Aisin, ADVICS, JTEKT and Denso form JV for ECU software

  • Industry News
  • Aug 30,18
The integrated ECU manages components, such as sensors, brakes, and steering, which are basic driving functions and critical for automated driving.
Aisin, ADVICS, JTEKT and Denso form JV for ECU software

Kariya (Japan); August 30, 2018
 
Aisin Seiki Co Ltd, ADVICS Co Ltd, JTEKT Corporation and Denso Corporation have agreed to form a joint venture company to develop integrated ECU (electronic control unit) software for automated driving and vehicle dynamics control. Denso, Aisin, ADVICS and JTEKT will have 65 per cent, 25 per cent, 5 per cent and 5 per cent stake respectively in the JV.
 
The automotive industry is in an era of profound transformation, particularly in technologies for electrification, automated driving and connected driving. In the field of automated driving and vehicle dynamics control, greater acceleration in technology development is needed to support the development of future mobility solutions that will revolutionise how society moves.
 
The integrated ECU manages components, such as sensors, brakes, and steering, which are basic driving functions and critical for automated driving. Through this joint company, Denso, Aisin, ADVICS and JTEKT will focus on expediting the development of more sophisticated software required for larger and more complex integrated ECUs. The four companies bring unique strengths to this endeavor and will work together to develop and provide software for integrated ECUs which best fit each car makers’ needs. The new JV is expected to be launched in March 2019.
 

Related Stories

Auto & Auto Components
Minda Corp, Toyodenso Form JV for Automotive Switches

Minda Corp, Toyodenso Form JV for Automotive Switches

The joint venture will set up a greenfield facility in Noida (Uttar Pradesh) with operations expected to commence in the second half of FY 2026–27

Read more
Test & Measuring Instruments
Teledyne Launches Industrial Image Sensors for Space

Teledyne Launches Industrial Image Sensors for Space

These new products complement Teledyne’s ongoing offerings for demanding science and defense missions by providing options for the less rigorous New Space market.

Read more
Auto & Auto Components
Uncertainty over rare-earth magnets supply hurting Indian auto industry

Uncertainty over rare-earth magnets supply hurting Indian auto industry

According to ICRA, inventories of rare earth magnets may last only until mid-July 2025 for certain automotive applications. It adds that contingency options appear ridden with logistical, regulatory..

Read more

Related Products

Tata Motors unveils facilities for development of Hydrogen propulsion tech

AUTO COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

Tata Motors, India?s largest automobile company, unveiled two state-of-the-art & new-age R&D facilities for meeting its mission of offering sustainable mobility solutions. The unveilings constitute of Read more

Request a Quote

Tata Motors plans petrol powertrain for Harrier and Safari SUVs

AUTO COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

Tata Motors is in the process of developing a new petrol powertrain for its premium sports utility vehicles, the Harrier and Safari, as confirmed by a senior company official. Currently, these models Read more

Request a Quote

Electric Vehicle Charger

AUTO COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES

RRT Electro is engaged in manufacturing of customized Power Electronic Products over two decades having capability to Design, Develop, Prototyping, Regulatory Compliance testing & Certification, Manuf Read more

Request a Quote

Hi There!

Now get regular updates from IPF Magazine on WhatsApp!

Click on link below, message us with a simple hi, and SAVE our number

You will have subscribed to our Industrial News on Whatsapp! Enjoy

+91 84228 74016