Aisin showcases a frame for electric vehicles in Shanghai during April. The auto supplier looks to expand its EV business. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
TAKAYUKI YAO and KAZUHIRO NOGUCHI, Nikkei staff writers |
NAGOYA, Japan — Japanese auto supplier Aisin said Thursday that it will start using “gigacasting,” a manufacturing process pioneered by Tesla, to produce aluminum components for electric vehicles.
Gigacasting is a form of aluminum die casting that combines what were traditionally several parts of a vehicle’s frame into one larger piece. The technique streamlines the manufacturing process and is seen cutting costs.
