BWI Group and Thyssenkrupp Steering Partner in EMB to Lead World's Chassis-by-wire Technology
BWI Group and Thyssenkrupp Steering Partner in EMB to Lead World's Chassis-by-wire Technology
- BWI and thyssenkrupp will forge a long-term partnership to develop cutting-edge X-by-Wire chassis technology.
- The jointly developed Electro-Mechanical-Brake (EMB) systems will enable Level-3 and above autonomous driving capabilities.
- Start of production and global sales for the new EMB system are slated for 2026.
- Dynamic testing of third-generation EMB prototypes has garnered significant interest from several automakers.
- BWI 和蒂森克虜伯將建立長期合作伙伴關係，開發尖端的 X-by-Wire 底盤技術。
- 共同開發的機電制動（EMB）系統將實現3級及以上的自動駕駛功能。
- 新的EMB系統定於2026年開始生產和全球銷售。
- 第三代EMB原型的動態測試引起了幾家汽車製造商的濃厚興趣。
BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BWI Group, a world-leading tier-1 intelligent automotive chassis supplier, and thyssenkrupp Steering, a global tier-1 automotive partner for steering solutions signed a contract for the development and manufacture of a pioneering Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) technology. This collaboration aims to further advance Level 3 and above autonomous driving brake capabilities.
匈牙利布達佩斯，2024年4月9日 /PRNewswire/--全球領先的一級智能汽車底盤供應商京西重工集團和轉向解決方案全球一級汽車合作伙伴蒂森克虜伯轉向系統簽署了開發和製造開創性機電制動（EMB）技術的合同。此次合作旨在進一步提高3級及以上的自動駕駛制動能力。
The long-term cooperation will pave the way for further chassis-by-wire collaboration. The technical synergies will drive the future of X-by-wire chassis systems and enable the transformation from assisted to autonomous driving by enhancing safety, comfort and efficiency.
長期合作將爲進一步的線控底盤合作鋪平道路。技術協同效應將推動X-by-Wire底盤系統的未來，並通過提高安全性、舒適性和效率，實現從輔助駕駛到自動駕駛的轉型。
George Chang, CEO of BWI Group, and Patrick Vith, CEO of thyssenkrupp Steering, formalized the agreement in Budapest, Hungary, on April 9. Executives from both companies were present at the signing ceremony.
京西重工集團首席執行官張喬治和蒂森克虜伯指導首席執行官帕特里克·維斯於4月9日在匈牙利布達佩斯正式簽署了該協議。兩家公司的高管都出席了簽字儀式。
"We at BWI are excited about the future of chassis-by-wire," said George Chang, CEO of BWI Group. "We are pleased to be collaborating with thyssenkrupp Steering on this truly innovative technology, leveraging our expertise in braking systems since 1934 and our century-long heritage of chassis technology innovation to drive progress within the industry."
京西重工集團首席執行官張喬治說：“我們京華重工對線控底盤的未來感到興奮。”“我們很高興與蒂森克虜伯轉向系統合作開發這項真正的創新技術，利用我們自1934年以來在制動系統方面的專業知識以及我們長達一個世紀的底盤技術創新傳統，推動行業進步。”
"Together, we want to contribute to the next generation of chassis systems and set standards for safety, performance, and sustainability" said Patrick Vith, CEO of thyssenkrupp Steering. "Our many years of experience as a major supplier in the steering sector will stand us in good stead."
蒂森克虜伯轉向系統首席執行官帕特里克·維斯表示：“我們希望共同爲下一代底盤系統做出貢獻，併爲安全、性能和可持續發展設定標準。”“我們作爲轉向領域主要供應商的多年經驗將使我們處於有利地位。”
Under the agreement, BWI Group and thyssenkrupp Steering will leverage their strengths and expertise in safety-critical systems and software to bolster their collaboration. Both companies will accelerate the joint development of EMB systems as one important element of future vehicle motion control (VMC) solutions.
根據該協議，BWI Group和thyssenkrupp Steering將利用其在安全關鍵系統和軟件方面的優勢和專業知識來加強合作。兩家公司將加快EMB系統的聯合開發，這是未來車輛運動控制（VMC）解決方案的重要組成部分。
BWI Group brings more than a century of history and real-world R&D and production experience to the development of the new EMB product, including expertise in brakes and suspension systems. It serves more than 50 customers worldwide. The company also leverages its prior experience with EMB systems as Delphi in the 2000s.
京西重工集團爲新EMB產品的開發帶來了超過一個世紀的歷史以及現實世界的研發和生產經驗，包括制動和懸架系統方面的專業知識。它爲全球50多個客戶提供服務。該公司還利用了其先前在EMB系統方面的經驗，例如2000年代德爾福。
thyssenkrupp Steering has been developing steer-by-wire technology for many years. The company contributes deep knowledge of new electrical/electronic (E/E) architectures and software, as well as its competence in electro-mechanical braking systems derived from steering technology.
蒂森克虜伯轉向系統多年來一直在開發線控轉向技術。該公司貢獻了對新的電氣/電子 (E/E) 架構和軟件的深入了解，以及其在轉向技術衍生的機電制動系統方面的能力。
Dr. Karsten Kroos, CEO of thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology said "Through partnerships like this one, we aim to develop competitive components for modern chassis systems serving the global automotive industry in an agile, innovative, and capital-efficient manner. Our focus is on synergies in technology and costs."
蒂森克虜伯汽車技術公司首席執行官卡斯滕·克羅斯博士表示：“通過這樣的合作伙伴關係，我們的目標是爲現代底盤系統開發具有競爭力的組件，以敏捷、創新和資本高效的方式爲全球汽車行業提供服務。我們的重點是技術和成本的協同效應。”
Doug Carson, CTO of BWI Group said: "We have strong expectations in forging this strategic partnership with thyssenkrupp. Together, our brake-by-wire expertise will drive chassis technology breakthroughs that meet global standards and promote EMB adoption in Europe, North America, and Asia."
京西重工集團首席技術官道格·卡森表示：“我們對與蒂森克虜伯建立這種戰略伙伴關係寄予厚望。我們的線控剎車專業知識將共同推動底盤技術突破，以滿足全球標準，並促進歐洲、北美和亞洲採用EMB。”
EMB R&D will occur at BWI Group's global R&D Centers located in Italy, Poland, U.S. and China, along with its Shanghai Software Center; thyssenkrupp's technical centers in Hungary and Liechtenstein will also perform significant roles.
EMB研發將在京西重工集團位於意大利、波蘭、美國和中國的全球研發中心及其上海軟件中心進行；蒂森克虜伯在匈牙利和列支敦士登的技術中心也將發揮重要作用。
Pioneering full-dry EMB technology
開創性的全乾 EMB 技術
The jointly developed EMB system is a premier offering that complements both companies' controlled chassis portfolios. The two companies are now developing the third generation of EMB, a revolutionary technology that fulfills the need for simplified vehicle assembly while providing braking redundancy for Level 3 and above autonomous driving technologies.
共同開發的EMB系統是補充兩家公司受控底盤產品組合的首要產品。兩家公司目前正在開發第三代EMB，這是一項革命性技術，可滿足簡化車輛裝配的需求，同時爲3級及以上的自動駕駛技術提供製動冗餘。
Featuring a dual-motor design, efficient packaging, and novel redundancy, the newly developed EMB caliper ensures safety and reliability. Its reaction speed for time to wheel lock (TTL) is nearly twice as fast than modern one box wet brake systems. Additionally, it enables complete braking energy recovery and fully meets the electric and intelligent needs of braking systems for smart vehicles.
新開發的 EMB 卡尺採用雙電機設計、高效封裝和新穎的冗餘設計，可確保安全性和可靠性。它的車輪鎖定時間（TTL）的反應速度幾乎是現代單箱溼式制動系統的兩倍。此外，它可以實現完全的制動能量回收，並完全滿足智能汽車制動系統的電氣和智能需求。
EMB is a visionary brake technology that eliminates the need for brake fluid while offering precise control with zero drag. It will become the definitive solution for future brake-by-wire technology, replacing current hydraulic calipers, and the accompanying One-Box and Two-Box brake actuation/modulation systems.
EMB 是一種富有遠見的制動技術，無需使用制動液，同時提供零阻力的精確控制。它將成爲未來線控剎車技術的最終解決方案，取代當前的液壓制動鉗以及隨附的單盒和雙箱制動驅動/調製系統。
Globalized production anticipated in 2026
預計將在2026年實現全球化生產
Looking ahead, the project plans to establish state-of-the-art automated production lines by 2025. Production and product delivery are expected to begin in 2026. BWI Group's advanced automated production facilities worldwide will coordinate and expedite the mass production of EMB systems, ensuring this groundbreaking technology is available to a wide array of automakers worldwide.
展望未來，該項目計劃到2025年建立最先進的自動化生產線。預計將於2026年開始生產和產品交付。京西重工集團在全球的先進自動化生產設施將協調和加快EMB系統的批量生產，確保全球衆多汽車製造商都能使用這項突破性技術。
Leveraging BWI Group's nine manufacturing facilities and multiple proving grounds spread across key automotive centers in Asia, Europe, and North America, this cooperation regarding EMB systems, ensures efficient production and widespread distribution. Because the products are designed for worldwide markets, they will be manufactured to high standards to fulfill the variety of local demands and requirements.
利用京西重工集團的九個製造設施和分佈在亞洲、歐洲和北美主要汽車中心的多個試驗場，這種有關EMB系統的合作確保了高效生產和廣泛分銷。由於這些產品是爲全球市場設計的，因此將按照高標準製造，以滿足當地的各種需求和要求。
Strong market growth ahead
未來市場將強勁增長
EMB technology is becoming the focus of key automotive manufacturers, and it represents game-changing evolution for automotive chassis systems and the future demands of propulsion drive systems, electrification, performance, and sustainability.
EMB 技術正成爲主要汽車製造商關注的焦點，它代表着汽車底盤系統的顛覆性演變，以及推進驅動系統、電氣化、性能和可持續發展的未來需求。
The jointly developed EMB caliper system underwent dynamic tests in Sweden, U.S. and China. Enthusiastic feedback and interests well as cooperation intentions were secured with major automakers in the three continents.
共同開發的EMB制動卡尺系統在瑞典、美國和中國進行了動態測試。三大洲的主要汽車製造商獲得了熱烈的反饋和興趣以及合作意向。
An industrial forecast projects that EMB calipers will contribute 13% of the total global braking market by 2035.
一項行業預測預測，到2035年，EMB制動鉗將佔全球制動總市場的13％。
SOURCE BWI Group
來源 BWI 集團
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