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Euro NCAP to Reward Advanced Safety Technologies
Last week at the eSafety Challenge, Euro NCAP Advanced was announced: a reward system for new and emerging safety
Driver Assistance Systems Are On the Up
Driver error is one of the most common causes of collisions, but recently developed driver assistance technologies are coming to the rescue
VW’s Greatest Fear is Hyundai, Not Toyota
Volkswagen are just as concerned about what’s in its rear-view mirror as what is ahead in their quest to become the world’s biggest automaker.
June EU Car Drop Continues
New-car sales in Europe fell for the third month in a row in June owing to the end of government “cash-for-clunkers” schemes, industry figures show.
China Sales by OEM (Cars, MPV, SUV): + 50% in H1-2010
China is expected to fortify its position as the world’s biggest auto market in 2010 after moving to the top spot in 2009,
Geely to Build Volvo R&D Centre in Shanghai
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will construct a research and development center for their newly acquired Swedish car brand Volvo in a suburb
Leoni Acquire RoMack
Leoni have acquired the US-based fibre optics group RoMack. They said the deal was part of its strategy of strengthening its position in niche markets
Increasing Promotion of Lighting Driving Assistance features
Overview: Freudenberg-NOK Mechatronics
Freudenberg NOK Mechatronics (FNM), a joint venture between Freudenberg & Co. and NOK Corp., were founded in 2002. They are a development partner and a supplier of mechatronic solutions for the automotive industry and develop individual products with its flexible flat wiring materials and connecting technologies.
Due to the integration of functionality such as antennas, switches, heaters, sensors and illumination there are several advantages compared to conventional solutions:
– Less space
– Weight reductions
– Flexible / individual design
– Enhanced quality by electrical interface reduction
– Easier assembly of sub-modules
– Cost-effective solutions
Core capabilities 3D CAD design
With the launch of innovative LED light systems in mass production over the last couple of years the design of headlamps and rear lamps become more and more complex. Therefore, these applications require a fully software-based development process (with an interface to customers).
With a consistent 2D / 3D CAD process a design rule check can approve the final product.