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ArticleMunich Management Colloquium: Winterkorn, Bohr see different resource opportunities
VW CEO Winterkorn (left) and Bosch Automotive CEO addressed the Munich management conference March 20MUNICH -- Top industry executives speaking at this year's Muenchner Management Kolloquium provided various interpretations of the conference topic: Growth through resource efficiency.But they agreed that, by making better use of available resources, companies can save ...
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ArticleBosch opts for IBM Connections software
IBM will help Robert Bosch provide its employees with social-media toolsRobert Bosch has decided to use IBM Connections software to deepen the integration of social media in its office procedures.The German automotive supplier decided on IBM because the US based IT services and computer company offered a highly standardized package ...
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ArticleBosch simplifies Esitronic workshop software
Bosch is upgrading its Esitronic diagnostics software and plans an online version later this year (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch has released a new version of its Esitronic workshop software, which it says is faster and easier to operate.In addition, the German automotive supplier said it is working on an online version ...
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ArticleCeBIT: Bosch, inubit to show joint product portfolio
Bosch and inubit will show the new version 6.1 of the inubit Suite software (Photo: inubit)Automotive supplier Robert Bosch and its recently acquired inubit business process management unit will present their first joint product portfolio at the upcoming CeBIT high-tech fair in Hanover.Bosch, the world's largest automotive supplier acquired inubit ...
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ArticleBosch reaffirms plans to step up EV, internet investments
Bosch CEO Franz Fehrenbach said he was "largely satisfied" with the group’s 2011 results (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch, which posted an 8.8 pc increase in 2011 sales to 51.4 billion euros, said it will intensify its activities in electromobility and internet-based services.The world's largest automotive supplier said it is spending around ...
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ArticleBMW, Daimler, Bosch to build joint data platform for EV charging
A standardized charging-station infrastructure is seen as critical to the growth of electric vehicles (Photo: RWE)Automakers Daimler and BMW are teaming up with key German automotive suppliers and electric utilities to build a common data platform for electric-vehicle charging.The two premium carmakers plan to form a joint venture for this ...
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Bosch, through acquisition, strengthens position in EV market
Electric vehicles need technology to convert direct current to alternating currentRobert Bosch plans to acquire voltwerk electronics GmbH from Conergy in a move to strengthen its portfolio of products for the growing electric vehicle industry.The German automotive supplier, the world's largest in terms of sales, said that, pending regulatory approval, ...
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ArticleBosch redesigns Opel infotainment
Bosch has redesigned the modular infotainment systems for Opel's Insignia, Astra and Meriva models.The Germany-based automotive supplier said the new systems provide greater functionality and driving convenience.The new infotainment unit, which will also be in the upcoming new Opel Zafira van, has a redesigned screen, better voice control and a ...
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ArticleBosch to build pilot line for next-generation lithium-ion batteries
A Bosch-Samsung JV, SB LiMotive, builds lithium-ion cells such as this one (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch plans to build a pilot production line in Eisenach, Germany, to research materials and production processes for future generations of lithium-ion batteries.The automotive supplier said in a press release that it hopes to start producing ...
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ArticleBosch poised to take over Taiwan's Unipoint
Unipoint makes starters such as this one as well as other aftermarket parts (Photo: Unipoint)Robert Bosch said it is poised to take over the Unipoint group and affiliated companies in a move aimed at strengthening the global aftermarket business of the world's biggest automotive supplier.Unipoint, with 124 million dlrs in ...
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ArticleBosch opens new photovoltaics competence center
Bosch will coordinate global solar energy activities from Arnstadt (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch has opened a new 530 million euro photovoltaics center in Arnstadt, eastern Germany.The automotive supplier will coordinate its global photovoltaics activities from the 382,000 square meter facility. Bosch's solar energy division headquarters brings together research and development departments, ...
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Bosch, Daimler agree electric-motor JV
Bosch already builds electric motors at its plant in Hildesheim, GermanyPremium car maker Daimler and automotive supplier Robert Bosch have agreed to establish a joint venture to develop and produce electric motors for electric vehicles.The two companies said in a press release that the cooperation, which is subject to regulatory ...
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ArticleBosch issues supplier awards
Bosch CEO Franz Fehrenbach presented supplier awards to 60 companies this year (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch resumed its "Bosch Supplier Awards," which recognize suppliers that have performed particularly well in terms of quality, pricing, reliability, technology and continuous improvement.The German automotive supplier presents the awards every other year, but skipped 2009 ...
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ArticleBosch to acquire BPM software maker inubit
Bosch will expand its offering of internet-based services through the acquisition of inubit (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch plans to buy inubit, a Berlin-based maker of business process management (BPM) software.The German automotive supplier said the acquisition will boost its offering of internet-based services.inubit AG offers process solutions for companies across a ...
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ArticleBosch's Bohr: Autonomous driving in 20 years
Bosch and Samsung SDI started production of a lithium-ion battery in their SB LiMotive JV in late 2010 (Photo: Bosch)With in-car assistance systems gaining in sophistication, the day is coming that drivers are no longer in charge of their car."Over the next 20 years, technical advances will lead to autonomous ...
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ArticleBosch's Tyroller extends term as CLEPA president
Bosch’s Peter Tyroller will head CLEPA for another 2 years (Photo: Bosch)Peter Tyroller will continue for another two years as president of Europe's supplier association, CLEPA.The general assembly of the supplier group, which met in Istanbul last week, unanimously elected the Robert Bosch board member for another term. Tyroller, 53, ...
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ArticleIndustry strives for no-fault automotive microprocessors
Here's what the auto industry wants: Microprocessors that are tailormade for the automotive environment, that can withstand huge temperature swings and near-constant vibration and, most importantly, never ever fail.To make microprocessors that meet those requirements, experts say a rethink of the entire production process is order. And that's exactly what ...
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ArticleBosch opens software engineering center in Vietnam
Bosch’s new Vietnam software engineering center will serve car companies in Korea, China and Japan (photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch has opened a software engineering center in Vietnam that will serve customers throughout southeast Asia.The German automotive supplier said the newly established Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Vietnam Company Limited (RBVH) ...
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AUTOSAR conference - Frankfurt
The third open AUTOSAR conference will take place  May 11 in Frankfurt.The one-day gathering features presentations by executives of BMW, Volkswagen, Renault, PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, Bosch, Continental, Valeo and other companies.VW's Bernd Kunkel will discuss how AUTOSAR initiatives are implemented at core car-company members of the development partnership.Continental's Khosrau Heidary will ...
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ArticleGerman companies join forces to improve electronic components
The number of microprocessors in cars is growing exponentially (Photo: Infineon)Six German auto-industry players have joined forces to improve the robustness of electronics components.The technology cooperation, which is called RESCAR 2.0, groups automakers Audi and BMW, automotive supplier Robert Bosch and semiconductor maker Infineon and researchers from two Fraunhofer Institutes ...
