The auto components industry is bracing for the future of auto. Team ACI looks at the synergies needed to tap the new wave. Multiple industry conclaves have time and again laid emphasis on the future of auto opening up a new stream of opportunities. The need to collaborate and synergise is implied. Discussions on the future of auto have drawn[Read More…]
With a push from trade volatility, interventions and private investment, India is poised to become one of the global manufacturing powerhouses. Ashish Bhatia with Deepti Thore looks at recent efforts that need to be multiplied manifold to realise this aspiration. India is at a crossroads! With its attractive propositions including land and cheap labour, the country has always received a[Read More…]
Sona Comstar continues to sign on strategic partners and bridge capability gaps. Ashish Bhatia with Deepti Thore looks at the equation to offer sustainable and cost-effective emobility solutions. Sona Comstar, a supplier of vital automotive systems and components to automotive OEMs is also a big supplier of the burgeoning emobility segment. The company, naturally, has been on the hunt for[Read More…]
In an upfront interview, Latha Chembrakalam, Head of Technical Centre India, Continental Automotive India speaks to Deepti Thore about taking the India technical centre to the next level of growth and innovation. Q. How challenging has the new role for you been and how do you expect to lead the innovation and growth drive at the Technical Centre? A: I[Read More…]
The new generation Valeo LiDAR could hit the market in 2024. Deepti Thore brings out the latest advancements. Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) are headed towards level 3 automation. Case-in-point, the third generation scanning Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) capability from Valeo. Set to hit the market in 2024, it made its debut at the recently held CES 2022 (Watch[Read More…]
A recent webinar on ‘Defect Prediction in Automotive Plastics Injection Moulded Components using a simulation tool. Deepti Thore looks at its broad-based application. Injection moulding, one of the most widely used production processes for plastics, enables mass production of high-quality injection automotive parts from a broad range of polymers. The automotive plastic injection moulding for components is an important manufacturing[Read More…]
SunFuel Electric is hoping to draw in affluent EV owners and aspirants alike into destination charging. Deepti Thore focuses on the fast catching trend and its ability to address range anxiety. SunFuel Electric (SunFuel) is the latest to join the EV ecosystem bandwagon. The company recently announced a niche offering of destination chargers. It is aimed at drawing in affluent[Read More…]
Anurag Garg, Managing Director and Country Head – India at Vitesco Technologies draws attention to the developments contributing to the growth of automotive powertrains. Technology developments in the automotive sector are driven by consumer demands, regulations, and, more importantly, the vision of a safe and environment-friendly future mobility. Closer to home, India has a strong focus on clean mobility and[Read More…]
Permagard India is eyeing expansion. Deepti Thore looks at the scope of growth through the company’s paint protective solutions. Emerging as a fast-growing ‘Surface Paint Protection’ and ‘Car Care Treatment’ company, Permagard India is eyeing expansion. Specialised in protective coatings which are designed to perform in harsh environments, Permagard offers protective coats and solutions that are claimed to have gained[Read More…]
The Bosch Wafer Fab in Dresden, Germany is touted as the world’s most modern. Deepti Thore looks at the capabilities of the smart, future-ready factory. Self Optimised Manufacture The automotive industry, globally, is finding ways to overcome the shortage of semiconductors. In effect, even with demand sentiment improving, these big supply-side constraints are the biggest handicap for automotive Original Equipment[Read More…]
