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Automotive development for emobility, autonomous and conventional

Here you will find the latest developments and trends from the automotive industry Supplier industry for conventional automobiles, electric vehicles or autonomous driving for the R&D departments of Automotive industry like BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler, Ford, Porsche and many more. Find out about solutions and trends, especially in the field of passenger cars, for the sustainable mobility of automobiles.

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While dad used to lend a hand himself and quickly replace the spark plug, the move in has Electronics the automotive industry has since revolutionized. Automobile development has also changed fundamentally as a result. Almost nothing works without electronics and almost everything should be done electronically in the autonomous vehicle, including driving itself. It goes without saying that today's automobile engineers have a large amount of expertise in Digitalization, Communication, and have to bring electronics.

Brand new automotive development 

We report on supplier parts for the powertrain, drivetrain, chassis, body and interior, electronic components and groundbreaking innovations, including interfaces for communication, alternative drives, Materials and above all safety technology in cars. 

First wireless torque measurement for drive shafts

Kistler torque measurement15.01.2024/XNUMX/XNUMX | With the Kitorq DS Kistler the first Torque measurement system developed for vehicle axle shafts with wireless data transmission. The transmitter is located above the strain gauge sensor and can be attached to the drive shaft using an adapter. This means the unit can be easily removed, for example if you B. the Batteries change or charge or attach the transmitter to another vehicle.

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Trends in Automotive – Data means Energy

Mitsubishi Podcast Trends in AutomotiveQuick adjustments to the latest developments are particularly necessary in the automotive industry in order to stay at the forefront. The integration of Real-time data generation and management in all vehicle and parts production processes helps to overcome market and supply chain challenges. More about this from Lucas Majewski from Mitsubishi Electric in the videocast.

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Relay for charging infrastructure of electric vehicles

Due to the ever-growing demand in the private sector, Schukat focuses its range of relays on electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure. The AZEV116, AZEV132 and AZEV140 series single pole relays from note are specially designed for use in charging cables designed in accordance with IEC 62752 for charging electric vehicles in charging mode 2. 

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Data utility for lithium-ion battery production

Klaus Petersen Mitsubishi ElectricJuly 26.07.2023, XNUMX | The demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is increasing rapidly. Anyone who can quickly produce large quantities of high-quality batteries in a recyclable, sustainable and cost-efficient way is at the forefront. Explained in the videocast “Lithium-ion batteries”.  Claus Petersen, how digital technologies can help the LIB industry to generate a competitive advantage with data. 

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Backlash-free multi-link hinges with self-calibrating plain bearings

The production of multi-joint hinges for spoiler kinematics and top can be expensive. With a Igus bearings An economical and technically superior design is possible from tribologically optimized plastic. The new Iglidur F300 is even electrically conductive and can calibrate itself and prevent corrosion using the cathodic dip painting (KTL) process. 

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Sensor box for position detection of electric monorails

Schmersal represents a new one Magnetic track sensor box for the position detection of electric monorails in intralogistics and Automotive industry before. So far, wear-free magnetic switches have been used here, where they monitor the speed and position of moving machine parts. Such electric monorail systems transport body parts. a. to the assembly workstations. The SSB-R can now do that too.

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Sustainable thermoplastics digitized for the automotive industry

Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe (SPC Europe) and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence are working together to digitize the performance of new sustainable thermoplastics (PP) for the automotive industry. Based on the new multiscale technology for material modeling of thermoplastics, engineers can develop recyclable components and thus reduce the carbon footprint of future vehicles.

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tata0215Tata Steel has developed a new steel grade specifically for the chassis and suspension area: The HR CP800-UC is a hot-rolled, advanced high-strength complex-phase steel. This combines the high strength required for the special performance requirements with good formability, with which complex shaped chassis components can be manufactured. The new development is based on a customer requirement for a steel that is both high-strength and malleable and at the same time saves weight in the chassis.

HTDS20116All the fundamental problems of electric mobility begin with 'too': too little range, too much weight of the vehicle, too little energy in the Battery and too long loading time. Founded in 2015, High Torque Drive Systems is now preparing to solve all of these problems. By means of a gearless direct drive, the founding members want to implement a range of 450 to 800 km, a lower vehicle weight, as little power as possible and a nationwide quick charging technology by 2020 in the form of a series solution with individual wheel drive and thus reformulate the electric drive.

Automobile manufacturers around the world are pursuing a major goal: They always want cleaner Vehicles produce with ever lower fuel consumption. Against this background, the demand for systems is increasing Petrol direct injectionwho have favourited the CO2- Dramatically reduce emissions. The one needed for it Solid body joint provides PrecisionMicro here.

Precision Micro fixed body joint


Rampf10117With innovative process technology for the processing of thermal paste as well as high-performance casting compounds and sealing systems made of polyurethane, epoxy and silicone, the international Rampf Group guarantees a safe and comfortable journey into the future of electricity.

NSK has a height and length adjustable steering column developed, which is characterized by an optimized crash behavior. It is also lighter - this contributes to lower fuel consumption of the Vehicle at. Due to the improved vibration damping, the steering comfort of the Steering wheel.

NSK steering column

 

Rampf20819The developer and manufacturer of customized plastic systems based on polyurethane, epoxy and silicone Rampf polymer Solutions presents its powerful portfolio in-situ-Seals for automotive and vehicle construction. These are used, among other things, in brake lights, headlights or ventilation grilles. In contrast to inserted or directly glued on seals, in-situ seals - Formed In Place Gaskets (FIPG) / Formed In Place Foam Gaskets (FIPFG) - are used with Mixing and dosing systemn applied and stick without additional tape.

Things are increasing in the car of the future Electric mobility and autonomous or automated driving the need for fail-safe electrical and electronic systems. Infineon now presents an important new development for the automated vehicle. The Aurix Microcontroller of the second generation (TC3xx) were the first embedded safety controllers worldwide to receive certification for the highest functional safety level in cars (ASIL D) according to the latest version of ISO standard 26262 from SGS TÜV Saar.

Infineon microcontroller

 

The MTA has for the hybrid engine in Fiat and Lancia a specific one 3-way branch knot developed with lid. The supplier is thus supporting the implementation of the hybrid drive especially in the Fiat Panda, Fiat 500, Lancia Ypsilon Mild Hybrid and Fiat 500 Full Electric models.

MTA hybrid engine

 

tatasteel0416After the successful test phase of the XPF product family last year, Tata Steel has now launched its new hot-rolled steel XPF800. The steel exhibits an unparalleled combination of strength and formability for demanding chassis applications. This gives manufacturers greater scope for design and weight-saving opportunities in the development of components that continue to ensure the necessary rigidity and fatigue resistance in the chassis.

Wireless charging with the charging station of the future: A charging plate mounted in or on the floor exchanges electricity with a receiver coil attached to the underside of the vehicle. There are no moving ones Cables, Parts or physical connectors like Charging plug more. Instead, energy is transferred between the charging plate and the vehicle coil by resonant induction through a magnetic field as soon as the Automobile located above the loading plate. By such inductive charging of Siemens and Witricity high efficiency is achieved at the charging stations.

Charge Siemens wirelessly

fraunhoferFraunhofer researchers have replaced a battery box for lithium-ion batteries with a lightweight component. The case not only saves weight and survives accidents without damage - for the first time, it can be produced on a mass production scale. Basically, the engineers want to push the symbiosis between electromobility and lightweight construction with decisive steps. The aim is to gradually replace individual elements in the vehicle with lightweight components.

Skeleton Technologies leads and outperforms a study of ultracapacitors commissioned by the Office of Naval Research Ultracapacitor Concept the Tesla Maxwell Technologies subsidiary. The lead of Skeletons Skelcaps over the competition is based on the patented "Curved Graphene" technology. 

Skeleton ultracapacitor