Automotive technologies

Our solutions for the automotive industry are used by all leading manufacturers of vehicles and original equipment. When developing products of modern automotive technologies, we focus on hybrid and electric drives, steering mechanisms, starting systems for diesel engines, fuel and intake air heaters, sensors, and automation. The solutions are designed to give the greatest efficiency at the lowest possible amounts of harmful emissions.

up to 30% reduced consumption

The Hidria Optymus PSG engine cold start system, which was given an award for Green Innovation of the Year, is built into every third modern diesel car.
1/3 cars with our steering system parts

Our steering system parts for safe, comfortable and efficient driving are co-steering every third premium car in Europe.
in 30% of electric and hybrid cars

Our laminations for electric motors provide solutions for 30% of manufactured electric or hybrid vehicles.

Products and solutions

Electrical steel laminations

Electrical steel laminations are parts of rotor or stator stacks. We achieve high geometric precision of our products with our own stamping tools.

Aluminium parts for steering and powertrain systems

Together with the major manufacturers of vehicles and their suppliers, we are developing advanced steering systems and powertrains for vehicles with electric and hybrid drive systems and internal combustion engines.

Glow plugs with pressure sensors

Our glow plugs with pressure sensors are part of the innovative Hidria Optymus PSG system for the cold start of diesel engines. This system can reduce consumption and emissions by up to 30% and is used by the largest global vehicle manufacturers.

Glow plugs

Glow plugs provide for the efficient starting and stable operation of diesel engines even at the lowest temperatures and help reduce harmful emissions.

Fuel and intake air heaters

Fuel and intake air heaters are vital parts of the cold start system for internal combustion diesel engines.

Mechatronics

We develop electronic controls for cold start systems for diesel engines and other applications, and flywheel magnetos for petrol engines with a capacity of up to 500 ccm.

Sensors

Sensors and sensor systems are vital for the optimal functioning of devices. Our know-how and technologies in this area are based on the development and production of systems for the cold start of diesel engines.

Spare parts

We provide spare parts for the entire programme of diesel engine cold start and mechatronics.

Welded frames

We are one of the leading manufacturers of technically and aesthetically perfect frames and other welded parts for motorcycles.

Conventionally stamped parts

Our conventionally stamped parts made from steel, copper, brass and other materials are used as parts of automotive systems and components.

Industrial automation

Our high-tech solutions for automated assembly processes in the automotive industry are characterised by extraordinary flexibility. They also allow the production of technologically complex products with higher added value.

Hidria izdelki seznam 735x400 Industrijska Avtomatizacija5

Best supplier for the PSA Peugeot Citroen Opel Group

For the second year in a row, PSA Peugeot Citroen Opel awarded us the best supplier award »PSA Best Plant 2018«. The award was given to the high-tech plant in Tolmin where we develop and manufacture premium diesel engine cold start systems.

This French multinational corporation, one of the world's largest car manufacturers, grants this award to those suppliers that deliver the best quality.

New Audis A6 and A7 with innovative diesel and hybrid technology from Hidria

The new soft-hybrid four-cylinder diesel engine built into the models Audi A6 and Audi A7 is more energy-saving and cleaner due to Hidria’s outstanding technology. This means modern diesel vehicles consume much less fuel and emit fewer gases harmful to health and the environment. The new Audi diesel engine – the first with four cylinders to be used by this prestigious manufacturer in their five-door coupés –also includes Hidria’s breakthrough diesel engine cold start system with the Optymus PSG pressure sensor.

More than 100 modern robots on Hidria’s automated production lines or machines

We are introducing several novelties and improvements in robotics. The best innovation in 2018 in our company was developed by Janez Fajdiga, an expert employee in technology. His unique solution improved and optimised how the robots in the die casting cell function so they can communicate with each other. This improved the work process and product quality.