Innovation
A legacy of innovation
TMD Friction have been the first to market with cutting-edge innovations in braking throughout our history.
In recent decades, we developed brake pads for the first ceramic brake disc, and were the first manufacturer to develop copper-free brake pads for high-powered vehicles. We were again first to introduce lightweight brake pads, and also equipped the earliest generation of electric vehicles with our friction products.
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01. State of the art
No one benefits from our ‘future focus’ more than our customers. It allows them to offer or incorporate the latest, most advanced, and highest-quality parts.
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02. Satisfaction
Our future focus brings you improved customer satisfaction, enhanced competitiveness, and a stronger reputation in the marketplace.
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03. Speed
The speed and agility of our R&D program means you can make it to market faster with new products.
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04. Service
Part of our philosophy, and a key factor in our success, is the close geographical proximity of our R&D centers to our customers.
R&D that goes the extra mile
300
Specialist R&D personnel
30
Million Euro investment per year
2000
Hours of dyno testing per brake pad
300
k
kilometres of road testing per brake pad
Our latest breakthroughs
Every day, TMD Friction is pushing harder and further in the pursuit of better quality braking components. In recent times we’ve achieved these extraordinary breakthroughs:
- A 55% improvement in acoustical performance with our 650gsm Thermobond NET substrate compared to competitors’ headliners
- Exceeding a 65% sound absorption coefficient above 500Hz with our Thermobond NET substrate
- Best-in-class acoustical performance with our 8.0mm Polybond Acoustic substrate, allowing packaging space for increased headroom
- 20% lower mass with our Polybond Acoustic substrate, compared to other thermoset substrates
- Forming and FEA simulation software that brings more efficient and shorter development times, as launch time can be reduced by six weeks
Braking for today and tomorrow
By 2035, two in every three vehicles will be electric. Electric vehicles have unique requirements for braking, particularly in noise. Our R&D team is leading the way in developing exceptional braking comfort for electric vehicles.
Silence is golden
By 2035, two in every three vehicles will be electric.
Quieter braking is essential for electric vehicles. We have a number of teams dedicated to braking comfort and vibration reduction, as well as an industry-leading portfolio of ‘noise fix’ solutions.
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01. 55% improvement
A 55% improvement in acoustical performance with our 650gsm Thermobond NET substrate compared to competitors’ headliners
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02. 65% sound absorption
Exceeding a 65% sound absorption coefficient above 500Hz with our Thermobond NET substrate
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03. Best-in-class
Best-in-class acoustical performance with our 8.0mm Polybond Acoustic substrate, allowing packaging space for increased headroom