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As system complexity in hybrid powertrains increases, so does the number of components required, thereby causing the costs for these systems to rise. This applies to the costs per unit, logistics costs as well as to investments in development and tools. An effective way of countering these cost increases is to reduce the number of components and suppliers and to eliminate manufacturing steps. The success of this approach can be illustrated by means of an input shaft for a double-clutch…

This is the title of a publication of two Hirschvogel experts which has been published in the trade magazine ATZ heavyduty 01/March 2019.

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Almost 1,000 lightweighting suggestions for the chassis, powertrain and transmission of a hybrid passenger car as well as for the powertrain of a conventional truck: That is the result of a unique worldwide initiative with companies from the steel and forging industries. The jointly developed ideas relate to lightweighting achieved through materials, design and manufacturing as well as to conceptual lightweight design. Further reducing the weight of vehicles is one of the decisive challenges…

With expertise ranging from part design and simulation of fatigue behavior to cost-optimized and process-oriented material selection in large serial production as well as damage analyses during the development phase, Hirschvogel can support you in developing components and thus in achieving CO2 goals.

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“First place and first choice when it comes to rotor shafts”

The supply industry is focusing intensively on the topic of electromobility. With the loss of several conventional parts in the powertrain, sales in the core business are in danger of decline. For this reason, Hirschvogel has been working extensively for a number of years on the development of future parts for electric drives. A particular focus here is on the rotor shaft, which forms the heart of the electric motor or hybrid system.…