Value has never been more important.  This is why TRW has further increased its focus on affordable safety.  And making safety systems available across all vehicles in all countries is something we feel passionate about. 

This can be achieved by designing modular systems; or through integrating components or functions; and of course through optimizing the cost of products and systems.  Whatever the process, it’s about value enhancement.  And beyond product development, we focus on efficiency and how we work more effectively with our partners.

Technology examples include:

Next generation Airbag Control Unit (ACU) with integrated inertial sensors – eliminating the need for a stand alone inertial sensing module.
 
Next generation Slip Control Unit with integrated inertial sensors - eliminates components and can thereby realize significant cost savings.
 
Initial Safety Domain ECU (i-SDE) concept – part of TRW’s next airbag platform which allows for the integration of a range of electronic control functions for active and passive safety.
 
ACR2 Basic – a new, cost optimized active seatbelt retractor offering a simplified electronic architecture due to its integration with the airbag control unit.
 
Integrated Electric Park Brake (EPBi) – eliminates the requirement for a separate ECU due to its integration with the Electronic Stability Control ECU.
 
New DI-10 driver airbag module and SHI2 curtain airbag module realizing 50% weight savings over previous technologies.
 
Scalable 24 GHz mid range radar supporting distance and collision warning, collision mitigation braking, follow to stop adaptive cruise control (“ACC”), activation of reversible restraint systems and braking.
 
Scalable ACU – TRW’s low cost airbag control unit for emerging markets can be adapted within a platform to offer two options – standard and enhanced in order to satisfy domestic and export aspirations.