On March 16th, Schaeffler's world's first P2 hybrid module was officially put into production at the Taicang manufacturing base. As Schaeffler's first mass-produced P2 hybrid module, the commissioning of this module is a landmark for Schaeffler , indicating that Schaeffler has entered a new stage in the development of electric drive business.
I. Launching ceremony
Mr. Wang Jianguo, Mayor of Taicang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, Mr. Wang Hongxing, Party Secretary of the High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Mr. Li Gang, Director of the Administrative Committee of Taicang Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Mr. Xu Jian, Executive General Manager of Shanghai International Automobile City Development Co., Ltd. Changan, Qingshan Transmission Plant, Geely, Guangzhou Automobile, JAC, SAIC-GM-Wuling, Shanghai Automotive Transmission, SAIC, Wanliyang, Dong'an and FAW and other company's customer representatives and nearly 20 media guests were invited to attend the production ceremony.
Government guests, customer representatives and Schaeffler's senior executives jointly started production of the production line.
“The Schaeffler Group is committed to creating innovative drive solutions for the future world. The production of P2 Hybrid Modules is our stepping forward in the field of electric drives,” said Mr. Mattis Zink, CEO of the Schaeffler Group's Automotive Host Division. A solid step. '
Mr. Yang Hanbing, President of Schaeffler Greater China Automotive Business Unit, said: 'As the world's largest new energy vehicle market, China has a greater demand for innovative electrified drive technology. Schaeffler is very willing and able to cooperate with local auto manufacturers. Work together to develop innovative technology solutions to help customers cope with challenges and increase product competitiveness.
Second, innovative hybrid solutions
As the world's leading automotive product supplier and system development partner, Schaeffler Group is committed to creating customized products and system solutions for automotive manufacturers. The P2 hybrid power module is a representative of Schaeffler in the field of electric drives. product.
01, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, High Quality Standards
As a complex system, the P2 hybrid module adopts many innovative designs and technologies. A large number of advanced technologies are used in production, such as double-sided dynamic balance testing and compensation, high-voltage testing, and motor rotor magnetization, etc., and the above processes are realized. Automation, high integration and technology leadership.
The P2 hybrid module production line was built by Schaeffler for the production of this module. The entire production line is approximately 40 meters long and is arranged in U-shaped lines, covering an area of approximately 400 square meters. The production line was designed and built at the German headquarters. In safety and ergonomics has reached a high standard.
In keeping with the quality policy Schaeffler has always followed, the production line has reached very high quality standards: equipped with a production line terminal test bench; extensive use of error proofing processes and process tests in the production process; using a digital concept based system Traceability of parts and finished products, in which key components (such as motors, etc.) have adopted one-to-one accurate traceability.
02, Accelerating R&D and Serving the Chinese Market
In the field of electric drives, the Chinese market is of great strategic importance to Schaeffler. Schaeffler's first P2 hybrid module was successfully applied to Chinese domestic brand models. The first production line in Taicang, China, fully illustrates this point.
In 2018, Schaeffler Greater China followed the Group's steps and not only established an independent electric drive business unit, but also established a new electric drive research and development center to further strengthen China's indigenous research and development capabilities.