A Message from AISIN’s Product Development Center
AISIN’s Product Development Center (PDC) (formerly AISIN Technical Center of America (ATC-A) was founded on the necessity to establish strategic product development capability, localization and customer support for the Americas. PDC’s goal is to lead product development activities for the American market. PDC has been an independent entity within the AISIN Group since July 2008 and was strengthened by recent mergers with AW Technical Center of America in June 2021 and Shiroki North America in July 2022.
The automotive industry is in the midst of a “once-a-century” era of dramatic change. To survive, thrive and continue to grow, AISIN continues to innovate new products, systems and value proposals for our customers, refining them together.
AISIN’s PDC has taken on more local engineering responsibilities and now manages the complete product life cycle, making us a more nimble operation, able to better engage and serve our customers. The solid foundation built on our AISIN Group Philosophy and AISIN Group Way will aid in our pursuit of our next Vision.
Our ambitious next Vision includes developing unique products that meet our customers’ needs for today and in the future. This enormous pursuit is only possible through a global team and a harmonious effort. PDC team members represent a strong, local foundation and we collaborate with our global partners, utilizing our deep knowledge and skills base.
AISIN’s ultimate goal is to contribute to the enrichment of human life for our associates by providing a work environment that offers development opportunities and initiatives so they can leave a positive legacy; for our customers through offering an innovative, world-class quality product line that delivers ever increasing value; and for our local communities by promoting, sponsoring and participating in various social activities.
In our brief history as an independent corporate citizen, AISIN’s PDC has fostered strong ties with our neighbors and local communities, and we will continue developing these relationships.
Thank you for your interest in our company.
About PDC
At AISIN’s Product Development Center in Northville, Michigan, leading edge research, product development and testing takes place daily in an inconspicuous building a short distance from the headquarters of “Detroit Three” OEMs and just minutes away from Toyota Motor North America, with whom many of these products are developed.
PDC is a subsidiary of AISIN Corporation, a consistently ranked Top 10 Tier One, worldwide supplier of automotive components. As the first technical center established by AISIN outside of Japan, PDC leads AISIN’s product development for the North, Central and South American marketplace, providing a greater presence to the important markets served by the AISIN Group of companies.
PDC is strong locally, providing accelerated design function and faster engineering services to customers of all AISIN products.
In addition to its superior (and rapidly expanding) engineering and design capabilities, PDC has state-of-the-art lab facilities that allow various evaluation tests and procedures to assure the quality of its products in the following critical areas:
- Performance
- Environmental
- Strength and Durability
- Electronics
- NVH
We invite you to check back often for our expanding list of technical capabilities.
FT Techno of America
Meanwhile, the mobility of tomorrow is being tested today at FT-Techno of America, AISIN’s test track and proving ground in Fowlerville, Michigan. Situated on 950 secluded acres within an hour of our customers, FTTA is a world-class, independent proving ground fully equipped with professional engineering and operations staff. Test tracks, garage space, and testing services are open year-round and are provided according to customer’s confidentiality and budget requirements. The facility boasts multiple test tracks, including a 4,500-foot straightaway, 48,000 square-feet of low and middle µ tiles, a 20-acre dynamic pad, a three-mile oval, an ADAS test facility, simulated highway on/off ramps, a roundabout, and more.
IMRA America
IMRA America (Institut Minoru de Recherche Avancé) was founded in 1990 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has become a key member of a global set of companies anchored by the All AISIN Group of Japan, which is the world’s third largest manufacturer of automotive components.As a part of the AISIN organization, IMRA America is dedicated to creative research and innovation leading to the development of essential technologies for future industrial use. IMRA America has assembled a stellar team of researchers and engineers from many disciplines and regions, including some of the brightest talent from the international scientific community.
Open Innovation (OI)
Located in Silicon Valley, a global hub of automotive industry innovation, OI promotes research and development of novel technologies. The OI team works in fields such as autonomous driving, electrification, connectivity and artificial intelligence, striving daily to lead future trends in the automotive industry. OI prioritizes partnerships with startup companies to drive efforts toward achieving sustainable mobility solutions and realizing next-generation automotive products. We value collaboration with startup companies to foster mutual growth and build a brighter future together.