Automotive

Four key areas are at the centre of the automotive industry: combustion engine, chassis & brakes, driveline and e-mobility. In all four areas, the focus is on the development of highly efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles. Improvements to the chassis and brakes are aimed at reducing weight and improving general vehicle safety. Optimisation of the driveline increases efficiency across the entire spectrum of mobility. The classic combustion engine is being further optimised in terms of emissions so that it remains attractive on the market and is also used in combined drive solutions such as hybrid vehicles or in the area of e-fuels. At the same time, focussing on e-mobility with advanced battery technology and expanding charging options will enable a significant step towards an emission-free future. These four areas complement each other to lead the automotive industry into a more sustainable future.

MAPAL develops innovations to meet the challenges of the automotive industry. These innovations are successfully used in all these areas by well-known manufacturers and their suppliers.

Market: Market

MAPAL conducts in-depth market analysis to understand industry trends, customer needs, and technological advancements. This profound insight allows MAPAL to grasp the dynamics and challenges across various industries. With this market knowledge, MAPAL identifies potential opportunities for innovations and product improvements, which form the basis for the development of tailored solutions.
Components: Components

Building on market knowledge, MAPAL focuses on identifying and analyzing key components in customers production. This includes understanding materials, machining processes and the technical requirements of the components. This specialization enables MAPAL to gain precise insights into the functioning and improvement potential of the components, which is essential for the development of effective solutions.
Solutions: Solutions

Armed with knowledge of the market and components, MAPAL develops tailored solutions precisely aligned with the specific requirements and challenges of its customers. This process includes the design, development, and implementation of innovative tools and technologies that enhance the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of customer operations. MAPAL's solutions are based on close collaboration with customers to maximize their success.

Component range

Chassis & Brakes: Chassis & Brakes

Due to battery systems that lead to increased vehicle weight, the use of aluminum in chassis and brake components is rising. Aluminum provides both high stability and reduced weight. Simultaneously, components are continuously being developed due to innovative technologies such as "steer-by-wire" and "brake-by-wire," as well as autonomous driving. Additionally, new manufacturing methods like gigacasting/megacasting open up possibilities such as larger component dimensions, allowing parts of a body to be manufactured in a single piece.

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Internal Combustion Engine: Internal Combustion Engine

For over a century, internal combustion engines have shaped mobility. Despite strict emission standards and the emergence of alternative drives, they represent diversity and adaptability. Efficiency-enhancing technologies such as downsizing and turbocharging keep them competitive, while synthetic fuels provide them with a sustainable future potential. Despite the supremacy of e-mobility in certain regions, combustion technology will continue to drive millions of new vehicles in the future and remain an integral part of the global automotive industry.

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Electrified Mobility: E-Mobility

The automotive industry is striving for a CO2-neutral future and focusing on sustainability. It is developing alternative propulsion systems, with electric drives increasingly replacing internal combustion engines. This transformation is gradual: conventional drivetrain components continue to be optimized, and the use of hybrid drives is growing. In parallel, the production of battery electric vehicles is significantly increasing and approaching the production levels of conventional drives.

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Driveline: Driveline

The driveline is a core system in vehicles and ensures the transfer of the engine's drive energy into the vehicle's kinetic energy. Increasing electrification and new drive concepts are placing greater demands on driveline components. Due to optimised efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, the tolerance requirements are being tightened further, among other things. Whether combustion engine or purely electric drive, the driveline will be a central part of developments in the coming years. Topics such as lightweight construction and modern materials must be mastered with process reliability in high production volumes. One example is the integration of the gearbox into the e-axles in a multi-stage design.

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MAPAL Services

With the engineering service module, MAPAL guarantees fast, precise and safe manufacturing. Further savings potential can be tapped in the area of logistics and maintenance. And in the area of training, MAPAL ensures that the specialist know-how it has gathered is transparently and completely available to the customer – this gives customers a decisive lead over their competitors.

All of the services offered by MAPAL focus on optimal processes and comprehensive support on the way to Industry 4.0. The goal is to always significantly assist the customer in achieving smooth, productive and economical manufacturing.

Advantages:

Solutions for complete workpieces including tools, devices, NC programs and commissioning
Complete process design and implementation from a single source
Fast and flexible on-site support worldwide
Efficient and cost-optimised tool technology
Optimum coordination of tool, workpiece, equipment and machine
Highest product quality, process reliability and cost-effectiveness right from the start
Fast throughput from planning to implementation with maximum planning security

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Matthias Winter from the Automotive Market Segment Management at MAPAL.

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Matthias Winter Market segment management Automotive matthias.winter@mapal.com +49 7361 585 3360