Powder metal technology is well known for products used in the automotive industry. With the shift to electric powertrains, key requirements such as component strength had to be adapted. This has been successfully achieved by developing and implementing new innovative processes to withstand the loads required in electric axles. Powder metal parts such as planetary gears or disconnect systems can even combine these properties with a significantly lower product carbon footprint compared to conventional steel.
At CTI Symposium USA 2025, the automotive industry discussed the challenges it faces in the fields of electric drives, power electronics, battery systems, e-machines and more. This year’s symposium examined topics such as EV and plug-in hybrid technology, e-motors, thermal management, automotive market analysis, passenger and commercial vehicles and the latest on powertrain solutions for work trucks.
CTI Symposium Berlin starts with two introductory days dealing with the basics and practice of automotive transmissions, hybrid and electric drives for newcomers and those who want to refresh their knowledge. This is followed by the main program with keynote speeches, panel discussions and technical presentations.
Charging power. Infrastructure. Longer battery life. Every time the industry comes together for the CTI Symposium, we get a clearer picture of the technology development toward our electric future.
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