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In DENSO's third-quarter activities, which included establishing new business areas, aligning leadership and strengthening its global R&D network, the company was guided by its Second Founding, an important strategic shift for DENSO that helps it create the core technologies for future mobility.
The strategy includes expanding into software-based solutions; prioritizing connected, autonomous, shared and electrified (CASE) technologies; and exploring new business models inside and outside the automotive industry. DENSO's Second Founding also helps the company achieve its Long-term Policy 2030, which aims to enrich mobility by prioritizing safety, sustainability and efficiency for all.
"As we enter the new decade, DENSO remains committed to innovating new products that enhance mobility and achieve sustainability, happiness, and peace of mind for everyone," said
In the third quarter, DENSO completed a series of strategic moves that help it and its customers increase competitiveness and lead mobility's evolution. These include:
Establishing New Business Areas
- DENSO formed the Advanced Mobility Systems Business Development Division, a company-wide organization designed to advance the realization of Level 4 automated driving (full automation driving system under certain conditions).
- DENSO created two connected systems departments, one within the
Strengthening and Aligning Leadership Positions
- DENSO introduced a CxO system, a combination of leadership roles that oversee specific business areas, for seven current C-Suite executives to help them more easily align company objectives and quicken decision-making.
- These roles include Chief Technology Officer,
Innovating through global collaboration
DENSO continues to produce technologies and products through collaborative innovation. This drives groundbreaking developments in autonomous and connected vehicles and other emerging areas. These collaborations include:
- DENSO working with Qualcomm Technologies to improve the user-friendliness of integrated cockpit systems and in-vehicle infotainment products.
- DENSO taking a Stake in PiNTeam, a German startup, to accelerate the development of basic software that controls in-vehicle electronic control units.
Boosting Research & Development (R&D)
- DENSO has advanced its digital engineering program at its Engineering Center in Aachen,
- The center primarily focuses on energy management optimization, electrification technologies and digital development to increase efficiency and safety in transportation. It also enhances
DENSO's ability to test new technology in a variety of environments and conditions.
- Moreover, the facility complements DENSO's growing global R&D network, which, outside of
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