Dutch Automotive Industry magazine 2021 by Koninklijke RAI Vereniging

Dutch Automotive Industry MAGAZINE | 2021 Manufacturing enables innovation for future mobility

Innovation as a necessity

Disruptive governments

Towards zero emissions

Towards zero accidents and zero congestion

Automotive Roadmap

Human Capital Virtual Reality in the Automotive Industry

Dear reader, Welcome to the vibrant world of the Dutch automotive industry!

This magazine will guide you through the landscape of the Dutch high-tech organizations represented by the members of RAI Automotive Industry NL, an independent section within the Dutch parent company RAI Verenging, Our industry delivers world-class technology based on world-class knowledge. With some 22 billion euros annually, the automotive industry represents one of the highest values of exports within the Dutch economy. As an example, per capital, The Netherlands produces 3,5 times more Heavy Duty Trucks than our neighbour Germany. Our innovative environment and pioneering mindset is reflected by the enormous range of high quality products. Products which the Dutch automotive industry develops, produces, and exports worldwide. “Innovation and technology” form a strong foundation for the organizations and knowledge institutes active in the Dutch automotive sector. A foundation that grew even stronger by intense cooperation between national and international parties. These cooperation’s within the international network, combined with knowledge institutes and governmental organizations, has created a cornerstone resulting in the Dutch top position in relevant international rankings. Whether you think of sophisticated internal combustion engines, transmissions, sensors, microprocessors, or material and production technology – you will find it all in The Netherlands. These products and technological developments are all highly relevant for the important societal challenges and technological trends we are facing in the coming decades. For example, the social driver for better air quality (reduction of CO2 and fine dust) and zero casualties in traffic, as from a technological perspective, the introduction of massive digitization and the use of Artificial Intelligence. These challenges dominate our individual and cross-sectoral roadmaps. Today, we proudly represent a large part of the industrial companies and organizations based in the Netherlands. Although this magazine cannot highlight everything, we hope that we can inspire you by presenting some of their innovations throughout the history of the Dutch automotive industry. Whenever you have a question we are more than happy to support you.

Enjoy your tour! On behalf of the members, the board and the RAI Automotive Industry team.

Henri Koolen chairman of the board

Albie van Buel managing director

9 Automotive Roadmap 2020 – 2030

Manufacturing enables innovation for future mobility

Towards zero accidents and zero congestion

64 Virtual Reality in the Automotive Industry

Contents 13 Innovation as a necessity

33 Human Capital

52 Towards zero emissions

76 Disruptive governments

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About RAI Automotive Industry NL

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VDL and mobility

Enhancing performance with sustainable polymers

Technology neutrality is the key to our future mobility

Maximizing the knowledge and skills of people through our learning and support services

Technology neutrality is the key to our future mobility

A key player in aftermarket ADAS

TISAX Why Do We Need It?

Innovam international partner for blended learning in the mobility sector!

The future is in clean and intelligent transport

Making your car fleet greener with available proven technology

From decorative to functional surface finishing - We got it!

The “iDuctor”: the ultimate induction hand tool for heating ferrous metals without using flames

You’re calibration specialist

We are Progress!

NEW 2-in-1 bidirectional DC power supply + regenerative load

The automotive hotspot of the Netherlands

Bridging the gap between sensor and application

How engineers can address the data scientist gap

Team RAI Automotive Industry NL

Modular construction of customized machines – fairytale or reality?

Automotive testing solutions enabling autonomous driving

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About RAI Automotive Industry NL RAI Automotive Industry NL is the cluster organization of the Dutch automotive industry, mobility sector and related knowledge and education centres with about 200 members. RAI Automotive Industry NL supports the innovative Dutch automotive sector by profiling and representing the sector, nationally and internationally. An important basis is formed by the national eco system that is part of the innovative Top Sector High Tech Systems & Materials (HTSM), in which industry, education, science and governments parties actively work together. The Netherlands is one of the most innovative countries globally, according to Global Innovation Index (PwC), Automotive Disruption Radar (Roland Berger) and Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (KPMG). RAI Automotive Industry NL promotes the enforcement of the international market position of its members and promotes the business climate in The Netherlands by continuously strengthening the Dutch business innovation ecosystem.

Our purpose is to: • Connect internal- and external stakeholders • Represent the Dutch Automotive Industry • Facilitate initiatives and joint interests • Inspire & energize • Share best practices and intelligence • Stimulate cooperation and innovation

With your membership you support the strengthening of the Dutch Automotive sector: • Promotion of the Dutch Auto motive sector at home and abroad • Highly specialised knowledge transfer through workshops and on-the-job training courses • Strengthening automotive education at all levels so that more and better-qualified graduates become available to enhance the growth of your business • Widening the Automotive network to other sectors of excellence and networks needed to realise broad mobility innovations.

Membership Benefits 1. Join the Dutch Automotive Network 2. National-, and international partnerships 3. National-, and international Events 4. Stimulate Innovations 5. Create company awareness 6. Joint meeting point at the Automotive Campus

Automotive Roadmap 2020-2030

The Dutch Automotive Industry accounts for one of the largest export volumes in the Netherlands, generating about 20 billion euros per year. In a country with a high cost structure, this can only be achieved by delivering world-class technology realised through the world-class knowledge of ten thousands of passionate professionals. That is what the Dutch Automotive Community stands for. The automotive industry is one of the cornerstones of the High Tech Systems & Materials sector. Modern cars, trucks or buses are remarkable High Tech Systems. They are equipped with advanced software and microprocessors, sophisticated internal combustion engines and after-treatment systems, and smart battery solutions to support a full range of objectives: safety, environmental care and overall efficiency, not to mention the excellent comfort we all expect ‘as a matter of course’. Everyone related to the automotive industry understands the challenges it faces. CO2 reduction and local air quality are societal issues that require our industry to come up with new solutions, including electric and hydrogen power trains. The same goes for safety, resulting in new driver assistance and traffic systems to protect vulnerable road users in particular. All of that at unprecedented levels of reliability and uptime. And let’s not forget the inevitable digitization, impacting our future product and business developments in an unprecedented manner. All these factors have been taken into account when defining the Automotive Roadmap 2020 – 2030. As chairman of the working group, I cannot stress enough the importance of this Roadmap for achieving the milestones that society expects from us on the one hand, and for further strengthening the leading position of the Dutch Automotive Industry on the other. The roadmap shows how taking care of the world we live in and improving road safety can go perfectly hand in hand with economic growth and strengthening the excellent image of the Dutch Automotive Industry. Subjects like hydrogen as direct fuel for heavy duty combustion engines, heavy duty hybrid drivetrain technology, as well as battery and battery-pack technology are of great importance. Same goes for sensing, driver assistance and navigation technologies that come from our Dutch industry. We embrace high quality cooperation with Dutch and international partners, as well as with the Dutch government, in tackling the very demanding roadmap challenges ahead. I hope that you will be inspired by the new Automotive Roadmap. You can download the roadmap at Automotive | Holland High Tech WWW.HOLLANDHIGHTECH.NL/AUTOMOTIVE Ron Borsboom (DAF), Chairman HTSM Automotive roadmap team 9

A smarter and greener world with automotive solutions from the Netherlands Mobility is the lifeblood of our society: efficient, sustainable transport of people and goods is essential for our prosperity and wellbeing. As more and more vehicles hit the road, mobility is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses, the government and road users. This challenge ranges from increasing road-traffic safety to reducing fuel consumption in order to lower harmful emissions and to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable economy.

Carina Weijma, HTSM International, with flying car PAL-V

Europe has the strictest regulations for motor vehicles in the world. In our densely populated country, the future requirements for urban mobility, smart urban planning and environmentally friendly transport solutions will become even higher; making the Netherlands the ideal place to test and implement innovative mobility concepts.

Holland High Tech supports trade show presentations worldwide to promote excellent Dutch examples of smart, lightweight, durable mobility solutions, which contribute to global challenges in the field of green, smart and safe mobility. This Holland High Tech market development approach provides contacts, contracts and business cooperation for the Dutch automotive sector.

The Netherlands wants to play a prominent role in the transformation towards reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. We are excellently positioned for this: the quality of Dutch high tech automotive products, systems and components is high and is coupled with a high degree of creativity and innovattiveness.

Until today, the Netherlands’ centuries-old tradition of creativity, pragmatism, entrepreneurship, openness and willingness to collaborate has proven to be the ideal breeding ground for new high tech systems and materials. By combining the unique forces between government, knowledge institutions and companies, we can turn the current international crisis in the automotive sector into a chance.

The top sector High Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM) strengthens the international position of the Dutch automotive sector with an HTSM international strategy. This strategy focuses on innovation and business opportunities, for example in Germany and France, including cross-over technologies such as lightweight materials and Artificial Intelligence.

It is precisely the typical Dutch way of bundling knowledge and skills from different disciplines to rethink the mobility systems as a whole that is necessary to come up with the solutions that are required in this transition towards a smarter and greener world.

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Innovation as a necessity Disruption radar We are on the eve of major changes in mobility. Today, we are facing the challenges that these changes thrust upon us. To handle these changes, the industry roadmap has been split in two main categories: Sustainable (Green) Mobility and Smart Mobility. Each has their own unique technological aspects and innovation challenges for mobility solutions.

The Dutch automotive industry has always embraced such challenges and the changes they entail. According to the “Automotive Disruption Radar” published by the Roland Berger consultancy firm, the Netherlands hold a joint 1st place in this field, together with China. According to Berger, the Netherlands are leading in

the KPI of EV/ PHEV sales. ‘Unsurprisingly, the Dutch charging network with more than 9 charging locations per 100 kilometres (compared to an average of 1.7) is the most developed of all the countries included in the study’.

Autonomous Vehicle (AV) readiness The Netherlands rank 2nd globally in the KPMG “2020 Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index,” and the country gained 1st place on EV charging stations per capita and 2nd place on road quality. In 2019, the use of smart road furniture, including smart traffic lights that wirelessly send their status to AVs, was extended in 60 national regions across the country.

Patents According to the European Patent Office (EPO), the Netherlands, with 6954 patent applications in 2019, are ranked 4th among the 39 EPO member states, after Germany, France and Switzerland. 14

Back to the future: key solution Rapidly embracing new technologies sounds good, but it has also become a prime necessity. The Netherlands have a high population density. The challenge of providing accessible mobility for everyone, next to congestion reduction, reducing accidents and emissions, have become today’s drivers of technological change. Looking back, the current transition towards electric driving, which today is seen as a key solutions for the above issues, is not totally new in the Dutch context. For 15 years, between 1909 and 1924, the city of Amsterdam already employed electric taxis. And almost a century before that, in 1835, the Dutch professor Stratingh from Groningen was one of the first to experiment with an electric cart. What started almost 200 years ago has now become essential.

Evolutionary breakthroughs Inventions are inspired by various sources and do not arise in a vacuum. In many cases, new technologies will build upon earlier inventions. Many innovations can therefore be said to be more evolutionary in their nature rather than revolutionary. However, even small differences can mean a breakthrough in the application of a new technology or entering a new market. For example, the development of lithiumion batteries in consumer electronics eventually formed the basis for the transition to electric mobility. Something similar happened with hydrogen: the flow of meltwater was used to generate power in summertime, but this energy source was absent in winter.

The Netherlands have a long history of mobility related inventions. A brief overview is given on the following pages. This list is certainly non-exhaustive but provides a good picture of the breadth of technological developments in the Netherlands in the thematic areas of smart and green mobility and manufacturing.

Tilting cab DAF introduced the tilting cab in 1969. This cabin was quite extraordinary because the kit system made it possible to build many different cabins with a limited number of components, from light distribution trucks to international transport trucks. The technique, which was brand-new in 1969, is still being used to this day.

4WD A four-wheel drive in conjunction with a combustion engine was first used in 1902 in the Spyker 60HP racer.

Trado The Trado system, named after Piet van der Trappen and Hubertus van Doorne, made it possible to convert existing (freight) cars with 4x2 configuration to 4x4, 6x4 or 6x6. The 4x4 system was initially only used for tractors, off-road vehicles and army vehicles such as jeeps and trucks, but from the 1980s onward it was also used in passenger cars.

CVT (via Variomatic and Transmatic)

The Variomatic is a continuously variable transmission system, an automatic gearbox, with belt drive. It was developed in the 1950s and 1960s under the direction of Hub van Doorne. A group of developers at DAF continued to work on the technology to create a pushbelt system, which was patented in 1970. By storing the energy in the form of hydrogen, the power could be made available during the winter season as well. Nowadays, the principle of generating, storing and using hydrogen as an energy carrier has become a possible solution for zero emission transport.

Locos Chemist Else Kooi developed LOcal Oxidation of Silicon, a ground-breaking technique for manufacturing semiconductors.

Mirror glass actuator Founded in 1935, MCi has been making actuators since 1972, when the company launched the world’s first mirror glass actuator. MCi is the world leader in the manufacturing of actuators for car exterior mirrors. Its core products include mirror glass actuators, used to adjust the position of exterior mirrors, and power folding actuators, which allow for fully folding exterior mirrors.

Turbo intercooling DAF was one of the first to introduce turbo intercooling. The technology was initially developed to meet the demand for higher engine power and lower fuel consumption, but it also proved indispensable in achieving cleaner emissions.

Electronic stability program Anton van Zanten invented the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). He joined Bosch in the 1970s, working in the team that had developed ABS. In the 1980s, Van Zanten started designing the ESP, which was launched in 1995. ESP is now mandatory in all new cars. According to manufacturer Bosch, the computercontrolled anti-skid system has prevented 260,000 accidents and saved 8,600 lives in Europe alone.

Space cab

Radar chip

With the introduction of the Space cab concept in 1988, DAF focused on both cutting operating costs and supporting the driver. This development continued when in 1994 DAF launched the Super Space Cab, with even more driver comfort and space.

The radar chip developed by NXP Semiconductors is now installed in all vehicles in the world, within safety systems such as adaptive cruise control or lane assistance. It will become more and more important as autonomous driving continues to rise.

Xenon

Software for analyzing and optimizing occupant safety designs

Philips invented Xenon HID technology in 1991. Xenon HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamps provide twice the light for safer driving in all conditions. The bright white light produced by the Xenon HID lamps is comparable to daylight.

‘Magic formula’ tire models Hans Pacejka developed a series of tire design models. These are known as ‘magic formula’ designs because there is no physical basis for the structure of the chosen equations, but they do fit a variety of tire constructions and operating conditions. Each tire is characterized by 10-20 coefficients for each major force it can produce against the contact patch, typically lateral and longitudinal force and self-adjusting torque, as the best fit between experimental data and the model. These coefficients are then used to show equations how much force is generated for a given vertical load on the tire, generating camber and skew angle.

MADYMO (MAthematical DYnamic MOdels) is a software suite for analyzing and optimizing occupant safety designs and is owned and distributed by TASS International. Researchers and engineers can model, analyze and optimize safety designs early in the development process, thus reducing the expense and time involved in building and testing prototypes. It also minimizes the risk of making design changes late in the development phase. For new or improved vehicle models and components, MADYMO cuts cost and reduces the time to market. The simulations correlate well with real crash test results. Safety designers can apply design-of-experiments methods, optimization, or stochastic techniques together with MADYMO to explore the effects of multiple design variables simultaneously. Madymo’s market share is approximately 50%.

TwinMotor Car navigation TomTom developed the first mobile car navigation system, the TomTom Navigator, in the early 2000s. It was the first of its kind to offer motorists an advanced, portable and affordable alternative to expensive navigation systems built-in by the car manufacturer.

Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) PRT, sometimes called podcars or guided/railed taxis, is a public transport mode featuring small automated vehicles operating on a specially built guideways network of guideways. The Dutch company 2getthere developed the first transit system in 1995. Pilot projects were realized at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (1997) and the Rivium business park (1999). The first permanent PRT system, in Masdar City (Abu Dhabi), opened to the public in 2010.

Punch Powertrain developed the TwinMotor specifically for electric vehicles. This innovation makes it possible to power each of the four wheels independently, allowing full torque-vectoring capability. This gives the car much better grip on the road and enables more stable steering. The TwinMotor itself is a compact unit with two identical engines and identical transmissions, where the motor shaft is integrated into the transmission. The front and rear supports are also incorporated in the housing of the TwinMotor.

Variable compression ratio Gomecsys developed a fully variable VCR system. The high-speed actuation results in 8% CO2 emission reduction.

Electric buses and more VDL delivered one of the largest European fleets of electric buses to Connexxion/Hermes at the end of 2016. 43 VDL Citea SLFA Electric vehicles were ordered for servicing the Eindhoven region. VDL also provided the charging stations and, together with the power company, supplies them with energy. This makes VDL not just a bus supplier but a full system supplier. Next, VDL developed an electric truck (37t tractor, in collaboration with DAF) and several derivative products, such as a 28t rigid truck and an electric refuse truck with electric superstructure. VDL also developed several heavy duty vehicles, such as a bus, a tractor and a rigid truck, with a modular hydrogen range extender concept. Many innovations have come about through further development of the technologies invented for the earlier Phileas bus, which was ahead of its time. The Phileas was fitted with a hybrid drive, all-wheel steering and automatic guidance with a pre-programmed route, eliminating the need for a driver (although this feature was never operational). The Phileas concept served as an innovation platform for further Green & Smart developments.

waiting time predictor in 1996. This invention made it possible to include modalities other than the car in traffic regulations and to inform cyclists about waiting times, long before the first smartphone was even thought of. Only now are traffic apps starting to inform road users about traffic at intersections. The waiting time predictor of the past has been further developed over the years, specifically for traffic control. The result is ‘Gouden Regelen,’ a series of smart software modules for traffic controllers that optimize the traffic flow of all target groups at intersections or corridors. Entering the area of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Goudappel has furthermore developed the prediction of waiting times at intersections into a Real Time Traffic State Prediction system, in which the predicted traffic situation is generated for the entire network with traffic models, using not only speeds (Floating Car Data) but also smartly taking into account traffic intensities for more robust and accurate results.

Software for analyzing and optimizing occupant safety designs Direct drive synchronous in-wheel motors E-Traction infiltrates the e-mobility market with its “direct drive synchronous in-wheel motors”: a revolution in electric driving. The patented drivetrain technology transfers the propulsion of a vehicle entirely to the wheels.

Fine dust sensor Prodrive Technologies develops inventions for the automotive industry. This hightech company already introduced a compact electric motor and a wireless charging system. Now, Prodrive is going a step further: it developed a particulate matter sensor, a technological innovation with a clear medical component. This sensor detects particulate matter both inside and outside the car and signals the air conditioning to shut off the outside air or to increase filtering to keep the air in the car clean.

Laser welding air management system AWL-Techniek develops and manufactures automated welding systems. It builds welding machines for car seat manufacturing in which laser welding is widely used. To make the machines more valuable for the users, AWL has developed laser welding molds with the Laser Welding Air Management System. The basis for the Laser Welding Air Management System lies in the very precise blowing of smoke during welding, using compressed air. The air flow is set for each weld. This increases the usual welding speed by 20 to 30 percent and the weld quality remains constant.

New battery technology LeydenJar Technologies has developed a new anode. And now, for the first time ever, anodes in lithium-ion batteries can be made from 100% silicon. This provides two key benefits: batteries with a 70% higher energy density (1350 Wh/L), and a 62% decrease in CO2 emissions.

Traffic live exchange With its Traffic Live Exchange platform, Monotch can connect smart traffic lights with road users and road authorities, to optimize the traffic flow.

Waiting time predictor Goudappel Coffeng came up with the

Partially, these inventions are historical innovations. In this Magazine, numerous companies are mentioned and described, who all contribute to the future of mobility; green- and smart mobility, with manufacturing and education as crucial enablers.

Because future mobility will increasingly involve greater IT and digitization, the following four inventions are certainly worth mentioning.

Wi-Fi

Lithography machines

Together with Cees Links, Vic Hayes of Lucent Technologies developed the wireless WaveLAN technology in the late 1980s. Cees Links worked for the American company NCR. He wanted to wirelessly connect computers to a network. He went on to lead the team that invented a critical part of Wi-Fi. Hayes established a working group in 1991 to develop a standard for wireless networks. He managed to get the manufacturers on board, and in 1996 his team came up with the first WLAN standard: the IEEE 802.11. Both Dutchmen are considered the fathers of Wi-Fi.

ASML is the world’s only manufacturer of lithography machines that use extreme ultraviolet light. EUV lithography uses light with a wavelength of just 13.5 nanometers (nearly x-ray level), a reduction of almost 14 times that of the other enabling lithography solution in advanced chipmaking, deep ultraviolet lithography, which uses 193-nanometer light. In 1965, Gordon Moore, one of Intel’s co-founders, predicted that the number of transistors in a chip would double every two years, exponentially increasing the computing power and decreasing its cost. Moore’s prediction has consistently proven to be true.

Python Dutch computer scientist Guido van Rossum designed the programming language Python in 1989. He worked at the Amsterdam Mathematical Center in the early 1980s, where he was part of the team that created ABC. Python is the most used programming language at Google, together with C++ and Java.

Bluetooth Bluetooth was developed in the 1990s by the Dutchman Jaap Haartsen, while he worked at Ericsson. Haarsten was commissioned to find a way to establish radio communication between cell phones and other devices, and we all know how successful he has been in that undertaking.

Modular construction of customized machines – fairytale or reality? By Gerard Ramaker – Manager Sales Automotive at AWL Some years ago there were three major factors affecting the competitive positions of machine manufacturers: 1. Customization and differentiation to customer specifications 2. Short time-to-market 3. Innovative products We have noticed a shift in strategic prioritizations caused by rapid technological developments and the current dynamic market situation. Digital transformation and business innovation are now in first and second place. These priorities make it possible to respond better to customer-specific wishes and also to shorten time-to-market and manufacturing processes. There is no doubt that the current automotive market is making every effort to get through the crisis, with cost reductions being the first strategy.

Smart manufacturing

Flexible and economical construction

Thanks to technological developments, machines are becoming smarter. They are equipped with software that can be monitored and controlled remotely, taking data security into account. By providing insight into and anticipating machine data, new opportunities arise for machine-building companies such as AWL to create value for customers, including data-driven improvements in the production process. Better control over this process provides possibilities for cost reductions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a role in generating trends from data with predictive values for production forecast and machine maintenance.

AWL sees more and more companies making the transition to standardization and modularization. After proper coordination on customer specific standards and wishes, it is possible for AWL to develop modular and highlyautomated manufacturing machines. This involves smart customization: machine configuration that takes customer-specific requirements into account. And with that, modular building of customized machines is no longer a fairytale – it has become a reality! Because of the modular philosophy, multiple ‘machine lives’ are guaranteed and can quickly be scaled when production numbers go up or down. By offering different product options in the form of modules, this not only makes your production capacity more flexible, but it also reduces your costs.

Production processes are becoming smarter as well. Examples include advanced software for virtual prototyping and simulations that run parallel to the physical construction (digital twins). This makes it possible to start testing and preparing a new machine design at an earlier stage (virtual commissioning). This is important because both the timeto-market and the product lifecycle are becoming ever shorter.

Ordering custom machines from a configurator is no longer a fairytale!

What can AWL do for you? AWL wants to play an important role in this technological and digital transformation. With our developed modular platform, we are able to deliver your customized welding machines at shorter delivery times. Using our digital platform Lyla, customers can analyze data from their production process and visualize it in smart ways. We deliver machines that enable you to:

1. Bring your products to market faster 2. Increase your productivity (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) 3. Reduce the total cost over the machine lifecycle 4. Earn back the investment faster 5. Eliminate long and costly sourcing processes www.awl.nl/m-line

Powered by spirit, driven by innovation Inalfa Roof Systems creates exceptional in-vehicle experiences for people all over the world. At Inalfa, the goal is to be the absolute number one innovative company in its industry, producing innovative and high quality user-centered roof systems for the automotive and truck industry.

As market leader in the design, engineering, and production of automotive roof solutions, Inalfa applies expertise, knowledge, and experience for the roof systems of today, tomorrow, and the more distant future. Inalfa Roof Systems is a company who lives and breathes innovation. Authenticity elicits enthusiasm and inspiration among all audiences: clients, stakeholders, suppliers, and employees.

Dutch roots Inalfa was originally founded in the Netherlands in 1946 as a metal processing company. Through continuous innovation and following trends in the market, Inalfa slowly shifted towards the automotive industry. And with success; known for our reliability and flexibility, Inalfa is leading in roof systems tech-

nology and solutions. With over 700 life patents and a global market share of approximately 25%, Inalfa delivers roof systems to almost every major car and truck manufacturer in the world. Since 2011, Inalfa Roof Systems is part of the BHAP (Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.) family, which is one of the biggest suppliers of automotive parts in China. The headquarters

are still based in the city of Venray in the Netherlands, more or less in the center of automotive Europe where the European customers can be supplied with the best quality and best delivery time. Next to that, Inalfa is spread over three continents, with various factories and development centers in Europe, Northern America and Asia.

The emerging market is challenging As a global pandemic changes the ways people drive and travel, Inalfa is focusing on developing a car sunroof that is fit for the future. The COVID-19 pandemic was a recent example of a crisis that has revealed to Inalfa which sunroof features will retain enduring importance in the future. “We are in the process of coming up with a new generation of roofs, and changing behaviors as a result of COVID-19 have shown us what we need to prioritize,” CEO Jörg Buchheim explains. “We see car companies accelerating their investments in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, and we’re also seeing rising cost competitiveness. Therefore, we have begun developing roofs that are very cost-optimized. These roofs are lighter, they open wider, and they are easy to integrate into new generations of cars.” Because of that, people at Inalfa are always curious about the opportunities that lie at the crossroads of emerging car manufacturers’ and consumer needs, demanding disruptive technologies in mobility, in-vehicle designs, and in business dynamics. Especially in times like this, where everybody is focused on an environmental friendly world, whilst at the same time longing for that extra luxury. But just dreams, speculations, and hypes will not build something real. Dreams, speculations, and hypes cannot figure out what the new direction may be. Therefore, while others dream and speculate about what might be and talk hypes, the Inalfa team is working hard on figuring out that new direction together.

A client-supplier long-term alliance is needed to jointly take the challenges of the global automotive market. Open innovation is key for any company to be successful and we do so by leveraging on the strength of partners, suppliers, and customers. In its vision, roof systems play a vital role in creating better ride experiences. Think of new and intuitive communication assistance in every situation. Perfect connectivity with the surroundings! Quality time during rides requires invehicle interior, which is tailored to drivers’ and passengers’ needs and moods. Whether that is sightseeing, getting work done, catching up on sleep or simply having fun with friends.

Inalfa is not just about making state-ofthe-art modular roof systems for today. Inalfa is about something much more than that. It’s about adding value to a customer’s life in a broader sense.

Learn more about Inalfa’s trends, technologies and infinite possibilities at the website WWW.INALFA.COM.

Intelligent glass solutions, expanding the range of perception of the outside. Or in-textile lighting, creating more intense ride experiences, transforming the car interior in a personal comfort zone. With the proper roof solutions, there is so much more a consumer can do with a car than just drive it.

VDL and mobility

Electric mobility

Already for over 25 years, VDL is active in electric buses. After the introduction of various highly innovative new concepts at that time, the first Citea SLF-120 Electric was presented to the public during the UITP Mobility & City Transport exhibition in 2013 in Geneva. Since then, the e-mobility developments at VDL have accelerated at high pace. The next big milestone was the launch of the (then) biggest electric bus fleet in Europe with 43 Citea SLF-181 Electric vehicles for Connexxion / Hermes in Brainport Eindhoven. In the meantime we have deployed over 750 electric buses in 10 countries that drive over 150.000 kilometers daily and the magical milestone of 100 million electric zero emission kilometers has been reached.

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An automotive enthusiast, and passionate about disruptive innovation, especially when these two merge in sustainable automotive innovation. This is exactly why I love what we do at VDL Groep. VDL is intimately entwined with mobility. Ever since the company was founded in 1953, VDL started as a supplier of parts to the automotive industry and in the meantime we engineer and produce buses, we assemble cars and produce an enormous diversity in parts and finished products all related to the automotive industry.

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cooperation

Our modular development philosophy has been instrumental in creating several electric, hybrid and hydrogen bus variants as well as other heavy duty vehicles that have been introduced to the market over time. We have used the e-mobility building blocks to create electric vans, electric truck variants in collaboration with DAF Trucks as well as our recent proof-of-concept of a 44t GCW hydrogen electric truck for green innovator Colruyt Group. It doesn’t stop there: we have started to introduce our new Citea platform for the years to come, a concept that has been worked on for years gets to see the light of day!

Innovation is in our DNA. VDL innovates whilst paying attention to employees, entrepreneurship and cooperation. Together with its partners, VDL continues innovating in all relevant e-mobility building blocks, such as batteries, (fast) charging technology, system integration and design of electric vehicles. Unleashing the innovative power of VDL in the area of automotive is what we do on a daily basis and where we get our energy from. Together with our passionate employees and partners.

Menno Kleingeld, VDL Groep

• 1996: Introduction several innovative concepts • 2011: Introduction hybrid buses (Citea) • 2011: Proto AGV • 2013: Delivery of the first AGV • 2013: Introduction first electic buses (Citea) • 2017: AGV for BASF (Driverless driving in manned environment) • 2018: Introduction first E-Truck in collaboration with DAF Trucks • 2018: Opening unique charging plaza in Valkenswaard • 2019: Introduction first electric vehicles for waste collection • 2021: Introduction new generation electric city buses

Automotive testing solutions

enabling autonomous driving Autonomous driving promises users exceptional mobility and travel comfort, while also supporting OEMs and Tier 1s to realize the projected “vision zero” – the EU target of zero traffic fatalities by 2050. However, the success of these efforts depends on several preconditions: diverse automotive components and functions need to be coordinated precisely and must interact without errors. Rohde & Schwarz provides reliability in innovation with its testing solutions for radar, connectivity, infotainment, high-performance computing and EMC. Test it. Trust it.

See-through plastic covers and bumpers To increase the level of automotive driving autonomy, vehicles will need to be fitted with more and more complex sensors. In the case of automotive radar, the physical placement of these sensors is critical to ensuring that the vehicle is perceiving an accurate picture of the

outside world. The car’s ability to accurately determine object target location will be impaired if the radar transceiver is not mounted correctly. Rohde & Schwarz offers an alignment device intended for end-of-line automotive testing. The Rohde & Schwarz QAA (Alignment Analyzer) is able to “see through” a vehicle’s plastic protection, such as car

bumpers, to examine the mechanical positioning of the radar transceiver without having to physically remove components. The QAA is designed for automotive end-of-line testing as well as test and repair depots.

Proven test solutions for automotive innovations

ACCELERATE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES We use our unique expertise in technology and solution finding to fuel new ideas from R&D to production. With testing solutions for radar, connectivity, infotainment, high-performance computing, power and EMC, we provide reliability in innovation. Test it. Trust it. www.rohde-schwarz.com/automotive

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C-V2X complete end-to-end-test solution Rohde & Schwarz offers a variety of electronics test solutions for addressing many of the testing requirements of automotive electronics design engineers. For C-V2X testing, the company offers a complete end-to-end test solution including a PC5 emulator, satellite constellation simulator, PC5 physical layer generator and Vector CANoe software. For radar testing, Rohde & Schwarz offers a complementary set of equipment including a radar target simulator, an automotive radar anechoic chamber with the CATR (Compact Antenna Test Range) reflector for indirect far field measurements, and various spectrum analyzers and signal generators for antenna pattern and interference measurements. In addition, the Rohde & Schwarz QAR (Quality Automotive Radome) tester can make materials measurements of various plastics and paints in matter of seconds. This is necessary when plastic separates the mm wave transceiver from the outside world.

Communication using 5G Connectivity is an indispensable facet of autonomous driving. One helpful way of looking at this is to consider autonomous vehicles as a part of a larger connected and cooperative system. C-V2X enables vehicles to share critical data with nearby receivers and brings safety applications to life. Communication over a 5G link ensures that data is transferred reliably and it has a very low latency, which is critical for applications like self-driving and remote driving. While building key modules of autonomous vehicles, it is essential to test such modules using lab environment simulations. This will reduce the costs of product development and provides flexibility to the user, who can run test scenarios that are both reliable and instantly repeatable. Rohde & Schwarz offers the CMW500 communicator tester and the SMBV100A/B signal generator, which can be used in conjunction with the CANoe.Car2X software from Vector to emulate C-V2X test scenarios. In addition, the CMX500 can emulate 5G networks in a lab environment ,giving the users an efficient method for testing EMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband) and URLLC (Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications) features available with 5G New Radio.

OTA radiated emissions The various sub-systems of a vehicle can be developed separately from the complete multiple domain environment. However, it is critical that the system as a whole is tested before any vehicle is released to the public. There are a number of testing requirements that are quite essential for ensuring that the multi-domain ecosystem works correctly. One of these areas is communication between modules through the testing of the Ethernet interfaces and harnesses. Rohde & Schwarz offers the RTO digital oscilloscope and ZND vector network analyzer for TC8 test compliance and the ZNB vector network analyzer for TC9 for compliance testing of 100Base-T1 and 1000Base-T1 networks. Another critical area of testing is EMC coexistence and OTA radiated emissions. Rohde & Schwarz offers complete solutions for these, including test equipment, chambers and services.

Maximum safety Advanced driver assistant systems (ADAS) will play an increasingly important part in making driving safer and more comfortable. Such systems can save lives, but even a slight error may result in an incorrect assessment of the situation. Because of the sheer complexity of the different technologies being used – including radar, automotive connectivity, V2X communications and emergency calls – comprehensive automotive testing is necessary to ensure correct functionality and maximum safety.

From predevelopment to R&D production Rohde & Schwarz offers expert know-how for all phases of automotive development – from predevelopment and R&D to production. OEMs, Tier 1s and chip suppliers will benefit from the company’s reliable solutions for high-frequency, high-bandwidth and high-speed test challenges. Rohde & Schwarz is the market leader in testing radar sensors, automotive Ethernet conformance, connectivity (5G, V2X, eCall, GNSS), infotainment, EMI pre-compliance and EMC. The company also offers outstanding solutions for board level tests (ICT/ FCT) during ECU production. All of these test solutions ensure maximum efficiency in compliance with the highest quality standards, assuring that various automotive components function correctly, coexist successfully and communicate with the outside world without errors. Rohde & Schwarz collaborates closely with its customers in the design stage of their products to ensure providing relevant and high-quality test solutions to the automotive industry.

For more information, visit WWW.ROHDE- SCHWARZ.COM/AUTOMOTIVE or contact: Rohde & Schwarz Benelux B.V. Ptolemaeuslaan 900 3528 BV | Utrecht | The Netherlands Tel. +31 30 600 1789 info.bnl@rohde-schwarz.com

Manufacturing enables innovation for future mobility Innovation is the key to success, and it is often associated with the Dutch knowledge economy. Within the automotive industry in areas such as smart mobility, future powertrains and high-tech lightweight materials, manufacturing is a crucial facilitator. However, the Dutch automotive industry consists of so much more than the companies involved in developments within these knowledge areas. And if we look at the number of jobs that are created, people involved in innovation in these fields are in the minority.

Embrace innovation! 80% of employment in the Dutch automotive industry is found in manufacturing-related roles, largely at the level of preparatory secondary vocational education and up to bachelor level, totaling at between 35,000 to 40,000 jobs. A growth of the total number of jobs is one of the industry’s objectives

Reshoring In the national policy discussions about the Netherlands as a knowledge economy, the subject of relocating manufacturing work to other, often low-wage, countries comes up regularly. The realization that manufacturing and development are inextricably linked is growing steadily. Good examples are the VDL Groep, DAF Trucks, ASML, Inalfa roof systems, NXP, etc. Knowledge institutes at secondary vocational education and bachelor levels focus on the manufacturing industry with training in production and process technology.

Manufacturing & logistic RAI Automotive Industry NL supports the automotive manufacturing industry and directs the areas of market development, innovation, cooperation, clustering and knowledge development, in colla-

boration with governments, knowledge institutions and the business community. An important aim is to stimulate innovation to promote and expand the industry. Manufacturing & Logistics is a key priority within the RAI Automotive Industry NL organization, with manufacturing understood to cover production, process and equipment, and logistics focusing on production logistics.

Manufacturing

for 2030, and this will be made possible largely through an increase in manufacturing labor. If we want to ensure that we can achieve this growth in the Netherlands, production/process innovation will be key. This is nothing new: the Dutch manufacturing industry has been embracing innovation for decades, and with great success!

Societal challenges Important contemporary trends are sustainable manufacturing, IT-enabled intelligent manufacturing, high-performance manufacturing and equipment, and exploiting new materials by integrating R&D and manufacturing. But more classic methodologies such as lean manufacturing, six-sigma, WCM (World Class Manufacturing) and standards such as IATF and VDA are still firmly on the agenda as well. With the help of continuous innovations, the manufacturing sector does its part – in addition to providing employment – in addressing societal challenges, such as global warming, air quality and energy consumption. Furthermore, modern factories emit less CO2 and use less energy, solvents, water, etc. than less modern factories, mainly located in low-wage countries. “High-tech manufacturing companies are the growth engine for the Netherlands.” Hans de Jong, President Philips Netherlands, (Source: Trouw).

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your valuables;

How to protect to two most valuable assets of your company.

Almost 50% of work injuries in the automotive industry result in one or more lost workdays, and 25% results in 7 or more lost workdays. In order to prevent work injuries and to give companies the opportunity to prove that they follow an effective work safety management system the British Standard Industry (BSI) developed the BS OHSAS 18001 in 1999. This standard is currently migrating to ISO 45001 which combines Safety and Health management. ISO 45001 is a standard that integrates responsibility for health and safety issues as part of an organization’s overall management system. It improves leadership and worker engagement, leading to enhanced occupational health and safety performance.

Occupational health and safety is especially important in the automotive industry. Not only does ISO 45001 align with IATF 16949, but it is specifically referenced in IATF 16949’s most recent update.

Both standards promote an optimal working environment for employees, which makes it easier and more cost-effective to manage health & safety risks, while realizing the benefits of minimizing and avoiding liabilities and associated costs. For more information on ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety, visit www.lr.org/nlnl/iso-45001/ Not only your employees need to be protected, your information as well! Information is one of the most valuable and business-critical assets for any organisation. In today’s hyperconnected world, organisations are exposed to large scale information security threats and cyberattacks that are more sophisticated and destructive than ever before. Having an effective information security strategy in place has never been more important. More than 125 million passenger cars with embedded connectivity are forecast to ship worldwide between 2018 and 2022. The global connected car market size post-COVID-19 is projected to reach USD 166.0 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 25.2% from 2020 to 2025¹.

Go to www.lr.org/nl for more information, send an e-mail to info.nl@lr.org , or call (+34) 010 250 0500.

With poor cyber security, hackers can not only gain access to sensitive information, but possibly gain access to a vehicle’s engine, door locks, brakes, and other systems.

Losing control of such systems while a vehicle is in operation is a major safety concern and liability risk. One of the reasons why companies in the automotive industry, increasingly, are requesting that suppliers prove defined levels of sensitive information and prototype protection. Standards such as ISO 27001 Information security management systems (ISMS) and the implementation of it help companies to securely handle confidential information. This standard provides a common basis when two companies need to exchange confidential data.

Why work with LR? We understand that people sit at the heart of a successful business. Your customers, suppliers and employees all place their information in your hands and expect you to do everything in your power to protect it. That’s why we go beyond compliance, diving deeper into your business to emerge with meaningful nsights and smarter solutions. Our assessors and trainers are industry experts who work with you to understand what helps your business operate at its optimum level. They create long lasting value through collaboration, delivering a greater impact on your business, your people and your customers. For more information on ISO 27001 Information Security, visit www.lr.org/nl-nl/iso27001/ Interested in a ISO 27001 certification? Complete the free Self-Assessment Tool, developed by LR Experts, to easily identify obstacles to a successful certification. www.lr.org/nl

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Connected Car Market by Service Form, End Market Network, Transponder, Hardware and Region Global Forecast to 2025, MarketsandMarkets Analysis ( 2020, July).

Enhancing performance with sustainable polymers Like many industries around the world, automotive producers are increasingly expected to step up their efforts in the fight against climate change. As customers become better informed, they are putting more pressure on manufacturers to not only become more sustainable and reduce emissions, but do so while also creating higher-quality products. At Polyscope Polymers, a member of RAI Automotive, this challenge dovetails perfectly with our mission to generate environmental and societal value for all stakeholders. We do this by providing innovative solutions in the chemicals and technical plastics industries.

Most of our solutions aim to meet the world’s needs in five global trends: sustainability, digitalization, mobility, energy and economics and demographics. We are the global leader in styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) solutions – a functional, high glass-transition, amorphous polymer that enables innovations in every single one of these areas. Our specialty polymers range feature a variety of products from our extended portfolio. These products are incredibly versatile and are low in residual volatiles. One of the most promising uses of our polymers is as a high-quality performance enhancer for thermoplastics. Thermoplastic materials are in high demand because of their versatility, and manufacturers in a wide range of industries are using our polymers to improve these materials. For example, our SMA solutions enable sunroof guiderails to be made from thermoplastic composites. This offers much greater dimensional stability, as well as making them lighter, recyclable, easier and more flexible to install and adhere.

Why Polyscope Polymers? There are three key reasons that allow you to trust that when you use a Polyscope product, you are not only using the best components, but you are also helping the industry become more sustainable.

ring process efficiency, but it has also set new performance standards. As a result, thermoplastic guardrails are now preferred over aluminum across the industry. This innovation earned us the SPE Automotive Award for Parts & Components last year and a GIA Award this year.

No adjustments required

Embrace the circular economy

Our compounds are developed with the guarantee that tools will not have to be modified, from the engineering design to production. We achieve this using modified ABS, modified polypropylene and modified polyamide.

Polyscope is a founding member of the circular automotive platform CLAUT. Through this platform, we are working to facilitate the transition to the circular economy in which the reuse of raw materials is maximized and value destruction is minimized. Our ambition is to collaborate with all our partners in the supply chain to make the world a better place by accelerating the reuse, remanufacturing and recycling processes in the industry.

Our sunroof guiderails are again an example of this: not only has our thermoplastic composite (GR-SMA/ABS) opened up new horizons for manufactu-

The FAST guarantee Polyscope is also a member of the FAST Automotive Group – an alliance of automotive supply specialists throughout Europe. Many of these suppliers offer complex products with high-quality specifications, lightweight solutions and safety-related products in a range of materials, including from-metal-to-plastic developments, hybrid products and composites. Working together with leaders in related fields, we can consistently deliver demonstrably improved products in a faster, more efficient way.

For more information about Polyscope Polymers, please visit our website WWW.POLYSCOPE.EU.

Whenever anyone thinks of VDL Groep and mobility, electric buses and the production of MINI and BMW models come to mind. This industrial family business from Eindhoven and the automotive industry are far more intricately intertwined, however. Approximately two thirds of the turnover is ultimately related to mobility.

VDL INTRINSICALLY INTERTWINED WITH MOBILITY

VDL Groep with its head office in Eindhoven and with 106 companies and more than 15,000 employees in 20 countries focuses on high innovation values and acquiring a unique position in each industry. The divergent activities of VDL Groep can be grouped into five clusters: Mobility, Energy & Sustainability, Science, Technology & Health, Foodtech and Infratech. Each one of these clusters has its own characteristics and challenges, whereby VDL plays a unique role in the development and production of

products, machines, components or services and comprehensive solutions. Sometimes visible, often hidden from view. But always with a substantive contribution to society.

pertaining to the electric truck, energy storage systems that provide batteries with a second life and automated guided vehicles, sustainability is a high priority on our agenda.”

To make the world a little bit cleaner and more sustainable each day, VDL devotes its efforts to mobility solutions, electrification and reducing emissions. VDL plays a leading role in the area of electric heavy vehicles in Europe. VDL is a total solution partner: aside from the production of vehicles, the family business also looks after development, prototyping, certification, homologation, sales and aftersales. VDL also supplies the charging infrastructure and in some cases, even the electricity.

Many VDL products for the automotive industry stay hidden from view. For example, VDL fits up its automotive plants throughout the world with its own automated production lines and the company is a specialist in airspring systems, axle lifts, parabolic springs and special axles for trucks, trailers and buses. The company also produces individual parts for bumpers and car seats, as well as the coupling in

VDL differentiates itself through a combination of ‘bright minds and golden hands’ combined with automation and robotization. This link makes it possible to continue to be frontrunners with new technologies and to remain competitive in relation to foreign markets. “As a committed family business, we devote ourselves to reducing energy consumption and emissions,” says President and CEO Willem van der Leegte. “The electrification of so-called heavy-duty mobility forms part of our strategy relating to ‘smart mobility’: design, electrification, connectivity, autonomous and mobility as a service. Electric mobility forms the basis of future mobility concepts that are going to have a major impact on our lives. With our leading position in Europe relating to electric public transport buses, infrastructure, developments

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“As a committed family business, we devote ourselves to reducing energy consumption and emissions” transmissions, oil coolers, windscreen wipers, bumper guards and frames for solar roofs. On the other hand, VDL’s accessories are clearly visible in the streetscape: bicycle carriers and automotive roof racks and roof carriers. With everything that VDL does in the area of mobility, the company constantly aims for smart solutions that stand out due to their sustainability and continuity. As such, VDL likes to pass on the world better and cleaner to the next generation. www.vdlgroep.com 31

Navco International on Innovation Operating as an innovation partner for the European OEM & OES market; Navco International is a company in the Dutch Automotive Industry with a unique business model which has allowed it to thrive on an international level. The wants and needs of customers are in constant flux, and changing faster than ever before. The demands for versatile solutions in such fields as infotainment, lighting, safety and comfort have grown exponentially. Innovations are something that are an absolute necessity when it comes to satisfying these demands and establishing or retaining a favourable brand positioning in the market.

Mastering the innovation process When it comes to developing relevant solutions the entire process of converting good ideas into innovative high-quality solutions is key. The specific requirement of a customer is the starting point from which we attempt to operate; not past projects or our standard product portfolio. For over more than a decade we have been carefully building up a network of select high-quality partners in the fields of engineering and manufacturing. It is through this network, coupled with our own extensive knowledge of requirements in the European market, that we are able to provide exclusive yet affordable solutions, be it in high or low volumes.

network of high-quality engineering “ Our and production partners including our

extensive knowledge of the specific requirements in the European market, enable us to provide affordable solutions even at low volumes.

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It is all about your Brand! From a design perspective the trend is to have products and solutions come with a custom design and your own logo or branding. This is a trend that is particularly prevalent in market segments that are a little more exclusive and operate on lower volumes than those in the passenger car market. Operating cross-industry has helped us establish an insight into the various market segments and helps to let customers benefit from developments in other segments.. The Co-Creation process is a tremendous tool in the task of focusing all available strengths and insights towards the creation of an ideal solution within a limited time period. Often it feels as though we are working directly for the particular brand itself! The Dutch entrepreneurship, international culture and an open mindset are perfect ingredients when it comes to making innovations happen. As a proud member of the Dutch automotive network we are looking forward to innovate together with you.

Are you the innovator or challenger of new ideas within your brand?

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Human Capital

The Dutch automotive industry is uniquely positioned for developing intelligent and innovative solutions to tackle global challenges. A well-educated working population is one of the most important pillars for this. To maintain this pole position, a permanent effort must be made and the industry must respond proactively to what is happening in the environment. Innovations must pay off quickly in business and education. This requires a smart organization of innovation, work and learning. The Dutch automotive industry has its own responsibility and role to play with regard to the human capital agenda. We want to ensure that we continue to invest in education and training in the areas that are crucial for the Dutch automotive industry. Not each individually, but through a combined effort.

Times of transition

Joining forces

There are currently major challenges on the global labor market. Exceptional economic developments, societal challenges and transitions in technology, digitization, automation, climate and climate adaptation require an agile response by the industry. Organizational structures are changing, old positions and tasks make way for new ones and the content of familiar jobs is evolving too. In order to maintain our global leading position and to realize our ambitions in response to these demands, we must continue to invest in a well-trained workforce and commit to providing all talent with a place in the labor market – all talent is needed!

It is essential that all partners in the core triangle of business, research and education work in synch. They need to organize short lines of communication with policy and management and, together with our partners, quickly convert plans into practical initiatives. The boundaries between sectors are fading and social concerns make a broad appeal to a collective human capital approach by the Dutch leading industries. That is why the emphasis must also be on joining forces and, as an automotive industry, we will have to look beyond our individual boundaries. The Dutch top sectors are also joining forces to work together on this over the coming years.

Smart organization of innovation, work and learning The above transitions require maneuverability. Innovations must yield fast, practical results, to allow companies and educational institutes to apply them quickly and to ensure that people are adequately trained and equipped to do so. Smart organization is vital here and requires organizing innovation, work and learning close together. This concept is called the learning community. Through amongst others the Dutch Automotive Center of Expertise, we will shape our collective response over the coming years through The Automotive Learning COMmunity (TALCOM) project. This requires working together with numerous field labs, skills labs, Centers for Innovative Craftsmanship and lectureships. All will be done in close collaboration with technical universities and with an extra focus on vocational schools, bachelor-level education and on-the-job learning programs.

Human Capital

Extra human capital focus at RAI Automotive Industry NL in 2020 - 2030

Maximizing the knowledge and skills of people through our learning and support services This first RAI Automotive Industry NL magazine is filled to the brim with new technologies that will meet the various social challenges of the near future. Some are more radical than others, but the focus is the same. The complexity of the technologies and the interactions are also increasing enormously. TTA International, global provider of learning and development services and supporting staff, is at the forefront of showing automobile manufacturers, among others, how new technologies should be communicated to their customers. “Our services are comprehensive, ranging from essential skills trainings to full Business Process Outsourcing, and everything in between.”

People, not technology. We live in a world where change is not just a constant, but an exponential factor as well. TTA has always been ready for this, but until now markets were still a bit weary of the idea. Technology plays a big role, but the key element will always be people and that is our focus. Mateusz Kurkowski, director of business development, says: ‘TTA employs highly

educated people, so our challenge is not understanding the new technologies. The challenge is to help people adapt to them, and keep up with changes. This is exactly our expertise. We assist our clients in supporting their most valuable asset, their employees, in doing their jobs as well as possible.’ Our clients vary from the automotive industry – car and motorcycle manufacturers, suppliers, importers, European head offices – to businesses in the food and health tech sectors. They all deal with the same challenges: the exponen-

tial speed of technology development is a given these days, just as much as the pressure on learning and development budgets. Our intrinsic focus is therefore on ways of maximizing the knowledge and skills of people through our learning and support services.

Scientific research into didactic methodologies TTA does a lot of research into the development of didactic methodologies. Developing learning methods are informed by the fact that science is increasingly understanding how the brain works, and how didactics can be used to transfer information efficiently and effectively. In addition, TTA looks very closely at the environment in which knowledge is to be used – we call this the “system approach.” If you are not familiar with the system in which people operate, the mere transfer of knowledge will not be effective. Being “well trained or educated” does not only mean having a certain amount of knowledge: it also means that one has access to the right knowledge at the right time. Taking the entire “system” into account allows us to achieve just that, instead of wasting a client’s money on useless training activities.

Remote society The future of remote learning has taken huge steps, among others pushed by the COVID-19 crisis. TTA has always been ready for this, but markets were still a bit weary of the idea. This has rapidly changed in recent times, and several (pilot) projects are now underway to accelerate and improve this field. Although prompted by a much bigger issue – the protection of employees’ health – remote solutions also have a interesting business side to them. It is a very efficient method, because you can achieve a lot at very low costs. The costs for the customer are low, for instance, because there is no need to travel.

Exceeding human limitations Training and education are truly important, but what if the necessary knowledge is extremely specialized or complex and the frequency of the application of that knowledge is rather low? Should people have this expertise memorized, ready to use at any time, or should there be a way to ensure that this knowledge can be accessed quickly where and when it is actually needed? We need to develop ways to deal with our limitations. This can be facilitated by what we call “support on the job.” Not all information has to be memorized by everyone, but it is made available for when it is needed. An great example of efficiency and effectivity gains are situations where throughout a longer process (e.g. a rare and extensive reparation) every now and then very specific information is necessary to do the job. This used to be solve either by onsite support or coaching by a specialist which brought high costs. Now we solve this issue by intelligent software and hardware for much less! TTA is capitalizing on the benefits new technologies have to offer. We are working with state-of- the-art applications and hardware, and we are looking forward into the future through projects involving AI and machine learning.

Remote support and coaching One of our current technological solutions are a pair of glasses that allow us to coach people remotely. Equipped with a camera, speakers and intelligent software, these glasses enable us to teach people perform complex tasks while we’re not even in the same city. or even continent! The foundation of our performance support suite is a platform that allows for easy and quick information access through an app or using the abovementioned glasses. This can be done using a beacon (a wireless device that sends signals to its environment via Bluetooth) or a QR code scan. It can also be done based on scanning texts. For example, when someone scans a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), a specific and relevant data set is prepared to support whatever job needs to be done. We are currently working on further combining the performance support tools with other systems and integration within different processes. Take safety, for example: the app knows who is going to be doing a certain job and knows whether this person is properly qualified or not. If qualifications are met, the app can guide the user through safety procedures to make sure nothing is overlooked and everything is documented with check lists and other prompts.

Artificial intelligence As mentioned earlier, we are currently developing tools that link artificial intelligence and machine learning. Machine learning and AI enable us to make enormous amounts of written data directly searchable using methods other than metadata, which is currently the case with searching for manuals on the internet, for example. If you do an online search for batteries, you will get all hits that contain any mention of a battery. AI provides much more tailored support. It not only scans the data, but “understands” what it contains by constructing relations. This means that information presented to the user is also enriched with context and therefore highly specific and relevant. For example, if you want to install a water pump, you ask (voice controlled) the tightening torque. The AI checks all connected systems (like a workshop management system), finds out and understands who you are, what you are doing and trying to achieve, and what information would be relevant to you in that exact instance. This product is currently in the developmental phase. A water pump is a simple example, but artificial intelligence can also be used to tackle much more complex problems; if systems interlock, for example, correct diagnoses can then be made much better and earlier.

Great people make great companies We love talking about learning and technology and about learning technology, but just as we said in the beginning: for us it’s all about people. Our consultancy and learning and development and even our technology is geared towards allowing our clients to be as successful as possible by having the best possible people in place. We have done this since 1987 and we are planning to do so for many years to come. We welcome all new challenges our clients are facing with great enthusiasm and confidence, because for us the future is always now and its always bright! 35

At Optiphore, we have been active in the field of automotive since our foundation. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of complementary services, spanning from concept creation of new designs to their optimization and validation through simulation and finally CAD design. Our automotive offering and experience include: Conceptualization & Design: Computer Aided Design (CAD) forms the foundation of any system’s digital twin. In the past we have been involved with: • Design of interior and exterior plastics • Rapid prototyping of automotive parts and vehicles • Electrical cable harness design • Integration of subsystems ex. electrics inside automotive chassis Simulation: The use of simulations in the design process offers the advantage of broader design exploration, reduced need for physical testing and shorter lead times. Our offering includes: Optimization: Through optimization we aim at creating lighter, and stronger components. Application examples include: • Lightweight design of powertrain subframes • Topography optimization of sheet metal parts • Size and shape optimization of tubular structures Structural Analysis: We perform structural simulations across the board, for the validation of products, coupled with correlation to physical testing. These include linear and non-linear analyses for both static and dynamic problems. Some examples include: • Automotive homologation, such as R14 & R17 car seat tests • Squeak and Rattle occurrence risk for automotive interior applications (NVH) • Structural analysis of powertrain subframes Manufacturing Simulations: We apply simulations for the verification of the manufacturability of new designs and the minimization of risks related to production. Representative examples are: • Sheet metal forming and extrusion simulations • Study of the entire 3D printing process • Simulations of casting and injection molding Computational Fluid Dynamics: CFD can reduce the development cost bypassing the expensive and time-consuming experimental testing and data acquisition. Applications in the automotive sector include: • Aerodynamics, determining the performance of vehicles under certain flow conditions • Cooling studies for electric powertrain and power electronics Software Development: Optiphore is active in CAE software customization, predominantly for Altair’s HyperWorks suite. We offer: • Identification of bottlenecks in CAE workflows. • Implementation of custom solutions, testing and deployment • Training of engineering/users’ teams

Optiphore B.V. | +31(0) 640850307 | contact@optiphore.com | optiphore.com

Technology neutrality is the key to our future mobility

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In order to comply with the Paris climate agreement, Europe has a long way to go. Popular culture and policy makers often seek a big part of the solution in European road traffic which needs to be carbon neutral by 2050. While road traffic exhaust levels in Europe have fallen since 2007, there is still a long way ahead. What can the automotive industry do? Bosch is already taking a huge stride forward by making its locations worldwide CO2 neutral by 2020. But of course, the issue isn’t just our locations. Products themselves have to be made as carbon neutral as possible. For us as the world’s biggest automotive supplier, this means entering the contest to find the most carbon-neutral form of road transport.

Batteries, fuel cells and modern combustion engines For this, the automotive industry needs to come up with technical solutions, and market them. The rising star clearly is electro mobility, powered by batteries or fuel cells. However, there are mobility needs that will be met best also in the future with a combustion engine. These have to be part of the solution, since they will still be powering two-thirds of all new cars worldwide in 2030, with only a quarter driving purely electrically. Therefore the scenario described in the proposition: ‘What if only EVs would be produced as of 2030,’ is not so realistic to Bosch. It’s now becoming common knowledge that electric cars are only climate neutral if the electricity they drive on is generated from renewables. Driving around without consuming energy will remain in the realm of fantasy, like the idea of a perpetual motion machine. Driving around without emitting CO2, on the other hand, is within the realms of possibility.

Well-to-wheel approach

Technology neutrality

In road traffic, climate action is not just something that applies to actual driving on the road, but from well to wheel. Therefore it is at least as important to consider what happens between well and tank. Optimizing engines will not be enough. The focus should not only be on the defossilisation of the vehicle itself, but also the fuel.The fundamental premise of CO2-free mobility is energy production from renewable sources. The energy can then be used as electricity to power BEVs, or stored chemically as hydrogen or synthetic fuels to power FCEVs or ICEs. Each of these powertrain technologies have advantages and disadvantages, and the specific use case determines the best option. Taking a technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation allows industry to continue to innovate, offering customers a range of solutions to meet their needs best.

Bosch sees technology neutrality as the key to achieving the climate targets. Whether it’s modern internal-combustion engines, e-fuels, hybridization or electrification including fuel cells. As massproducer of pushbelts for continuously variable transmissions (CVT), Tilburg based Bosch Transmission Technology sees a bright future for the pushbelt in not only ICE and hybrid technologies but also in full electric vehicles.

Han-Hein Spit, Vice President, Bosch Transmission Technology B.V., Tilburg

A key player in aftermarket ADAS V-tron is a leading company in aftermarket Advanced Driver Assistance (Automotive) Systems (ASAS). The modern home-working trend started well before the current COVID-19 crisis, and new vehicle registrations were already dropping. In 2019, around 80% of vehicles sold in the Netherlands were second-hand, with the average age of the Dutch passenger car being about 11 years. This means that most of the vehicles driving in the Netherlands are not equipped with OEM safety systems, which are becoming more and more popular, and even mandatory in new vehicles. V-tron’s mission is to equip these outdated vehicles with modern technologies to increase safety and comfort. The majority of European vehicles could use an update in terms of safety and communication systems. V-tron facilitates this by retrofitting cars with ADAS systems

capable of warning the driver in case of a possible collisions and giving distance advice with regard to nearby vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists. Furthermore, the system provides a warning if the car exceeds the speed limit or changes lanes without using the indicators.

For the commercial market, V-tron sells the blind spot detection system, which will warn drivers of trucks or vans about Vulnerable Road Users in the vehicle’s blind spots and can greatly improve the overall safety, also in older trucks.

Carsharing is the future

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The home-working trend did increase during the COVID-19 period, and it is likely to remain popular once the crisis has passed. This means there is less need for everyone to own their own private car. V-tron develops and provides in-car technologies that enable companies to turn their car fleet into a car-sharing platform, allowing them to make efficient use of their assets. A company’s employees can book a car and timeslot in an online system and unlock the vehicle with a standard Near Field Communication chip card. Besides offering convenience, the system also provides cost-efficient and reliable communication through the online reservation and management system. The system provides the employer with a range of services, such as reservations management, live vehicle tracking, (ride) reporting, fuel consumption and various security options.

Another service that V-tron provides for its customers is the testing and deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS). These are systems that facilitate communication between vehicles and road infrastructure. C-ITS are used to improve traffic flow and warn drivers of the road/traffic status ahead. At the moment, various cities and regions are investing in “smart” traffic lights, which can predict and adapt to traffic situations. Moreover, such systems can inform drivers about the current state of traffic and give priority to specific road users. V-tron can support these projects by testing traffic light infrastructure and reporting on their functionality. CV2X (Vehicle-to-everything) is one of the latest technologies to be implemented by car manufacturers. This system exchanges information between vehicles and road infrastructure, and it is intended to warn drivers of possible dangerous situations on the road and decrease the number of accidents. V-tron has developed its own system, called the Onboard-Unit, which is capable of sending and receiving such data. V-tron uses this technology to validate new C-ITS chains in European projects and to develop and deploy it for the existing market. In the past, several people involved in testing would drive in a vehicle at the same time. It is now undesirable to be in such a small confined space together, and this will probably remain the case in the future. V-tron has therefore developed a live-stream kit that allows us to record the traffic scenario and the systems on a single screen and upload it to the internet, where it can be reviewed by all the participants. This way, testing can be done both rigorously and safely.

No more exceeding the speed limit? A project that V-tron is currently involved in that offers great potential for future innovations is the EU-funded project Regulating Vehicle Access for Improved Livability (ReVeAL). The goal of ReVeAL is to add Urban Vehicle Access Regulations to the standard range of urban mobility transitions in cities across Europe. The overall project mission is to enable cities to optimize urban spaces as well as the use of transport networks through new and integrated packages of policies and technologies. Such improvements can lead to fewer emissions, less noise, and better accessibility and quality of life. This will mainly benefit the people living in these cities. Such policies could

also encourage more sustainable transport choices, making cities more livable, ultimately healthier and more attractive to all members of society. The use case that V-tron focuses on is the Intelligent Speed Advisory (ISA) system. Through this aftermarket system, vehicles are equipped with cameras that read road signs, have a digital map with all the road information and actively limit vehicles to the maximum speed. This allows for safer and more eco-friendly traffic situations. Implementing the system on a large scale can eliminate the need for speed-reducing road measures and will lead to safer and more friendly roads in the future. V-tron has planned extensive projects in 2021 where the developed technologies, including cameras, digital roadmaps and geofencing, will be tested. 39

Towards Zero Accidents and Zero Congestion The automotive industry is undergoing the initial phase of a transition from provision of vehicles to provision of mobility. Accessible, inclusive and affordable mobility for all will become a huge challenge in the decades to come. This transition is made necessary and possible by a crucial need – especially in cities – for decrease in congestion, changing mass transit infrastructures, and more active modes of transport. The sharing economy is also playing an important role in this transition, in which mobility and transport will increasingly become smart. Digitalization (big data and artificial intelligence) is becoming more and more important for the future of mobility. This is also described in the Green & Smart Transport Delta Innovation Program: ‘Deployment of (digital) sensor technology, smart infrastructure and artificial intelligence are needed to accelerate the deployment and impact of connected and autonomous vehicle functions and consequently safe, efficient mobility and logistics.’

Automation of driving tasks Because many smart mobility technologies tackle the problems both of road safety and of traffic flow, this document charts the dual drives toward zero accidents and toward zero congestion. A good example of these combined efforts is the automation of driving tasks. Moreover, traffic jams are often the result of accidents, and if traffic safety is increased, there will also be fewer traffic jams.

Social costs of traffic-related

Smart solutions are required to minimize and someday eliminate problems associated with mobility. According to the KiM Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis, the number of road deaths has gone down from 678 in 2018 to 661 in 2019. The number of those seriously injured in traffic rose slightly in 2018 to 21,700, from 20,800 in 2017. The SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research reported that the costs of traffic accidents are approximately € 17 billion (€ 15.8 – € 18.6 billion), significantly higher than other social costs caused by traffic: the costs of traffic jams, for example, are around € 3.3 to € 4.3 billion (main road network only). The cost of damage to the environment by road traffic is estimated to be approximately € 7.0 billion (source: KiM), although the environmental costs are reported with a wide bandwidth (€ 5.5 – € 17.4 billion).

Subthemes are linked The overall subject of smart mobility can be subdivided into four themes: Cooperative Driving, Automated Driving, Connectivity, and Smart Mobility Services. These subthemes are linked and their developments go hand in hand. Just as with the challenges surrounding global warming and air quality, the Dutch Automotive/Mobility sector is well-equipped to tackle the problem areas of accidents and congestion. Below, we describe a few examples of companies dealing with these societal challenges in their own innovative ways.

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TRIDEC develops and manufactures steering systems and special wheel suspensions for commercial vehicle trailers which increase transport efficiency. The steering systems allow previously inaccessible destinations to be reached with larger loads. The independent wheel suspensions enable the creation of double deck trailers with over 60% additional capacity within standard heavy vehicle dimensions. Both significantly reduce the number of transport movements, for example those required to supply an urban supermarket. This results in fewer vehicles on the road, less congestion and decreased costs for fuel, drivers, maintenance, tires, etc., and most importantly it reduces environmental impact. TRIDEC’s trusted customer Draco recently created exceptionally long high-capacity vehicles using the EF-S electronic steering system. These elongated vehicles outperform standard-length vehicles without a steered trailer on maneuverability, while almost doubling capacity.

“Technology makes vehicle sensor data available now!” Ronald de Beijer, CEO Beijer Automotive

Beijer Automotive supplies hardware and software that discloses valuable sensor data from a vehicle’s Controller Area Network (CAN). Hundreds of processes take place simultaneously under the hood of any car. The electronic circuit in a car meticulously registers and reports fuel consumption, speed, distance traveled, suspension, steering, handling, temperature and much more. The electronic units installed in a modern car exchange this data with each other over the in-car network, the CAN bus. The valuable vehicle sensor data can for example be used for intelligent route planning, roadside assistance, maintenance and other automotive telematics and mobility solutions. Beijer’s goal is to maximize the availability of sensor data from vehicles for numerous applications. Thus, smart services for electric vehicles can be devised for implementing driving differentiated reward systems and route calculations, developed considering special circumstances such as fog, rain, temperature, etc. Such data and services can make valuable contributions to smart mobility solutions enabling better utilization of the existing road network, without additional investment in infrastructure. Above all, this data can be used to improve traffic safety and counteract congestion.

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optimal traffic flow, safety and comfort lies in sound coordination between infrastructure, means of transport and users. Mobility is becoming increasingly multimodal, whereby different types of transport, such as car, bicycle and public transport seamlessly connect with each other and the needs of users. Heijmans has the necessary expertise in the areas of system integration and technology.

NXP

TASS International, a Siemens

Vialis has nearly 140 years of experience

company, supports the global automotive industry in the creation of safer and smarter vehicles. TASS is known for its unique development methodology, offering a set of advanced simulation software tools, tailor-made engineering solutions and state-of-the-art testing and certification facilities and services. The aim is to boost the development of Highly Automated and Connected Driving. One of the many examples is their Vehicle-Hardware-In-the-Loop (VeHIL) laboratory, which offers a unique environment for the development and testing of intelligent vehicles and transport systems – safely, cost-effectively and manageably. Extensive development and testing processes are necessary to ensure that these systems are safe and reliable. Until now, full-scale road tests have been expensive, time-consuming and possibly hazardous. TASS International brings a radical change to this landscape.

in designing, building and maintaining traffic systems and managing traffic flows. Their vast knowledge and experience make innovative solutions for smart and sustainable use of infrastructures possible. Smart Mobility is one of Vialis’s spearheads. The company supplies the technology for Realtime Traffic Management and provides clients with technological means to collect and transmit data, from the traditional detection loops and detection cameras to Bluetooth and microwave systems. At the same time, Vialis is looking for ways to combine and enrich that data, for example in order to make the switch from collective to individual travel information. Together with industry partners, Vialis contributes to Intelligent Transport Systems and experiments with autonomous vehicles. Vialis encourages alternative forms of mobility, such as car sharing a Mobility as a Service.

TomTom TomTom offers three types of products in different shapes and forms: maps, connected services and (navigation) software. TomTom navigation devices and TomTom GO navigation apps are sold to end users directly or indirectly. In-dashboard systems are released for the automotive market. TomTom collaborates with various car manufacturers and offers built-in navigation systems.

Heijmans combines activities in real estate, construction & technology and infrastructure in the fields of Living, Working and Connecting. (Smart) Mobility is one of their key areas of expertise. In city centers, the car is neither the easiest nor the fastest way to get around. The future is not about more but mainly about better and smarter mobility. Reliable data traffic and up-to-date information are required to ensure that different forms of transport connect properly. Optimal mobility requires smart infrastructure in addition to smart cars. The key to

NXP manufactures semiconductors. In the automotive sector, NXP provides the processing power to help accelerate the next breakthrough in automotive design for advanced driver-assistance systems (radar and DSRC solutions), in-vehicle networking (enabling innovative, fast secure networking for hyperconnected driving), body, chassis, powertrain and safety applications.

Monotch With its Traffic Live Exchange platform, Monotch can connect smart traffic lights with road users and road authorities for the optimization of traffic flows. Because of the complexity of system changes in the field of smart mobility, it is crucial that specialized companies and knowledge institutes work together closely. One example of such collaborations is ICADI.

ICADI (International Connected Automated Driving Initiative) is an open partnership between RAI Automotive Industry NL, NXP, TomTom, TNO, Siemens-TASS and the Eindhoven University of Technology, aimed at sharing extremely large amounts of data. This data is then used to test new techniques for self-driving transport. The partners want to use ICADI to develop knowledge within the region to maintain an international pioneering position in the field of data and navigation for self-driving vehicles. Rather than starting from scratch, these partners’ broad and extensive experience in the areas of mapping, sensing, computing, communication technology, testing and simulation and CAD applications will form the solid base on which ICADI will build. Moreover, the combined experience in collecting and processing data, safe highway testing (including obtaining the necessary testing permits) and more gives ICADI a clear head start.

TISAX, Why do we need it? Your organization probably deals with a lot of sensitive information all the time. That is why car manufacturers attach great value to information security. To ensure continued data confidentiality, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA, Verband der Automobilindustrie) developed the TISAX label, which counts companies like Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW among its members, developed the TISAX label. But what does this standard entail, and why is it so important?

What does TISAX entail? TISAX stands for Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange, and this TISAX label was developed to create a uniform level of information security throughout the automotive industry. The TISAX label stipulates the security requirements for sharing information and stimulates sound data policies. TISAX is based on the most important aspects and criteria of the ISO 27001 norm, but is specific to the automotive industry. With this TISAX label, you can demonstrate that you are a reliable industry partner.

Is TISAX mandatory? The TISAX label is a proprietary mechanism developed by the VDA, which naturally sees great value in such a label and TISAX compliance is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for collaboration. This means that sooner or later, a VDA member may ask you to demonstrate that you meet the TISAX label. When they do, they may set you a certain deadline for showing TISAX compliance.

How do you achieve the TISAX label? To qualify for the TISAX label, you need to register at the ENX online portal. The first step in the qualification procedure is determining your company’s scope and goals. Within TISAX, there are eight assessment objectives, representing the eight core TISAX dimensions. The assessment objectives are chosen based on the size of your organization and the level of data protection (high protection level or very high protection level) that your information requires. The scope of the assessment will in many cases be partly determined by your client, who may also prescribe one or more audit objectives, which will form the basis of the audit process. You will start with a Self-Assessment, which may followed by an audit (by telephone or on site) by a TISAX audit provider, such as the TÜV quality inspection collective.

At the end of the process, your audit provider will upload the report to the ENX platform, and ENX will publish the standard on their TISAX portal. You achieve a label, not a certificate. Your label provides confidence to the automotive industry that you are a reliable partner.

Getting started If you receive instructions from an important stakeholder, or if you decide on your own initiative to achieve a TISAX label to demonstrate your reliability as a partner in the automotive industry, it is time to begin. But where do you start?

For more insight in the TISAX assessment process, you can download the TISAX Roadmap at WWW.TUV.NL/TISAX-ROADMAP or contact our colleague Mark at sales@tuv.nl.

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Innovam international partner for blended learning in the mobility sector! Trends Autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification, and smart mobility. In the coming years, these and other revolutionary developments, such as, increasing digitization, which will put the self-learning capacity of the mobility sector to the test. Innovam, the trainer in the mobility sector, developes these trends into practical training programs for brand organizations in - and outside the Netherlands.

Maximum learning effect For more than 70 years, Innovam has been stimulating the knowledge and skills of professionals in the mobility sector. The automotive training and knowledge institute is an international player of stature. “We support companies and professionals all over the world

with a life-time of learning, developing, growing, and to move along with change,” says Leo Fransen, Director of Innovam. “With our blended learning approach, proven didactics, and practical training methods, we create a maximum learning effect for our customers.” Innovam serves the branded channel, with an international team, focused on the automotive industry and a national team that profiles itself as an allround business partner for importer organizations.

Leo Fransen, director Innovam

“When it comes to training, one of our great strengths is flexibility”.

Decisive “We fully relieve manufacturers with the central development of education- and training materials”. Says Bernd-Jan de Rooij, Manager International Business Development. “Our OEM customers are at the forefront. They continuously develop new products and technologies. We seamlessly integrate these innovations into our training offerings”. The solution-oriented approach allows manufacturers to focus fully on their core business. “Innovam is a compact organization with a large international network. With our extensive experience, decisiveness, and flexibility, we clearly distinguish ourselves from other providers. We can quickly respond to new trends and developments”. Head office Innovam, Nieuwegein, from the air 48

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The international team develops training courses in the field of sales, after sales, service, parts, and management. With special train-the-trainer (TTT) programs, Innovam shares knowledge and skills with local trainers and teachers. When choosing the training form, the customer’s wishes come first. “The demand is clearly shifting towards digital training,” explains Bernd-Jan. “In addition to instruction videos and e-learning modules, we develop our own training apps for smartphones and tablets. Virtual reality and augmented reality are also increasingly becoming part of our training programs”. Another trend is the rise of streaming events. “Since 2020, we have seen a shift from classroom to digital training via live streams. We also have excellent in-house solutions for this in the form of three brand new studios”.

Frank Zaal and his colleagues are the point of contact for Dutch importer organizations. Among other things, this team provides after-sales training for brands in the various sub-sectors of the mobility sector. “Our great strength is our flexibility. From the short-term deployment of a technical trainer to the complete outsourcing of all Dutch training activities, no assignment is too small or too big for us”. With locations in Helmond, Nieuwegein, and Zwolle, Innovam’s training centres cover the entire country. At all locations, the team creates its own brand feeling for participants that join these trainings. In addition to face-to-face training, digital training courses are being used more and more often. Frank says: “We develop customized digital content ourselves and increasingly facilitate online training. Our clients benefit from our fast and effective transfer of knowledge, from proactive advice, and total relief around everything that has to do with training”.

“Cars, company cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles keep getting smarter. The emergence of new electrified platforms and the fact that cars are increasingly connected means that up-to-date professional knowledge remains necessary”, concludes Leo Franssen. “Technical developments are taking place at an ever-increasing pace and the regulations surrounding mobility are constantly changing. Together with our partners and stakeholders, we translate these industry- wide developments into practical custom solutions. Both in the Netherlands and abroad. From training and education to certification and consultancy, Innovam has a suitable answer to every question”.

Online customization According to Bernd-Jan, digitization is inextricably linked to increasing globalization and the desire for greater efficiency. “A major advantage of online learning is the combination of flexibility, interaction, and customization. Employees choose where and when they learn. Online, we can offer even better customization and respond even faster to current developments at brand level”. Within the OEM segment he also sees an increasing demand for certification and testing of dealer employees. “We carry out assessments for various customers. In this way we make it clear whether employees need additional training or education, and we stimulate the self-learning capacity of people and companies”.

Learning efficiency Internationally and nationally, blended learning is an indispensable trend, according to Frank. “As a result of Covid-19, digital training has become more relevant for many brands. From our experience with blended learning we were able to steer this transition in the right direction. “But digital training is not an end in itself,” he emphasizes. “Sometimes face-to-face training is better, in other situations digital training is the best solution. We advise our customers, which form of training, provides the maximum learning efficiency for their situation”.

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Innovam moves you forward Innovam helps everyone in the mobility industry to get the best out of themselves and the company. With over 70 years of experience, 240 employees, and four locations, the training and knowledge institute of the Dutch automotive sector has everything for that. In close cooperation with customers, Innovam ensures the highest possible return when it comes to training, learning, development, and validation. With the use of e-learning, training apps, augmented, and virtual reality, Innovam is already taking an advance on the digital future.

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The future is in clean and intelligent transport The automotive industry finds itself at a historic crossroad. Fossil fuel combustion is being replaced by electric power. Cars are quickly becoming driving information systems and smart mobility is emerging as a thriving business model. As a result, the automotive market is undergoing major transformation, which also applies to manufacturers of vehicles for transporting goods and people. Leading companies need to reinvent themselves, and pioneering newcomers find opportunities everywhere. Sioux Technologies operates in the eye of this storm, supporting all corporate parties with the required innovative strength.

Anyone who characterizes the automotive industry as “outdated” is misjudging the sector severely. Vehicles nowadays are cutting-edge, high-tech machines, containing refined mechanics, electronics and software that together maximize a multitude of aspects, such as safety, driving experience and fuel economy. But today’s cars are not those of the future.

Futureproof innovation ‘Developments are moving lightning-fast,’ explains Erik van Rijswijk, COO of Sioux Technologies. ‘The automotive industry is undergoing radical changes, not only in terms of the transition to zero emission, but also because vehicles are becoming cyber-physical systems – smart, digital, multifunctional, autonomous and connected. At the same time, they increasingly serve smart mobility concepts – such as in the field of multimodality and last-mile distribution – that focus on a network of sustainable, efficient transport from A to B. All of this requires fundamental futureproof innovations at a systems level. In particular the addition and integration of software-based intelligence, and therefore also mathware, makes a tremendous difference. And this is exactly the core of the added value we offer developers and manufacturers of buses, trucks and special vehicles.’

New developmental pathways VDL Enabling Transport Solutions (VDL ETS) is one of the gems of the Dutch automotive sector. The company focuses on researching, engineering, prototyping and testing new technologies in fields such as battery and hydrogen electric mobility, charging infrastructure and energy storage. VDL managing director Menno Kleingeld agrees with Van Rijswijk’s analysis: ‘People have become convinced that the future is in clean and intelligent transport. This is a threat to many traditional models. Choosing new developmental pathways is not easy, especially if you have committed yourself to large-scale investments in the past, for instance in the production of your own combustion engines and the associated competences. On the other hand, this drive also creates opportunities for innovators such as VDL. We are a flexible company: geared towards innovation, purchasing the best components and rapid manufacturing-to-market. We develop our technology around five platforms: coaches, public transport buses, vans, trucks and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These platforms, comprising both hardware and software, together determine the performance of the vehicles. From an efficiency and quality assurance perspective, the modules are largely interchangeable.’

Strengths and challenges People from Sioux are constantly working for VDL ETS, either in-house at the VDL facility in Valkenswaard or from the Sioux Development Centre in Eindhoven. Their activities include working on the control software and HMI architecture of the electric VDL City Bus & Coach product lines and e-trucks. They are also being deployed for projects such as the localization and integration of new components. Van Rijswijk: ‘These duties require special expertise. You are using generic components for process-critical applications with state-of-the-art engineering. A success realization requires domainspecific knowledge of procedures, technical requirements, interaction within systems and a passion for vehicles, but also competences in the field of agile working, data and computerization …’ ‘And it requires a mutual understanding,’ emphasizes Kleingeld. ‘Sioux has both high-quality generic software and automotive specialists. That is a great strength. But nothing will succeed without the right connection. VDL does business with an open mind and from a human perspective. I can also see this at Sioux and in its people. They have the same interests and the same kind of energy. They are part of our team and can keep up on every level. This allows us to jointly bring innovation to the automotive sector.’

For more information, visit WWW.SIOUX.EU Menno Kleingeld (l) & Erik van Rijswijk (r) 51

Towards Zero Emissions In the coming decades, the automotive industry faces enormous challenges to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles and improve local air quality. Changes in human behavior will have to go hand in hand with a combination of logistical, traffic and vehicle measures with sustainable fuels and energy carriers. No innovation or solution can realize the required massive reduction levels on its own.

Tackling the challenges Some powertrain solutions, besides optimization of the powertrains themselves, are (renewable) electricity,

hydrogen and synthetic fuels. Dutch truck and bus manufacturers are well-equipped to tackle the environmental challenges. Besides bringing electric (DAF CF Electric) and hybrid (DAF CF Hybrid) trucks to the market, DAF Trucks is continuously upgrading the efficiency of the diesel powertrain and making it cleaner.

In cases where other technological solutions do not fit as easily, the development of E-fuels for use in highly efficient internal combustion engines is very promising, as well as hydrogen as a zero emission solution. According to DAF, the use of hydrogen is certainly a long-term option for powering trucks. There are two different options: • fuel cell that uses hydrogen to generate electricity, which powers the electric motor • Or hydrogen that serves directly as fuel for the combustion engine.

Ultra-innovative Although the Netherlands is traditionally known for the quality of its heavy-duty vehicles, there is one passenger car manufacturer that is ultra-innovative. Lightyear offers an extremely energy- efficient long-range electric vehicle fitted with a solar-panel roof. It is designed for independence. With four in-wheel motors, the highest specific energy-pack, the most aerodynamic production design and the most efficient automotive solar panels, Lightyear’s designs and engineering are unique in the world.

Cross-sectoral cooperation The Dutch Green & Smart Transport Delta innovation program, which focuses on heavy-duty vehicles, supports the idea that there is not a single solution that is going to meet our collective climate goals on its own. For more in-depth information about how the Dutch automotive industry is tackling societal challenges, please see the ‘Roadmap Automotive 2020-2030’ at www.hollandhightech.nl. According to this roadmap, cross-sectoral cooperation is very important to meet the climate and air quality goals. An example is the highly developed charging network in the Netherlands. Examples of companies in this sector are eViolin, EVBox, Greenflux, Chargepoint and New Motion. To keep their leading positions in the field, these companies must make a permanent effort and respond quickly to what is happening in our environment. Innovations must pay off quickly in business and education. This requires smart organization of innovation, work and learning.

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In both cases, a CO2 reduction of 100% is possible if green hydrogen is employed. DAF’s parent company PACCAR – together with Toyota and Shell – is already gaining experience with hydrogen fuel cells. The first hydrogen trucks are now being tested in the port of Los Angeles.

The switch to zero-emission tank-towheel transport is already a fact for city and intercity buses. By using these buses on fixed routes and thanks in part due to tendering requirements, buses are ahead of trucks in terms of powertrain electrification. Both original Dutch manufacturers, VDL and Ebusco, are very active in the field of electric buses.

VDL Enabling Transport Solutions (VDL ETS), located in Valkenswaard, focuses on researching, developing, prototyping and testing new possibilities or concepts for, in particular, the transport-related activities of VDL companies. The aim is to develop environmentally-friendly, innovative hardware and software solutions, including in the field of electric transport (E-mobility), battery technology, charging infrastructure, energy storage, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), guidance and navigation technology.

EBUSCO manufactures fully electric buses and is based in Deurne. The company develops, produces and sells electric city and intercity buses for the European market. The Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of an electric bus is lower than that of a diesel bus of the same size. Because the range of the bus is more than 350 kilometers, there is no need for bus charging infrastructures in cities. Overnight charging at a depot suffices. We mentioned three very successful OEMs based in the Netherlands, but the Dutch automotive industry is still mainly a supplier with manufacturing customers all over the world. These Dutch businesses do face the same challenges as OEMs, namely helping customers in their pursuit of zero emissions, sometimes dictated by local legislation. High product quality and supply reliability will of course remain crucial qualities. A few examples:

Bakker Mwagnetics from Eindhoven mainly builds rotors and sensor rings with permanent magnets for electrical drives for the e-mobility market. Permanent magnets are increasingly central to innovative technologies. The assemblies are completely engineered in-house and custom-made for the customer using their own magnets. Permanent magnet solutions are being used a lot in traction motors these days. The major advantage is that they allow one to achieve high torques at low revs. UMS (Urban Mobility Systems) is a specialist in the electrification of all sorts of vehicles. Core business examples are electrification of (heavy) vehicles on a project basis (R&D), hydrogen solutions, developing BEVs for passenger and freight transport and off-grid energy storage & grid-balancing solutions, integration of energy storage. StreetPlug builds underground charging points for electric cars. It is a flexible alternative to the charging station, applicable at any location where the aim is to preserve the original street view. All vital electrical parts are incorporated into the electrical compartment, which is built in a water-resistant IP65 housing.

Vialle Autogas Systems, based in Eindhoven, develops and manufactures alternative fuel systems for cars and other means of transport, which are used all over the world in LPG, diesel blend, natural gas and DME technologies. With much lower CO2 emissions as well as significantly reduced NOx, soot and dust particles, LPG is considered the cleanest fossil fuel compared to petrol and diesel. According to Vialle, driving on LPG reduces CO2 by 21%, and particulate matter by 95% compared to petrol, and 74% less NOx compared to diesel. Prins Alternative Fuel Systems, also from Eindhoven, builds alternative fuel systems & components for cars, buses, trucks, industrial and maritime applications for LPG, CNG or LNG. Where the focus used to be on universal systems, it is now increasingly on integration by car make and type. Moreover, the number of available LPG and CNG systems for cars with a direct injection fuel system is growing rapidly. It is expected that there will still be around 8 million cars in the Netherlands using fossil fuels by 2030, the vast majority of which run on petrol, meaning that conversion to LPG can yield considerable CO2 savings.

MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR TOMORROW Application Technology

Charging

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Air Quality

High Speed

Fully automated, inductive and conductive charging systems

Nominal DC voltages up to 840V for chargers, DC/DC converters and inverters

Accurate PM2.5 particle measurement systems for automotive and industrial applications

High-speed rotating motors and inverters for rotating speeds >100.000 rpm

Comfort charging, without human interaction provides the ultimate user comfort and enables charging of autonomous vehicles.

Tomorrow’s power electronics products use higher voltages to improve eﬃciency and reduce charging time.

In-vehicle air quality can improve by accurate measurement of ﬁne particles inside and outside.

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Prodrive Technologies is a Dutch, privately owned company that provides technology solutions and products for various industries and markets. With inhouse design, engineering, manufacturing and logistics, Prodrive serves customers all over the world.

In our product development processes we incorporate our environmental and sustainability approach; making smarter, more efficient and more reliable products. All our factories are global copy-exact. The manufacturing facilities are highly automated, statistically controlled, energy efficient and automotive certified.

Founded in 1993

CAGR 20% over last 20 years

>50% employees in engineering

70% higher education (Bsc, Msc, PhD)

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Driving the future of electrification We are pleased to announce the launch of eGen Power™, Allison’s new series of fully integrated zero emission electric axles. eGen Power™ is the second product offering under the recently announced Allison eGen™ brand of fully electric and electric hybrid propulsion solutions, positioning Allison to lead the charge into the future of commercial vehicle electric propulsion.

Making your car fleet greener with available proven technology Did you know that Vialle’s latest innovative systems enable you to make your existing vehicle park drive far greener? Thanks to our unique technologies it is now possible to convert a wide range of motorized vehicles to LPG or CNG systems. This does not only apply to passenger cars, but also to US trucks, heavy duty trucks, buses, rickshaws and more.

With passenger cars, it is feasible to reduce the CO2 emissions with 21% and the fine particulates pollution with 99.5% compared to driving the same car on gasoline. Our LPG and CNG systems are proven technologies, using a very common and widely available fuel. LPG is available all over the world and often half the price of diesel or a third of petrol. Diesel buses and trucks can reduce their diesel consumption by 35% by switching to cheaper and cleaner LPG. When choosing to convert a fleet to CNG, the reduction may even be closer to 50%. Converting existing fleets to LPG or CNG is not only economically very appealing but also much better for the environment!

Vialle’s unique, patented and revolutionary DirectBlue system is specifically designed for direct injection engines. The DirectBlue system uses solely LPG, without any need for blending or using petrol. This feature clearly distinguishes DirectBlue from competitors using traditional technologies. With the DirectBlue system you will experience zero power loss and a driving experience very similar to petrol-fueled vehicles. In addition to driving cleaner and cheaper, you will be using the full capacity of your vehicle! For cars equipped with a multipoint injection engine, we developed the LiquidSi system. A supreme technology based on liquid injection of the

LPG, which offers many advantages. This feature maintains the full performance of your car, even in extreme weather conditions. During a speed competition on the frozen Baikal lake in Russia, in the freezing cold, Vialle’s LiquidSi system set a new world speed record for an LPG-fueled vehicle in extreme weather conditions, at 237 KM/H, beating the earlier record, which had stalled at a mere 130KM/H due to the freezing of the LPG vapor. Vialle strives to make current vehicle fleets cleaner at full engine performance, creating impressive fuel cost savings. Using two fuels that the user can switch between without affecting the kilometer range is another impressive benefit.

In recent years car manufactures have introduced direct injection engine technology. This development posed a challenge to LPG technology companies, because the available systems were not immediately suited for direct injection engines.

For more information, please visit WWW.VIALLEAUTOGAS.COM

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Atotech automotive solutions At Atotech, we have a deep understanding of the requirements of automotive manufacturers, OEMs and their suppliers. This, combined with our expertise in surface finishing, enables us to provide customized solutions that meet the demanding performance and quality requirements of the industry. So, whether it’s providing the right surface finishes for new car exterior and interior materials, or ensuring more comfort, safety and entertainment, we help complete the driving experience. For a mobile tomorrow that’s more sustainable, sophisticated and smarter than ever.

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From decorative to functional surface finishing - We got it! For us, surfaces are the core of what we are all about. We are passionate about surface finishing solutions. Our chemical solutions are indispensable to enhance durability and improve appearance, create electrical conductivity and functionality. Whether seen in a final product or felt in a key electronics component, our goal is all about making things work and look their best while lasting longer.

Atotech automotive solution A mid-size car today contains over 10,000 parts. Many of these parts are treated with our decorative and functional surface finishing solutions. In the automotive world, functionality and design are key. As an industry partner, we’re helping drive design decisions and durability standards, while advancing new mobility trends like electrification and autonomous driving. Our leading surface finishing solutions are the result of continuous research and development and based on years of experience with a strong focus on the requirements of the automotive industry.

Our goal is not only to be the leading supplier of surface finishing solutions for the automotive industry but also to establish a close, collaborative working environment with our partners in the industry to further develop current standards. This combined with our enthusiasm and global commitment to creating the next generation of products and services is helping us shape tomorrow’s mobility, regardless of powertrain technology.

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From providing the right surface finishes for car exterior and interior components to ensuring greater comfort, safety and entertainment, we help complete the driving experience. In doing so, we’re making today and tomorrow’s mobility more sustainable, sophisticated and smarter than ever.

Our customized surface finishing solutions enable new design opportunities and provide ideal functionality, all while meeting and exceeding the demanding performance and quality requirements of automotive manufacturers, TIER 1 and TIER 2 suppliers. With our OEM-approved technologies, we provide the right solutions for all our client’s requirements. This includes

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decorative finishes, corrosion and wear resistant coatings, as well as electronic components such as engine control units, ICE powertrains, info/entertainment, assisted driving (ADAS), electronic powertrains, or LIDAR and RADAR systems.

Our network and capabilities Customers worldwide value our comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, innovative chemistry, world-class equipment, and superior service. Today, we offer the largest product portfolio, technical support and service spectrum in the market. With 17 TechCenters, 14 chemistry and two equipment production plants, we are continually providing our global and local customers with unparalleled on-site customer support and consultation for every technical requirement.

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Driven by experience, motivated by your ideas

SPG Pre-Series Tooling & Prototyping B.V.

‘ARRK SPG has proven its competence during the construction phase of our Porsche 918 Spyder project, through regular reports, on-time deliveries and a good overall quality. Despite a tight schedule and a considerable production volume, ARRK SPG has proven to be a reliable supplier. The 918 Spyder project team would like to thank ARRK SPG for the commitment shown and the fruitful collaboration’. - Porsche team (918 Spyder)

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• Of a wide range of plastic block materials including engineering plastics • Of metals including stainless steel, aluminium and brass • Block modelling

• Using aluminium moulds operated at SPG as well as rapid steel non-export moulds operated from our ARRK Far East facilities • PRE-TENSION Tool® for large mouldings • In-Mould-Decoration (IMD) & IML/FIM with printing electronics • Including 2-/3-shot over-moulding, gas injection (GID) and Sequential Valve Gating (SQV) • Expandable plastics EPP & PUR-Foaming

PU-vacuum casting • Of a wide range of materials • Including 2-/3-shot casting • Standardized colours and surface finishing for (semi-)translucent materials • Silicone tools based on CNC-machined masters for excellent surface quality, highest accuracy and optimum dimensional stability

Light-weight solutions • MuCell® and Chemical foaming • CRFP composite solutions (TP-prepreg over-moulding) • D-LFT Direct Long Fiber Thermoplastic moulding

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The “iDuctor”:

the ultimate induction hand tool for flameless heating of ferrous metals The iDuctor is a professional induction hand tool used for heating all kinds of metal components – such as transmission parts, bearing housings, bolts, nuts, pipes and small surfaces – very rapidly, highly controlled and with great precision. The iDuctor is safe and easy to use, and does not require any open flames! Thanks to the precision of the heating, the surrounding area retains its normal temperature. As a result, stuck parts will expand and loosen. The user can even reach spots where working with an open flame would not be allowed or even possible, without causing any collateral damage. Thanks to the unique way of working, individual parts can be often re-used after disassembly. The iDuctor furthermore prevents any additional damage to elements such as plastic fuel and brake lines and valuable wiring harnesses. This stands in stark contrast to heating using the familiar gas burner.

iDtools International launched its first iDuctor 1200 watt in 2013. 2018 saw the introduction of the more powerful induction hand tool, the iDuctor Power+, a 2300 watt version, which is unique in the market. With this tool, iDtools reset the standards in the field of induction heating. The iDuctor Power+ can be used to heat even larger and heavier construction parts. The difference between the iDuctor 1200 Watts and the iDuctor Power+ 2300 Watts is only one of

power; the successful ergonomic design remains unchanged. The iDuctors W1200 and Power+ W2300 are developed and manufactured in the Netherlands, under the ISO 9001 norm and with CE and UL certification. They are made of high-quality materials and include the application of four patents. These remarkable and innovative tools have won two major awards, the Gio Award and IF Design Award 2014.

Advantages of the iDuctor: • No open flames • Safe use • Time savings • Cost savings • Convenience • Can be operated with one hand • Suitable for difficult to access locations • Ergonomic design • Low to no maintenance required

Visit the knowledge base section of our website for videos showing interviews with iDtools customers and with our brand ambassador Fuzz Townshend, known for the world-famous television program “CAR SOS”, loved by millions of enthusiastic viewers. WWW.IDTOOLS.EU

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You’re calibration specialist As a worldwide specialist in calibration our stated mission is to optimize the industria performance of our different clients by enhancing their measurement processes.

With our “One-Stop-Shop” calibration service we are capable of guaranteeing a multi-service and multi-brand calibration that is independent from manufacturers:

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Trescal Benelux also has extremely precise 3D measurement machines • Full spectrum of high-quality, technical skills and services unique located in various branches, which allows us to carry out a wide range in the world of product measurements as a • Close proximity to our clients service for you. supported by regional branches This allows us to make indepen and customer satellite facilities • World-recognised expertise based dent measurements based on your production drawings within clima on our global network of ISO/IEC te-controlled rooms. Trescal Benelux 17025 accredited and ISO 9001 has five different 3D measurement certified laboratories machines from Zeiss, and using the• Comprehensive experience in se in combination with our optical dynamic asset management and equipment, we can measure every process optimisation dimension for you to determine if it • A large team of multi skill lies within the specified tolerance. technicians for on-site calibrations By measuring you can check the pro• Thanks to our own transport duction and determine whether your service we ensure proper product is compliant. We have seen treatment of your instruments that our customers increasingly • Mastery of quality standards and want to have these measurements calibration requirements in the industrial sectors of our customers certified, and we can also do this in accordance with ISO 17025. Not just (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC in the automotive, aerospace and 17020, ISO/AS 9100, ISO/TS defence sectors, but also for die-ma 16949, ISO 22716, ISO 14001, king facilities, machine manufac ISO 10012, GMP, GLP etc..) turers and suppliers of mechanical components. Beyond our technical services, we provide our clients with our expertise in measurement system acquisition and software asset management solutions.

Possibilities: • Pre-manufacturing programming possible. Your measurement programme is ready before your first product is finished (based on CAD files and measurement strategy/measurement report supplied). • Measure products consistently and quickly based on CAD files. • Single pieces, first article inspection & verification. • Geometric and positional tolerancing. • Your measurement reports accredited according to ISO 17025 (RVA, BELAC). • Support for your measurement room by an outsourced 3D specialist. • Consultancy support from 3D specialist for complex programming issues. Technical specifications • Zeiss Accura 12/24/8: 1.8 µm + L/350 • Zeiss Contura Navigator 10/16/6: 1.9 µm + L/300 • Zeiss Prismo Navigator 9/12/6: 0.9 µm + L/350 • Zeiss Contura 7/7/6: 2.5 µm + L/250 • Zeiss UPMC 550 CAA 5.5/5/4.5: 0.9 µm + L/400

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Virtual reality in the automotive industry Virtual reality is all about experience and optimization. Application of this technique is aimed at helping companies boost sales, increase the quality of their employees and ultimately save costs. Virtual reality is already being applied within the automotive industry, for example by a number of our members and within our projects. In this article, we want show you what Virtual Reality can do for the Automotive Industry and maybe for your company.

Today, many companies are curious about what emerging technologies can do for them. In what way does this add value to our business? And how do we implement this in our operations?

Together, we improve!

Such questions will be answered in the minor “Beyond the Hype” at the HAN University of Applied Sciences. This minor benefits from a combination of classic instruction and actual practice. Together, students investigate the possibilities and limitations of technologies from a practical point of view. ‘It’s all about bringing knowledge together and gaining knowledge,’ says Lambert Zaad, lecturer and researcher at the HAN. ‘Students do the executive work, in which external parties from the industry think along and sometimes collaborate.’

HAN University of applied sciences Together Towards a Technological Future HAN University of Applied Sciences Arnhem Nijmegen The influence of Virtual Reality in business is growing every day. Changes are constantly taking place and the technology offers more and more enticing opportunities. Also for young people who find themselves in a world of technology and automation as a matter of fact. The HAN University of Applied Sciences brings students and the business community together to build a technological future.

The contents of the minor change year by year, and are adapted to practical innovative developments. For Rosanne Smit, student at the HAN, the focus this year was on Virtual Reality. During a presentation event, she presented a Virtual Reality project together with her fellow students. And their presentation did not go unnoticed by Christian, founder XR Group, a company specialized in high-end 3D, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality. Rosanne quickly scored an internship there. Companies such as XR Group offer a helping hand in training students in the world of technological innovation. For example, students learn what it takes to create a realistic virtual environment. This is also what Rosanne liked about her internship. ‘Once you know how to work with it, the end result you can achieve with it is absolutely worth it. A concept or the world you’ve designed suddenly becomes a lot more tangible.’

FUTURE PERSPECTIVES According to Rosanne, there currently is still a high threshold for the application of Virtual Reality in school projects. Mainly because it can seem like a complicated technology to work with. That is why XR Group will launch workshops for Beyond the Hype students in the near future. These workshops will focus on photorealistic Virtual Reality. According to Zaad, ‘specialist companies such as XR Group can help students and teachers

show the current possibilities and depth of a particular application.’ By applying innovative technologies in practice, students get a realistic insight into companies and organizations. At the same time, students help companies to get started with technological innovations in an easily accessible way. Aniek Haenen

SekiSui S-Lec VR Experience Sekisui S-Lec Commissioned by Sekisui S-Lec, XR Group created a virtual environment for the Glasstec 2018 trade fair. The goal of implementing Virtual Reality technology was to let customers experience Sekisui S-Lec products in new ways. Using a virtual tour in a demo car on its way to a futuristic city, the VR experience showed various features of the different PVB interlayers. Through the close collaboration with XR Group, the products have been brought to life and we have received positive feedback from our customers. By using four standalone VR headsets, we were quite flexible in the use of the VR on the exhibition stand, where the experience could be shown in different places. We are satisfied with the end result and will use this tool more often in the future.

VR movie of the Dutch Automotive Industry Dutch AI and Mobility technologies for the automotive industry are highlighted in a 360° video that VR Owl is making for NLinBusiness. The video experience shows the most important activities, products and services that have been realized for three fundamental principles: Zero accidents, zero congestion and zero emission.

• Zero congestion: Automotive technology also affects traffic regulation. One example is the TLEX I2V platform, that enables real-time communication. This contributes to the efficiency of the entire ecosystem, making transport smarter, safer, cheaper and more sustainable.

• Zero accidents: Autonomous driving is no longer just a concept – it has become a reality. To ensure autonomous driving does not cause accidents, detailed maps that are updated in real-time are very important. This requires TomTom’s Precise High Definition maps. Most manufacturers use Radar Chip Technology, developed by NXP, to make sure that cars are aware of their environments. This technology is used for adaptive cruise control, crossing traffic alert, parking assistance, automated emergency brake and blind spot detection.

• Zero emission: Sustainability is an important topic in the automotive industry, for example in the development and production of electric cars. In the Netherlands, several companies are working on switching from fossil fuel vehicles to electric cars. Dutch companies are currently working on a smart charging network. Cooperation between companies is essential in the development of such a system. This article has been produced in cooperation with XR Group and VR Owl.C73 65

We are MAD And we are there for you, who can’t settle for the standard. Who wants to go that step further. Don’t let anything stand in your way, to do what you want to do! MAD to the max. That’s our mission, our promise to customers and drivers. Because vehicle manufacturers provide an excellent basis, but sometimes that’s not enough. In that case we provide the solution from our divisions Suspension Systems and Loading Systems. In Veenendaal we see to it each day that our promise is fulfilled throughout the world. There we work closely with our partners on developing and manufacturing solutions that meet international automotive standards. What’s more, our business processes are certified according to the ISO and COP standards. Thus ensuring that we provide the highest quality. International customers and end users have been choosing MAD for well over 40 years now, and that’s something we’re proud of.

In close cooperation with vehicle manufacturers and conversion companies, we develop coil and air suspension systems for the widest range of applications. Whether it’s a van, pick-up truck, motorhome, minibus or ambulance. In specific situations there are often extra demands on the suspension system of the vehicle. Our suspension systems ensure that comfort, drivability and safety remain optimal, in all circumstances.

Wherever loading and unloading heavy loads is an issue, we offer the perfect solution with our EasyLoad systems. Whether it’s about service on site, sewer inspections or roadworks, an EasyLoad provides the solution in all cases. The structure has been designed in a way that the loading space will pretty much stay fully available. And because the entire processing can now be done by a single person on site, this means maximum efficiency under optimal working conditions.

Visit www.mad-automotive.com or call us at +31 318 586 100 for more information.

We are Progress! Progress has its own unique approach that includes comprehensive support for the customer’s entire process: from inception to development and from assembly to warehousing and delivery. Customers are often amazed at what our company can do: modest in size but formidable in performance. Our rapid throughput times, flexibility and limited development costs make us an attractive Tier 1 partner for many major players in all sectors of the automotive industry – passenger cars, vans, trucks, buses, you name it!

This is what we stand for We believe that the automotive industry needs innovative thinkers. Creative people who don’t see limitations, but only solutions. We can handle any challenge and want to contribute to your sales success. Recognizing emerging trends and creating new ones, and building solutions no one thought possible: that is what makes us tick.

Stimulate Innovations We want to stimulate innovations (sustainable materials, new production techniques), but it is never easy

to anticipate how the market will respond to novel developments and what demand will be like. This requires us to always be flexible and to think along with our customers. That is why we are set up to manufacture runs in any size, effortlessly ramping up production if necessary.

Illuminated Entryguard Iveco Stralis (OEM)

Short term focus On the agenda for the upcoming year we have a strong focus on fully-approved accessories for electrical vehicles, illumination in existing and added parts, and the introduction of new trend-setting products.

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Push your borders Get the most out of your technology and enable your ideas by challenging our competences.

Perfection in motion.

We enable new technologies in emission free drivetrains by our GlideXTM sealing technology and control solutions.

Closely working together with partners to get results that count. GlideXTM seals

Fuel cell valves

Water pump seals

Fuel Tank Isolation Valves (FTIV)

The textured shaft seals have an excellent sealing at high speed in combination with extreme low friction. Thus assuring a durable solution for high power density e-motor and reduction gear.

Accurate control of hydrogen ﬂow to the stack, based on our valve technology and 10 year experience in fuel cells.

The newest seals support up to 200% eﬃciency increase of the cooling circuits by enabling reliable dry-run electric water pumps.

Controls pressure from evaporated gasoline in the fuel tank of hybrid cars. It opens electrically and automatically through a spring loaded diaphragm.

About EKK Eagle Industry Co., Ltd. As a long term high volume global sealing and control solution manufacturer, we are recognized by OEM and TIER 1 world wide for our competences, product performance and reliability. We develop, manufacture and supply seals and valves for water pumps, airco compressors and fuel systems. We’re proud on our over 50 years automotive business experience facilitated from our Dutch base in Kerkrade.

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NEW 2-in-1 bidirectional DC power supply + regenerative load Renewable energy sources such as PV, EV, fuel cell, and battery are the market trend as the replacement of traditional energy sources. With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles worldwide and the growing demand of energy storage batteries for grid connection, the distributed energy storage in microgrids is being commercialized faster than ever. The bidirectional design of power conversion devices requires battery applications to achieve high efficiency, high voltage conversion, and high power density direction, which prompts the need for battery simulation (bidirectional power supply) testing designs. Power Conversion Test Application for EV and Energy Storage in Microgrids

Chroma 62000D series bidirectional power supply

device and motor driver. Its front panel intuitive touch screen and intelligent operating interface greatly shorten the test time and simplifies complex test processes. Battery Simulation Software

The 62000D Series bidirectional power supplies with power rated 0-600V / 0-120A / 18kW newly launched by Chroma are packaged in a 3U (13.3 cm) high power density design. This series offers two-quadrant operation, enabling both DC power supply output and regenerative DC load. The absorbed energy feeds back to the grid with a conversion efficiency up to 93% and can operate in constant voltage, constant current, and constant power modes. Compared to traditional power supply and load, the 62000D bidirectional DC power supply saves space, reduces energy loss and heat dissipation, and is easier to wire and configure.

Application

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• Charge/discharge testing and life cycle testing, including BOBC, DC-DC conversion, and PCS

Chroma 62000D also works as a battery simulator. Using our softpanels, the 62000D can simulate state of charge (SOC) conditions or load specific battery characteristic V-I curves to conduct charge and discharge evaluation and testing of the onboard charger, storage

• Motor driver testing for DC-AC power supply and energy feedback • Compliant with LV123 and LV148 standards on electrical car components testing

• I-V power source simulation of energy storage, battery, and fuel cell in microgrid labs

• Battery power simulation for testing powertrain and auxiliary systems such as electric vehicles and e-scooters, stacker trucks, and ships

The automotive hotspot of the Netherlands Do you want to know what the future of mobility looks like? Then why not pay a visit to the Automotive Campus in Helmond, the Netherlands? The campus is located in the Brainport Eindhoven region and is a national and international hotspot, meeting point and place of business for automotive technology and smart mobility. The Automotive Campus is the Dutch epicenter of smart and green mobility innovation, offering an appealing working and learning environment. This former Volvo Nedcar development site now houses over 1350 people – including around 600 students – who are working on the mobility solutions of the future.

Innovation and collaboration In barely fifteen years, this campus has grown into the leading national and international hotspot for green mobility and smart mobility research and innovation. The Automotive Campus has become a

thriving place for businesses, knowledge institutes and student teams to find each another and form successful partnerships. Our open ecosystem is the perfect place for making new connections. Working together and sharing knowledge are standard practices here – traits that make this region so smart and strong. The organizations on campus forge

successful connections with prominent high-tech businesses in the Netherlands, as well as with leaders in other sectors, such as IT, energy and infrastructure. This cross-pollination encourages innovation and creates partnerships, which means that ideas can be turned into the technologies of the future faster than ever before.

On-site education The Automotive Campus is also unique when it comes to education. There is no other education environment in the Netherlands that is home both to global companies and state-of-the-art test facilities, as well as training institutes on a range of levels. Everyone, from first-year students to experienced professionals, has the opportunity for life-long learning thanks to the many different possibilities for further training and retraining. Thanks to the collaborations between the educational institutes and companies on and off site, the Automotive Campus is where the next generation of technicians, engineers and researchers will flourish, creating professionals with the knowledge and skills the sector needs now and in the future.

Your event at the Automotive Campus Its position in the very heart of the Brainport region makes the campus the perfect location for your event. The campus sports a variety of halls, exposition spaces, auditoriums and conference rooms, all outfitted with any audio-visual equipment and other facilities that you may need for your event or presentation. We also have close ties with various supporting businesses, such as event planners, caterers, sound technicians and stage and tent builders.

Our added value lies in the development of a strong concept. We will help you with the planning aspects and will bring you into contact with the right people. This way, we can counsel you on how to integrate relevant, cutting-edge developments in your event, or which specific parties or media outlets you could invite. We can introduce you to engineers and speakers who would be great additions to your programming or bring you into contact with relevant parties. Your event will always be bigger and better here: that is the power of the campus as an event location.

If you’d like more information about hosting your event at the Automotive Campus, please contact us at +31 (0) 492 56 22 11 or info@automotivecampus.com. www.automotivecampus.com

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Bridging the gap between sensor and application In today’s challenging environment, it is essential that integrated circuit (IC) packaging companies can adapt and evolve their technologies for development processes and manufacturing performance to reach optimal customer satisfaction – in terms of costs, labor productivity, equipment, capacity, quality and yields.

In all relevant markets – be they industrial, automotive, medical or space – the application of IC packaging is the key to success for the final product. Expertise and creative functional package design that can combine and merge technologies in order to deliver multiple system benefits are required to meet advanced customer requirements for smaller pitch, special package shapes or sizes, higher IOs numbers, certain materials, etc. Sencio B.V. is a world-class competence center offering development and manufacturing of functional semiconductor assembly solutions for MEMs and sensor systems. From design, package development and prototyping, industrialization up to volume manufacturing, Sencio works together with its customers to create a product that fits the desired mission profile.

Sencio’s plastic transfer molding package solutions are a cost-effective way to bridge the gap between sensor and application. Sencio holds a wealth of experience and expertise in the assembly of optical, pressure, gas, magnetic and power sensors. From standard packages such as QFN, LGA/BGA and XSON to functional packages, Sencio can provide packaging for RF, radar, 5G components, offering the option for integrating various chip technologies such as Si, GaAs, GaN, SiGe and passive components such as capacitors, striplines, PIN diodes and shielding to realize comprehensive System in Package (SiP) results.

We are bridging the gap between application and electronics system.

Sencio’s nCapsulate functional packaging solution achieves high versatility and compatibility with Sencio’s other technologies from exposed die molding to multi-die packaging SiP, among many others. Freeform encapsulate packaging provides the opportunity to shape products to the exact application requirements. Embedding mechanical systems in electronics using nCapsulate offers highly practical solutions for system challenges such as improved alignment, mounting and sealing features, increased measurement accuracy and improved thermal contact. 73

How engineers can address the data scientist gap Despite a worldwide shortage of data scientists, automotive companies are undaunted and continue to look for and recruit “unicorn” data scientists: unique candidates who know statistics and computer science, and have domain expertise about the business. While the word “unicorn” may imply that such people are impossible to find, companies may achieve better results if they’d focus on the 3rd skill: relevant industry domain expertise. This facet is often overlooked, yet it is key to the success of data science projects.

Domain knowledge is what enables a practitioner to make quick, educated decisions as they analyze new datasets. Because these employees are intimately familiar with the data being analyzed, they can easily distinguish between signal and noise, between correlation and causation, between insignificant anomalies and major changes in vehicle operating conditions. This level of expertise is often found in research and engineering departments with established cultures around understanding the products they design and build. These teams already use statistical and mathematical tools in their everyday work, which makes the jump to the machine learning tools of the data science world quite manageable.

Enabling the domain experts A natural question to ask at this point is: How can newer techniques like machine learning be made accessible to engineers with domain expertise? Machine learning is used to identify the underlying trends and structures in data. Many different machine learning algorithms have been developed and each has its own strengths and limitations. However, it is hard to know which one of these algorithms will be most

suitable for tackling a particular problem. The best thing to do is often to try them all out and compare results. This can be quite a challenge in some environments, but it is critical for identifying “quick wins” where machine learning provides improvement over traditional methods. Tools such as MATLAB address this problem by providing point-and-click apps that train and compare multiple machine learning models.

Caption: A point-and-click app for domain experts to train machine learning classification models

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In the hands of domain experts, machine learning tools can yield significant results. For example, engineers at Baker Hughes used machine learning techniques to predict when pumps on their gas and oil extraction trucks were going to fail. They collected nearly a terabyte of data from their trucks and used signal processing techniques to identify relevant frequency content. They applied machine learning techniques that can distinguish a healthy pump from an unhealthy one. The resulting system is projected to reduce overall costs by $10 million. Throughout the process, the engineers’ knowledge of the systems on the pumping trucks enabled them to dig into the data and iterate quickly.

Learning curve for new technology Challenge: The pace of innovation in the data analytics space is very fast and each new piece of technology has its own learning curve. In many cases, the original technology is developed by computer scientists, with the intended audience also being people with very strong programming skills. This means that the learning curve can be very steep for those who do not write code full-time. Solution: Engineers with domain knowledge should look for tools that enable them to get up and running quickly. Point-and-click apps like those offered in MATLAB can serve as an easy starting point. Businesses should also look for training courses that can help engineers ramp up much faster, instead of just learning by trial and error.

is developed in a tool that is suitable for research and development, but not for running the analytic in production. The analytic will therefore have to be recoded into a different programming language before it can be deployed. This process typically takes several weeks or even months and can introduce all kinds of bugs.

The large amount of cutting-edge research in the data analytics space creates a wave of new technologies that have the potential to disrupt. In the wake of that wave, successful tools arise that are general enough for engineers with domain knowledge to use.

Solution: Platforms for developing analytics offer ways to package the algorithm to run in different production environments. Look for a tool that provides integration paths and applications servers for use with common IT systems as well as targeting embedded devices. For example, MATLAB provides deployment paths for integrating analytics with programming languages commonly used in IT systems (e.g., Java and .NET), as well as integrating machine learning models with Simulink for targeting embedded devices.

Where does an analytic end up? Challenge: Analytics may be integrated with servers maintained by the IT organization, or deployed to embedded devices (such as edge nodes in an Internet of Things system). Traditionally, the analytic

Caption: Using machine learning models in Simulink enables the deployment of machine learning to embedded systems.

Technologies that enable domain experts to apply machine learning and other data analytics techniques to their work are here to stay. They provide exciting opportunities for engineering teams to innovate – in both their design

workflows and the products they create. Their knowledge of the business and the products it produces positions them well to find innovative ways to apply data analytics technologies. Seth DeLand, Product Manager

Disruptive governments This inaugural issue of the RAI Automotive Industry NL magazine has been packed with innovative, cutting-edge companies that provide employment and prosperity to many. What often remains hidden from view is that these companies also contribute to the goals we’ve set as a society, namely zero emissions, zero accidents and zero congestion. Reading the magazine, we find even more ambitious goals that are not talked about as often, such as circular economies, preventing resource depletion and promoting accessible mobility. The common thread throughout these stories are major transitions, mainly towards self-driving transport without any emissions. This brings to the fore the question how market-disruptive governments should or shouldn’t be in achieving their objectives, and whether

governments should operate in technology-neutral ways. These topics should be weighed and debated, but what remains paramount is that we cannot operate without regulations. In the case of electric passenger cars, European emissions legislation has

proved indispensable in making the transition to electric transportation possible, albeit somewhat slowly. If things had been left solely to the market, there would be only a few electric cars on the road today.

The best technology does not always win

When the Wankel rotary engine met the strict NOx requirements in the US in the 1970s, the best analysts projected that it was heading toward a 20–60% market share by 1980. It eventually gained a share of 0.2%, because the requisite NOx legislation was delayed by 18 years. Furthermore, one technology cannot be said to be “better” than another technology if € 99 billion is invested in one and only € 10 million in the other.

Carbon footprint

The future is not happening to us!

When we write history, we write it after everything has happened, since that is when everything is known. This was by no means the case during the entire process of innovation and market introduction. The Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) is currently the best option for passenger cars in terms of efficiency and sustainability. That could have been different. If car manufacturers had fulfilled the promises they made in the late 1990s, we would now have cheap fuel cells and a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure, and the fuel cell car would be much cheaper than the BEV when Nissan launched their Leaf.

Some futurists will explain in detail what 2028, 2030 or 2035 will look like. Their predictions often concern technologies that are still in the R&D phase and their future is still unclear. Forecasting is very tricky. Chinese philosopher Lao-Tse said 2700 years ago: “Those who have knowledge, do not predict. Those who predict, do not have knowledge.” The future is not simply going to happen to us – we shape it ourselves. The Dutch automotive and mobility industry is very well equipped to support a bright future. Jan Wouters, Wautomotive

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I have studied many historical inventions and innovations, together with the predictions surrounding them and the actual outcomes. From hybrid cars built in the early 1900s to the electric car revival of the 1990s and the self-driving cars of the past 50 years. Many people have the misconception that the best technology will automatically win. That is by no means always the case. It is mainly about which technology is invested in the most, or which is best regulated.

In hindsight, it was a good thing that this line of innovation was not pursued at the time, because we may have had much fewer investments in batteries, and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a BEV would now be much higher. BEVs use energy much more efficiently than a Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), and as long as we do not generate 100% of our electricity in sustainable ways, BEVs also have lower carbon footprints than FCEVs. 77

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