www.mbtech-group.com: News http://www.mbtech-group.com/ News of MBtech Group en www.mbtech-group.com: News http://www.mbtech-group.com/EXT:tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.mbtech-group.com/ News of MBtech Group TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 09 May 2012 22:34:00 +0200 Press release:<br />AKKA Technologies and Daimler announce new leadership structure for MBtech to drive ambitious growth strategy in Germany http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_neue_fuehrungsstruktur_fuer_mbtech_akka_technologies_und_daimler_treiben_amb.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=028c278ca9 Stronger role and empowerment of operative business divisionsWerner Kropsbauer steps back from CEO...
  • Stronger role and empowerment of operative business divisions
  • Werner Kropsbauer steps back from CEO role on a mutually agreed basis; Christoph Schmidt-Arnold remains CFO and managing director; Hartmut Tresp named Non-Executive Chairman of MBtech and Senior Advisor to AKKA
  • New MBtech to become global Center of Competence for Akka Technologies for automotive to fully exploit huge market potential in Germany and abroad

    • AKKA Technologies and Daimler today announced a new leadership structure for MBtech, the European leader in Engineering and Technology Services for the Automotive and Transportation Industries. The new leadership structure, introduced with the clear intention to drive MBtech’s ambitious growth strategy in Germany, will strengthen and broaden the responsibilities of the four central business segments vehicle engineering, powertrain solutions, electronics solutions und consulting. The new leadership structure also means that the executive board will now consist of a CEO and a CFO. ...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Wed, 09 May 2012 18:30:00 +0200     Press release:<br />MBtech constructs a testing facility for e-vehicle drive systems http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_mbtech_schafft_testeinrichtung_fuer_e_fahrzeugantriebe.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=ac03aa8b54 Construction of a state-of-the-art system test bench for electric vehicles (E-Drive) commences at... Whether hybrid or pure electric vehicle: From a technological perspective alternative drive systems require new solutions and collaboration which spans the different systems. As a result, Electric/Electronics (E/E) is taking over an increasing number of classic engine and powertrain development tasks. This is why the MBtech Group is currently expanding its testing facilities in Mönsheim to include a system test bench specifically designed for electric drives. This test bench will contribute to simplifying the complex path toward emission-free mobility.

    Construction recently commenced and the new testing facility in MBtech's EMC hall in Mönsheim is expected to commence operation in autumn 2012. "This enables us to significantly simplify the validation of E-drivetrains for our customers. Because our test bench provides the highly sought-after and frequently missing link between the initial concept studies with individual vehicle components, on one hand, and real trials using rare and highly expensive prototypes, on the other hand", stated Martin Ott, the Head of E-Drive Systems at MBtech....

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:00 +0200     Press release:<br />Perfect: AKKA Technologies is the MBtech Group's new majority shareholder http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_perfekt_akka_technologies_neuer_mehrheits_shareholder_der_mbtech_group.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=0e9180000a The European leader in engineering and consulting has been born The cartel authorities have granted their approval and now it is legally binding: The French engineering company, AKKA Technologies S.A., acquires 65 percent of Daimler's shares in the MBtech Group. Daimler AG remains an important shareholder and customer, retaining a 35 percent interest.

    For the MBtech Group this represents an expansion of its competencies, both within and outside the automotive industry. In future, it will have access to even greater resources. In addition, this also opens up new opportunities for customers and employees in an expanded international environment – because AKKA Technologies and MBtech complement each other outstandingly in many areas such as sectoral structure, client portfolio and regional positioning. ...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:15:00 +0200     Press release:<br />MBtech Group exhibits at the Aircraft Interiors Expo for the first time http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_mbtech_group_stellt_erstmals_auf_der_aircraft_interiors_expo_aus.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=81c764d4db Utilizing synergies between automotive and aerospace branches The MBtech Group demonstrates its engineering and consulting know-how for the first-time at this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo from 27th to 29th March 2012 in Hamburg, Germany. At the world's largest and most important aircraft interiors exhibition visitors will discover how MBtech transfers methodical and technological competencies from the automotive branch to the aerospace sector.

    What are an aircraft engine and a pickup study doing at an aircraft interiors exhibition? At the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2012 the MBtech Group utilizes these two exhibits to demonstrate how the automotive and aerospace branches can learn from each other. Functional safety and reliability are extremely important in the aerospace branch and also form the basis for today's standards in the automotive sector, for example. In contrast, the aerospace branch can profit from the lean processes developed by the automotive industry as a result of the large volumes and price pressure...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:37:00 +0100     Press release:<br />MBtech at the Geneva International Motor Show: Customized concepts from front to tail http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_auto_salon_in_genf_mit_mbtech_konzepte_individuell_von_der_front_bis_zum_hec.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=f488024580 New developments from the Rinspeed - MBtech Group development partnership at the... The engineering and consulting company, MBtech Group, presents its "Identiface" front display along with new variants of its "Reporter" concept vehicle at the Geneva International Motor Show 2012. Designers and model makers belonging to the MBtech Group and its model construction subsidiary, Proceda, provide an insight into their work - live at Rinspeed booth, their development partner, located at Booth 6151 in Hall 6. They demonstrate how the initial ideas take shape as sketches, drawings and clay models.

     

    "Their presentation focuses on the ongoing development of the "Reporter" pickup study. The basic idea consisted of creating an initial design which easily transformed from a pickup into a delivery van or a people mover. The cooperation with Rinspeed while working on the "Dock + Go" concept vehicle also inspired the designers and model makers at the MBtech Group and its subsidiary, Proceda Modellbau, to create new vehicle variants." ...

     

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:29:00 +0100     Press release:<br />Impulses for tractor sales - MBtech study for Agritechnica 2011 http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_impulse_fuer_den_traktorenvertrieb_mbtech_studie_zur_agritechnica_2011.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=24b7fce93b The MBtech Group is presenting its valuable know-how at "Agritechnica", the world's largest... Germany is the second most important sales market for tractors in Europe. One trend has continued uninterrupted since 2009: The number of small agricultural operations continues to decrease while the amount of farmland nationwide remains almost unchanged. As a result, the demand for highly productive vehicles is increasing among the remaining large-scale operations. This, together with other developments in the branch, influence both the products and, in particular, the tractor manufacturer's sales and after-sales structures. "In order to present concrete optimization approaches as part of the 'MBtech Tractor Monitor 2011' we interviewed 100 end-customers before identifying and prioritizing the success factors in the sales process. Using this as a basis, our team surveyed the satisfaction of the contract dealers from the six largest tractor manufacturers on the German market. At Agritechnica we will present the results of the analysis in the four important core areas of the sales process", stated Martin Schwarz, the study leader and a project manager in the MBtech consulting company segment...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:13:00 +0100     Press release:<br />MBtech Bohemia accepted into the Czech Automotive Industry Association http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_mbtech_bohemia_in_den_tschechischen_automobilverband_aufgenommen.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=c5cabc7d4d As of August 11, 2011 MBtech Bohemia s.r.o. is a member of the Czech Automotive Industry... MBtech Bohemia s.r.o. was accepted as an observer in August 2011. The membership with the Czech Automotive Industry Association, founded in 1989, is initially defined to one year. MBtech Bohemia aims to achieve full membership in the future. "MBtech Bohemia would like to maintain and develop its national customer relationships. Among other opportunities, the Czech AIA offers us a platform to expand our network. In addition, we also have the chance to exchange information with branch colleagues about trends in the automotive industry and become involved in developments in the automotive market", stated Dr. Wolfram Motz, managing director of MBtech Bohemia s.r.o...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:55:00 +0200     Press release:<br />The lean path to success - MBtech consulting celebrates its 10th birthday http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_schlank_zum_erfolg_mbtech_consulting_feiert_zehnten_geburtstag.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=d1002200e5 The MBtech consulting segment is responsible for ensuring that all of the MBtech Group's customers... MBtech consulting was founded on July 4, 2001 in Sindelfingen under its former name, LMC Lean Manufacturing Consulting GmbH. The company began business with approximately five employees. Then as now, Dr. Michael W. Müller headed up the company - He previously held management positions in a variety of engineering and consulting departments in Mercedes-Benz vehicle development. He explains: "At the very beginning we worked almost exclusively on process optimization jobs for Daimler. However, that changed very quickly: With the successful projects carried out by our competent Lean Consulting team, we made a name for ourselves far beyond the boundaries of the corporate group - as an internationally, branch and market-oriented consulting company covering the entire value chain." In keeping with their guiding principle of providing the best possible support along the path to a lean company, MBtech consulting has continued to enter new market regions and acquire new customers in North America and Asia...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:10:00 +0200     Press release:<br />MBtech takes over Proceda Modellbau GmbH http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_mbtech_uebernimmt_die_proceda_modellbau_gmbh.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=6fc951128a The engineering and consulting company from Sindelfingen rounds out its range of services in... The purchase of 74.9 percent makes the MBtech Group the sole shareholder of Proceda Modellbau GmbH. "This will enable us to utilize the synergies of a comprehensive process chain in the design sector in future", stated MBtech President, Werner Kropsbauer. "In addition to drafting, CAS modeling and design/strak we have now expanded our range of services for our customers to include the creation of virtual models, prototype model construction along with design models and cubing, namely the assembly and coordination of the individual parts." ...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0200     Press Alert:<br />MBtech a "winner" at the Automotive Brand Contest 2011 http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/press_alertbr_mbtech_als_winner_beim_automotive_brand_contest_2011_ausgezeichnet.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=c0f9dae383 The German Design Council held the “Automotive Brand Contest 2011”, an international brand and... The organizer summed up the event positively: “The high number of entries for the Automotive Brand Contest testifies to the great demand for a sector competition that covers holistic brand design and successful brand management”, said Andrej Kupetz, General Manager of the German Design Council. The winner will be presented with the prize at the Designers’ Night at the IAA on September 13, 2011. In addition, they are automatically nominated for the German Design Prize 2012...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:10:00 +0200     Press release:<br />MBtech Group acquires 100% of ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_mbtech_group_uebernimmt_alle_anteile_an_der_atp_automotive_testing.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=d73dd0ce0a In July 2011 the MBtech Group increased its share of ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH to 100... The 75 kilometer test track and the approximately 780 hectare test and workshop halls are concealed from view and make Papenburg one of the world's largest manufacturer independent automotive proving grounds for passenger and commercial vehicles. The operating company, ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH has offered customers the use of the test tracks, workshops and testing facilities along with additional engineering services since 1998. In addition to Daimler AG and companies within the Daimler Group, customers also include more than 250 companies from all over the world, among them other vehicle manufacturers along with automotive system and component suppliers....

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:01:00 +0200     Press release:<br />MBtech at top speed for Formula Student - Fingers crossed in Hockenheim http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_mbtech_gibt_gas_fuer_die_formula_student_daumendruecken_in_hockenheim.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=780b50193f - The engineering and consulting service provider sponsors two university racing teams again. -... The Formula Student offers students at technical and commercial universities the unique opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge in vehicle engineering and development directly into practice. The MBtech Group sees major potential in this program, especially in view of the increasing lack of young talents: That is why the company is supporting both the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences team and the Cooperative State University Stuttgart (DHBW) team in the 2011 season. Both teams will compete for the top placing in Hockenheim with their own custom-built racing vehicles from August 2 to 7, 2011.

    There is currently a large gap between the demand for and the availability of committed, talented career starters in the automotive branch. The MBtech Group, as one of the leading engineering and consulting service providers worldwide, feels the effects of this. "That is precisely why we are once again sponsoring two Formula Student teams in the 2011 season. From our point of view, the racing series is perfect for encouraging talented young professionals at an early stage and awakening their interest in a career with MBtech", stated Werner Kropsbauer, President and Spokesman MBtech Group.

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:11:00 +0200     Press release:<br />MBtech establishes a subsidiary in Hungary http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_mbtech_gruendet_tochtergesellschaft_in_ungarn.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=3518a9211f Direct proximity to the customer by establishing local competence - worldwide: MBtech Group GmbH &... The engineering and consulting service provider, MBtech Group, is active worldwide and already possesses a strong presence in Eastern Europe - with a total of five locations in the Czech Republic, Poland and Turkey, each of which provides key customers from the mobility industry with on-site support. The subsidiary newly established beginning of June, MBtech Hungary Mérnöki és Tanácsadó Kft., has its headquarters in in Kecskemét, and forms the sixth competence center for this market. Its primary tasks in the future consist of supporting the Daimler AG plant also established in Kecskemét. In addition, numerous Hungarian companies will profit from the combined competencies of MBtech's four segments vehicle engineering, powertrain solutions, electronics solutions and consulting – ultimately all of MBtech's locations work closely together in a tight network. ...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0200     Press release:<br />Electric energy and natural gas power - MBtech at the Vienna Motor http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/stromstaerke_und_erdgaspower_mbtech_beim_wiener_motorensymposium.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=e63d13fd78 With the "CoNAG 4C" (Compressed Natural Gas 4 Cylinder) natural gas engine concept for medium-duty... Whether looming price increases for diesel fuel, the shortage of worldwide oil reserves or increasingly strict exhaust gas laws: Today more than ever the mobility industry faces the challenge of rapidly finding new answers in the form of alternative vehicle drive systems. This is why, at the 32nd International Vienna Motor Symposium in the Vienna Hofburg congress center on May 5 and 6, 2011, the engineering and consulting service provider, MBtech, is presenting two practical solutions enabling sustainable, environmentally friendly mobility for light and middle-duty commercial vehicles.

    220 kilowatts of power and a torque of 1,200 Newton meters from a turbo-charged, weightoptimized, four-valve, in-line four cylinder engine with an displacement of approximately six liters - Although this data alone is enough to impress the expert visitors in Vienna, the fuel consumption is the actual highlight of MBtech's "CoNAG 4C" engine concept: Because the engineers from Sindelfingen have demonstrated how a clean natural gas (CNG) engine can be realized with the performance characteristics which were previously the sole province of diesel engines. ...

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    ]]>     MBtech Group Press release Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0200     Press release:<br />A step towards e-mobility http://www.mbtech-group.com/eu-en/company/news/news_article/article/pressemitteilungbr_als_schuelerin_zum_abteilungsleiter-3.html?tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=595&cHash=dc72f06d8e MBtech presents the Reporter vehicle study at the MobiliTec exhibition during the Hannover Messe... The Government has defined a clear goal: Germany aims to become the leading provider of and market for electromobility by 2020. MBtech presents one step along the path to this goal from April 4 to 8, 2011, at the MobiliTec trade fair, the most important international exhibition for hybrid and electric drive systems technologies, mobile energy storage and alternative mobility technologies as part of the Hannover Messe 2011: At the "Baden- Württemberg International" shared exhibition stand in Hall 25, H19, the engineering and consulting service provider puts its MBtech Reporter pickup study with its innovative "DualX E-Drive" concept in the spotlight.

    With a bold and explicitly modern design, the MBtech Reporter represents significantly more than an attractive eye-catcher for the exhibition visitors in Hanover. "We have developed and realized a low-emission vehicle drive system as a completely in-house project. The concept is predestined for use as a means of urban and regional delivery transport." It was extremely important to us to develop a solution which can be realistically implemented today and not in 2020 – with an optimal cost-benefit ratio", explained Werner Kropsbauer, President and Spokesman MBtech Group...

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