Automotive Systems
Continental Automotive Systems
100 Years. Forward Thinking
The system supplier for comprehensive automotive safety, drive and comfort
With systems, components, and engineering services for automotive safety, comfort,
chassis, and powertrain performance, Continental Automotive Systems has secured
itself a top position as a reliable partner of all major car manufacturers worldwide.
Automotive Systems is a division of the Continental Corporation, a leading supplier of
brake systems, chassis components, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical
elastomers. In 2005 the corporation realized sales of € 13.8 billion. At present it has a
worldwide workforce of around 80.000.
Across systems and with uncompromising quality, Continental Automotive Systems,
with global headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is specialized on
integrating active and passive driving safety, developing innovative electric drives
and making available intelligent body electronics. Core competencies are quality,
technology and cost competitiveness. In 2006 Continental Automotive Systems
celebrates altogether 100 years of successful automotive technologies. The slogan
"Forward Thinking" points to the future and the mission to keep pushing for new
dimensions in safe mobility and the joy of driving cars.
With the brands Continental Teves, Continental Temic and ATE (aftermarket) the
Division develops and produces electronic and hydraulic brake, stability and chassis
control systems, electronic air suspension systems, sensors, engine management
and transmission control systems, hybrid drives, cooling fan modules as well as body
and security electronics. In 2005 Automotive Systems achieved sales of approx. €
5.2 billion with a worldwide workforce of more than 24,000. It has 41 plants, research
centers and test tracks in 17 countries worldwide.
With a technology pool ranging from technologically leading electronic brake systems
and life-saving driver assistance systems to environmentally friendly hybrid drives,
the division unites a unique innovative power for the development of complex system
solutions. The technological success story ranges from products with a strong market
position like ESC to high-tech products like electronic control units for highly efficient
double clutch transmissions, and to innovative, future-oriented products like hybrid
technology. Constantly forward thinking and driving change, the Continental strategy
for the future of automotive technology is the integration of individual systems and
technologies into an intelligent car, providing safety, drive and momentum to the
future of automobiles.
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Automotive Systems
The business units of Continental Automotive Systems reflect a customer-oriented,
integrated management of innovation, application and production to the benefit of our
customers.
Currently, there are six business units:
Electronic Brake and Safety Systems
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Electronic Brake Systems, e.g. ABS and ESC
Motorcycle Anti-lock System
Electronic Parking Brake Systems
Alternative Braking Technologies
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sensors
Driver Assistance Systems
Occupant Safety Systems
Hydraulic Brake Systems
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Vacuum brake boosters
Tandem master cylinders
Mechanical, electronic and hydraulic brake assists
Actuation modules
Brake pressure regulators
Brake hoses
Brake calipers
Brake discs
Drum brakes
Parking brakes
Chassis and Powertrain
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Electronic air suspension system
Chassis control systems
Engine management systems
Transmission controls
Measurement systems
Body & Security Electronics
 Seat control units with memory function
 Seat heating/ventilation control units
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Automotive Systems
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Door control units with anti-trap function
Electronic access and driver authorization systems
Central body controller units
Central gateways
Power distribution units, smart junction boxes
Power closing control units
Electric Drives
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Hybrid drives
Motors for lectromechanical steering actuators
Cooling fan modules
Electric motors
Aftermarket
The ATE product offer ranges from brake discs and brake pads,
hydraulic parts and test equipment to service tool kits. As a basic
principle they are designed to match the technical characteristics of
each individual vehicle and conform to the highest quality standards
set by the international automobile industry.
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