e nanofiber filter media removes PM1 and ultra-fine particles. A new flat cathode air filter element developed for fuel cell systems will also be presented. It removes harmful gases from the cathode air path and protects the system from contamination. (From a press release dated October 14, 2024)  Patents -In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company filed more than 70 patent applications, which increased its patent pool to approximat...

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er 31, 2024 Year ended December 31, 2023 Year ended December 31, 2022 R&D expenses 18,606.75 18,356.11 15,510.45 Percentage of sales (%) 5.14% 4.58 4.72 -The Company's R&D headcount decreased by 1.25% over the previous year to 20,346. This represents 15.42% of the company's total workforce. Patents & Certification -As of December 31, 2024, the company held a total of 43,354 patents and patent applications, including 25,439 domestic and 17...

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ator production lines in Mexico KSS to supply new side airbag for Toyota Yaris KSS supplying airbags for Kia Optima KSS products align with new U.S. ejection mitigation rule KSS launches integrated seatbelt tension sensor in U.S. KSS to supply seat belt assemblies for Freedman Seating KSS receives patent for new electrical seat belt KSS starts airbag production in Romania plant KSS receives technology award from Shanghai GM KSS to open new facto...

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tric HDTs-The Company started volume delivery of a 24V/480W electronic cooling water pump to a world-leading commercial vehicle manufacturer for use in battery electric heavy-duty trucks (HDTs). Previously, the e-cooling water pump for fuel cell trucks has reached mass production. The pump adopts a patented impeller design and a wet runner design that favors ECU active cooling and minimizes component wear, delivering an efficiency of over 50% und...

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ix LED headlamps are produced in the Czech Republic, and a local version for the Chinese market is manufactured in China. Series development is conducted in Germany and the Czech Republic. (From a press release dated July 17, 2024) Full-LED rear lamps Daimler Truck -The Company has supplied its patented light curtain technology for the first time in the bus segment. It has developed and supplied customized full-LED rear combination lamps with...

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system Plastic Omnium starts China plant, halts production in Europe and America Plastic Omnium plans to start European and American plants by June 2020 Plastic Omnium acquires two production lines for surgical masks Plastic Omnium restarts operations at 96% of its plants Plastic Omnium files 116 patents in 2019 Plastic Omnium updates new business development for e-mobility Plastic Omnium announces cost reduction program and transformation plan...

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dvantage of the unparalleled design freedom to deliver high-performance touch, touch contours such as longitudinal or circular sliders, concave/convex touch-surface dials, touch-gesture, and proximity recognition, together with the integration of displays and advanced lighting solutions. Uniphy’s patented technology uses novel optical sensing with a free-form and affordable three-layer optical laminate, powered by low-power electronics to impro...

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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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on of Smart Eye’s AI technology and the Company’s state-of-the-art cameras. Both companies share a commitment to collaborating on technology that extends beyond safety, paving the way for more empathetic and human-centered future mobility. (From a Company press release on January 8, 2024)   Patents -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has more than 12,900 patents in its portfolio. Capital Expenditure by Business Segment (in million ...

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xit, and speed-dependent vehicle lifting and lowering for battery electric vehicle range extension. The Company also will show its RT1-T Precision Strain Wave Gear Unit with Integrated Sensor for cobot, humanoid robot and medical-surgical robotics. (From a Company press release on January 8, 2024) Patents -In 2024, the Company filed 1,040 patents with the German Patent and Trademark Office, making it the seventh-ranked company in Germany based o...

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. This mPEPS building block approach also enables flexibility to meet OEMs’ wide-ranging requirements for advanced gear-based steering systems and supports all vehicle propulsion types (EV, ICE, etc.) as well as the needs across various global markets. (From a press release dated August 12, 2024) Patents -As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 865 patent applications and 1,507 issued patents. 24% of patents granted are related to Software-as-...

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ysical structure, but serves as an integration of cutting-edge safety belt, steering wheel, and airbag products to optimize the interior space and enhance the occupants’ drive and ride experience while ensuring high vehicle safety. (From a Hangsheng Electronics press release dated April 26, 2024) Patents -As of December 31, 2024, the company had more than 6,600 patents and patent applications. Capital Expenditure (in million USD)   ...

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Qingdao Hisense Hitachi Air-conditioning Systems Co., Ltd. (Hisense Hitachi) To co-developing AI technology Detailed news Technology Licensing Agreement (As of Dec. 31, 2024) Partner Item of Contract Contract date Texas Instruments Incorporated(U.S.) Cross-licenses for semiconductor patents (includes subsidiaries) Mar. 02, 2011 ARM Limited(UK) Licensing-in of semiconductor designing technology Dec. 22, 2015 Capital Expe...

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antly generate electricity used to power the electric motor. The fuel cell is incorporated into a system that manages all the associated functions, including thermal control, electric and electronic management, and the supply of air and hydrogen. (From a press release dated February 20, 2024)   Patent -In 2024, the Company has applied for a total of 146 patent applications. As in 2023, a significant proportion of the newly applied patents wer...

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r 2,000 engineers, including more than 400 engineers in its Chinese joint venture, Shanghai GKN HUAYU Driveline Systems (SDS). R&D Facilities -The Company's GKN Automotive division has five technology and innovation centers, as of December 31, 2024. 1 Americas 1 Germany 1 India 1 Japan 1 China   Patents -The Company's GKN Automotive division granted more than 1,400 patents, as of September 2024. Capital Expenditure (in GBP millions) ...

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tures a wavelength-stabilized infrared pulsed edge-emitting laser diode, position sensors for reliable and qualified use in vehicles, and a hands-on-detection system using infrared LEDs and VCSELs to monitor driver engagement in semi-autonomous vehicles.(From a press release dated January 8, 2024) Patents -Through December 31, 2024, the Company has approximately 13,100 patents and patent applications.   Capital Expenditure (in million EUR)...

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8    R&D Structure -The Company had an average of 4,035 employees working in research and development in 2024. Product development Developed products / technologies Details New sealing solutions for in-wheel motors -The Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Business Group introduced two new patented sealing solutions for in-wheel motors (IWM). The solution can support OEMs and electric motor manufacturers for motors used in applications r...

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18, 2018)   Magna International announced that it has opened an aluminum casting facility in Telford, England, which will supply structural castings to Jaguar Land Rover. The new facility is approximately 225,000 square feet and is expected to employ 300 people. The new facility will use Magna’s patented vacuum die-casting process. The advanced lightweight aluminum castings help maximize strength and stiffness and minimize weight, which improv...

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used to further advance the series development and industrialization of the autonomous, fully electric, and inclusive mover. Specifically, three production sites will be established in Europe, Saudi Arabia, and the USA to market the vehicle worldwide.(From a press release dated February 7, 2024) Patent -In 2024, the Company applied for 29 priority patent applications.   Capital Expenditure (in million EUR)   FY ended Dec. 31, 202...

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D Facilities -The Company has seven advanced technology centers, two located in North America, two in Europe and three in Asia. R&D Structure -As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s E-Systems segment has approximately 2,100 engineers working in research and development across fourteen countries. Patents -As of December 31, 2024, the Company has approximately 2,800 patents and patent applications pending. Capital Expenditure (USD millions)...

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