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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.
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
15.01.2024/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.
Trends in Automotive – Data means Energy
Quick 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.
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.
Data utility for lithium-ion battery production
July 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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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With polypropylene (PP) intake manifolds, Röchling Automotive is setting new benchmarks in terms of costs, weight and acoustics. The 3 criteria improve due to the low density of polypropylene compared to polyamide (PA), the most common material for intake manifolds to date. At the same time, the resilience is sufficient. References in Brazil and Europe are the 1-litre three-cylinder and in China the 1,6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine from VW.
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A milestone for them Automobileproduction presented Henkel now with a new technology for that Liquid seal. With the directly meterable polyacrylate sealing technology from Loctite AA 5884 users receive an increased Oil resistance and the proven lower gas permeability. This can reduce overall costs.
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Würth Elektronik ICS is expanding its "Redline" product line for the central electrics with the Power Logic Module. With the new standard module, vehicle manufacturers can integrate logical control functions more flexibly and cost-effectively into their existing solutions. Commercial vehicle manufacturers in particular, who have to equip their vehicles with many special functions, have the opportunity with the module to implement these functions in a contemporary way, especially with high currentrelay can be controlled.
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The "Ultradur LUX" has found an unusual series application in an air flap control for vehicle construction. The engine developer Precision Motors Deutsche Minebea (PM DM) uses the highly laser-transparent and therefore easily laser-weldable plastic from the PBT family (polybutylene terephthalate) from BASF and uses it to manufacture the housing cover of its innovative control module.
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A 26% lighter one headrest for Child seat Scientists have the TU Chemnitz Developed together with Avionaut and Polycomb. In addition, they have developed the technical basics to manufacture the headrest in a way that conserves resources.
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Hella gives vehicles with noiseless engines a sound that is similar to a conventional combustion engine. With the new acoustic warning system Avas (Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System), road users can hear approaching vehicles better and are therefore warned.
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Light is not just light: how Spotlight The way the road is illuminated is regulated differently by region. For example, in the United States dimmed headlights one Automobiles continue to illuminate both lanes in the distance. In contrast, the focus in the EU is more on the Illumination your own lane and minimizing glare for other road users. Hella now introduces a headlight that global requirements covers.
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Effective immediately, TRW is equipping seat belt systems with the dynamic locking tongue "Dynamic Locking Tongue - DLT". The compact and inexpensive component offers considerable improvements for the comfort and safety of the vehicle occupants. This is because the tongue reacts to the load on the belt strap: during the normal fastening and unfastening process, the belt strap slides particularly easily through the tongue, while it is locked in the event of a collision or heavy braking. Vehicle manufacturers around the world are showing great interest in the new technology, which has now gone into production in North America.
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Modern electrical and electronic systems combine the computing power for complex applications with the flexibility that they can be further developed through updates and upgrades. AUTOSAR Adaptive and High performance computer (HPC) are the key to use in Vehicle. The development environment Pre-vision 9.5 from Vector facilitates integration into classic architectures and simplifies the design of such systems.
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Im Car of the future displays and display instruments in Vehicle Dashboard take on a whole new role. They become infotainment systems that network occupants with the outside world and offer information or entertainment. The car interior will therefore be mobile and multifunctional. Covestro now has a Display concept for the future Car cockpit designed.
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Läpple Automotive manufactures the CFRP engine hoods for the new and exclusive BMW M4 GTS. The high-performance vehicle not only attracts attention visually, but also has special inner values: numerous carbon components guarantee optimal weight distribution. The weight of the CFRP engine hood was significantly reduced thanks to the material used.