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NI Collaborates With CROWD to Define 5G Wireless Communications

National Instruments,  the Texas based engineering solution provider, today announced its collaboration with CROWD, the European Union Framework Project 7 (EU FP7), to define next-generation wireless 5G communications. CROWD researches the combination of small- and large-density cells in a heterogeneous wireless network for an efficient architecture in which small cells meet traffic hot-spot needs while large cells offer reliable coverage[Read More…]

ZF and Chinese Automotive Manufacturer BAIC Form Joint Venture

– Joint venture in chassis technology for development and assembly of chassis systems – New plant with 200 employees will be located south-east of Beijing   ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC Group) have for the first time founded a joint venture for developing and assembling passenger car chassis systems. Dr. Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF, and[Read More…]

GKN develops world’s smallest all-wheel drive disconnect system

GKN develops world’s smallest all-wheel drive disconnect system

GKN has developed the world’s first Disconnect All-Wheel Drive System for A-, B- and C-segment vehicle platforms, which improves fuel economy during steady state cruising by up to 4%. The innovative Disconnect function enables vehicles to combine the enhanced traction, dynamics and stability of all-wheel drive with improved on-highway fuel efficiency.   Senior Programme Director Hannes Prenn said: “As global[Read More…]

Toyoda Gosei and OSRAM have extended their agreement which allows the companies to use each other’s patents for specific LEDs

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (“Toyoda Gosei”) and OSRAM GmbH,Germany(“OSRAM”) have extended their agreement which allows the companies to use each other’s patents for specific light emitting diodes (LEDs), including white LEDs, and laser technologies. The original agreement in 2007 allowed both OSRAM and Toyoda Gosei significantly more freedom to develop, manufacture and market new products without fear of unintentional violations[Read More…]

Capacity expansion highlights growth strategy of Dürr Assembly Products GmbH

Capacity expansion highlights growth strategy of Dürr Assembly Products GmbH

Dürr opens two new halls at the Püttlingen site (Saarland)  Aside from numerous carmakers, more and more customers from the commercial vehicle industry are relying on the measuring and test stands offered by Dürr Assembly Products GmbH. To meet the demand for these exceptionally large and heavy systems, the Püttlingen-based company has now expanded its production facilities. On October 7,[Read More…]

BASF inaugurates chemical complex in Dahej, India

BASF inaugurates chemical complex in Dahej, India

Production begins at BASF’s largest Indian investment to date South Asia’s first MDI splitter will help make Gujarat a hub for value-adding industries INR 1,000 crore investment project creates 500 direct and indirect jobs Zero lost-time injuries during construction phase. BASF India Limited on 7 October  inaugurated its large-scale chemical production complex at Dahej in Gujarat, India. With a project[Read More…]

IAC opens new Europe headquarters In Düsseldorf, Germany

Leading global vehicle interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) on 7 October celebrated the grand opening of its European headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. The new facility hosts the European Operations including the Commercial and Sales, Design/Engineering, Procurement, and Administrative activities along with offices for the company’s European Senior Leadership Team. When IAC was established in 2006, the company had 11[Read More…]

Meritor previews launch of a downspeeding portfolio for commercial vehicles

Beginning early in 2015, Meritor will launch a portfolio of products that supports trucking industry demand for fuel economy through downspeeding of engines. Meritor will offer a 2.28 ratio on its 14X tandem for 6×4 linehaul applications and a 2.31 ratio on its new FUELite+ tandem for the 6×2 market. These fast axle ratios can be integrated with the soon-to-be[Read More…]

Mitsubishi Electric Launches Auto Parts Production, Sales in Mexico

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that its new Mexican subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., commenced automotive parts  manufacturing and sales operations in October. The new base in Mexico, where car production is thriving, will put Mitsubishi Electric in a better position to expand its auto parts business in the Americas. The  company aims to achieve annual[Read More…]

Takaharu Fushimi named CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America

Takaharu Fushimi named CEO of Yokohama Corporation of North America

Takaharu Fushimi, a managing corporate officer with Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC), has returned to the U.S. to assume the post of CEO for Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA). In this new appointment, Fushimi will be responsible for the strategic operations in North America, as well as oversight of the multiple subsidiaries and business units responsible[Read More…]