ional Ltd. (GS Yuasa International) announced that the EHW5 lithium-ion battery (LiB), made by Blue Energy Co., Ltd. (Blue Energy), its joint venture with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), has been adopted for the hybrid version of the new Honda Step Wagon Spada. The EHW5 is a high power, compact, and lightweight battery. Blue Energy reduced weight by 17% and size by 7% compared with conventional products while maintaining the capacity, output, dura...

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parts at another plant in Gifu Prefecture. This will be the company’s first entry into the manufacture of hot stamped parts. Total investment in the new equipment is estimated to be JPY 2.4 billion. Through these projects, the company is poised to meet the needs of automakers that are developing lightweight vehicles with high collision performance. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 20, 2013) Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd...

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lops large module component using hot stamped material G-TEKT Corporation's first quarter results G-TEKT Corporation's second quarter results (cumulative) G-Tekt expands line for Subaru at Gunma Plant G-Tekt to establish new plant in Guangzhou, China G-Tekt to exhibit EV battery housing concept and lightweight technologies at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2021 Online G-TEKT to develop EV platforms by applying vehicle structure analysis techno...

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n article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Jun 3, 2013) Tachi-S Co., Ltd. has entered into a business agreement with Viza Automocion, S.A.U., a Spain-based supplier of automotive seat frames, in order to enhance its supply system in Europe. Starting in 2014, Tachi-S will outsource production of its lightweight, low-cost seat frames to Viza, which is headquartered in Vigo. As automakers are expanding their global production networks, the company i...

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through automation and consolidation of lines Aichi Steel supplying stainless steel for Toyota MIRAI fuel cell vehicle Aichi Steel to boost production of forged parts for engines and transmissions in Thailand Aichi Steel to acquire metal fiber business of Unitika Aichi Steel develops high-strength, lightweight steel for connecting rods Aichi Steel to improve finishing and testing process for steel materials Aichi Steel to boost production of CVT ...

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TOPY America Inc. completes USD 38 million expansion at plant in Frankfort, Kentucky Topy Industries to integrate aluminum wheel production in Japan into its Fukuoka subsidiary TOPY Industries develops 15% lighter wheel for large commercial vehicles Topy Industries develops highly tensile yet lightweight steel wheel using 980MPa steel sheet - the world's first of its kind TOPY Industries expands oxygen plant at Toyohashi steel factory Top...

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Engine parts suppliers to shift strategies in response to slowdown in EV sales NPR-Riken to start demonstration test for proprietary hydrogen engine in FY 2026 Riken to establish production and sales subsidiary in Mexico Riken licensed to use light material developed by GF Automotive Riken unveils lightweight brake disk rotor with enhanced durability Riken to apply aluminum alloy extrusion technology to engine valves Riken sells Spain subsidiary...

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4 (a generic term for tanks using resin and FRP for the liner) containers that can utilize the company’s expertise in plastic fuel tanks. Yachiyo Industry will also introduce its efforts to reduce the weight of high-pressure hydrogen tanks. The "70MPa Type 4 Hydrogen Tank for Automotive Use" is a lightweight, low-cost tank under development that uses improved CFRP resin material and less carbon fiber than previously developed products. (From a ...

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Ultra-thin HVAC systems-Decentralized interior comfort modules; rear air conditioning devices, boosters, additional comfort modules-Aquairius cooling mist diffusers-Positive temperature coefficient heaters for hybrid and electric vehicles-Holistic Entelligence climate control systems for buses with lightweight air conditioning and advanced power electronics-FlexHeater flexible surface heating systems-Energy-storage evaporators for mild-hybrid veh...

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9, automotive parts suppliers are actively making unique proposals in the field of autonomous driving. Many original concept technologies for fully-autonomous vehicles without a driver are on exhibit, such as new technologies for safety and comfort. NHK Spring Co., Ltd. unveiled its newly developed lightweight belt-in-seat frame. For Level 4 and higher autonomous vehicles, the company combined belt mounts and seat frames to achieve high endurance...

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vehicles. Electric trucks that carry heavy goods need more batteries than electric passenger vehicles. Press Kogyo expects that the needs for lighter body frame parts for electric trucks will grow. The company intends to meet such needs of electric truck manufacturers by developing components using lightweight materials. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 12, 2018) On March 16 Press Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Press Kogyo) announced tha...

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for acquisition of Yachiyo Industry's sheet metal business Yachiyo Industry sells U.S. subsidiary's sheet metal parts business to Unipres Unipres to boost production capacity at UK subsidiary Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal to raise its share in Unipres to 16.46 percent Unipres develops world's most lightweight, ultra-flat 1.6-liter class torque converter Unipres awarded CVT parts contract from Honda in Mexico Unipres to shorten manufacturing peri...

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gh-temperature applications such as exhaust finishers. -3D inkjet printing technology is used. Three-dimensional designs are possible. -Less waste and more environmentally friendly than painting or film. Also, plant-derived and recycled plastics are used for environmental friendliness. -By adopting lightweight materials and vapor deposition techniques, approximately 10% weight reduction is achieved compared to plated parts. -Scratch-resistant PP ...

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transmission manufacturer to adopt a plastic oil pan. ROKI cooperated with DuPont, a material manufacturer, and resolved challenges posed to developing the plastic oil pan, including improvements in heat and impact resistance, to realize adoption of the product. ROKI intends to expand its lineup of lightweight alternatives to metal parts, with the development of an engine-use plastic oil pan in view. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun...

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es in Tianjin Chuhatsu Fawer Spring Fawer Automotive Parts signs agreement to transfer shares in its joint venture Chuo Spring to absorb its cable manufacturing subsidiary in Japan Chuo Spring to supply hydrogen tank fixing springs and suspension springs for Toyota Mirai Chuo Spring develops ultra-lightweight titanium suspension spring Chuo Spring receives chassis spring order from Daihatsu and expands business in Southeast Asia Suprajit Enginee...

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OOZX FUJI OOZX to merge Fuji Hollow Valve Fuji Oozex creates new midterm management plan that emphasizes profitability and cash flow; aiming for sales of JPY 23 billion in FY 2023 Fuji Oozx to establish joint venture in Indonesia Fuji Oozx to produce engine valves in Indonesia Fuji Oozx to propose lightweight hollow valve with retainer Fuji Oozx to largely increase hollow engine valve production to 20 million units in FY 2016 Fuji Oozx to set up...

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t will make Technol Eight Co., Ltd., located in Seto city, Aichi prefecture, its 100% subsidiary by means of stock swap. After obtaining an approval at an extraordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled on December 19, the company will merge Technol Eight as of January 25, 2008. Onkyo seeks to supply lightweight in-vehicle speakers utilizing the aluminum stamping technology of Technol Eight and jointly purchasing aluminum parts. Onkyo will issue 16...

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e savings in investment in carbon neutrality measures and the introduction of automation equipment to enhance production efficiency. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 12, 2022) Automotive World 2020 Stepped bolt / double screw nut Flow drilling screws (FDS) and Delta PT screws Lightweight fasteners Synchronizer ring Forged aluminum products (shift forks, etc.) - In the photo, used for fastening the plastic part of the headl...

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size and takes much processing cost, will significantly increase the transaction amount with Honda. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Mar. 29, 2013) Univance Corporation is poised to commercialize a new dual clutch automatic transmission by 2015. The company is developing a compact, lightweight unit by using its expertise in the areas of drive systems such as manual transmissions and all-wheel drive transfers. Compared to general ...

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電動ウォーターポンプ Energy Saving Water Pump (Thermostat type) Energy Saving Oil Pump (Electric Controlled Relief Valve System) Engine Assist System (Mild Hybrid) 48V Electric Water Pump Thermal Control Unit (TCU) Electric Pump (Heat exchanger integrated) Electric valve (Multi-way valve) Lightweight SAW (Simplex Air Wedge) Brake System Energy Saving Water Pump (Thermostat type) Energy Saving Oil Pump 「Electric Controlled Relief Valve...

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