Nexteer Introduces Electro-Mechanical Brake System to Revolutionize Vehicle Control!

Nexteer Automotive has announced the launch of its cutting-edge Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB) system, an advanced Brake-by-Wire solution designed to enhance vehicle safety, ride quality, and serviceability. This innovation not only replaces traditional mechanical and hydraulic brake systems but also enables seamless integration with software-driven chassis systems. The EMB system represents a significant step towards Nexteer’s broader vision of providing full “Motion-by-Wire” vehicle control, including steering, braking, and other vehicle dynamics.

Unlike conventional braking systems, including electro-hydraulic alternatives that still rely on fluid-based components, Nexteer’s EMB system uses precise electronic control through actuators at each wheel. This results in fully digital braking performance, allowing for greater accuracy, faster response times, and reduced weight—key factors for improving the driving experience, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs).

Building on its success in the Steer-by-Wire domain, Nexteer has integrated the same advanced engineering tools, software platforms, and hardware components used in steering systems into the EMB technology. This integration allows Nexteer to offer a compact, scalable, and cost-effective braking system that complements its other Motion-by-Wire technologies. The EMB system also benefits from Nexteer’s extensive expertise in advanced steering technologies like Steer-by-Brake and Rear-Wheel Steering, ensuring high performance and consistent vehicle dynamics across the board.

One of the standout features of Nexteer’s EMB system is its full-stack software integration capability. This software coordinates subsystems and actuators while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, cybersecurity standards, and the ever-evolving needs of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). Such integration is crucial as automakers aim to develop more intelligent, adaptive vehicle platforms that respond seamlessly to both driver inputs and changing road conditions.

The EMB system is also designed to meet the specific requirements of electric vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) up to Level 3 and beyond. With its open, modular interfaces, the system is adaptable to various vehicle configurations and emerging mobility technologies, reducing development time for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) while enhancing vehicle intelligence.

Over the past decade, Nexteer has made significant investments in research and development, leading to numerous patents and advanced product developments in the brake technology sector. This strong R&D foundation positions Nexteer as a key player in the future of integrated chassis control systems, providing solutions that address modern automotive challenges while ensuring safety, efficiency, and performance.

The launch of Nexteer’s EMB system will be showcased at Auto Shanghai 2025 from April 23 to May 2. Visitors to Nexteer’s booth will have the opportunity to experience firsthand how this innovation is shaping the future of vehicle braking and motion control. The EMB system’s ability to control each wheel independently offers significant benefits, including improved vehicle stability, shorter stopping distances, and better overall driving comfort. This is especially important for electric vehicles, where reduced noise and vibration are essential for maintaining a smooth, quiet ride.

In addition to its precision and responsiveness, the EMB system improves energy efficiency by eliminating hydraulic components, reducing energy loss, and decreasing overall vehicle weight. This leads to enhanced driving range for EVs and better fuel efficiency for conventional vehicles. The system’s simplified architecture also facilitates integration into modern vehicle platforms, including those designed for advanced driver assistance and automated functions.

Nexteer’s Electro-Mechanical Brake system marks a milestone in the transition to more advanced, efficient, and safer automotive technologies, bringing us closer to the future of fully integrated, intelligent mobility.