HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY – Schaeffler AG is hosting the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium at its new Project and Technology Center in Bühl from June 15 to 17, 2026, presenting more than 320 products and innovations under the theme “Beyond Driving. Innovation made by Schaeffler.” The event, which attracts over 300 customers, marks the first time Schaeffler showcases its expanded product portfolio following the integration of Vitesco Technologies, combining mechanical engineering and mechatronics with electronics and sensors.
Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, emphasized the significance of the symposium: “Traditionally, the Schaeffler Automotive Symposium stands for lively discussions with customers and the opportunity to experience innovations and new technologies first-hand. As a motion technology company, we will present the expanded competencies and product portfolio combining our strengths in mechanical engineering and mechatronics with new complementary expertise in electronics and sensors resulting from our successful integration of Vitesco Technologies for the first time ever at this event.”
Schaeffler aims to generate 10 percent of its revenue in new segments by 2035, while maintaining its core automotive business. Rosenfeld noted, “In addition to new growth areas, the automotive business remains central to Schaeffler, as the Schaeffler Automotive Symposium 2026 will impressively demonstrate. We also believe in Europe because many of our innovations originate here and because Europe continues to be a core market for our most important customers.”
The transformation of mobility and heterogeneous market developments place high demands on innovation, resilience, and time to market. Thomas Stierle, CEO E-Mobility at Schaeffler AG, stated: “The dynamic developments in our markets present big challenges – and we are prepared to meet them. With our broad portfolio, our global presence and local supply chains, and our pronounced systems expertise, we consistently transfer innovations to mass production. In this way, we are actively advancing the mobility transformation – toward higher efficiency and comprehensive electrification.”
Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG, highlighted the company’s role as a technology partner: “At the symposium, we will present integrated product innovations for cars, trucks, and two-wheelers from a single source and show how Schaeffler supports customers as a preferred technology partner with extensive systems expertise and a high level of vertical integration. One of our core strengths is the system-based approach that we take to link functions intelligently to provide a better driving experience.”
In the passenger car segment, solutions are grouped into four technology clusters: Vehicle Control, Chassis & Body, Powertrain, and Energy Management. For commercial vehicles, Schaeffler presents zero-emission solutions for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell-electric vehicles (FCEVs), and hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2-ICE). The two-wheeler segment features bearings, engine control units, automatic transmissions, and connectivity solutions.
The symposium is a global event held every four years. After Bühl, it will continue in Detroit (USA) on September 17, Suzhou (China) from November 4–6, and Tokyo (Japan) on December 2–3. For more information, photos of executives are available at www.schaeffler.com/en/executive-board.
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