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Bosch, SiTime Team on Next-Gen MEMS Resonators
MEMS resonators are the heartbeat of 5G, Internet of Things and automotive electronics, and the partnership is meant to enable the higher speeds of 5G, long battery life of IoT devices and increased reliability of driver-assistance systems in automotive.
Sept. 13, 2018 -
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Magna Subsidiary Forms LED Lighting JV
Magna Rohinni Automotive, to be based in Holly, MI, combines Magna Electronics’ manufacturing expertise with exclusive use of Rohinni’s lighting technology in the mobility and other industries, the companies say.
Aug. 29, 2018 -
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TrendlineAutonomous Vehicles
Automakers continue to make big investments in autonomous vehicles. We’ve put together a curated list of stories showcasing the technologies and strategies propelling autonomy.
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Surgere Names Head of Digital Supply-Chain Platform
Dana McBrien is named Guiding Architect for AutoSphere, Surgere’s digital supply-chain platform now uniting five major automakers and a growing number of their suppliers.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 13, 2018 -
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Come on Inside, NVIDIA’s Shapiro Offers
Automakers and suppliers around the world lean on NVIDIA’s Drive Xavier and Drive Pegasus supercomputing for their AV programs. With Drive Constellation, they now have access to NVIDIA’s muscle inside the lab.
By James M. Amend • July 31, 2018 -
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Let’s Stop Pretending Innovation Cultures Are Created Overnight
Throughout the innovation process leaders need to provide the right resources, at the right time, and set clear expectations for milestones.
By Maximiliane Straub • July 30, 2018 -
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Front-End Supplier HBPO Expanding in North America
The Troy, MI-based company, a joint venture between suppliers Hella, Behr and Plastic Omnium, says it expects to add an assembly plant in Michigan and more than double employment in North America within the next four years.
July 19, 2018 -
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Top 10 Unspoken Automotive Cybersecurity Risks
There are many risks throughout the automotive system – some overblown, some undermentioned. Addressing those that truly will impact the customer experience will be the challenge for suppliers, governments and manufacturers.
By Steve Tengler • July 17, 2018 -
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NAFTA Uncertainty Not Slowing HBPO’s Expansion Plans
In the past three years, HBPO has opened four new North American assembly plants and added five new automotive customers, including two electric-vehicle makers, says Diana Mannino, president of regional operations.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 11, 2018 -
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Magna Acquires Italian Lighting Manufacturer OLSA
OLSA, headquartered in Turin, Italy, employs about 2,500 people and has manufacturing operations in Italy, Poland, Brazil, China and Mexico. Customers include Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Daimler and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
July 11, 2018 -
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Magna Seeks to Keep Cars Stylish, Despite Autonomy
The Canadian automotive supplier is hoping to bust the perception that self-driving vehicles need to look like a science experiment.
July 6, 2018 -
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Bosch, Mojio to Co-Develop Connected-Car Services
As part of an agreement to co-develop advanced connected-car services for both automakers and consumers, Bosch and Mojio initially will focus on vehicle communication and diagnostics as well as crash detection and notification.
June 27, 2018 -
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European Union Set to Impose Tariffs on U.S. Trucks
The EU’s tariffs on certain U.S.-made trucks, automotive glass and motorcycles will stay in reserve until (and if) the World Trade Organization declares the Trump Admin.’s metal duties to be in breach of American global trade agreement commitments.
By Keith Nuthall • June 1, 2018 -
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Starship Draws on Supplier’s Aerodynamics Know-How
As part of the Starship Initiative, a collaborative project led by Shell Lubricants and AirFlow Truck Co., Röchling Automotive has supplied its active grille shutter (AGS) system to a next-generation concept truck called the Starship.
May 8, 2018 -
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Magna Opens Body, Chassis Production Plant in Mexico
The 189,000-sq.-ft. (17,580-sq.-m) plant will manufacture structural welded assemblies for global automakers including BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
April 24, 2018 -
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Osram, Continental Form Automotive Lighting JV
The Osram Continental JV’s product portfolio will feature semiconductor-based lighting modules such as LED modules for front and rear headlights, laser modules and light control units.
April 9, 2018 -
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Magna JV Will Produce Liftgates in China
The addition of the liftgate joint venture raises to 50 the number of Magna facilities in China, where the Canada-based supplier has more than 22,700 employees.
April 4, 2018 -
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ZF Says New Knee Airbag Module Industry’s Lightest
Besides enhancing occupant safety, the module features a flexible design for various vehicle interior sizes and configurations, including cockpit concepts for future autonomous vehicles, ZF says.
March 19, 2018 -
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Eckhart to Serve Auto Industry From New Tech Center
The 47,000-sq.-ft. facility will serve as the company’s technology showcase, including engineering and assembly of the next-generation Autocraft autonomous guided vehicles for material handling.
March 16, 2018 -
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IAC Opens Premium Door-Panel Plant in Czech Republic
The greenfield site is the final phase of IAC’s Prestice 2 location and will enable the automotive supplier to continue supporting its customers in Eastern Europe.
March 13, 2018 -
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Shiloh Industries Completes European Acquisitions
The acquisition provides Shiloh with leading aluminum and existing magnesium casting and stamping capabilities and processes representing over €110 million in annualized sales revenue.
March 12, 2018 -
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Mahle Quits JV With Fellow Supplier Plastic Omnium
In line with its strategic orientation, Mahle says in the future it will invest more intensively and consistently in new e-mobility technologies.
March 9, 2018 -
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Nexteer Automotive Expanding Production to Morocco
The 194,000-sq.-ft. facility, the supplier’s first in Africa, initially will be used for production of single pinion-assist electric power steering systems and will be extended to manufacturing other driveline products in the future.
March 1, 2018 -
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Steel Supplier Opens Michigan Plant
Global steel supplier ArcelorMittal opens its first Michigan facility in a renovated former steel company plant in Detroit.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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New Bosch Division Focused on Connected Mobility
Bosch is meeting growing demand for connected mobility via ride sharing, which encompasses online services and apps for carpools as well as for arranging driving services and taxis. The company recently acquired Splitting Fares, a startup serving commuters who want to share a ride to the same workplace or place of study.
Feb. 21, 2018 -
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Suppliers Must Move Now for Role in Future Cars
For many suppliers and OEMs, the size of the looming paradigm change – larger than even the migration to foreign-made, more fuel-efficient vehicles in the mid-70s – is a shock. But they must get over it, and soon, if they plan on existing a decade from now.
By Daron Gifford • Jan. 30, 2018
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