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Innovation

Alexander Heintzel

InCar plus: High Level of Maturity for High Standards

Karsten Kroos, Heinrich Hiesinger, Heribert R. Fischer

InCar plus: Solutions for Automotive Efficiency

Power Train

New Ideas for More Economic Engines

Reduced Friction in Camshafts

Camshaft-integrated Oil Separation System

Hybrid Shiftable Cam elements Improve Valve Lift Switching Systems

Camshaft Modules — Optimization Through Hybrid Design

Heat-resistant, Density-reduced Steels for Exhaust Systems

Interdisciplinary Expertise is Optimizing Electric Drives

High-Strength, Non-Grain-oriented Electrical Steel

BONDAL E Improves the Acoustics of Electric Motors

Lightweight Rotor with Integrated Cooling System

Shafts with Optimized Packaging and Costs for Electric Drives

Lightweight, Electrified Steel Rear Axle

Plasma-modified Bipolar Plates for Fuel Cells

Chassis and Steering

More Efficient Chassis Parts

Saving Weight and Space with ThermoTecWire

Function-optimized Damper Tubes

Variable Damping System for Increased Ride Comfort and Agility

Steering Made Easy

Economic Lightweight Steering Columns with CFRP Components

Hybrid Steering Shaft: 35 % Less Weight

Lightweight, Hollow Steering Racks

Superimposing Actuator: High Performance at Attractive Costs

Column EPS for Compact and Mid-size Vehicles

Development Platform for future Steer-by-wire Systems

Body

Benchmark 2.0: the Updated Reference Structure

New Lightweight Design Focus: the Cockpit Beam

Bumper Systems Optimized in Terms of Manufacturing Process, Weight and Costs

Lightweight Longitudinal Members Thanks to Optimized Manufacturing Processes

Slim A-Pillar: Better Visibility, Less Weight

Weight Reduction Thanks to Hot- and Cold-formed B-Pillars

Tailored Hot-forming

Application Potential of Litecor in the Body

Innovative Lightweight Design Concepts for Hoods

Lightweight Design in the Door Outer Panel

Economic Lightweight Steel Seat Structures

New Wheels Made of Steel — Light and Stylish

Environmental Performance as an Important Criterion

Material Compendium

Author List