Schaeffler Unveils Chassis and Body Innovations for Comfort, Safety, and Driving Dynamics
Schaeffler showcased new chassis and body technologies including advanced steering, damping, brakes, and sensor fusion to improve comfort, safety, and driving dynamics.
- 2026
What Happened
Schaeffler presented its latest product solutions in the Chassis & Body technology cluster at the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium. The company says its innovations in damping, steering, brakes, and sensors address the changing demands of mobility, leveraging a system approach with fully integrated, internally developed components.
“With a view to the transformation of mobility, there are great market potentials for Schaeffler in Chassis & Body. Our innovations raise comfort, driving dynamics, and safety to a new level – and form an important building block for autonomous vehicle platforms.”
- Intelligent sensor fusion for active damping decision-making
- Electric steering systems including rear-axle steering and steer-by-wire with force-feedback actuators
- Semi-active and active damping technologies that adapt in real-time
- Keyless vehicle access systems for seamless entry
- Advanced sensor cleaning systems for autonomous driving reliability
- High-performance brake systems with extended service intervals and reduced particulate emissions
Schaeffler emphasizes that its innovations are designed to work across all drive types, and that the intelligent networking of electric motors, transmissions, software, and sensors enables precise control of acceleration, braking, and lateral guidance with maximum comfort.
Why this matters
As vehicle architectures grow more complex with electrification and automation, chassis and body innovations are key to unlocking safer, more comfortable rides and enabling autonomous driving platforms.
Terms in This Story
- Steer-by-Wire
- A steering system where the connection between the steering wheel and wheels is electronic rather than mechanical, allowing greater design flexibility and enabling advanced driver assistance.
- Force-Feedback Actuator
- An electronic component that provides tactile feedback to the driver, simulating the feel of traditional steering for steer-by-wire systems.
- Sensor Fusion
- The process of combining data from multiple sensors to improve accuracy and reliability of vehicle perception and decision-making.
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- The systems and devices that enable interaction between the driver and the vehicle, such as touchscreens, buttons, and voice controls.
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