Automotive and electronics industry bodies unite
15 June 2010
The trade associations SMMT and NMI have announced a reciprocal membership agreement.
This will enable a close collaboration on technology, innovation and business development between the two sectors.
The allegiance between the two bodies reflects the ever-increasing importance of electronics in vehicles, especially in cutting greenhouse emissions.
Under the terms of the agreement, the organisations will develop several events and projects to raise awareness and promote opportunities for companies, universities and relevant stakeholders working in the automotive electronics field.
The first collaborative event takes place at the University of Warwick later this month. It’s free to members of both organisations and has keynote addresses and presentations from Tata, Jaguar-Land Rover, and electronics companies engaged in the automotive eco-system.
Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive said: “The number of essential electronic components found within a car has increased exponentially in recent years. Greater alignment between the two sectors is essential to ensure the continued development of technology that helps to further reduce vehicle emissions.”
Derek Boyd, CEO of the NMI added: "The move to low carbon vehicles and intelligent transport systems creates new opportunities for the UK electronics industry. We’re delighted to be working with SMMT to build closer linkages between electronics and automotive sectors. There is fantastic technology being developed here that will prove vital in delivering the car of the future.”
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