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Amsted Automotive is a global solutions provider of electro-mechanical torque management systems and clutch technologies.

“One of the limitations of a typical disconnect system is you have to synchronize speed between the motor and the wheels. With our technology, you have power on-demand at any time.” - Jeff Prout, VP of Product Technology

Key Solutions

For the Future of EV

Disconnect Systems

Amsted's Disconnect Systems offer the flexibility of connecting and disconnecting the clutch at specific rotational speeds, which enables a range of operational capabilities with full rotational functionality. Our e-axle and drivetrain disconnects improve the efficiency and performance of electric 4WD and AWD vehicles. Depending on the usage, our Disconnect Systems can enhance the range efficiency by up to 10% while providing additional performance characteristics, including individual controls.

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For Dynamic or Static Applications

Shift Systems

Amsted has established a strong reputation in the industry for developing and producing advanced Shift Systems. With over 40 million units currently in use across the globe, our innovative and proprietary Shift Systems are designed to minimize spin loss, leading to improved fuel efficiency. Additionally, these systems occupy less space, contribute to weight reduction, and result in significant cost savings.

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For Efficient Performance

Park Systems

Amsted's Park Systems offer a major breakthrough to EV light trucks and commercial vehicles. Our systems feature the seamless integration of Selectable One Way Clutch technology in the driveline to eliminate the extra cost and complexity associated with conventional parking systems. We offer a comprehensive parking solution that aligns with the evolving architectures of traditional and EV vehicles.

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Driving Innovation

Propelling e-mobility solutions across markets.

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Advanced Product Engineering Manager
Dustin Finn

“It’s very exciting—working on two- and three-position dynamic, controllable clutches for all kinds of EV applications, from aerospace to passenger.”

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Products of efficiency, performance, and resilience.

We build, manufacture, and ship industry-defining products to propel performance, increase efficiency gains, and deliver below costs.

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Solutions designed for what’s coming.

Innovations in disconnect systems, shift systems, park systems, powder metallurgy, advanced metal forming, and cold forming for the industry leaders of today and tomorrow.

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Power is in its application.

Leading-edge components, technologies, and applications for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles across industries and markets.

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Key Applications

Electric Driveline

Amsted’s propulsion system engineers are developing new platform designs for emerging technologies in electrification.

Integrating electric motors, transmissions, and shifting systems into the driveline, Amsted scales efficiencies for automakers and curbs energy consumption in electric and hybrid vehicles.

In addition, our mechatronic clutches, soft magnetic composites, net-shaped metal forming, and capabilities in advanced metallurgical material science are helping automotive engineers reimagine the building blocks of vehicle design.

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Electric Motors

Motors have been transformed with the rise of hybrid and electric vehicles.

Often made from permanent magnets, electric motors require a completely different approach to design and manufacturing in order to elevate efficiencies, improve packaging, and reduce costs.

Amsted Automotive’s powdered metallurgy and transform products offer electric motor designers and manufacturers new options for housing and magnet design that put electrification on an even faster track.

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Brake Systems

There is no greater performance feature than safety.

Amsted Automotive provides a unique combination of net-forming and advanced metallurgy capabilities that produce brake caliper pistons and rotor and magnetic components for regenerative braking.

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Chassis Systems

Everything starts with the chassis. It provides the vehicle with the stability and performance that drivers demand.

Utilizing our net-forming capabilities, Amsted Automotive helps OEMs build robust and work-hardened ball joints and tie rods in chassis systems across vehicular types.

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Mining Equipment

Amsted's SMW division services the mining industry with leading-edge equipment such as Long Wall Tools for metallurgical coal mining.

Our unique net-forming technology is capable of producing large diameter cold formings with minimal machining.

This proprietary process improves costs for Amsted's customers and drives production efficiencies by reducing material requirements.

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Hydraulic Systems

Amsted's SMW division engineers and manufactures a number of hydraulic components, including hydraulic stems and ferrules.

Our unique net-forming technology is capable of producing large diameter cold formings with minimal machining.

This proprietary process improves costs for Amsted's customers and drives production efficiencies by reducing material requirements during the forming of hydraulic parts.

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Construction Equipment

Amsted's SMW division services the construction industry with leading-edge components such as road milling tools.

Our unique net-forming technology is capable of producing large diameter cold formings with minimal machining.

This proprietary process improves costs for Amsted's customers while delivering 100% work-hardened parts.

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Traditional Propulsion

Amsted Automotive has provided the automotive industry with leading-edge engineering and manufacturing since 1922.

In addition to exceptional products such piston pins, differential components, selectable one-way clutches, and clutch housings, our build experts and proprietary metal-forming processes give us the ability to efficiently scale new technologies by owning our supply chains.

Passing the savings along to our clients, Amsted Automotive is more than an industry leader. We are the supplier of choice for OEM and T1 Propulsion System engineers.

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The missing link in high-performance electric vehicles.

“Since traditional clutches are not conducive to the demands of electric propulsion systems, Amsted was able to adapt their technology for our breakthrough 4WD electric trucks. ”

Director of Manufacturing Engineering