heelers, Lumax Auto Technologies launched an oxygen (O2) sensor for Royal Enfield’s multiple models, and an in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system and throttle position sensor (TPS) for Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s (HMSI) EV scooter and motorcycles. Additionally, the company secured one new patent and has applied for six more patents related to its product innovations. Based on the Lumax Auto Technologies Limited press release/ Investor p...

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Y ended March 31, 2023 Overall 2,123.3 2,257.9 1,190.4 Overall R&D expenditure as a % of overall sales 1.70 2.51 2.94 R&D Facilities -The Company employs a team of 1200+ skilled engineers in its 37 R&D and engineering centers across India, Germany, Spain, and Taiwan. -The company has filed patents of over 495 patent applications and secured 539 design registrations till FY2023-24. -CREAT serves as Uno Minda's centralised R&D flagship tec...

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d for strengthening its research and development activities in the e-mobility space. Tevva provides electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles & buses in the 7.5 -14 tons weight category. These vehicles actively and autonomously manage the use of the range extender by utilising Tevva’s patented software, Predictive Range Extender Management System (PREMS), to ensure only electric drive is used in low carbon zones and other city cente...

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focuses on software development and services. In terms of hardware, it has also developed a wireless charging system. Beyond EV-related fields, the Company will focus on ADAS, automotive interiors, and lighting applications. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January 31, 2024)   Patents -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has more than 33,400 patents, including over 1,600 filed in 2024.-The Company has ranked once again firs...

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Silicon Valley Toyota Boshoku develops next mid-term business plan Toyota Boshoku's door trim and seat adopted for Lexus LC Toyota Boshoku and Tachi-S to form business partnership for seat operations Toyota Boshoku to establish joint venture in Pakistan Toyota Boshoku and Mitsui Chemicals conclude patent license agreement on high impact-resistant plastic Toyota Boshoku to commercialize comfort seats with eye toward autonomous driving Toyota Bosh...

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rganization targeted at fully developing an independent division system. To clarify each operation's business line, renamed Weather-strip Operations as Body Sealing Operations and Airbag Steering Wheel Operations as Safety System Operations. Established Intellectual Property Operations to reinforce patents. Jan. 2001 Merged TG North America and TG Technical Center on Jan. 1, 2001 (continued operations as TG North America) (currently a consolida...

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t eliminating the risk and achieving a comfortable and convenient driving environment. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on September 12, 2014) Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. announced on February 2 that the company and Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd. have reached a settlement agreement for seatbelt patent infringement suits, under which Ashimori Industry will pay to Tokai Rika 1,250 million yen as a settlement package. Tokai Rika had initiated a ...

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otor manufacturers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Jun.14, 2008) Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. announced that it has developed for the first time in the industry a technology to analyze the amount of red phosphorus contained in resins. The company says it has already filed a patent application for this innovative technique and expects the method to be used widely in areas including material development, quality control, an...

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ent collaboration-related R&D by FY 2030. Through these initiatives, Mitsubishi Electric aims to develop technologies that are not just an extension of conventional technologies but constitute a game-changer. Mitsubishi Electric also set intellectual property-related targets. Of the total number of patent applications it files, the company will increase the ratio of applications related to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI from 3% in...

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chnological developments, the Company is promoting electrification, energy conversion, and energy conservation. Technical Licensing Agreements (as of March 31, 2025) Licensing company Licensee Details Period NHK Precision Co., Ltd. Acument Global Technologies, Inc. (The Netherlands) Patent and production technology on Torx Punch April 23, 2017 - April 22, 2026 Sumihatsu Co., Ltd. Pandrol UK Limited (U.K.) OEM agreement for Pand...

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. (From a press release dated December 24, 2020) JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) announced that it will exhibit lithium-ion capacitors at the 12th International Rechargeable Battery Expo (Battery Japan) to be held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center from March 3 to 5, 2021. The company's proprietary patented technology enables the lithium-ion capacitors to operate at temperatures between -40 to 85 degrees Celsius, which meets the requirements for ...

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ture a 76mm forged milled compressor wheel with ported shroud and a 67mm turbine wheel inside a mono-scroll turbine housing for maximum efficiency. The new turbochargers contain a compressor-mounted blade pass speed sensor, allowing GM to accurately monitor how quickly the turbo is operating, and a patented decoupled ball bearing system capable of a faster response time than traditional journal bearings. They also feature an electronically actuat...

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ires 100% shares in Nippon Antenna (Philippines) Harada Industry's subsidiary in Shanghai to change its corporate name Harada Industry's subsidiary in Philippine to change its corporate name Harada Industry to liquidate consolidated subsidiary in UK Yokowo and Harada Industry in automotive antenna patent lawsuits Harada Industry to launch new plant in Vietnam to expand sales in ASEAN Harada Industry to start dissolution of UK subsidiary Harada I...

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ed into the loan agreement in order to refinance investment in the plant and equipment. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on November 28, 2017) Tokai Rika Co., Ltd. announced on February 2 that the company and Ashimori Industry Co., Ltd. have reached a settlement agreement for seatbelt patent infringement suits, under which Ashimori Industry will pay to Tokai Rika 1,250 million yen as a settlement package. Tokai Rika had initiated a ...

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tion, Japan. JBML invested INR 24.01 million in research and development during the year. The company is focused on technological advancements, process efficiency improvements, and product diversification. Additionally, JBML has implemented AI-driven digitization in its operations and has filed two patent applications, with one already accepted and published and the other under review. (Based on Jay Bharat Maruti's annual report 2023-24) In its a...

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the Japanese market. When laser welding aluminum-coated hot-stamped steel sheets, the aluminum may mix with the weld joint, leading to a decrease in strength at the joints. Therefore, a process of removing the plating layer near the joints through ablation is required beforehand. This technology is patented by ArcelorMittal. By combining the ablation technology with the G-TEKT’s expertise in hot stamping processing, G-TEKT can realize large int...

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announced on November 16 that it will step up its business to sell new technologies and components it developed in-house to other automakers. It is ready to offer components and auto parts systems it developed jointly with vehicle parts suppliers, including those in which Nissan has the majority of patent rights and know-how. As the first program, Nissan has already licensed out technology for the "ECO Pedal" system to Mikuni Corporation, which m...

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is the company’s first venture into the electric vehicle segment. By utilizing its expertise in metal components and collaborating with universities and customers, the company has already developed two products: a sintered core for motors; and aluminum bonding wire for power semiconductor chips. Patent applications for these technologies have already been submitted, and mass production is expected to begin by 2018. Nippon Piston Ring will cont...

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mer safety by controlling a vehicle’s speed and direction. Karamba’s runtime integrity technology provides self-protection against remote code execution, using Control Flow Integrity (CFI). (From a press release on July 11, 2019) Alpine Electronics Inc. said on February 19 that it has signed a patent cross-licensing agreement with U.S. software giant Microsoft Corp. Under the agreement, the two companies will expand sharing of their respecti...

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because of concern over human rights and environment. At an online business performance briefing held last month, Fine Sinter announced that it has developed a new cobalt-less material that maintains abrasion resistance using its powder metallurgy technology and will start volume production soon. A patent that Fine Sinter jointly applied for this technology with Toyota is pending. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 10, 202...

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