Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, has recently announced an investment of 2.5 million Euros in new equipment and technologies for its Technical Center in Trenčín, Slovakia. The new equipment, which is part of Yanfeng’s Safety Systems business, will focus on the comprehensive testing of automotive safety components such as steering wheels and airbag modules.
Ivan Kebísek, Engineering Director and Site Leader of the Yanfeng Technical Center in Trenčín, stated: “Airbag modules and steering wheels are crucial for driver and passenger safety. This means that our products must fulfill the highest quality standards and work perfectly.”
Francois Stouvenot, CEO EMEA and NA at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, commented: “Yanfeng is the only automotive supplier that offers in-house passive safety solutions and interior integration from a single source. With our extensive expertise in interiors, seating, and passive safety, we are able to develop holistic interior solutions with seamlessly integrated safety systems.”
In addition to the mechanical shock test station, drop tester, inflator deployment test machine, climate chamber, salt spray chamber, dust test station, temperature shock tester, airbag test center and robot test system, Yanfeng has also invested in a smart steering wheel which can warn drivers through visual signals or vibrations if they unexpectedly stray from their lane.
“The Technical Center in Trenčín is one of 12 locations in our global engineering network, and it has a vital role in our research and development activities,” said Stouvenot. “The investment in this new safety test equipment enables us to enhance our capabilities and further support our customers locally.”
Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, has recently announced an investment of 2.5 million Euros in new equipment and technologies for its Technical Center in Trenčín, Slovakia. The new equipment, which is part of Yanfeng’s Safety Systems business, will focus on the comprehensive testing of automotive safety components such as steering wheels and airbag modules.
Ivan Kebísek, Engineering Director and Site Leader of the Yanfeng Technical Center in Trenčín, said: “Airbag modules and steering wheels are crucial for driver and passenger safety. This means that our products must fulfill the highest quality standards and work perfectly.”
Francois Stouvenot, CEO EMEA and NA at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, commented: “Yanfeng is the only automotive supplier that offers in-house passive safety solutions and interior integration from a single source. With our extensive expertise in interiors, seating, and passive safety, we are able to develop holistic interior solutions with seamlessly integrated safety systems.”
The investment in new equipment and technologies includes a mechanical shock test station, drop tester, inflator deployment test machine, climate chamber, salt spray chamber, dust test station, temperature shock tester, airbag test center, robot test system, and a smart steering wheel which can warn drivers through visual signals or vibrations if they unexpectedly stray from their lane.
Stouvenot stated: “The Technical Center in Trenčín is one of 12 locations in our global engineering network, and it has a vital role in our research and development activities. The investment in this new safety test equipment enables us to enhance our capabilities and further support our customers locally.”
Yanfeng, a leading global automotive supplier, has recently announced an investment of 2.5 million Euros in new equipment and technologies for its Technical Center in Trenčín, Slovakia. The new equipment, which is part of Yanfeng’s Safety Systems business, is designed to provide comprehensive testing of automotive safety components such as steering wheels and airbag modules.
Ivan Kebísek, Engineering Director and Site Leader of the Yanfeng Technical Center in Trenčín, said: “Airbag modules and steering wheels are crucial for driver and passenger safety. This means that our products must fulfill the highest quality standards and work perfectly.”
Francois Stouvenot, CEO EMEA and NA at Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, added: “Yanfeng is the only automotive supplier that offers in-house passive safety solutions and interior integration from a single source. With our extensive expertise in interiors, seating, and passive safety, we are able to develop holistic interior solutions with seamlessly integrated safety systems.”
The new equipment and technologies include a mechanical shock test station, drop tester, inflator deployment test machine, climate chamber, salt spray chamber, dust test station, temperature shock tester, airbag test center, robot test system, and a smart steering wheel which can
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