Nexteer Automotive has officially launched its cutting-edge Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) system—marking a significant leap forward in Brake-by-Wire (BbW) technology. This next-gen solution is engineered to elevate vehicle safety, comfort, serviceability, and support the growing shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) through seamless integration with Motion-by-Wire chassis architectures.
Leveraging decades of innovation in motion control, Nexteer has designed a modular, high-precision braking platform that eliminates traditional hydraulic systems in favor of fully electronic control. Unlike Electro-Hydraulic Braking solutions that still depend on fluid-based components, Nexteer’s EMB delivers true digital braking performance through actuator-based control at each wheel.
Integrated Motion-by-Wire: Steering and Braking in Harmony
Built on Nexteer’s award-winning Steer-by-Wire (SbW) technology and extensive expertise in embedded software, the EMB system represents a foundational element in the company’s broader Motion-by-Wire chassis strategy. By reapplying its robust software, control systems, and hardware from steering to braking, Nexteer delivers a cost-efficient, scalable, and compact solution to meet modern vehicle architecture demands.
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Technology Transfer: Steering Innovations Drive Braking Advancements
Nexteer’s EMB draws from a strong lineage of by-wire innovations, including:
- In-house synergies with SbW, Steer-by-Brake software, and Rear Wheel Steering
- Full-stack chassis control software that ensures real-time coordination between subsystems while adhering to safety, regulatory, and cybersecurity standards
- Open and flexible interfaces that support the evolving needs of electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) at Level 3 and beyond
- A decade of R&D in braking technologies, bolstered by patent filings and collaborations across the automotive ecosystem
Core Strengths: A Global, Agile Approach to Brake-by-Wire
Nexteer’s ability to seamlessly transition its expertise from steering to braking is anchored in its:
- Proven track record in safety-critical, precision manufacturing
- Global supply chain agility and localized responsiveness
- Shared architecture across braking and steering (including motors, actuators, and control units)
- Freedom from legacy braking constraints, allowing for the adoption of forward-looking technologies from inception
“Nexteer’s Electro-Mechanical Brake system is a natural evolution in our ‘Motion-by-Wire’ chassis portfolio. By leveraging our existing building blocks in Steer-by-Wire, Steer-by-Brake, Software and R&D, we were uniquely positioned to innovate modular approaches to high-precision braking and integrated, smart chassis control that solves many customers’ system challenges and pushes Nexteer toward our vision of making future mobility safer, greener and even more exciting,” said Robin Milavec, President, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Board Director, Nexteer Automotive.
With EMB, Nexteer not only redefines the standard for Brake-by-Wire performance but also accelerates the industry’s shift toward intelligent, software-defined mobility—delivering a solution that is built for the vehicles of tomorrow, today.