At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium, held June 15-17, 2026, at the new Project and Technology Center in Bühl, Germany, Schaeffler AG is unveiling more than 320 product innovations and technological developments centered on the theme “Beyond Driving. Innovation made by Schaeffler.” The event, which gathers over 300 customers, marks the first time the company is presenting its expanded product portfolio and comprehensive systems understanding resulting from 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,” says Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG. The company aims to generate 10 percent of its revenue in new segments by 2035 while maintaining its core automotive business.
The transformation of mobility and heterogeneous market developments globally demand high innovative capacity, resilience, and speed 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,” says Thomas Stierle, CEO E-Mobility at Schaeffler AG.
Schaeffler positions itself as a technology partner on eye level, offering integrated product innovations for cars, trucks, and two-wheelers from a single source. “One of our core strengths is the system-based approach that we take to link functions intelligently to provide a better driving experience,” says Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG. The company’s product showcase for passenger cars is 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). In the two-wheeler segment, the company displays bearings, engine control units, automatic transmissions, and connectivity solutions.
The symposium, held once every four years, is a global customer event that will continue 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 in English is available at www.schaeffler.com/en/executive-board.
