EV Suppliers

ACTech produces casting prototypes and small batches for customers from various industries: for the automotive industry and its suppliers, for the aerospace industry, and for machine and plant manufacturers. As one of the leading global rapid prototyping companies, ACTech provides all design and production processes under a single roof for the speedy production of complete casting prototypes. From the 3D data set, ACTech produces complete castings ready for testing and installation. State-of-the-art rapid prototyping processes combined with CNC pattern making and CNC machining achieve extremely fast production of prototypes that, from the very first casting, are comparable to series production. This expertise benefits customers by reducing development time and lowering costs compared to conventional methods, achieving smooth production launches for their products. Today, more than 1,000 companies worldwide utilize ACTech’s unique service.

U.S. manufacturer of precision custom gears and gear shafts since 1969. Bendon Gear & Machine produces spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears in small-to-medium batches for automotive aftermarket, machinery, and gearboxes. Known for quick turnaround and personal service, Bendon Gear is ISO 9001 certified and employs skilled machinists to fabricate gears up to 36” diameter. It supplies performance car builders and industrial clients with high-quality gearing, including hardened and ground gears made to print.

Alpar Metal specializes in the production of metal components for the automotive industry, including parts for electric vehicles. Their expertise includes precision machining and metal forming, contributing to the production of high-quality EV components.

Lioho Group is a premier global automotive aluminum die casting specialist with over 45 years of experience serving premier automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide. The company excels in precision manufacturing of lightweight aluminum components that contribute to vehicle weight reduction and improved fuel efficiency. With continuous investment in advanced equipment and technology, Lioho maintains industry-leading capabilities in high-pressure die casting, machining, and assembly, providing comprehensive solutions from design consultation to mass production with exceptional quality control systems that meet the most stringent automotive industry standards.

Hirschvogel Group (founded 1938) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of forged and machined steel and aluminum components for the automotive industry. With eight production sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas, Hirschvogel provides global OEMs with innovative, lightweight powertrain solutions. Its IATF 16949-certified processes ensure high precision and reliability, making it a trusted supplier of rotor shafts for EV motors.

Tekfor Group (Neumayer Tekfor GmbH, founded 1942) is a German Tier-1 supplier of metal-formed driveline and e-mobility components. Headquartered in Hausach, Tekfor operates eight global sites with 2,100+ employees (Europe and Americas). It specializes in forging, stamping and machining of critical shafts and fasteners for EV powertrains, backed by IATF 16949-certified quality management.

Sinotech Co., founded in 1983, is a US manufacturer of shafts for electric motors and other precision components. It uses cold-rolled steel and CNC gear hobbing/grinding to produce high-precision shafts. The ISO 9001 and IATF 16949-certified company focuses on JIT delivery for automotive customers and can make shafts up to 2-5/8" diameter.

Ellwood Group Inc. (founded 1910) is a US heavy forging and foundry company producing large-diameter shafts and motor/generator components. It holds ISO/TS 16949 certification and can forge shafts up to 18" diameter and 168" length. With ~1,500 employees (10,001+ worldwide) and $250M annual sales, Ellwood supports high-volume production for OEMs requiring robust, precision shafts.

Founded in 1928, Poppe + Potthoff is a German engineering company (1,600+ employees) specializing in precision drivetrain components. The company integrates tube forming, axial cold forming and machining to deliver lightweight rotor and drive shafts for hybrid and electric vehicles. With IATF 16949 certification, P+P serves global OEMs and Tier-1 customers, providing design optimization and testing to ensure high safety and reliability.

ThyssenKrupp is a global industrial group and Tier-1 automotive supplier. Its Automotive Technology division produces hollow rotor shafts and other drive components for EV motors. Since 2013, Thyssenkrupp has manufactured rotor shafts in Chemnitz and Ilsenburg (Germany) and expanded production to Changzhou (China) and Querétaro (Mexico). Its innovative shaft designs enable integrated cooling and high rigidity, meeting IATF 16949 standards for major OEM vehicles.