels-Chrome clad wheels-Mirror finished ultra bright machined wheels-Aero styled wheels to improve efficiency-Undercut machined wheels to reduce weight-PVD wheels-DecoTech specialized wheel finishes-Laser etched wheels-Pad printed specialized wheel ...

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on and analysis of various data that meet objectives for cross-industrial ecosystems based on Hitachi Group’s Internet-of-Things (IoT) platform. The Company intends to help create new value with SDVs, and support automakers to convert their business models. While SDVs have benefits of development efficiency and a post-sale billing model for vehicles, there are challenges such as the revamping of electronic and electrical architectures, as well ...

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BorgWarner Inc. USA Joseph F. Fadool (President and CEO) -The Company is an automotive supplier specializing in developing and manufacturing technology solutions to improve the performance, efficiency and environmental qualities for powertrains of combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles.-As of December 31, 2025, the Company is organized into four reportable segments: Turbos & Thermal Technologies, Drivetrain & Morse Systems, PowerDrive Systems, ...

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embly plant in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, Japan. The new plant will perform final assembly of outer panel components for mini vehicles and supply the parts to Honda Motor's Suzuka Factory, starting in the fall of 2014. Setting up the new plant near Honda's facility will contribute to enhancing overall efficiency, while saving distribution costs for the large products, which meets the customer's requirement. Topre recently received a new contract fro...

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artial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV) and hybrid – from a single design blow tooling set. (From a press release on November 5, 2013) TI Automotive Liminted has launched an all-new brushless fuel delivery module on vehicles in Europe. The new module features a new brushless fuel pump that improves efficiency and reliability with integrated electronics in the flange. The module improves vehicle packaging by integrating the ECU into the flange and...

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dular air gap insulated manifolds Three-shell manifolds -Manifold converters-Catalytic converters-Catalytic burners with secondary hydrocarbon dosing-Three-way catalysts-Four-way catalysts-Diesel oxidation catalysts-Closed-coupled catalysts-Double swirl mixers-Stairway mixers-Rasp pipe mixers-High efficiency urea mixers-HP passive valves-Heat exchangers-Thermoelectric generators-Cold start thermal units-One-Box integrated waste heat recovery sys...

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or commercialization of a low-cost variable device which controls engine valve lift. Aiming to start supplying it in 2011 or 2012, the company will promote the new device, targeting automakers working to meet the CO2 emission regulations to be tightened in Japan, Europe and the U.S. As well as fuel efficiency and exhaust emission, a variable valve lift device improves engine power. As its mechanism, however, tends to be complex, its application h...

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ing and manufacturing of various electronic equipment including automotive components. Mitsui Kinzoku, by taking over the operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, is aiming at combining the technologies of both entities in the area of designing electronic equipment to further improve its business efficiency. (From a press release on Feb. 15, 2008) Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd. announced on April 10 that it has developed a new silicon-based...

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ctric, adopting a new name, Furukawa Wiring Systems America, Inc. (FWSA.) The acquisition will allow the subsidiary to strengthen ties with the Furukawa Group's other subsidiary specializing in wire harness, connector, and electric device business in North America in efforts to enhance overall cost efficiency and improve product quality. FWSA now supplies about 90 percent of its products to Honda. By 2015, it intends to double its sales from the ...

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the Nagoya Plant. (This facility is now called "Production Division 2"). Jun. 1995 Established SWM Georgia LLC in Georgia, U.S.A. (This company adopted a new name, Shiroki Georgia LLC, in January 2007) Jul. 2000 Closed Yokohama headquarters and shifted to one headquarters at Toyokawa to improve efficiency of headquarters' functions. Aug. 2001 Established Kyusyu Shiroki Corp. (currently a Consolidated Company) Jan. 2002 Established Shiroki...

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icle in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Apr. 2, 2007) H-one Co., Ltd., a Honda-affiliated body frame parts manufacturer, will rearrange its welding line in Kameyama plant located in Kameyama city, Mie prefecture. In time for the introduction of the "corporate renovation" lines with higher production efficiency, the company will consolidate the current 5 production lines to 3. It will also fully deploy a simultaneous production system, which enable...

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building prototype samples, after successfully completing the Phase-1.  It can develop proto samples for its core products i.e. Manual Steering Gear, Column and Intermediate shafts when JTEKT complete the setting up of entire facility. It will go a long way in saving on cost and increasing our R&D efficiency by reducing turn-around time for new product validation, providing cost effective solutions, and developing products specific to the Indian...

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