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16.10.2025

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New Bosch subsidiary develops solution for identifying fake products

Stuttgart, Germany – In 2023 alone, 152 million counterfeit goods with an estimated value of 3.4 billion euros were seized in the European Union – an increase of 77 percent compared to the previous year. Not only does this represent an economic loss for brand manufacturers, it also poses a risk for consumers. If toys, cosmetics, food, or even medicines that appear to be original products are in fact inferior goods, customers can suffer health, safety, or financial consequences.* This is precisely where Origify, a software solution from the newly established Bosch Secure Authentication GmbH, comes in. Together with Koenig & Bauer Vision & Protection GmbH, a leading provider of inspection and security technologies in the printing industry, the new Bosch subsidiary offers greatly improved brand protection and traceability for sensitive print products.“Thanks to this cooperation, we can make even better use of the opportunities in our target markets,” says Oliver Steinbis, CTO at Bosch Secure Authentication GmbH. “According to the consulting firm Smithers, the packaging market is set to grow to over 1.4 trillion U.S. dollars by 2028, while the security printing industry is set to grow to more than 35 billion U.S. dollars.” This size underlines the market potential for Bosch Secure Authentication and Koenig & Bauer Vision & Protection, which together aim to set new standards in product security with their solution. Authentication via unique surface structures The technical basis for unique identification is Bosch’s Origify solution, which records a product’s individual microstructures. To this end, an image is recorded during the production of each individual object, then converted into a digital identity, and finally stored securely in the cloud. All that’s required for verification is to take another photo using a smartphone app and compare it with the reference data stored in the database. This means a product’s authenticity can be clearly verified at any time – with no need for additional security features or imprints. Companies can use the solution to detect fake goods in-house – for example, to prevent counterfeit returns from entering the goods cycle. At the same time, the solution can be made available to end users: if a company gives the go-ahead, customers can verify the authenticity of its products themselves using a smartphone app. A version of Origify specially developed for the printing industry is now available under the name “Ovjera.” Designed for high volumes and manufacturing speeds, this software can be integrated directly into printing machines without slowing down the production flow. Here too, a forgery-proof digital identity is recorded for each printed product to reliably ensure traceability. About Bosch Secure Authentication GmbH Bosch Secure Authentication GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, was founded in 2025 and is part of the Bosch Group. Bosch has been working intensively on authentication and traceability since 2017 and has already tested the technology on its own production lines. Projects to date were centered on registering and verifying automotive parts during production using Origify in a process that both serves legal requirements and maintains internal quality standards. Building on this, the company is now focusing on the development and marketing of solutions for the printing sector, the luxury goods market, and manufacturing industry. Video: Banknotes *European Commission – Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union & EUIPO. (November 13, 2024). EU seizes record 152 million fake items worth €3.4 billion in 2023. European Commission. Available at: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-seizes-record-152-million-fake-items-worth-34-billion-eur-2023-2024-11-13_en (accessed on: September 23, 2025)

08.09.2025

Press release

Automated mobility

IAA Mobility 2025: Bosch is shaping the new vehicle world with intelligent hardw ...

Munich, Germany – In the automotive industry, the Bosch name is synonymous with software. The technology company is demonstrating this to impressive effect at this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich. And there’s more: from a single source, Bosch also supplies hardware that’s tailored to the possibilities of the software – a compelling unique selling point for the company worldwide. “Bosch knows its way around software and hardware. Without sophisticated hardware, even the smartest car won’t move a single millimeter,” said Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the Bosch board of management, at the trade fair. “Our aim is to continue playing a key role in shaping the industry in the age of software-driven mobility by offering tailored, intelligent solutions.” Bosch knows its way around software and hardware. Without sophisticated hardware, even the smartest car won’t move a single millimeter. Our aim is to continue playing a key role in shaping the industry in the age of software-driven mobility by offering tailored, intelligent solutions....Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the Bosch board of management Initial indications point to success: Bosch has established a foothold in the software-driven world. One example is Bosch’s by-wire systems for braking and steering, which are considered a key technology for software-defined vehicles and automated driving. Here, the software takes control; a mechanical connection is no longer necessary. This is an important business for Bosch. With brake-by-wire and steer-by-wire, the company expects to achieve cumulative sales revenue of more than 7 billion euros by 2032. The market dynamics of this key technology will continue to accelerate in the 2030s. By-wire technology is a taste of what lies ahead for vehicle construction overall. “In the future, hardware will be designed to fit software requirements,” said Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector. In the future, hardware will be designed to fit software requirements,...Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector Bosch wants to turn cars into personal assistants In software-driven mobility, Bosch Mobility’s business continues to develop – from hardware with embedded software, to services, to completely independent software that manufacturers and partners then integrate into their ecosystems. “Whether stand-alone or interconnected, standardized, integrated, or decoupled – we can offer everything exactly as the customer wants it,” Hartung said. This is clearly having an impact: despite stagnating global vehicle production, weak demand, and delays in electromobility and automated driving, Bosch Mobility will grow slightly in the current year. The increase in sales revenue is expected to amount to a little less than 2 percent. Up to today, a vehicle was never as new as the moment it was delivered. “In the future, however, its software will be continuously updated and it will be constantly learning by means of artificial intelligence,” Heyn said. “More than anything else, the new mobility is user centered.” This is what that looks like: Bosch’s Vehicle Motion Management software coordinates all vehicle movements by centrally controlling the brakes, steering, powertrain, and chassis. This improves coordination between the individual systems – and also means they can be adjusted to the driver’s preferences. A particularly smooth ride today? A little more agility tomorrow? And jolt-free stopping the day after? No problem – at the touch of a button, the car feels completely different. Incidentally, Bosch’s Vehicle Motion Management is decoupled from the hardware, which makes it easy to use in different vehicle architectures. That’s not just theory, it’s happening: the Bosch software is in widespread use, with more than two dozen manufacturers in Europe, China, and Japan already having adopted it. Over the next three years, Bosch will be investing a nine-figure sum in Vehicle Motion Management and expanding its modular software and function portfolio across all domains. Vehicle Motion Management from Bosch works even better in combination with by-wire solutions, because the software can control the respective braking and steering actuators independently of the driver’s actions – for greater safety, improved convenience, or better vehicle dynamics. Bosch’s smart software makes the difference Bosch’s ADAS product family is also software-driven. For intelligent driver assistance systems, vehicle manufacturers can choose from three preconfigured variants that can then be put into production quickly and in a brand-specific way. Here, too, hardware and software can be integrated or purchased separately, depending on customer requirements. Both options benefit from a holistic approach: since Bosch understands the interaction between hardware and software, it can offer individually optimized solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing environments. Modern vehicles, which are designed and developed from a software standpoint, make use of ever fewer, but more powerful vehicle computers. These are a growth driver for Bosch: its high-performance computer business is currently growing by more than 5 percent every year, with automakers such as the BMW Group among the customers. Bosch also offers central vehicle computers that combine various functions, such as in driver assistance and infotainment, on just one control unit and one system on a chip (SoC). This saves space, costs, and energy. These systems have a modular structure and can flexibly integrate software from different manufacturers. In China, Bosch is supplying a high-performance computer to SAIC-GM to create a cockpit featuring artificial intelligence. Thanks to this AI cockpit, drivers can talk to their car in a completely natural way and interact with it as if it were a human being. Bosch’s knowledge and expertise make it a sought-after partner The software-driven future is fundamentally changing the automotive industry. Bosch wants to seize the opportunities this new world presents – and is in a good position to do so. Hardly any other company combines hardware and software expertise and global presence as seamlessly as Bosch. This makes the company a flexible and reliable partner for the development of intelligent and connected vehicles. After all, strategic partnerships are crucial, particularly where new business models and scalable software systems are concerned. In China, Bosch is already working with WeRide and Horizon Robotics on the development of systems for assisted and automated driving. In Europe, Bosch and the VW subsidiary Cariad are strategic partners in this area. Bosch assumes that such alliances will become increasingly important in the future, and that the proportion of software in vehicles will continue to rise – and with it, the benefits for drivers in the form of even safer and more convenient mobility.

02.09.2025

Press release

Connected mobility

Comprehensive Bosch portfolio for software-driven mobility is a crowd-puller

Stuttgart and Munich, Germany – The automotive industry is changing. Software and artificial intelligence are making cars even more digital, while codes and algorithms are turning driving into a customized experience. To develop its full potential, software needs the right hardware. After all, even the most modern car won’t move an inch without physical components. Bosch operates in all relevant areas of software-driven mobility, and is a partner for automakers across the globe – regardless of how much progress they have made in the transformation to the software-defined vehicle. With its profound automotive expertise, Bosch interconnects the various vehicle domains. From brakes, steering systems, and electric powertrains to sensors, vehicle computers, and software, the supplier of technology and services develops and manufactures the key components of modern vehicles under one roof. At booth D01 in hall B3, Bosch is showcasing its latest solutions for connected and intelligent transportation systems at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich.Bosch driving assistance for more safety and convenience Automated driving is an essential feature of software-defined vehicles. Bosch is actively pressing ahead with its development, and systematically taking driver assistance systems to new levels – for greater safety and convenience. The company uses an End-to-End AI architecture: The use of AI along the entire technology chain accelerates development cycles and increases the performance of the software stack. For assisted driving and parking up to SAE Level 2, Bosch offers its ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) product family in three variants: entry-level, mid-range, and premium. These variants differ in scope of software function, the number and combination of sensors, and required computing power. Automakers can purchase the hardware and software as integrated or stand-alone packages. The number of automakers who have opted for various constellations of the Bosch ADAS product family now runs into double figures. Both the mid-range and luxury variants are already in series production in China. Also available to end customers on the market are connected map services that extend the vehicle's field of vision like an additional sensor. The crowd-based solution provides information on difficult weather and road conditions, accidents, or wrong-way drivers, for example. Sensors for precise surround sensing: More and more vehicles, including less expensive ones, are being equipped with comprehensive driver assistance systems. This explains why high-performance and cost-effective camera solutions are becoming increasingly important. The Bosch multi purpose camera is available as a camera-only solution, or alternatively as a new two-part system variant comprising camera head and control unit. In the camera-only solution, the entire ADAS function is installed in the camera itself, and computation is done there. This is particularly suitable for vehicles with decentralized architectures. The two-part system variant, on the other hand, is a step on the way to centralized architectures. It is particularly attractive for automakers who want to take advantage of advanced driver assistance functions in their existing architectures. In software-defined vehicles with centralized architectures, the camera’s safety-relevant computation is done in powerful computers. For its new radar sensor , Bosch has developed and manufactured all the key elements itself, including the system on a chip (SoC). Thanks to advanced semiconductor technology, the SX600 and SX601 radar sensors’ range is roughly 30 percent greater than that of comparable models. This technology also allows driving functions to be fully and cost-effectively integrated into the radar sensor. Both sensor types support AI-assisted signal processing. The SX601 offers significantly greater computing power than usual on the market, as well as even better detection properties. For improved system performance and maximum precision, two SX601s can be connected in series to use eight transmitting and eight receiving antennas. In software-driven mobility, centralized semiconductor architectures are taking on increasing importance. They govern many sensor-based functions, including ESP ® , navigation, and driver assistance systems. To reduce complexity, Bosch has developed the latest generation of especially powerful MEMS inertial sensors . They can provide several systems at once with the data they need. This “one-sensor-fits-all” approach features in Bosch sensors such as the SMU300 and SMI980 , which are already in use in inertial measurement units and in airbag control units. At the IAA, Bosch will also be presenting its new TB293 and TB193 chips for ultrasonic sensors , which offer the highest data transmission rate in the ultrasonic market. For even greater sensor performance, Bosch is also turning to raw data, with the signal being recorded directly at the ultrasonic sensor (at the transducer), which means that the full range of data is retained. This is a great advantage, especially for AI-based functions. As a result, the sensors allow much better object detection. Now, for the first time, these chips are freely available in the market, independent of any sensors. With this step, Bosch is also making its new VASI bus interface (versatile automotive sensor interface) available, thus setting a new standard in the market. This means that automakers have a wider choice of sensor supplier, benefit from state-of-the-art ultrasonic technology, and can avoid lock-in effects. New standards for Bluetooth-based tire pressure sensors: In the Bosch SMP290 , safety and energy efficiency go hand in hand. With its compact design, low power consumption, long life, and one-of-a-kind integration of acceleration and pressure sensor as well as ASIC including Bluetooth on one chip, it truly stands out. Not only that: it helps simplify vehicle architecture. Thanks to the standardized Bluetooth interface, the SMP290 also enables new applications such as direct interaction with a smartphone. Bosch solution for damage detection: With its small damage detection , Bosch demonstrates how to cleverly combine software and hardware. This solution uses existing vehicle components such as the airbag ECU and sensors, obviating the need for any additional hardware. And in software-defined vehicles, small damage detection can even be updated over the air, after the vehicle has been purchased. It accurately detects even minor damage to the vehicle – both while driving and when parked. Small damage detection registers shocks that are below the threshold for airbag deployment, storing the relevant data. The system thus enables fast, automated, and objective damage detection. Act-by-wire technology: the future of vehicle control Act-by-wire systems transmit the driver’s steering and braking commands purely electronically. They are highly relevant for software-driven mobility, especially for the personalization of vehicle dynamics and handling, and for higher-level modes of automated driving. New brakes and steering for greater flexibility: Braking and steering via electrical cables (act-by-wire) opens up the possibility of new concepts for the steering wheel and brake pedal, crash-optimized design, and the more flexible positioning of components and the design of the interior. Bosch is one of the pioneers in the development of this technology, and soon one of the first to market it. Its brake-by-wire solution , comprising a by-wire actuator and ESP®, will feature in a production vehicle of a major Asian automaker. What is special about the hydraulic Bosch by-wire braking system is that it requires absolutely no mechanical connection between the brake pedal and the braking system. Software systems solution for vehicle dynamics: Bosch Vehicle Motion Management assumes the task of intelligently controlling actuators. This systems solution perfectly synchronizes the brakes, steering, chassis, and powertrain. Vehicle Motion Management is suitable for all vehicles and marques in the passenger-car segment. It takes the driving experience to a new level. Thanks to a special software function, the vehicle can be transformed into a super-maneuverable urban vehicle, a powerful speedster, or a limousine with chauffeur-driven comfort – depending on the individual driver’s mood. It can be activated either at the push of a button or by AI, which works in the background to customize the vehicle. Software function against travel sickness: Vehicle Motion Management’s “ Comfort Stop ” function increases comfort and counters travel sickness. The interaction of the brakes and the electric motor can reduce the jerk resulting from braking by 70 to 90 percent and gently bring the vehicle to a standstill. The shift from decentralized to centralized vehicle architectures Software-defined functions require a completely diffrent setup for the electronic components and systems. Intelligence in the vehicle will be centralized in a few high-performance computers, instead of being distributed among currently sometimes more than 100 individual control units. This reduces the need for wiring, and makes both centralized processing and over-the-air updates possible. Bosch can supply the basic framework for any vehicle. Powerful computers for the software-defined vehicle: The Bosch portfolio not only includes centralized, powerful computers and state-of-the-art software , but also scalable and adaptable vehicle infrastructure. Bosch’s centralized high-performance computers and all its other components feature state-of-the-art communication interfaces. Depending on requirements, the resulting communication infrastructure can either be fast and broadband or lean and especially cost-efficient. Here, a key role is played by zone-level control units, which aggregate and translate the various communication channels and media. Robust on-board networks with zone-based architecture and 48-volt technology create the basis for a stable power supply that satisfies the growing requirements of modern vehicles. On the level of power-supply infrastructure, the key components supplied by Bosch include its 48-volt Powernet Master , which ensures that the vehicle’s safety-relevant functions are supplied with power at all times. The portfolio also includes combined communication and power-supply solutions, and well as zone-level control units. The range is rounded out by intelligent solutions for power distribution. These not only open up new diagnostic and maintenance options, but also meet the most stringent functional safety requirements. Faster data transmission in modern vehicles: It takes automotive ECUs just milliseconds to exchange data. The invisible backbone of this communication is the controller area network, or CAN. In vehicle architectures, such networks ensure a high level of stability, simplicity, flexibility, and cost efficiency. And with the new Bosch CAN SIC XL transceiver , they work especially fast – up to 20 Mbit/s in the case of CAN XL networks. In addition to the customary CAN commands, the new CAN XL standard can transmit internet protocol (IP), and thus complies with the requirements of modern E/E architectures. ETAS software: The Bosch subsidiary ETAS offers a Vehicle Software Platform Suite , which provides a stable and secure basis for the efficient development and management of scalable vehicle architecture. It supports all modern vehicle architectures – from classic control units to powerful computers and platforms for assisted and automated driving. Customers can use it to efficiently create state-of-the-art vehicle platforms and market them more quickly. As a founding member of Eclipse S-Core, ETAS uses a code-first approach as an integral part of the platforms it offers, and in this way plays a major part in shaping the open-source initiative. Using the ETAS Comprehensive Measurement Solution , vehicle functions can be validated quickly and cost-effectively, and system behavior optimized efficiently. The platform software records data in real time, and perfectly synchronizes internal data from microprocessor-based control units. This scalable and flexible solution can be adapted to various E/E architectures and to vehicle domains such as assisted and automated driving (ADAS/AD), infotainment, and motion. Bosch powertrain solutions: powerful and efficient In the powertrain domain, too, Bosch is responding to the growing requirements of software-driven mobility, and is developing sophisticated solutions. Following a technology-neutral approach, Bosch offers concepts for powertrains ranging from combustion engines to electric motors. Silicon-carbide semiconductors for electromobility: Automakers, automotive suppliers, and distributors can draw on a wide range of Bosch silicon-carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for diverse automotive applications. Silicon carbide is seen as a key technology for electromobility. Bosch offers its dual-channel trench MOSFETs as 750 and 1200 volt versions – unpackaged for inverter modules or packaged for on-board chargers, DC/DC converters, and inverters. By 2030, Bosch predicts that one in three newly registered cars and light trucks will be battery-electric. In electromobility, the Chinese market is setting the pace. Bosch is playing an active part in its development. Here, scalable and standardized platforms are crucial in making innovations universally available and affordable. They are also the basis of the broad Bosch portfolio for electric and hybrid vehicles of all types (Mild Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Range-extended electric vehicle). A global platform for a wealth of variants: Oil-cooled Bosch e-axles can be used as primary or secondary powertrains. They are globally available and locally adaptable. The 3-in-1 e-axle combines an electric motor, power electronics, and transmission. Bosch is adding further energy management components to its e-axle, such as an on-board charger, a DC/DC converter, and a power distribution unit. This combination of several functions in one unit offers a number of benefits, including a more compact design, lighter weight, and optimized costs, while increasing efficiency at the same time. From electric vehicle to mobile energy storage unit: Although they take up 30 percent less space, the latest generation of bidirectional charger converters , which combine an on-board charger with a DC/DC converter, are even more efficient. This systems solution is much easier to integrate, whether close to the powertrain in the e-axle or close to the battery. With bidirectional flows of energy, an electric vehicle can also function as a mobile energy storage unit. Inverters with greater power density: A new generation of inverters featuring power modules and semiconductors as well as innovative inverter topologies is paving the way for significant progress in power density and efficiency. And in electric motors as well, Bosch is moving ahead. Automakers can benefit from a globally standardized technology platform comprising various electric motors and active components such as rotors and stators. Shorter winding heads, innovative cooling designs including a direct copper conductor and magnet solution, and innovative materials are having a positive effect on electric motors’ size, efficiency, and use of materials. Increased range, reduced charging time : Standardized hardware means that intelligent software is gaining in significance. It can be used to extend range and curtail recharging time. Synchronous control (voltage modulation) allows efficiency to be increased by 1.5 percent, and an electric vehicle’s peak power and continuous output by 10 percent. Solely by using software, switching behavior can be synchronized with the rotation of the electric motor, without modifying the hardware. This extends the vehicle's range and simultaneously enhances the driving experience. Through the software feature eAxle Heating , the electric vehicle's battery is optimally preconditioned prior to charging. This facilitates higher charging capacities and consequently reduces vehicle downtimes. Digital proof of renewable fuels: In addition to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles can also reduce carbon emissions from road traffic. This is why Bosch is continuing to develop injection and exhaust-gas treatment technology for combustion engines. Apart from strong and plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles with range extenders are becoming increasingly common, especially in China. Using renewable fuels in hybrid vehicles makes them much more climate-friendly. Proof that such fuels are in the tank can be provided by a Bosch cloud solution, the Digital Fuel Twin . This also shows how much less CO2 has been emitted. Optimum battery temperature: Thermal management systems can further increase the efficiency of hybrid and electric vehicles. By deliberately controlling flows of cold and heat, they ensure that the high-voltage battery remains within the optimum temperature window at all times, that the electric motor does not overheat under heavier loads, and that as little electricity as possible is used for cooling and heating. For this, Bosch is developing pre-integrated modules that combine essential elements such as electric cooling compressors and coolant pumps. This considerably reduces complexity and installation effort. In new systems, the coolant used is propane (R290), which is already used in heat pumps and tumble dryers. Intelligent coordination of energy management: The modular software solutions used in Bosch Vehicle Energy Management distribute energy in the vehicle in an especially intelligent way. An integrated approach coordinates and optimizes energy management and its component subsystems such as thermal management, powertrain, on-board network, and charging system. This connected system also takes account of current and forecast vehicle parameters, as well as of road conditions and driver behavior. In this way, electric vehicles’ efficiency, convenience, and service life can be further improved. Bosch Vehicle Energy Management is also offered as a hardware-agnostic solution. Safety in critical operating states: Together with its electronic disconnect unit , the Bosch battery management system monitors and controls the high-voltage battery’s cells – in both electric cars and plug-in hybrids. In critical operating states, it provides the necessary safety mechanisms. It also optimizes power output and battery life. It comprises a control unit as well as elements that are attached to the individual battery modules and that monitor each individual cell. Software functions, such as the battery passport that will be required in the EU from 2027, can also be integrated. In the event of an accident, the electronic disconnect unit disconnects the battery from the vehicle electronics. The battery management system, the cell monitoring units, and the charger-converter can be brought together in this disconnect unit, thereby reducing complexity. New battery for the on-board network: To meet ever greater demands for power, more and more electric vehicles will feature a 48-volt on-board network in the future. To satisfy this need, Bosch is developing a 48-volt lithium-ion battery – in addition to the 48-volt battery for mild hybrids it has already manufactured millions of times. The new variant will consistently provide the power needed for safety-critical features and for highly automated driving, but also when the vehicle is stationary for a protracted period. The battery can be flexibly integrated into the vehicle. Unlike conventional 12-volt batteries, it is lead-free. Bosch ESI[tronic] adds Tesla to its diagnostic program: The range of vehicles covered by Bosch’s tried and tested ESI[tronic] diagnostic software now also includes Tesla models. For the first time, therefore, independent workshops will now be able to use their everyday multibrand solution to perform extensive diagnostic work on Tesla models . Accessing diagnostic data was a special challenge when integrating Tesla. In contrast to many other automakers whose data Bosch receives in advance and translates into [ESI]tronic languages, the original Tesla diagnosis interacts in English only. And while other documentation is available in several languages, it is not available in all 23 of the languages supported by [ESI]tronic. To deal with this language barrier, Bosch has now come up with a technical solution that works with artificial intelligence, and has integrated this automatic translation functionality directly into the diagnostic process. As soon as a mechatronics engineer hooks up to a Tesla, the English diagnostic information is translated in real time into the user’s selected [ESI]tronic system language. This innovative approach ensures that independent workshops can work on Tesla vehicles efficiently and precisely, without language difficulties. This addition is an important step toward providing independent workshops with a future-proof, comprehensive diagnostic solution for the growing electric-vehicle segment.Bosch press conference: Monday, September 8, 2025, 11:00–11:20 CEST: with Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, and Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of Bosch Mobility, at the Bosch booth D01 in Hall B3 and via Livestream im Bosch Media Service . Bosch eBike Systems at IAA Mobility | Open Space: The IAA Open Space in downtown Munich will be open from 11:00 to 21:00 CEST from September 9 to 13, 2025. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the IAA Open Space will be open for guests from 10:00 until 17:00 CEST. During the IAA, visitors can take the Cargo Line and other innovations, as well as many digital features offered by Bosch eBike Systems, for a test ride on the cycling test track in Munich’s Englischer Garten park. In addition, Bosch eBike product experts will be on hand to answer questions in the Open Space at Odeonsplatz. Press kit IAA Mobility 2025 Eventpage IAA Mobility 2025

11.08.2025

Press release

Automated mobility

Bosch and CARIAD are making automated driving even safer and more convenient with AI

Bosch and CARIAD are intensifying their cooperation within the Automated Driving Alliance: the partners are developing their software stack for Level 2 and 3 assisted and automated driving by making full use of artificial intelligence. To this end, Bosch and CARIAD are expanding their existing approaches to include state-of-the-art AI methods. This should lead to more powerful, more intelligent driver assistance systems that act as naturally as a human driver – taking the driving experience to a new level and making it even safer. The software stack covers all essential cognitive tasks of perception, interpretation, decision-making, and action. When it comes to getting automated driving systems onto the roads reliably and at scale, data and AI are the key....Mathias Pillin, CTO of Bosch Mobility Expanding the use of modern AI brings the Automated Driving Alliance another step closer to its major goal: Bosch and CARIAD want to make automated driving available to millions of private motorists, from the mass-market to the premium segment. Their goal is for the new driving functions to allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel in various driving situations. The first versions have been implemented in test fleets and are now being systematically trained and further developed on a daily basis with large amounts of data. A software stack for application in production projects will then be available from mid-2026 onward. The Volkswagen Group plans to integrate Bosch and CARIAD’s automated driving functions into its new architecture for software-defined vehicles. Covering the range from individual driving functions to the complete software environment, Bosch will also make this scalable solution available to other manufacturers worldwide in order to actively promote automated driving on a broad scale. The project team of the two companies thus impressively demonstrates that dedicated partnership, technological excellence, and a clear focus on goals lead to innovative European solutions. Peter Bosch, the CARIAD CEO, says: “We’re demonstrating that the German automotive industry has mastered the key technologies of artificial intelligence and automated driving. With the expertise of our developers and engineers, we are securing an integral part of Europe’s digital sovereignty. Our goal in the Alliance is to make the convenience and safety of automated driving systems accessible to as many people as possible so that they can gain valuable time when they’re in their car.” Mathias Pillin, CTO of Bosch Mobility, adds: “When it comes to getting automated driving systems onto the roads reliably and at scale, data and AI are the key. We can only rise to this challenge together if we work as equal partners and abandon ingrained mindsets. Together with CARIAD in the Automated Driving Alliance, we’re showing how this can work.” Use of AI in all technology components The Automated Driving Alliance has been using AI since the partnership begin – in, for example, the area of perception for functions such as object recognition. AI is now being used along the entire software technology chain: in everything from object recognition and the fusion of various sensors such as cameras and radars to decision-making and the safe automated control of the powertrain, steering, and brakes. In the future, the automated driving functions will be based on an end-to-end AI architecture in which all modules will become even more powerful and intelligent through the use of AI. At the heart of these developments is the use of state-of-the-art technology familiar from generative AI applications. Just as language models understand complex semantic relationships, the Automated Driving Alliance’s new AI stack can analyze urban traffic scenarios and anticipate both the current and potential behavior of road users from different sensor modalities. Bosch and CARIAD are making these technological advances within the framework of a modern engineering environment and comprehensive hardware strategy that will ensure scalable and future-proof implementation in all vehicle classes. End-to-end development of all technology elements with their own source code and intellectual property forms the basis of the development partnership. This enables complete technical control of the source code with clear standards for data protection, security, driving safety, and transparency, as well as the ability to generate innovations quickly and flexibly through source code optimization and then deliver them to customers. The developers design the architecture in such a way that the AI’s decisions and actions remain safe, traceable, and explainable. The software stack also lays the groundwork for the possible integration of multimodal AI approaches that link visual and linguistic information. Called vision-language-action (VLA) approaches, they can imitate the logical thinking and actions of humans. Such a step would enable even more efficient training and an even deeper understanding of complex traffic situations. For example, VLAs can help detect hidden risks while driving and facilitate the appropriate response. Large test fleet for daily training of driving systems The AI stack will make automated driving in the Level 2 and Level 3 range even more robust. Up to the start of production, performance will be steadily improved by continuously collecting enormous amounts of data in order to maximize the system’s safety and reliability. A comprehensive test and validation fleet on public roads is essential for this. The CARIAD and Bosch teams are working together worldwide, testing the driving functions on public roads in Europe, Japan, and the U.S. – underlining their ambitious plan to create a software stack for automated driving that can be used in many global markets. Development is data-driven, which means that the software can be imported into the test vehicles several times a day with new updates and optimizations to the source code. The technology is already being used in test vehicles such as the ID.Buzz and the Audi Q8. This year alone, hundreds of additional test vehicles will be equipped with a comprehensive set of sensors in order to collect high-quality data. That data helps developers further optimize the AI stack and analyze rare and complex driving situations, known as corner cases. Thanks to the development of an end-to-end, AI-supported software solution, assisted and automated driving will become even safer and more convenient for the consumer.

29.07.2025

Press release

Automated mobility

Radar technology: Bosch drives ADAS applications forward with new SoCs

Stuttgart, Germany – More safety, more convenience: advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are a major focus of the technological transformation currently taking place in the automotive industry, which is moving toward increasing levels of automated and autonomous mobility. Powerful radar sensors that equip vehicles with innovative functions are an important part of this transformation. For example, they reliably recognize objects or other road users in traffic and will therefore play a key role in the safety of tomorrow’s mobility. At the heart of modern radar sensors are powerful system-on-chips (SoCs) – integrated circuits that combine a large number of electronic system functions in one component. This approach offers a decisive advantage: it enables powerful radar sensors to be manufactured cost-effectively. Bosch can already look back on 25 years of experience in the field of radar sensors. With our advanced SoCs, we’re helping to make driving convenient and, above all, safe....Peter Wolfangel, executive vice president of the Mobility Electronics division at Bosch. Bosch has now introduced two new system-on-chips. The SX600 and the SX601 support a wide range of advanced driver assistance functions that fall under SAE level 2+ for vehicle autonomy. For example, the automatic emergency braking function reduces the risk of rear-end collisions. Other applications include adaptive cruise control, the detection of objects in the driver’s blind spot, and the lane change assistant. Semiconductors and sensors directly from Bosch “Bosch can already look back on 25 years of experience in the field of radar sensors. With our advanced SoCs, we’re helping to make driving convenient and, above all, safe,” says Peter Wolfangel, executive vice president of the Mobility Electronics division at Bosch. Automotive customers and distributors can source these SoCs directly from Bosch. According to the Automotive Semiconductor Market Tracker forecast by S&P Global Mobility in March 2025, the market for radar semiconductors is set to grow by 12 percent annually. This represents a disproportionately strong increase compared to the overall automotive semiconductor market. High resolution and long range, even for small objects The two new chips have a fully digital, fast-response phase-locked loop (PLL) – a control circuit that uses digital components to adjust the frequency and phase of an output signal to the frequency and phase of an input signal. The digital PLL is therefore more precise, more flexible, and easier to integrate than an analog one. It generates a highly flexible output signal and enables a long range and high resolution. The integrated radar receiver offers a high dynamic range for optimized object recognition, making the sensors highly sensitive even to small and distant targets. Their error rate is also significantly lower than with other radar sensors. This advanced radar detection inevitably requires greater computing power. Bosch manufactures the two new radar SoCs using 22nm RF CMOS technology. This cutting-edge semiconductor technology allows the SoCs to be fully integrated at low cost and offers a range around 30 percent greater than conventional sensors on the market. The multicore subsystem provides sufficient memory and computing power to integrate customer functions directly on the chip, with plenty of scope for future expansion. AI capability based on neural networks The chips are equipped with a millimeter-wave sensor frontend (mmWave) and a powerful digital signal processor for conventional or AI-based data processing. This frontend is the interface between the real world and digital processing – and is thus crucial to the functionality and accuracy of the entire mmWave sensor system. Its high computing power supports complex recognition algorithms and artificial intelligence based on neural networks. These advanced functions allow the ADAS system to reliably distinguish between pedestrians and other objects. Bosch offers the matching engineering environment to simplify the implementation of applications with machine learning. Ready for future innovations thanks to drop-in compatible technology The SX600 and the SX601 operate in the 77 GHz frequency band. Both SoCs feature CAN XL and Ethernet interfaces, which means they can be connected flexibly to the vehicle system. Hardware-based security accelerators and data encryption prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access. While the SX600 is designed for cost efficiency, the SX601 offers more memory and the greatest computing power currently available on the market. The two models are interchangeable, making it easy to upgrade the system. Each sensor is equipped with four transmitting and four receiving channels. For applications with even higher requirements, Bosch offers a cascadable solution consisting of two interconnected chips. Samples of the SX601 are already available to customers worldwide for development and testing purposes.

23.06.2025

Press release

Connected mobility

Sensor technology: Bosch sets standards for Bluetooth-based tire pressure sensors

Stuttgart, Germany – Tire pressure sensors play a crucial role when it comes to safety and efficiency in road traffic – whether for motorcycles, trucks, cars, or buses. They help to extend tire life, reduce fuel consumption, and increase vehicle safety. Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are already required by law for passenger cars in many regions of the world, including Europe, the U.S., and China. With the new SMP290, Bosch has developed and launched the first extremely compact MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) sensor with an integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) interface for measuring tire pressure. The Bluetooth functionality not only improves efficiency but also safety throughout the entire lifetime of the sensor....Peter Wolfangel, member of the board of management of Bosch Mobility Electronics SMP290: energy and precision marvel with great potential The SMP290 is based on Bosch's leading MEMS technology. It is the first fully integrated solution with a Bluetooth interface available on the market. The sensor combines all essential components for TPMS. These include a microcontroller, Bluetooth interface, 2-axis acceleration sensor, as well as pressure and temperature sensors. What makes the SMP290 special is its high level of integration and extremely low power consumption, which enables an operating lifespan of up to ten years. The greatest potential, however, lies in bidirectional wireless communication. “The Bluetooth functionality not only improves efficiency but also safety throughout the entire lifetime of the sensor,” explains Peter Wolfangel, member of the board of management of Bosch Mobility Electronics and responsible for development. The Bluetooth connection enables secure communication between the sensor and the vehicle. The software on the sensor can be updated quickly and easily via over-the-air updates, ensuring that the sensor remains up to date throughout its entire life cycle. The SMP290 offers both technical and commercial advantages at several levels of the value chain: as a component for system integrators, it saves space and energy. As part of the vehicle architecture, it enables vehicle manufacturers to exploit synergies with other BLE systems. In addition, the Bluetooth capability facilitates user-friendly applications, such as convenient tire pressure monitoring directly via smartphone. Reduced vehicle complexity thanks to smart system architecture Many technological advances in vehicles improve the safety and comfort of road users. At the same time, however, they also make vehicles more complex. Bosch aims to leverage synergies and simplify components and vehicle architectures, as Peter Wolfangel explains: “The SMP290 is designed as an integrated system and can therefore make optimum use of synergies within a vehicle’s hardware and software.” The sensor can share communication modules with other components, such as keyless access systems, thereby preventing redundancies and complicated cabling. “This contributes to a more efficient and leaner design that benefits the vehicle throughout its entire life cycle,” says Wolfangel. Award nomination highlights innovation level For three decades, the “Best of Sensors Awards” have already been recognizing technologies, executives, and companies that are actively shaping the future of sensor technology, connectivity, and automation. The SMP290 sensor from Bosch is one of five innovations nominated in the “Best Automotive & Mobility Solution” category. “We are delighted that the SMP290 is among the nominees, as it is a solution that will improve the energy efficiency and safety of all types of vehicles,” Wolfangel underlines. The decision will be announced live at Sensors Converge 2025 on Wednesday, June 25, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.

23.04.2025

Press release

Automated mobility

Auto Shanghai: Bosch presents new software and hardware for assisted and automat ...

Stuttgart/Shanghai – At this year’s Auto Shanghai, Bosch is presenting its extensive portfolio of solutions for assisted and automated driving and parking. It includes software features and hardware components that the technology group is aligning with the expectations of local drivers and can be easily customized for different customer needs. With its radar sensor, Bosch is the first Tier 1 supplier worldwide to break new ground and develop and manufacture the entire product in-house. The special feature: The sensor has a computing chip specially developed by Bosch – known as an SoC – which combines high computing power with the smallest possible footprint. The radar sensor fits into Bosch’s newly designed modular system for assisted and automated driving: The Bosch ADAS product family (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) offers a kind of ecosystem of software, sensors and services as well as the appropriate high-performance computers. Customers can make use of this and flexibly utilize the comprehensive solutions for various markets and vehicle segments – from low-cost small cars to high-performance premium models. The goal: Bosch wants to enable manufacturers worldwide to bring driver assistance functions to the mass market more easily, quickly, and cost-effectively. A new generation of the multi purpose camera and the inertial sensor unit for the precise localization of assisted and automated vehicles complement the sensor portfolio. With our new Bosch ADAS product family, we are offering cost-efficient solutions for assisted and automated driving to the usual high standards of quality and safety. We have the right software and hardware for driver assistance functions, from small cars to mid segment and premium vehicles. This enables car manufacturers to integrate functions quickly and easily into their vehicles and bring them to market very fast....Christoph Hartung, President of the Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division at Robert Bosch GmbH. “With our new Bosch ADAS product family, we are offering cost-efficient solutions for assisted and automated driving to the usual high standards of quality and safety. We have the right software and hardware for driver assistance functions, from small cars to mid segment and premium vehicles. This enables car manufacturers to integrate functions quickly and easily into their vehicles and bring them to market very fast,” says Christoph Hartung, President of the Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division at Robert Bosch GmbH. New Bosch ADAS product family in three equipment variants Advanced driver assistance systems help to increase safety and comfort on the road. For example, by providing the driver with targeted support during monotonous and tiring driving tasks. Bosch has many years of experience with driver assistance systems, their development and integration into the vehicle. A deep understanding of each vehicle area is required for optimum implementation. With this expertise, Bosch is repositioning the ADAS product family. It enables assisted driving and parking up to SAE level 2, thus meeting the prevailing demand on the market. Bosch offers the ADAS product family in three variants: for the entry segment, the mid segment and the high segment. The variants differ depending on the scope of the software, the number and combination of sensors, and the required computing power. Seamless harmonization of these individual components facilitates system integration. Bosch gives car manufacturers swift and uncomplicated access to driver assistance systems, enabling them to significantly accelerate the development time of their vehicles. Bosch brings its hardware and software components to the market both as a complete systemic solution and separately from each other, as is the case in modern vehicle development. This provides further scope, as individual components of the three variants can be exchanged and flexibly combined as required. Accordingly, manufacturers have further freedom to integrate the driver assistance systems into their cars on a brand-specific basis. Artificial intelligence can be found throughout the Bosch ADAS product family. Bosch uses it, for example, for perception and driving planning. Thanks to AI, the vehicle thinks ahead, pays attention to what other road users might be doing, and calculates the next steps to safely reach the destination. The entry segment version already incorporates key safety and comfort functions into the vehicle. The car uses this to regulate its speed and distance from the vehicle in front depending on the situation and keeps in lane when lane markings are clearly visible. This variant can be implemented as a purely camera solution with the new multi purpose camera from Bosch, but can also be supplemented with up to five radar sensors depending on the safety requirements (of a country). The variant for the mid segment unlocks even more extensive functions. For example, an extended lane keeping assist that can also cope with lane markings that are not visible in places. In this variant, Bosch combines its camera heads for perception with additional sensors. The computing power no longer takes place in the camera itself, but in a more powerful central vehicle computer, as is becoming standard in software cars. Thanks to Bosch, the vehicle masters more complex traffic scenarios, which further increases driving comfort and safety on freeways and in heavy traffic. The system also pays attention and supports the driver. Bosch is already introducing hands-free driving on the freeway in this variant, provided the legal framework in the respective country permits it. This means that the driver can take their hands off the steering wheel at times, but still remains responsible. The variant for the high segment represents the pinnacle of Bosch driving assistance. It uses a 360-degree video belt and impresses with even greater computing power, so that the vehicle can handle urban junctions with ease and safely enter and exit roundabouts. Hands-free driving is extended to urban traffic in this version, provided that the legal requirements in the markets allow it. Bosch takes into account the various regulatory requirements and safety assessments. Bosch ADAS product family goes into serial production in mid-2025 The equipment variant for the mid-range segment will go into serial production with a Chinese manufacturer in the middle of this year. Users of this system will benefit from an assistance system linked to the navigation system, which is particularly popular among Chinese customers. The vehicle then independently carries out driving maneuvers along the route entered, such as changing lanes on freeways. The driver remains responsible and must be ready to intervene at any time. This function makes driving in the heavy traffic of Chinese cities more convenient and safer. Bosch has also already secured its first orders for the high segment version, with serial production expected to start in summer 2025. Bosch has already acquired half a dozen new customers for the ADAS product family for mid- and high segment in China, including BAIC, Dongfeng and Jetour. Bosch is thus continuously strengthening its leading position in the global ADAS market. New radar sensor with Bosch SoC Radar sensors are key components of driver assistance systems and modern vehicles would be inconceivable without them. For the new generation of its radar sensor, Bosch has developed and manufactured all core elements in-house, including the computing chip (SoC). The new Bosch radar sensor uses “RF CMOS technology,” which enables the efficient integration of high-frequency and digital circuits on a single chip. The structure size of the transistors of only 22 nanometers makes the chip particularly powerful and efficient despite its small footprint. Bosch is the first Tier 1 supplier on the market to introduce this technology in serial production. New generation of the multi purpose camera With the increasing market penetration of more extensive driver assistance functions in the lower price segments, high-performance yet affordable camera solutions are steadily gaining in importance. The new multi purpose camera from Bosch enables assisted driving and parking functions (up to SAE level 2) from the entry segment. Serial production is scheduled to start in 2026, initially in the Chinese market. Bosch’s own optical image processing module in the new camera generation ensures optimum sharpness and precision over the entire product service life, even in highly fluctuating temperatures. The camera is particularly durable, with consistently stable functional performance. With its 8 megapixel image sensor, a horizontal field of vision of 120 degrees, and a detection range of up to 300 meters, the camera enables safety and convenience functions for assisted driving. These include adaptive cruise control and distance control, emergency braking within your own lane, lane keeping in urban areas, and detection and stopping at red lights. The new multi purpose camera is the central interface for the fusion of various sensor data. This means that the camera combines the data from its own image sensor and additionally from up to five radars and other sensors such as driver monitoring cameras or interior sensors. This integrated approach enables OEMs to reliably comply with mandatory ADAS regulations (e.g. General Safety Regulation), improve driving safety, and support the driver on the freeway (e.g. with assisted lane changes). Safe localization in all driving situations For assisted and automated driving, it is essential that vehicles can locate themselves precisely and safely at all times. Even in difficult visibility conditions and in the absence of lane markings or if the signal from the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) fails – for example, when driving through a tunnel – it is essential that the vehicle’s location can be determined reliably. This is the only way to guarantee a high level of functional availability. At the largest automotive trade fair in China, Bosch is presenting for the first time the new generation of its high-performance inertial measurement unit (IMU), which has been specially designed for ADAS and vehicle dynamics applications. Vehicles pitch when braking, lean to one side (roll) or lurch (swerve) when taking corners. In addition to these movements, the inertial sensor unit measures the vertical, longitudinal and lateral acceleration of the vehicle. From this, it can precisely calculate the relative change in position of the vehicle, enabling it to maintain the originally planned route with only minimal deviation. With various product variants, Bosch offers a high degree of scalability, from the cost-effective entry segment variant for assisted driving to the high-performance sensor for automated driving up to SAE level 4. Bosch uses sensor modules that are manufactured in the company’s own production facilities and, in addition to an in-depth understanding of the system, can draw on a comprehensive range of experience from over three decades of developing such inertial sensors. Growing significance of China for global development The Chinese market plays an important role for Bosch. Innovative solutions are developed here and brought to market maturity particularly quickly. Thanks to its decades of local presence, Bosch understands the needs of Chinese consumers. Together with its development partner WeRide, the technology group successfully brought the Bosch Advanced Driving Solution, a Level 2++ system, into serial production at Chinese manufacturer Chery at the end of 2023. Demand for advanced driver assistance systems that leave the driver in control is particularly high among Chinese manufacturers. More than half the new cars sold in China in 2024 featured Level 2 solutions or higher. Rapid growth is expected until the end of the decade.

23.04.2025

Press release

Automated mobility

Auto Shanghai: Bosch Mobility grows in China with solutions for software-defined cars

Shanghai, China, and Stuttgart, Germany – As the leading vehicle market, China goes its own way and is already thinking about cars more in terms of software – just like Bosch. When it comes to software-defined mobility, which in China is also known as intelligent mobility, the company is a pioneer and commercially successful technology leader. Bosch Mobility grew by 4.0 percent to 116.6 billion yuan (around 15 billion euros) in China last year, accounting for more than 80 percent of Bosch’s sales revenue in the country. This means the mobility business grew even faster than the market. According to Bosch figures, vehicle production in China increased by 3.7 percent last year. In 2024, the country produced 31.3 million vehicles. Of these, around 27.5 million were passenger cars and some 4 million were commercial vehicles. The prospects for Bosch are good: over 65 percent of the new orders Bosch Mobility won there last year were in two areas of future importance: electrified powertrains and software-defined cars. Bosch is driving forward developments in China at high speed and successfully bringing them to market. This applies in particular to the areas of infotainment, driver assistance, and electromobility. Bosch is also one of the innovation leaders in the highly competitive Chinese market. Our products are well received, this underlines our growth in China and the new orders we have won....Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH “Bosch is driving forward developments in China at high speed and successfully bringing them to market. This applies in particular to the areas of infotainment, driver assistance, and electromobility,” said Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, at this year’s Auto Shanghai. “Bosch is also one of the innovation leaders in the highly competitive Chinese market. Our products are well received, this underlines our growth in China and the new orders we have won,” Hartung added. First customer in China opts for Bosch AI cockpit The trend toward state-of-the-art software-defined cars goes hand in hand with the use of ever fewer, but more powerful vehicle computers. Bosch has now received its first customer order for just such a high-performance computer in China, which will be used to create a cockpit featuring artificial intelligence (AI cockpit). This computer has a processor known as a system on a chip (SoC), which processes huge data sets from a large language model. The striking thing is that, thanks to the AI cockpit, the driver can talk to the vehicle in a completely natural way and interact with it as if it were a human being. Another advantage is that new functions and applications can be installed over the air via software updates. Production of this cockpit vehicle computer, which a vehicle manufacturer in China will install in various models for the first time, will start this year with a six-digit number of units. The Bosch high-performance computer is also fusion-capable, meaning it can, for example, combine different domains such as infotainment and driving assistance on one SoC. The attractions for automakers include reduced installation space and simpler cabling, which lower costs. China is an extremely competitive market with demanding, tech-savvy drivers. Bosch works with almost all Chinese manufacturers, but also with numerous international automakers operating in China....Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of Bosch Mobility Bosch fulfills desire for advanced driver assistance systems Bosch’s portfolio for the new software-defined cars also includes a flexible modular system for driver assistance functions. The company’s ADAS family of advanced driver assistance systems enables manufacturers worldwide to bring such functions to the mass market faster and more cost-effectively. Bosch has already acquired half a dozen new customers in China for the ADAS family for mid- and high segment, including BAIC, Dongfeng and Jetour. “China is an extremely competitive market with demanding, tech-savvy drivers. Bosch works with almost all Chinese manufacturers, but also with numerous international automakers operating in China,” says Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of Bosch Mobility. With the Bosch ADAS family, automakers can choose between three preconfigured variants and then quickly integrate them into their production vehicles. The pre-configured variants cover all vehicle segments from entry-level and mid-size cars to premium vehicles. Alternatively, individual modules can be flexibly combined as required. This gives manufacturers further design freedom to integrate the driver assistance systems into their cars in a brand-specific way. Chinese car manufacturer uses Bosch’s innovative brake-by-wire system The software-defined mobility of the future calls for a hardware rethink, too. Bosch is a pioneer and has the advantage of being equally at home with hardware and software. Not only has the technology company won its first customer order in China around the new AI cockpit, it has now also received the first Chinese order for its innovative new brake-by-wire system. A leading Chinese car company will use it in certain models. With brake-by-wire, redundant signal lines transmit the driver’s braking request electrically; the Bosch system completely eliminates the mechanical connection from the pedal to the rest of the braking system. The basis for this fundamentally new approach is a robust and efficient solution with two independent hydraulic brake actuators: a by-wire brake actuator and ESP. Bosch has already been able to win over a European automaker for this solution. In addition to its hydraulic solution, Bosch is also developing a purely electromechanical system. The shift toward software-defined mobility calls for new approaches to steering as well. With steer-by-wire, electrical cables replace the mechanical connection between the steering column and steering mechanism. The joint venture Bosch Huayu Steering Systems has already been able to win over three local manufacturers for its new steer-by-wire system. Production is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2025. Other Bosch technology highlights at Auto Shanghai include a 48-volt electrical system for future software-defined cars, a new radar generation with Bosch’s own SoC, and a new multifunction camera. The SoC combines high computing power with a small footprint, while the multifunctional camera offers a balanced price/performance ratio and enables driving and parking assist functions even in the price-sensitive compact car segment. Full-scale production for the Chinese market is scheduled to start in 2026. The Bosch camera is the central interface for the fusion of various streams of sensor data. It combines data from its own image sensor as well as from up to five radars and, for example, interior cameras. China is the world’s leading market for electromobility China, however, is not only a driver of innovation for software-defined cars and advanced assistance systems. Its demand for electric cars and vehicles with alternative powertrain systems is also high. In 2024, new energy vehicles (NEVs) achieved a 40 percent share, which corresponds to almost 13 million vehicles. These include battery-electric cars and plug-in hybrids, range-extended electric vehicles, and fuel-cell vehicles. Bosch’s electric axle drive, e-axle, is particularly popular in China. This is a complete solution comprising an electric motor, power electronics, and transmission. Bosch’s own silicon carbide chips ensure longer ranges and more efficient charging processes. These extend the vehicle’s range by up to 6 percent compared with chips based solely on silicon. In the commercial vehicle segment, Bosch is meeting increasing numbers of customer requests for its mobile fuel-cell power module and has already delivered several thousand of these modules in China.

11.04.2025

Press release

Connected mobility

Bosch and Arrow Electronics extend distribution agreement

Bosch and the global technology solutions provider Arrow Electronics have signed a distribution contract. Arrow now distributes a wide range of Bosch automotive semiconductors on the European market. The two companies already cooperated in North America before.Electronics experts enhance collaboration As one of the largest providers of technology products and services in the electronics industry, Arrow distributes semiconductors from almost all leading suppliers. “We are convinced that automotive manufacturers and suppliers in Europe will benefit from our cooperation. In the future, Arrow will offer its customers an even wider selection of high-quality semiconductor components. The procurement of electronic components from different suppliers can now be comprehensively bundled,” says Philipp Schäfer, Senior Vice President Sales at Bosch Mobility Electronics. “Arrow is strong in consulting and has excellent logistics processes. We have already gathered very positive experiences in our collaboration with Arrow in the North American market.” Arrow has been distributing semiconductor components from Bosch there for several years and will now also represent Bosch's entire automotive semiconductor portfolio in the European market – from power semiconductors made of silicon carbide (SiC) to ASIC chips (application-specific integrated circuits) and MEMS sensors (micro electro-mechanical systems). In the future, Bosch products will also be directly and conveniently available through Arrow's online store. SiC chips: two generations of power semiconductors Silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors are indispensable for e-mobility thanks to their high conductivity and suitability for high switching speeds. Bosch distributes two generations of its SiC chips via Arrow: the latest generation features optimized switching properties and a very low on-resistance over the entire temperature range. All chips are available both as unpackaged individual chips – so-called bare dies, which are used in high-performance applications such as inverters – and as packaged discrete chips, for example for use in DC/DC converters. ASIC: from control to safety At the interface between the microcontroller and peripherals, ASICs and system-on-chips (SoC) provide the required operating voltages, read sensor data, make logical decisions, and control actuators. ASIC components from Bosch are suitable for a wide range of applications, including engine and transmission control, as well as steering, driver assistance, and safety systems. Innovative gate drivers are available to match the SiC chips. They increase efficiency through intelligent control, thereby extending the range of electric vehicles. MEMS sensors: Bosch among the market leaders According to the market research institute Yole (Status of the MEMS Industry 2024, Yole Intelligence), Bosch has already held the position of leading MEMS supplier for four years. Every day, the company manufactures more than four million MEMS sensors, which are essential for safety and comfort in modern vehicles. For example, acceleration, rotation rate, and pressure sensors detect motion in adaptive chassis control and ensure that airbags are released at the right moment. A fully integrated Bluetooth low-energy sensor solution for tire pressure monitoring with minimal power consumption is also obtainable from Arrow. In addition, Bosch is expanding the portfolio available from Arrow to include sensors for “road noise canceling” and condition monitoring of machines and equipment. Together with the latest generation of inertial sensors for navigation applications, they contribute to the fact that around one in three of the 20 MEMS sensors installed in a typical vehicle today is from Bosch.

07.04.2025

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Business/economy

Bosch establishes company with the synthetic diamond solutions provider Element Six

Stuttgart, Germany – They cannot be grasped, either literally or figuratively. Yet their potential is revolutionary, and they are a key technology of the future. We are talking about quanta. For more than ten years, Bosch has been researching in this field, and it is playing a decisive part in commercializing quantum sensors. Since 2023, it has had a development collaboration with Element Six, the world’s leading solutions provider of synthetic diamonds. Bosch is now significantly extending this alliance and establishing a joint venture, to be known as Bosch Quantum Sensing. The joint venture will be based on the in-house start-up of the same name, which Bosch set up in 2022. Domiciled in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Bosch Quantum Sensing currently employs 30 associates. Bosch itself will be the lead partner and be responsible for operations. Element Six will hold a 25 percent stake. It has been agreed that further financial details will not be disclosed. The establishment of the new company is still subject to official approval. Bosch Quantum Sensing sees many areas in which novel quantum sensors can be used, from exploration of natural resources to aircraft navigation and medical technology. By the middle of the next decade, Bosch estimates that the global market potential of medical and mobility applications will be in the mid-single-digit billion euros range per year. Synthetic diamonds are a key component of Bosch quantum sensors. In stepping up its partnership with Element Six, Bosch is making a determined move toward the commercialization of quantum sensors. Quantum sensors are a future technology with huge potential. They will bring about fundamental changes in many sectors of our economy, and improve people’s lives. In setting up this new company, we are underscoring this technology’s strategic significance for Bosch. As innovation leader of commercial quantum sensors, we will work with Element Six to further extend our technological lead,...says Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH. Quantum leap toward commercialization The distinctive qualities of these special-purpose synthetic diamonds allow quantum sensors based on them to detect even the tiniest magnetic fields. In this way, they satisfy the most exacting market requirements and make real innovations possible. “We want to work with Element Six to make quantum sensors economical and allow them to be produced on an industrial scale. In this way, we will create the basis for innovative applications that set new standards for precision and efficiency,” says Katrin Kobe, CEO of Bosch Quantum Sensing. “Through the new joint venture between Bosch and Element Six, which aligns with Element Six’ contribution towards De Beers Group’s Origins strategy, we will integrate our synthetic diamond technology with Bosch Quantum Sensing’s capabilities, unlocking new possibilities in critical sectors such as healthcare and navigation. Together, we will harness the respective decades of excellence and innovation to push the limits of what's possible, heralding a new era of synthetic diamond-enabled technologies”, says Siobhán Duffy, the CEO of Element Six. The synthetic diamond solutions provider is in a unique position to supply the highly engineered synthetic diamonds in the quantity and quality required for industrial applications, while Bosch will integrate them into robust and scalable sensor systems. It is a classic win-win situation. Even now, the latest Bosch quantum sensor prototype is the most compact of its kind for the level of sensitivity required – it is the same size as a modern smartphone. In the area of mobility, it could enable a robust navigation in the future, complementary to conventional GPS systems. It could also offer decisive advantages for the exploration of natural resources and, in medical technology, for the measurement of cardiac activity. The advantage of compact sensors is their portability, less expensive production, and better scalability. The long-term goal of Bosch Quantum Sensing is to make quantum sensors so small that they can be integrated onto a chip. Press photos and infocharts are available on the Bosch Media Service at www.bosch-press.com . Contact person for press inquiries: Athanassios Kaliudis Phone: +49 711 811-7497 E-mail: Athanassios.Kaliudis@de.bosch.com