Through machine learning and neural networks, AI technologies power self-driving car systems that can drive autonomously. A self-driving car is a vehicle that uses a combination of sensors, cameras, radar and artificial intelligence (AI) to travel between destinations without a human operator. To qualify as fully autonomous, a vehicle must be able to navigate without human intervention to a predetermined destination over roads that have not been adapted for its use.

3D printed end-use parts are going onto vehicles with increasing frequency. Recent real-world examples showcase additive manufacturing benefits in design, weight savings and more.

In the next 10 years, the global auto industry will face the most significant change in history, with electric vehicles replacing internal combustion engine vehicles.

Self-driving cars rely on technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the Internet of Vehicles.

With the growth of the electric vehicle market in 2021 having exceeded expectations, we will review several major events that occurred in 2021, and address key trends worth watching in 2022.

The German automotive industry has always been a core industry driving employment and economic growth, and maintaining global competitiveness.

The automobile industry is a technology- and capital-intensive industry, and its industrial chain is quite large, affecting a wide range of related industries. The upstream of the automobile industry is about production of auto parts, such as lights, tires, sheet metal, aluminum alloy steel rims, hoods, bumpers, and others; midstream is vehicle assembly, repair and technical services; downstream is sales, import and export business.

As electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles gradually gain popularity in the market, automotive electronic systems may become the key technology areas that are most valued by various electronic system suppliers. Advances in technologies such as electronic active suspension technology and electric vehicle drive systems in the automotive industry have continued to expand the application of power electronic systems in the automotive field.

A charging station is a device that supplies electric energy for electric vehicles (including pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles), similar to the gas station used in fuel vehicles. How does it work and in what scenarios? Let’s find out.

With the rapid growth of the global electric vehicle market, research and development of the materials used in new electric vehicles has been accelerated. Improvements in infrastructure, such as an increase in the number of charging stations being used, has also become commonplace. When consumers buy electric vehicles, they hope to enjoy the convenience of being able to travel distances similar to those realized by internal combustion engine vehicles before needing to be refueled. So, the development of batteries with high storage capacity and short recharging times, as well as light-weight vehicle bodies that will reduce power consumption, has received much attention.

Under the international consensus on carbon reduction, the wave of electric vehicles has swept the world and has become the focus of attention from all walks of life. It is predicted that the proportion of electric vehicles will increase significantly from 2030, and it is estimated that it will reach 55% of the global car market by 2040, surpassing the proportion of traditional fuel vehicles. In the era of electric vehicles, it will indirectly lead the machine tool industry to develop a new layout.

The forklift is one of the most convenient tools and equipment for modern warehousing and logistics transportation. So, are you wondering what types of forklifts are there? What are the characteristics of various types of forklifts? Before purchasing a forklift, you must know the types of forklifts, and evaluate the use environment and usage before making a decision. This article will bring you an introduction to the types of forklifts, making it easier for you to choose one!

The quality of the engine's cooling system will affect the overall reliability of the vehicle and the length of the engine's life. Through the operation of various parts of the cooling system, the heat generated by combustion or friction inside the engine and gearbox will be taken away and released into the atmosphere.

The wave of electric vehicles has allowed the commercialization of self-driving technology, and has more room for imagination. However, the director of Berkeley's DeepDrive artificial intelligence and automatic system research center, believes that we must first accept the imperfection of technology.

Turbine blades are an important component of the turbine section in a gas turbine engine. The high-speed rotating blades are responsible for drawing high-temperature and high-pressure air into the burner to maintain the engine's work.

Turbochargers are often used to increase the intake air volume of an internal combustion engine, thereby increasing horsepower output.

The automotive semiconductor market continues to be optimistic. At present, the main automotive semiconductor chips include microcontrollers (MCU), power management ICs, digital signal controllers (DSP), sensors, power semiconductors, discrete components, micro-electromechanical (MEMS), memory, customized application IC (ASIC), etc. The automotive chip supply chain is complex and long. After the shortage storm in 2021, automakers began to shorten the semiconductor supply chain, hoping to shorten the long chain. Some automakers even have the idea of developing and designing automotive semiconductors by themselves.

With the rapid development of the automotive industry in smart driving, safety assistance, automotive electronics, and human-machine interface-related technologies, the integration of virtual and real superimposed displays, driver monitoring systems (DMS), interactive functions, Internet of Things (IoT) of the smart cockpit system have become the current trend.

To realize the smart city of the future, it is indispensable to build a safer and more efficient traffic environment, and smart vehicles with networking and various advanced functions are the key.

During the operation of a factory, the flow of materials determines the production efficiency of the factory. Recently, production lines have gradually added automation equipment, but the supply or handling of materials to and from the production line still relies on manual handling operations. This often results in unsmooth logistics and interrupted production flow. To avoid interruptions in supply, and reduce storage and production space, Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) technology offers an unmanned management solution.