Steering, Suspension & Braking
Step Towards Comfort & SafetyAs mobility makes a move towards sustainability, safety, connectivity, comfort, and autonomy
It creates a significant challenge and growth opportunity for steering, suspension, and braking solution providers
Stakes are high as they try to predict which technologies and markets to invest in and when
As mobility makes a move towards sustainability, safety, connectivity, comfort, and autonomy
It creates a significant challenge and growth opportunity for steering, suspension, and braking solution providers
Stakes are high as they try to predict which technologies and markets to invest in and when
Key Trends
Steer-by-Wire Systems
- Eliminates the mechanical /physical linkages
- Controls actuator via electrical signals
Rear Wheel Steering
- Improved handling
- Increased vehicle stability at high speeds
Electric Power Steering
- Reduces costs, complexity and increases efficiency
- Provides steering assistance
Emergency Brake Assist
- Uses electronic systems to detect the sudden application of brakes
- Automatically increase the brake force
Electric Braking Systems
- Uses an electrical current or magnetic actuating force to stop the motor
- Fast response times and precise tenson control
Smart Suspension
- Operates without fluid in dampers
- Greater vehicle reliability with reduced consumption
Predictive Active Suspension
- Uses a stereo camera to judge the condition of the road
- Auto adjusts suspension settings
Automatic Emergency Braking
- Detects an impending forward crash
- Automatically applies the brake to prevent or reduce the severity of crash
Business Objectives
Some examples of diverse business objectives we have worked with our clients
Strategy & Futures
- How will autonomous driving, digitalization, and electrification impact legacy systems (braking, steering, etc.)? How do suppliers plan to evolve the existing legacy systems?
- What specific product development strategies are the competition looking at in future braking systems for EV requirements from OEMs?
Research Development & Innovation
- What are the new technologies emerging for braking systems? How will they impact electro-hydraulic brake systems in the future?
- What are the industry trends in Electronic power steering (EPS)? What are the R&D strategies of different competitors?
Growth & Market Development
- What is the current and future (next 5 years) market potential for EPS systems in China?
- Which braking solutions will be the most preferred in the CV segment and why? How is the market expected to evolve in the CV segment?
Manufacturing, Production & Logistics
- Which lightweight materials are under exploration to substitute traditional materials? How do they compare on defined KPIs?
- What manufacturing techniques are under research to develop low-weight composite welding of components?