At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, held from June 15 to 17, 2026, at the new Project and Technology Center in Bühl, Germany, Schaeffler AG presented its latest product innovations and technological developments under the theme “Beyond Driving. Innovation made by Schaeffler.” The event, which gathered over 300 customers, marks the first time the company showcases its expanded product portfolio and systems understanding following the successful integration of Vitesco Technologies.
“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,” said Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG.
By 2035, Schaeffler aims to generate 10 percent of its revenue in new segments, while maintaining its core automotive business. “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,” Rosenfeld added.
The transformation of mobility and heterogeneous market developments place high demands on innovative capacity, resilience, and time to market. “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,” said Thomas Stierle, CEO E-Mobility at Schaeffler AG.
“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,” said Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG. “One of our core strengths is the system-based approach that we take to link functions intelligently to provide a better driving experience.”
Schaeffler presented more than 320 products at the symposium. In the passenger car segment, solutions are grouped into four technology clusters: Vehicle Control, Chassis & Body, Powertrain, and Energy Management. For commercial vehicles, the company showcased zero-emission solutions for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell-electric vehicles (FCEVs), and hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2-ICE). In the two-wheeler segment, offerings include bearings, engine control units, automatic transmissions, and connectivity solutions.
This customer event, organized once every four years, will continue globally with stops in Detroit (USA) on September 17, Suzhou (China) from November 4–6, and Tokyo (Japan) on December 2–3. A recording of the press conference is available at Schaeffler executive board page.
