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Denso to integrate two metal parts subsidiaries

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On July 1, 2018, Denso Corporation will integrate the management of two Denso Group companies: Denso Preas and Denso Kiko, both of which manufacture metal press-worked parts.

With the advancement of the electrification of automobiles and automated driving, Denso says it will become even more necessary to develop the press-worked parts required for new technologies and to begin local production in overseas regions where the market is expected to grow.

To develop more competitive press-worked parts, Denso reached the conclusion that the aforementioned companies of the Denso Group, each of which has excellent manufacturing assets, must be integrated to form a core press working company while further strengthening collaboration with Denso.

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Denso increases stake in microcontroller firm Renesas

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Denso Corporation is increasing its shareholding in Renesas Electronics Corporation from 0.5% to 5% to accelerate the development of various in-vehicle systems, including automated driving systems.

Renesas has cutting-edge technologies for semiconductors that serve as the key devices in such systems.

Recently, in order to meet the needs of complicated vehicle control, the functionality of in-vehicle microcontrollers has been increasing. This is causing their design and manufacturing processes to be more difficult.

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Denso takes a stake in Creationline

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Denso Corporation has taken an equity stake in Creationline, Inc., which deploys and integrates cloud and other technologies that enable next-generation software development, including open source software.

The auto industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century paradigm shift. Competition continues to intensify as new players from other industries enter the market and as speed to market also increases.

Denso is investing in companies both within and outside the automotive industry in order to pioneer future mobility solutions and products more nimbly, blending its existing technologies and automotive component expertise with new perspectives and agile R&D processes.

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Denso invests in AI fleet management technology company ActiveScaler

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Denso, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, announced a significant investment in startup company ActiveScaler, a developer of Managed MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) systems powered by artificial intelligence.

Denso’s investment will help expand ActiveScaler’s platform and technologies, which simplify and better customize shared mobility experiences. The agreement also will help accelerate deployment of Managed MaaS systems for leading mobility operators and fleet service providers.

With the increase in global demand for more scalable and efficient services for moving people and goods, ActiveScaler says its technology will help enhance growth and simplify implementation with a modular set of components that enable mobility service providers and fleet managers to tailor MaaS solutions to their specific business needs.  [Read more…] about Denso invests in AI fleet management technology company ActiveScaler

30 industrial robot manufacturers to watch

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2018 looks all set to be a bumper year for sales of industrial robot arms across all categories – from the large, heavyweight class right down to the small desktop variety. 

With established robot makers expanding their range, and with new startups launching innovative new models, the market is more dynamic than ever.

Oversupply may be a problem going forward, especially as Chinese robot manufacturers step up their production, but even including the new companies entering the market, the number of industry-standard robot makers worldwide is relatively small.  [Read more…] about 30 industrial robot manufacturers to watch

Denso and Symbio to establish technology innovation center in Finland

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Denso, one of the world’s largest suppliers of robotics and automation technologies, is partnering with software company Symbio to establish a technology innovation centre in Finland.

Denso, the main supplier to Toyota and one of the leading automotive component manufacturers in general, says the innovation center in Finland is a joint enterprise based at Symbio’s premises in Espoo, Finland.

Symbio is a technology research and development company with expertise in robotics, automation and internet of things systems.

It’s likely that the first products to emerge from the collaboration will relate to connected, autonomous and electric cars and other vehicles.  [Read more…] about Denso and Symbio to establish technology innovation center in Finland

From primitive tools to global power: Denso celebrates three milestone product anniversaries

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Denso started out as a division of Toyota, which is the world’s largest automotive manufacturer, according to some statistics.

By revenue, Toyota is actually the fifth-largest company in the world, ahead of competitors such as Volkswagen, Daimler, and General Motors.

Interestingly, Toyota also generated more revenue than Apple in 2016.  [Read more…] about From primitive tools to global power: Denso celebrates three milestone product anniversaries

Denso Robotics reveals it has 95,000 industrial robots installed worldwide

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Denso Robotics now has almost 100,000 industrial robots installed worldwide, which means it overtakes Kuka on the Robotics and Automation News list of top industrial robot manufacturers in the world. 

The company – which is the main robotics and automation systems supplier to automotive giant Toyota – overtakes Kuka, and is now just 5,000 short of Nachi-Fujikoshi.

The list of the top industrial robot manufacturers in the world was first published a couple of years ago, but has since been updated whenever new information has been made available.  [Read more…] about Denso Robotics reveals it has 95,000 industrial robots installed worldwide

Denso to invest $1 billion in electric vehicle manufacturing in the US

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Denso, one of the world’s largest automotive technology suppliers, is expanding its US footprint with a $1 billion investment in its Maryville, Tennessee location.

Denso says the investment is part of its commitment to advancing automotive innovation in North America, and will significantly increase the role North America plays in the global trend toward vehicle safety and electrification.

Denso will create more than 1,000 jobs in Maryville, Tennessee to make it a primary manufacturing center in North America for electrification and safety systems.  [Read more…] about Denso to invest $1 billion in electric vehicle manufacturing in the US

Denso Robotics launches new scara robot

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Denso Robotics has launched its latest HSR four-axis scara – selective compliant assembly robot arm – robot. 

The company says the new robot uses advanced vibration control, a newly designed, highly rigid lightweight arm and improved heat dissipation in the base unit to achieve new levels of continuous high-speed performance and repeatability.

Peter Cavallo, robotics sales manager, Denso products and services Americas, says: “Our new HSR robot represents the culmination of 50 years of experience in developing industrial robot arms to meet our own manufacturing needs in the highly competitive automotive sector.  [Read more…] about Denso Robotics launches new scara robot