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Leverages Technology Building Blocks, Expands Motion-by-Wire Chassis Control

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexteer Automotive launches its Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) system, an advanced Brake-by-Wire (BbW) solution that enhances safety, comfort, serviceability and supports software-defined chassis integration. The company leveraged its technology building blocks to create a modular, high-precision braking system and strategically expand into "Motion-by-Wire" chassis control.

Nexteer's EMB represents the next generation of Brake-by-Wire, replacing hydraulic fluid and mechanical linkages with electronic control. While others enter the BbW space with Electro-Hydraulic Braking (which replaces some hydraulic components but still relies on fluid), Nexteer enters this space with EMB, delivering digital, high-precision braking powered by actuators at each wheel.

EMB & INTEGRATED "MOTION-BY-WIRE" CHASSIS CONTROL

Building on its award-winning Steer-by-Wire, advanced software and integration expertise, Nexteer developed EMB as a first step in a broader, chassis motion control strategy. Many of Nexteer's skills, toolsets, software controls and hardware componentry are shared between its advanced steering and braking development.

Consequently, Nexteer delivers a highly integrated, cost-effective, compact and scalable EMB solution that solves many customers' challenges in chassis motion control.

NEXTEER TECHNOLOGY: TRANSFER FROM STEERING TO BRAKING

• Award-Winning By-Wire Technologies and Synergies: Much of Nexteer's technology portfolio (SbW, Steer-by-Brake Software, Rear Wheel Steering, etc.) offers in-house building blocks and deep synergies with EMB, plus further enhances benefits when fully integrated via Motion-by-Wire chassis systems

• Full-Stack Chassis Control Software: Efficient software development and system integration enables coordinated control of subsystems and actuators, while ensuring regulatory, safety and cybersecurity compliance, as well as SDV architecture support

• Fast, Flexible, Open Interfaces: Supports unique EV and ADAS L3+ requirements

• Braking & Integrated Chassis Development: Over the past decade, Nexteer's R&D has developed related technologies and filed patent applications independently and in collaboration with peers in the brake technology sector

NEXTEER SKILLSET: TRANSFER FROM STEERING TO BRAKING

• Proven history in safety-critical, quality manufacturing and vehicle-level thinking

• Mature global value chain with localized flexibility, cost controls, speed and resilience

  • Shared design architecture between advanced steering and EMB (motors, actuators, controllers, etc.)

• Global manufacturing footprint with local, customer-focused, responsive teams

  • Unburdened by legacy braking system investments, Nexteer embraced advanced technology from day one—delivering a value-driven solution without the constraints of outdated infrastructure