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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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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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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ico, planning operation launch in September 2004 Kiriu to increase overseas production facilities of steering knuckles to five Kiriu to raise global share of brake discs and drums to 10% by 2015 Kiriu to add second casting line in plant in Thailand Kiriu to modernize casting equipment Kiriu obtains patent for brake disc that reduces squeal and judder DuPont and Honeywell develop new-generation refrigerant for car air-conditioners Nissan to de...

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n example in which waste materials generated from a conventional casting process are powdered and reused is expected. In addition, the powder material offers the advantage of reduced welding points when stamped parts are replaced with parts made by 3D printers. The company has already applied for a patent. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 12, 2023) Chuo Malleable Iron Co., Ltd. (Chuo) announced that it will establish a ne...

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ment with the goal of commercializing it by March 2017. Installed vehicle: Mitsubishi Motors "Outlander PHEV" Installed vehicle: Toyota "Lexus RX" -Rectangular magnet wires for motor coils. Replacing round wires with rectangular wires improves space factors and contributes to motor downsizing. -Patent pending -High assembly efficiency with the company’s original forming technology -Thin and high-current coils -Carbonization with superheat...

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s made by Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors. Mass production of the vehicles will begin in 2009. Unick expects to generate sales of 5.3 billion won in 2009, and 29.7 billion won in 2012 from these contracts. (Based on a press release on January 16, 2007) Unick Corporation announced that it was awarded a patent for its automatic time correction system used in clocks installed in cars. The company says that it plans to export clocks incorporating this n...

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rporation Laguna, Philippines Feb. 1941 Established as the Usui Seikin Kiki Kenkyusho (Research Facility). 1945 Changed name of Company to current name of USUI Kokusai Sangyo Co., Ltd. 1949 With the successful development of fuel injection tubes for diesel engines, the Company obtained a patent for a practical new design, and entered the automotive field. 1956 Moved its headquarters to the current site. (131-2 Nagasawa, Shimizu-cho, ...

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e U.S. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on July 9, 2014) Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has found in favor of Toyo Tire in design infringement claim in the U.S. It is the first time that the company's complaints against design patent infringement have been admitted. The ITC issued its orders to prohibit eight importers and distributors in the U.S. from importing and selling ...

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suspension products to Hyundai and Kia Mando releases MGH-80 ABS/ESC Mando increasing production in Turkey Mando ranks 46th on Automotive News Top 100 global OEM parts supplier list Mando America to produce ESC systems at Georgia Plant Mando exhibits products at Dongfeng-Korea Autoparts Plaza 2013 Patent applications for autonomous vehicles growing in Korea Mando supplying steering products for the Renault-Nissan Micra Mando to merge two subsidi...

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y is expecting to generate 23,124 million won from this agreement. The LPI system will be installed on Ford's new LPI vehicle. Orbital supplies components for LPG vehicles sold in Australia and New Zealand. (From a press release on Sep. 28, 2010) Motonic Corporation announced that it has obtained a patent for its proprietary exhaust gas purification system. According to the company, this system is capable of reducing NOx emissions from heavy-duty...

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f 498 facilities of 399 companies, which make powertrains system, electrical components, and car bodies. The assessment system helps the automakers to choose optimal supplier for new business and products. (From a press release on February 2, 2007) Sung Woo High Tech announced that it was awarded a patent on its sound absorbing and insulating dash panels. The dash panel has a foamed aluminum unit, which absorbs noise and vibration from the engine...

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Jun. 1995 The Company opened R&D Center in Ulsan. Jun. 1995 Sejung Co., Ltd. was established. May 1996 The Company obtained ISO9001 certification. Dec. 1997 The Company was listed on KOSDAQ stock market. Apr. 2000 The Company obtained QS9000 certification. Jan. 2002 The Company acquired patent for reducing exhaust noise. Jul. 2002 The Company established Yancheng Sejong Auto Parts Co., Ltd. in China. Sep. 2002 The Company listed o...

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550.5 million won and complete the acquisition by June 15. Before the transactions, the company already has 2,073,100 shares of itself, which accounts for 11.5% of all outstanding shares. (From a press release on March 12, 2007) Tonghae Electrics Ind. Co., Ltd. announced that it has been awarded a patent on its smart junction boxes featuring failure diagnosis systems. The junction box is capable of storing data it records about the operating sta...

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trically heated catalytic converters, fan motors, and vacuum pumps. (From a press release on March 22, 2018) Eberspaecher announced that its exhaust technology starts series production of tunnel mixers for exhaust-emission conversion in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The mixer, for which a patent is pending, will be produced for the first time beginning in May for a leading European passenger car manufacturer. Further customer orders wil...

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ry in Poland SL Corporation unveils new display and monitoring systems Inteva Products, LLC established a joint venture in Korea SL Corporation acquires ISO26262 SL Corporation to supply wireless charging systems to Kia Motors SL to supply MT shift levers for Ford Fiesta SL Corporation obtains U.S. patent on drive module for LED lamps SL Tennessee to add facilities at Tennessee plant SL Corporation to establish Thai subsidiary Inteva Products to ...

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set up eco-friendly EV battery recycling system with Kia Motors SK Innovation and LG Energy Solution agree to end disputes over trade secret infringement LG Energy Solution, SK Innovation reach USD 1.8 billion agreement to end USITC dispute U.S. ITC sides with SK Innovation over LG Energy Solution patent claims SK Innovation threatens to pull out of U.S., asks Biden to overturn ruling SK Innovation announces new plants for EV battery separator i...

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