article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 16, 2016) JTEKT Corporation has developed a new anti-creep ball bearing primarily for automotive transmissions. Outer ring creep, a slip phenomenon that occurs between the housing and the outer ring, leads to axle and housing wear and a shorter product lifecycle. The company was able to prevent creep without increasing the inner ring thickness, which was a conventional creep countermeasure. This tech...

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been selected as a passenger vehicle (PV) seat assembly supplier to BMW AG for the development and production of front- and rear-row seat assemblies in Europe. This designation covers a PV seat project under a new BMW AG platform. Production is expected to launch in the second half of 2027, with a lifecycle of 8 years and an estimated total lifecycle value of CNY 12 billion. (From an NBJF press release dated April 30, 2024) Outlook -The Company ...

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9, 2024)Green and low-carbon partnership with CITIC Steel-The Company signed an agreement for green and low-carbon cooperation with CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Co., Ltd. (CITIC Steel). The two parties will fully leverage their respective strengths to reduce carbon emissions throughout product lifecycles. They will jointly develop low-carbon products, build a low-carbon service system, and establish a scientific low-carbon evaluation system ...

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tional products. In addition, by eliminating the busbars, it has simplified the semiconductor and wiring welding production process, reducing the number of components and assembly man-hours required. The technology contributes to reduceing CO2 emissions in the production process as well as over the lifecycle of the inverter. (From a press release dated May 24, 2022) Hitachi Astemo Co., Ltd. (Hitachi Astemo) announced that it has started productio...

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e and abroad. The new radiator tank uses organic compound extracted from castor-oil trees, which comprises about 40 percent of the new resin. Compared with conventional products molded from nylon-based materials, the new radiator tank reduces by more than 30 percent CO2 emissions during its product lifecycle, which covers from production process up to waste. Radiator tanks made of plant-derived resin were already developed and sold by other manuf...

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uary 6, 2025) Robert Bosch LLC, a group of Robert Bosch, announced its plans to create a Regional Hydrogen Research and Development Hub at the company’s Farmington Hills headquarter facility. The addition of this hydrogen R&D space will help empower innovative developments throughout the hydrogen lifecycle, allowing for improved integration. The project will require extensive upgrades and restructuring of 2,200 square feet of existing space at ...

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ary 18, 2010) Robert Bosch LLC, a group of Robert Bosch, announced its plans to create a Regional Hydrogen Research and Development Hub at the company’s Farmington Hills headquarter facility. The addition of this hydrogen R&D space will help empower innovative developments throughout the hydrogen lifecycle, allowing for improved integration. The project will require extensive upgrades and restructuring of 2,200 square feet of existing space at ...

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s capable of running Linux, along with 2 Cortex-M33 cores, and 2 Cortex-M7 cores for increased real-time processing. It is the Company’s first application processors to support post-quantum cryptography (PQC). It can withstand attacks by quantum computers and manage equipment security over a long lifecycle. It is also supported by the Company’s eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that provides 0.5 TOPS of machine learning performance, en...

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ems, cockpit electronics, sensors and actuators, automated driving electronics, and energy management systems; Includes HELLA Electronics and Clarion Electronics Lighting Develops and manufactures of lighting technologies which includes design lighting and lighting for driver assistance systems Lifecycle Solutions Develops and manufactures solutions extending the vehicle lifecycle, special original equipment, spare components, and workshop eq...

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announced in September 2020 of selling and partially relocating the Automotive Technologies division plant in Luckenwalde despite extensive negotiations between employer and employee representatives for 15 months. As a result, the location, whose product and component portfolio is at the end of its lifecycle, will be gradually closed and its activities relocated by July 2023. The planned closure in Luckenwalde is part of the measures agreed upon ...

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the world and are upheld by the Operational Excellence Department which provides lean principles throughout the organization. To improve solution performance, Hutchinson is looking to add sensors or RFID chips in its products. These make it possible in particular to gather accurate data on product lifecycle and thus reduce maintenance costs. (From a press release on January 14, 2019) Hutchinson has launched the dynamic insulating system (DIS) in...

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lectric outlet capable of powering devices up to 1,500W, allowing the vehicle to serve as a power source. (From a press release dated May 22, 2024) 400V motor stators and rotors -The Company won a new drive motor business order for 400V motor stators and rotors from a Chinese client, with the total lifecycle order value estimated at EUR 600 million and production expected at a Chinese plant in mid-2024. The 400V motor stators and rotors to be sup...

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nnounced a partnership with the Company to integrate its technology into millions of commercial and passenger tires over the next two years. The UHF embedded tag, featuring a custom-designed pod and antenna with advanced chips and materials, will enable full traceability of each tire throughout its lifecycle, including details on manufacturing, storage, distribution, installation, replacement, and refurbishment. Both companies has partnered since...

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ficient experiences for owners of battery-swappable vehicles. Going forward, the two companies will jointly advance the formulation and promotion of national standards for battery swapping technology, as well as compatibility between batteries across brands and models. They will jointly establish a lifecycle closed loop that encompasses “battery R&D, battery swapping services, battery asset management, cascade utilization, and material recyclin...

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t centers Powertrain and Charging Engine Systems and Components Motorsports and Special Applications Electronics and Mechatronics Large and Small Engine Components Thermal and Fluid Systems Filtration and Engine Peripherals Industrial Thermal Management Thermal Management Lifecycle and mobility Aftermarket - -The Company is privately owned. Mahle Foundation, a nonprofit organization which serves charitable cause...

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s complete vehicle modules.-The Company is organized into three business groups: Lighting: Focused on headlamps, combination rear lamps, body lighting and interior lighting systems. Electronics: Focused on automated driving, sensors and actuators, body electronics, and energy management solutions. Lifecycle Solutions: Business group comprised of Independent Aftermarket, Workshop Solutions and Special Original Equipment divisions. -On January 31...

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stem that manages all associated functions, including thermal control, electric and electronic management, and air and hydrogen supply. The Company will also present a health monitoring system for hydrogen vessels. The system offers smart analysis to check the status of onboard tanks to extend tank lifecycles and facilitate maintenance operations. The Company will also display the 2.2 kWh NMC lithium-ion energy battery for EV applications and the...

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press release dated January 25, 2024)   Awards ISO/SAE 21434 certification for cybersecurity-The Company has received ISO/SAE 21434 certification, the benchmark standard for automotive cybersecurity, from UTAC. The certification covers the management of cybersecurity risks throughout the entire lifecycle of the Company’s products, including the maintenance and dismantlement of onboard vehicle systems. This cybersecurity certification covers...

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ics Corporation (7%) The top five companies commanded about 50% of the automotive semiconductor market Detailed news Acquisition [USA] Completed acquisition of Altium Acquisition cost: approximately AUD 9.1 billion Purpose: To build a foundation for constructing an Electronics system design and lifecycle management platform. This is expected to significantly reduce development resources and promote efficiency, accelerating innovation and lowi...

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sidual oil or coal tar oil. Monolith and Goodyear have developed a plasma-based process using renewable electricity for methane pyrolysis, resulting in outputs of only carbon and hydrogen. According to Monolith, the plasma-based process should result in environmental benefits across the development lifecycle, resulting in a reduction of carbon emissions. (From a press release dated December 9, 2021) The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) a...

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