Helping to improve the reliability and safety of semiconductor devices in the IoT and automotive fields. Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has announced the launch of the Hitachi Dark Field Wafer Defect Inspection System DI2800, a critical component in any semiconductor manufacturer's metrology capabilities.

Hitachi, Ltd and Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. have developed basic technology for a thin-type inverter that achieves both energy conservation and miniaturization as a power converter (hereinafter referred to as "inverter") for electric vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "EVs"). This technology simplifies power wiring by integrating power semiconductors*1 that control power supply with printed circuit boards.

Hitachi Astemo Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Brice Koch) announced the adoption of its inverter by Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (CEO: Li Shufu) for the hybrid powertrain platform "Leishen Hi-X."

World-class 2.5 kW/kg power density motor integrated with inverter and brake in a single unit, installed inside wheel.

Hitachi Astemo Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Brice) today announced that its EV motors and inverters were adopted by Mazda Motor Corporation (President and CEO: Akira Marumoto) for their first mass-produced electric vehicle, the "MAZDA MX-30 EV MODEL" which was launched in Japan in January 2021.

Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. has developed "Dynamics Planning," a highly precise vehicle trajectory planning technology for AD ECU*1. The technology uses an algorithm to control unpleasant sway and acceleration in Level 3 vehicles and promotes a comfortable driving experience.

An AD ECU* capable of updating vehicle control software and an OTA Unit that receives and manages update data, both developed by Hitachi Astemo, Ltd. as "over-the-air (OTA) software update solutions", have been adopted by the new model Honda Legend, which is equipped with a traffic jam pilot function that achieves Automated Driving Level 3 and was released in March by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (President and Representative Director: Toshihiro Mibe).

Hitachi Astemo is pleased to announce that Hitachi Astemo (China) Ltd., our regional head office in China, will exhibit at the 19th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition ("Auto Shanghai 2021"), held from Monday, April 19 through to Wednesday, April 28 in Shanghai, China.

Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation and Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd. concluded management integration to form Hitachi Astemo, Ltd., a leading provider of mobility solutions to the automotive industry.

Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd. today announced that its stereo camera, with lane keep assist and nighttime pedestrian detection features, has been adopted by Suzuki Motor Corporation for their "XBEE". Launched in October 2020, the "XBEE" is a mini passenger vehicle with enhanced safety features.