cquire 20% of Chassis Autonomy’s equity stake Kongsberg Automotive announces completion of 20% share purchase in Chassis Autonomy Kongsberg Automotive wins contract worth EUR 73.4 million for new Dog Clutch Actuator Kongsberg Automotive reveals measures to optimize costs Kongsberg Automotive buys patents for camera washing technology developed by Romoline in Norway Kongsberg Automotive buys Skriverform, Norwegian manufacturer of tools for injec...

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Comau partners with Intecells, U.S. to advance cold plasma tech in battery manufacturing On June 4, Comau announced its collaboration with Intecells, US to improve how cold plasma is used in making battery cells. Intecells holds a patent for the new technology, and together they aim to help customers add it to their current production lines in a cost-effective way. The cold plasma technology already helps reduce cycle time and energy use during s...

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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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GM receives patent for new hybrid powertrain GM obtained a U.S. patent for a new hybrid propulsion system on May 27, giving insight to what we might see from future GM hybrid models. The patent was filed in October 2024 through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with patent number 12,311,767 B1.  The patented powertrain is a hybrid-electric vehicle layout with all-wheel drive, and a list of operating modes including vehicle st...

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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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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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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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tfolio: Brake discs, Brake drums Installation status: The company is expanding its business to Nissan and other major Japanese OEMs, as well as to brake system suppliers such as ADVICS on a tier-2 basis. Development related: In February 2021, Kiriu Corporation (Kiriu) announced that it obtained a patent for a brake disc that reduces squeal and judder. As the demand for larger diameter and lighter weight brake discs increases with the electrific...

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stments in conventional ICE vehicle technologies and production capacities. The FMEs super architecture consists of the “HME” electrified intelligent driving integration platform and the “HIS” intelligence-experience integration platform. The FMEs super architecture will have nearly 10,000 patents, software copyrights and other intellectual properties when its development is fully completed in H1 2023. In addition, Hongqi is developing t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/29

llion shares in total, to meet 3.955 billion yuan capital expenditure to boost production of core components, including powertrain equipment. Great Wall Motor has said it will build a vehicle production plant with a capacity of 100,000 units a year in Brazil. The automaker said it has applied for a patent of two more models in addition to four currently undergoing the review of the National Institute of Industrial Property, or INPI, of Brazil. On...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/28

ner Atlas Copco are now trying out the new method for this purpose in a series production facility for the first time at the paint shop at Audi’s site in Gyor. The new, automated process also saves time and improves the visual appearance of the seals thanks to its consistent level of precision. A patent application has been filed, and the method is due to be rolled out at additional Audi sites.  On September 30, Audi informed that Audi Hungari...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/20

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/19

Mitsubishi Chemical and CATL enter into licensing agreement on LIB-related patents On May 15, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Mitsubishi Chemical) announced that its subsidiary has entered into a patent license agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) on the subsidiary’s lithium-ion batteries (LIB)-related technology. In anticipation of the widespread use of electric vehicles (EVs), Mitsubishi Chemical aims for expand...

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Increasing number of patent applications for perovskite solar cells filed by Chinese makers The number of patent applications filed by Chinese makers for “perovskite solar cells”, which are expected to become next-generation solar cells, is increasing. While Japanese companies were dominant in patent family applications in the early 2010s, Chinese companies started to increase applications in the second half of the 2010s. Applications by Chin...

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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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/15

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/14

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...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/05/12

he annual production volume for the FCV is, however, only 700 units. Thus, it is expected to take up to two years before delivery is possible. Toyota will reportedly gear up to mass-produce the Mirai FCV. Toyota Motor Corporation will allow royalty-free use of approximately 5,680 of the FCV-related patent licenses it holds globally on an unconsolidated basis. Toyota will allow royalty-free use of patents relating to fuel cell stacks (approx. 1,97...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/09