Michelin and Brembo Form Dream Team to Make Your Stopping Distances Shorter

It’s no secret that Michelin and Brembo are considered leading manufacturers of tires and brakes, respectively. Now, these two iconic companies are getting together to share their resources so that vehicle owners can benefit. 

Here’s what Michelin and Brembo announced today in their own words:
For this partnership, Michelin and Brembo combined their expertise: excellence in braking systems, vehicle modeling and artificial intelligence for Brembo; leadership in tire modeling and algorithm development for Michelin. The innovation relies on continuously exchanging real-time data between Michelin’s connected solutions software, which provides tire grip data to Brembo's innovative SENSIFY braking system. These unique tire insights enable engineers to fine-tune the braking system with exceptional precision, further enhancing SENSIFY’s characteristics.

SENSIFY combines Brembo’s cutting-edge braking components with a digital processor that leverages AI and sensors to control each wheel independently. This results in the world’s most advanced braking system, designed to deliver exceptional driving performance and increased safety.

“At Brembo, we believe in the power of technology and artificial intelligence,” said Daniele Schillaci, CEO of Brembo. “In fact, we are increasingly becoming a company combining software capabilities with our expertise in the corner of the vehicle, mastering calipers, discs,  and friction materials with a unique know-how. SENSIFY represents the new standard in braking that will target a zero-accident vision. This partnership with Michelin illustrates the power of collaboration and innovation in the automotive industry.”

Testing that has been performed proves very promising. In phase one, Michelin's tires and programs were integrated with Brembo's intelligent braking in a virtual environment. In phase two, physical tests were conducted on a closed course to prove the concept. The results showed braking distance reductions of up to 13 feet. In addition, the braking system demonstrated a quicker response time, less traction loss, improved stability, and other benefits. 

Check back with Torque News for more updates on Michelin and Brembo's research and development. 
 

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John Goreham is a credentialed New England Motor Press Association member and expert vehicle tester. John completed an engineering program with a focus on electric vehicles, followed by two decades of work in high-tech, biopharma, and the automotive supply chain before becoming a news contributor. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE int). In addition to his eleven years of work at Torque News, John has published thousands of articles and reviews at American news outlets. He is known for offering unfiltered opinions on vehicle topics. You can connect with John on Linkedin and follow his work on our X channel. Please note that stories carrying John's by-line are never AI-generated, but he does employ Grammarly grammar and punctuation software when proofreading. 

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