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Brembo and Michelin have entered into a groundbreaking global partnership to combine their advanced technologies in brakes and tires, aiming to revolutionize vehicle safety and driving comfort. This collaboration integrates Michelin’s tire-connected solutions with Brembo’s innovative SENSIFY® braking system to deliver real-time data exchange and precise performance enhancements.
Key Highlights
- Innovative Collaboration: Brembo’s AI-driven braking expertise pairs with Michelin’s tire modeling and algorithm development for unparalleled safety enhancements.
- Significant Results: Initial tests reveal up to 4 meters (13 feet) shorter braking distances, regardless of tire wear or road conditions.
- Universal Compatibility: Michelin’s connected solutions support tires from all brands, while Brembo’s SENSIFY® system integrates seamlessly into various vehicle models.
- Enhanced Driving Experience: Improvements include quicker response times, reduced traction loss, better lateral stability, and smoother braking.
Revolutionizing Vehicle Safety
Brembo and Michelin’s partnership leverages their combined strengths in braking and tire technologies. Brembo’s SENSIFY® braking system integrates artificial intelligence and sensors to independently control each wheel, delivering high flexibility and adaptability across modern vehicle platforms. Michelin’s expertise in tire physics and real-time data solutions, such as SmartWear, SmartLoad, and SmartGrip, complements this innovation by providing essential data on tire performance.
Promising Test Outcomes
The collaboration has already demonstrated exceptional results through virtual simulations and physical testing at Michelin’s R&D center. Tests confirmed that integrating Michelin’s tire algorithms with Brembo’s braking system can reduce braking distances by up to four meters—an achievement that enhances vehicle safety and reduces accident risks.
Beyond shorter stopping distances, the tests highlighted additional benefits, including improved stability, faster braking response, and the absence of wheel locking. These advancements mark a significant leap toward safer, more comfortable driving experiences.
Industry Leaders’ Vision
Serge Lafon, Michelin’s President of Automotive Original Equipment, highlighted the shared goal of providing safer, more sustainable mobility solutions: “Together, Michelin and Brembo are building a unique solution for the vehicles of the future, developed today by the car makers.”
Daniele Schillaci, CEO of Brembo, emphasized the transformative impact of the collaboration: “SENSIFY® represents the new standard in braking that will target a zero accidents vision.”
About Brembo and Michelin
Brembo is renowned globally for its cutting-edge braking systems, with decades of innovation in motorsport and automotive applications. The company aims to shape the future of mobility through sustainable, AI-powered solutions.
Michelin, a leader in tire manufacturing and composites, continues to redefine mobility through advanced material science and data-driven innovations. Its connected solutions ensure optimal tire performance across a variety of industries.
This partnership signifies a pivotal step forward in enhancing vehicle safety, performance, and driving comfort, benefiting both automakers and consumers worldwide.
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