Tag Archives: automotive

ANDRITZ Strengthens Aitex’s Textile Recycling Capabilities with Advanced reXline Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully supplied and commissioned a reXline tearing installation at Aitex in Alicante, enhancing the center’s capabilities for textile recycling research and development. The installation will support Aitex’s efforts to process a variety of raw materials, specifically … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Partners with Ekolution to Boost Production of Eco-Friendly Hemp Materials at New Swedish Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has commissioned an advanced teXline bast fiber line at Ekolution’s new facility in Malmö, Sweden, designed to boost production of environmentally friendly hemp fibers and nonwoven felts. The equipment will process industrial hemp through decortication and refining, … Read the full press release

Covestro Expands Polycarbonate Production in Ohio to Meet Growing Demand in North America

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is investing a low triple-digit million Euro sum to expand its operations in Hebron, Ohio, by adding multiple production lines for polycarbonate compounds and blends. This expansion will support the growing demand for high-quality materials in industries … Read the full press release

3D Electronics: A New Frontier of Product Differentiation, Thinks IDTechEx

(IN BRIEF) While electronics have significantly advanced in speed, size, and capability, the form factor—mainly consisting of components on circuit boards in a box—remains largely unchanged. The growing demand for faster, smaller, and more capable devices presents a significant opportunity … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Partners with Kuehne+Nagel to Manage New Central Logistics Center in Thailand

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions has teamed up with Kuehne+Nagel to manage a new 3,000sqm Central Logistics Center in Thailand, located near Schaeffler’s manufacturing plant in Chonburi. The center will handle kitting, goods receiving, and shipping, enhancing delivery capacity … Read the full press release

Infineon Adds FreeRTOS Support for AURIX™ TC3x Microcontrollers, Streamlining Development for Automotive and Industrial Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has added FreeRTOS support for its AURIX™ TC3x microcontrollers (MCUs), enabling developers to build applications more efficiently for automotive and industrial markets. FreeRTOS, an open-source Real-Time Operating System supported by AWS, simplifies hardware complexities and ensures … Read the full press release

The Road to Sustainable Electric Motors for EVs: IDTechEx Analyzes Key Factors

(IN BRIEF) Electric vehicles (EVs) are essential for decarbonizing the transport sector, yet concerns regarding the sustainability of materials used in their electric motors persist. A recent IDTechEx report predicts a demand for over 160 million electric motors annually by … Read the full press release

Infrared Technology Breakthroughs Paving the Way for a US$500 Million Market, Says IDTechEx Report

(IN BRIEF) Thermal cameras have been a part of automotive technology for 25 years, with 1.2 million vehicles equipped with thermal LWIR camera technology, representing only 0.08% of the estimated 1.5 billion vehicles on the road globally. According to market … Read the full press release

Continental Advances Sustainability in Automotive Aftermarket with New Eco-Friendly Products

(IN BRIEF) At Automechanika 2024, Continental unveiled new sustainable products, including the CONTI NXT Multi V-belt, made from nearly two-thirds recycled and renewable materials, and the ATE New Original brake line for electric vehicles. These innovations aim to reduce environmental … Read the full press release

Schaeffler India Expands Mobile Training Initiative to Empower More Mechanics in Commercial Vehicle Sector

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler India has launched the second edition of its successful REPXPERT Mobile Training Van campaign, aimed at upskilling mechanics in the commercial vehicle sector. Following a highly successful initial tour that engaged over 2,600 mechanics across 42 cities, … Read the full press release

Industry Giants Join Forces to Transform Discarded Tires into Sustainable Automotive Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have partnered to recycle discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications, aiming to drive circularity in the plastics value chain. Through this collaboration, old tires are transformed into raw materials, processed into base … Read the full press release

Infineon and ETAS Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Cybersecurity with Next-Generation Solution Bundle

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG, in partnership with ETAS, introduces an advanced solution bundle integrating the ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x Automotive Security Software Stack into the AURIX™ TC4X Cybersecurity Real-time Module (CSRM). This collaboration aims to meet the escalating demand for … Read the full press release

EBRD Bolsters Serbian Automotive Lighting with €15 Million Loan for Energy-Efficient Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Feka Automotive, a prominent Serbian automotive lighting producer with ties to major global car manufacturers, including Toyota and Volkswagen, is set to undergo a significant expansion with the support of a €15 million loan from the European Bank … Read the full press release

50 Years of Volkswagen’s Iconic Golf: A Legacy of Innovation and Success

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Golf, Europe’s most successful car, with over 37 million units sold worldwide. Since its debut in 1974, the Golf has set industry standards, introducing innovations in technology, safety, and design across its … Read the full press release

Infineon and Ekkono Collaborate to Enhance Automotive AI Development with AURIX Microcontrollers

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG and Ekkono Solutions have joined forces to address the unique challenges faced by automotive component suppliers and OEMs in ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety. Leveraging Infineon’s AURIX™ microcontroller family, Ekkono offers a sophisticated software … Read the full press release

Bentley Residences Miami: Where Luxury Living Meets Automotive Artistry

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, in collaboration with Dezer Development, has broken ground on Bentley Residences Miami, the first-ever Bentley-branded residential tower, located on an exclusive oceanfront stretch in Sunny Isles Beach. Featuring 216 private residences with innovative car lifts and … Read the full press release

trinamiX Unveils Innovative Sensing Solutions for Consumer Electronics and Automotive at MWC 2024

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH is showcasing its Face Authentication with liveness detection technology for smartphones and vehicles, offering a secure and convenient method to protect devices and data. The solution even detects realistic three-dimensional masks, ensuring user privacy without compromising … Read the full press release

Infineon Expands MOTIX™ Product Line for Automotive and Industrial Motor Control with New Gate Driver ICs

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has announced the expansion of its MOTIX™ product family, focusing on automotive and industrial motor control applications. The expansion introduces four new 2-channel MOTIX gate driver ICs, namely 2ED2742S01G, 2ED2732S01G, 2ED2748S01G, and 2ED2738S01G. These 160 … Read the full press release

Covestro and Xinquan Forge Global Partnership to Drive Automotive Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) German materials manufacturer Covestro has announced a global partnership with Chinese automotive trim company Xinquan Automotive during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. This strategic alliance aims to strengthen Xinquan’s presence in North America, Europe, and ASEAN … Read the full press release

Motorvision Group reduces localization costs using AI dubbing thanks to partnering with Dubformer

(IN BRIEF) Motorvision Group, a prominent European producer and operator of automotive TV channels, is optimizing its localization process with AI dubbing technology from Dubformer. This transformation has led to reduced localization costs and improved connections with its target audience … Read the full press release