Hexagon AB launches 100%EV, a strategic initiative to drive innovation in eMobility through its Manufacturing Intelligence division. This aims at enabling rapid innovation towards new classes of vehicle that surpasses combustion to overcome customer’s performance and cost concerns. Also it is slated to facilitate the automotive industry overcome new Electric Vehicle (EV) challenges such as optimizing electric powertrains efficiency, vehicle acoustics (to avoid motor noise), and manufacturing as well as production to quality inspecting new range-boosting batteries. All these will put together fragmented development processes, bringing together previously siloed disciplines to unlock innovation and allow for general acceptance prior to regulatory deadlines.

 The design, engineering and development technologies of the company are used by industry leaders like Volkswagen and Bosch and surpass over 75% of vehicles produced today. By 2025, electric vehicles are projected to represent one third of the automotive industry, as 73 countries declared a net-zero carbon target by 2050. But the customers are still worried about their range and require convincing explanations for buying at current prices, which sets new standards for the in-car experience and innovation. In response, carmakers plan to launch 400 new Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) models by 2025 and manufacturers require efficient methods to develop EV platforms and models, but without prohibitive cost.

“We believe the journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable 100% EV future can, and should, be accelerated through innovation. The automotive industry is rallying to meet the demanding deadlines for the rollout of EVs, but wrestling with the complexity of producing new vehicles that consumers want to buy,” explained Paolo Guglielmini, President, Manufacturing Intelligence division - Hexagon. “EV development is just getting started. There is a race to build better and more tailored models and we want to help companies think beyond contemporary paractices and win market share. We believe such a rapid pivot can only be addressed through smart manufacturing technologies that support eMobility development from concept to customer, making the journey toward 100% EV faster and more cost-effective.”

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