According to a research report, by 2026, TMPS penetration will up to 79% and 25.26 million units be installed from the installation 16.49 million units in 2019. China will be the main growth driver for the TPMS segment

Growing legal compulsions and focus on safety, comfort and fuel efficiency will drive demand for tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), says Agneta Ronceret, EMEA TPMS Manager for OEM, truck and industrial markets at ATEQ.

ATEQ is the leader in supplying a wide range of TPMS activation tools for tyre workshops and assembly lines at auto manufacturing plants across the globe. ATEQ’s TPMS range covers simple TPMS triggering tools, TPMS reset tools, complete TPMS relearn tools and more advanced TPMS diagnostic and programming tools, which can either be used autonomously or in combination with an OEM scan tool.  The company’s TPMS decoding tool can trigger or activate sensors, receive TPMS sensor information and send the TPMS sensor information to the vehicle’s ECU. The TPMS sensor information collected by the TPMS decoding tool includes the pressure within the tyre, the temperature of the TPMS sensor, the wheel rotating speed, the TPMS sensor unique ID, the battery status of the TPMS sensor, and more.

TMPS legal requirement was introduced in 2008 after Firestone recalled more than 6.5 million vehicles due to tread separations. As per the first version of the Tread Act, from 2008, all passenger vehicles and light trucks with GVWR of 10,000 lbs and less should be equipped with a TPMS. Europe, in 2012, too formulated EU TPMS regulations to make to TPMS compulsory in all new passenger vehicles from November 2014.

As of now the European Union, the United States, South Korea and China have already made TPMS mandatory in the vehicles, while other countries such as Japan, Indonesia, India, the Philippines and Malaysia are in the process to introduce TMPS legislation in the respective markets soon.

“Many countries and auto companies have a vision of zero road accidents or casualties. Followed by the US and Europe, other major markets, such as China, which is the largest automotive market, have also made TMPS mandatory. Multiple companies are also voluntarily implementing TPMS in their vehicles to optimize safety, mileage, and comfort. These trends will drive the growth for the TMPS market,” Ronceret told Tyre Trends.

According to a research report, by 2026, TMPS penetration will up to 79% and 25.26 million units be installed from the installation 16.49 million units in 2019. China will be the main growth driver for the TPMS segment.

Ronceret was appointed to the position last year to tap growing demands of the OEM, Truck and Industrial segments for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australia and New Zealand regions. “There are lots of new activities that are happening in the OEM, Truck and Industrial segments. We have different objects for different segments. As the market grows and technology changes, ATEQ will bring innovations to increase our presence in the OEM, Truck and Industrial markets,” Ronceret said.

Air inflation

Tyres are the only component of the vehicle that touches the road. From safety and comfort and mileage largely depend on the air inflation in the tyres. Generally, a tyre naturally loses 0.2 atmospheres (2.9 PSI) every three months, and a slow puncture precedes 85% of all tyre blasts. Inappropriate tyre cause to the instability of the vehicle, and less mileage and the total life of tyres.

According to a study, around 30% of underinflated tyres increase fuel consumption by 5%. NHTSA, US EPA and US GAO studies say that in the US alone the overall deterioration in fuel economy due to underinflated tyres is 3.3% and the average annual wasted fuel is between 1.2 and 2.8 billion gallons. Over 2 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in Europe annually due to underinflation, as per Bridgestone Europe. At the same time, tyre life reduces by 50% if it runs at 20% under-inflation.

A TPMS updates the driver on air pressure conditions of the tyres. Inside the tyre, behind the valve, sensors measure pressure and temperature all the time, and as soon as the tyre pressure starts to drop, the sensors begin omitting alert signals to the ECU. 

There are two types of TPMS sensors, direct and indirect. Using the TMPS inside the wheel, the direct TPMS sensor, mounted on the wheels or tyre, reports accurate data on tyre pressure to the ECU. The direct TPMS systems are used European, the US and Asian markets.

Based on the ABS sensors, the in-direct TPMS system analyses the acceleration of the tyre and if the dimension of the tyre changes, so will the acceleration of the tyres. The ABS sensors notice the changes in the dimension of tyres and indicate the same. “The direct the TPMS is more precise as it gives you real-time data on pressure, whereas the ABS sensors only give you an indication,” said Ronceret.

Today the company operates in the three TMPS segments- Workshop Tools, Truck TPMS and Industrial TPMS.

ATEQ workshop tools are used in OEM garages and vehicle workshops for activating, diagnosing, programming and fitting TPMS valves and sensors. The workshop tools also help to replace the broken sensors in the tyre and even programme the sensors. “There are companies that make universal sensors, so ATEQ TPMS tools help to write programmes for those sensors. The tools also help to pair the sensors with the ECU,” explained Ronceret.

Revenue-wise, the workshop tool is segment is the largest business for ATEQ.  “For the workshop tools, we have to be evolutive. A bigger challenge for the company is to have the compatible tools for the existing and future vehicles,” said Ronceret.

The industrial tools, fitted at one place, are used in the vehicle production line to check whether tyres are accurately inflated before mounting on the vehicles.

ATEQ has a comprehensive range of TPMS control equipment for small to large manufacturing. On the assembly lines, its TPMS test antennas are key for the installation of TPMS sensors and the pairing of TPMS sensors with the vehicle’s ECU. The company supplies customized TPMS tools test TPMS sensors on OEM light vehicle and truck production lines, as well as wheel and tyre assembly lines, laboratories and test benches all over the world.

In trucks, a 10 PSI, less air pressure increases, rolling resistance by 2%, while industry surveys show that consistent proper tyre inflation in truck tyres would increase fleet wear by 17%.  Today, understanding the importance of the right tyre pressure, now many fleet companies have installed TPMS systems to improve the total cost of ownership. For the European truck industry, the company provides the ATEQ VT TRUCK tool, which checks tyre pressure and sensor batteries to prevent under-inflation and reduce vehicle downtime due to tyre blowouts. The tool is compatible with most European truck and bus TPMS sensors and benefits from a continually growing vehicle coverage, thanks to frequent database updates,

The company gets data from all OEMs to make sure it is updated with the times. “We have all data since we work with OEMs since the integration at the production lines to the workshops. It is also essential of them to we can serve them all the times.” The company maintains confidentiality on the secured data. The tools deal with the information collected from sensors but do not store them.

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Fornnax Technology Pvt Ltd has introduced the R-MAX3300, a new secondary shredder presented as the largest in its category. The official launch occurred on 14 October 2025 at the prominent IFAT India environmental technology exhibition in Mumbai. The unveiling ceremony was a significant industry event, attended by numerous leaders from the cement and waste management sectors. Key figures present included executives from GEPIL India, Zigma Global, Prism Johnson Ltd, Shree Cement Ltd and Mangalam Cement Ltd.

This shredder is positioned as a major technological advancement for India's recycling and waste processing infrastructure. It is designed to provide a powerful solution for Cement Alternative Fuel and Resource plants as well as waste-to-energy facilities. While the established R Series shredders are known for processing high-density materials such as tyres and cables, the R-MAX3300 is specifically engineered for low-density waste streams. These targeted materials include Municipal Solid Waste, Commercial and Industrial waste, Construction and Demolition debris, bulky items, legacy waste dumps and wood waste.

The machine integrates advanced shredding technology to efficiently produce Refuse Derived Fuel and Solid Recovered Fuel, achieving an optimal output particle size between 30 and 50 millimetres. Its construction emphasises durability, operational versatility and high performance to meet the demands of large-scale industrial applications requiring consistent fuel quality.

The R-MAX3300 is built for high-volume processing of pre-shredded or coarse materials. Its applications are expected to be crucial in producing solid recovered fuel, preparing waste for composting and reducing waste volume for more cost-effective transportation. The shredder is anticipated to be a key asset in Integrated Waste Management Projects and bio-mining operations across India and international markets.

Jignesh Kundaria, Director and CEO, Fornnax Technology, said, “The R-MAX3300 represents a monumental leap forward in our vision to become a global leader by 2030 in recycling technology through innovation. With the rising challenges of waste management in India and globally, this machine is not just a product; it’s a powerful tool for change. We engineered it to handle the most difficult waste streams with unparalleled efficiency, turning what was once considered unusable waste into a valuable resource. It directly addresses the urgent demand for effective, large-scale shredding technology that can support cement kilns and waste-to-energy facilities in achieving the desired output. Our commitment goes beyond just selling machinery; it's about empowering our customers to achieve lasting efficiency, sustainability and growth. We see ourselves as a trusted partner who stands beside them at every step – from technology deployment to ongoing support, ensuring they can rely on Fornnax not only for performance but also for consistency, dependability and long-term value.”

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A new collaborative development from rFpro and Siemens Digital Industries Software (Siemens) introduces a significant advancement in simulation technology. This innovation seamlessly connects Siemens' Simcenter Tire software with rFpro's TerrainServer platform, which creates highly precise, millimetre-accurate digital replicas of real-world road surfaces. Through this integration, the sophisticated MF-Tyre and MF-Swift models within Simcenter can directly access and process the detailed terrain data. This allows for the calculation of highly realistic tyre forces and moments, which is a critical factor for virtual testing in both the automotive and motorsport industries.

The partnership was built on ensuring the solution's reliability across diverse applications, from desktop engineering to cloud-based and real-time simulator environments. This development reinforces rFpro's commitment to an open and agnostic simulation platform, providing users with the flexibility to select their preferred models and tools. This strategy of integrating best-in-class third-party technologies protects customer investments and increases their return, as digital assets can be utilised across different departments with varying modelling requirements.

The combined power of TerrainServer's high-fidelity road models and Simcenter Tire's advanced modelling enables engineers to conduct in-depth evaluations of vehicle dynamics, including handling, ride quality and grip. Performance can be assessed objectively through data and subjectively using driver-in-the-loop simulators. This comprehensive approach allows for a more informed development process, leading to better-validated designs before physical prototypes are built, thereby saving substantial time and cost. The new interface is now commercially available and is already being widely adopted by OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers globally for programmes focused on ride comfort and vehicle dynamics.

Nick Harrison, Development Director, rFpro, said, “We aim to be the most open simulation environment on the market and this integration is another key example of this. Our platform-agnostic approach means engineers can pick and choose the best tools for the job. They have the ability to combine specialised technologies from different vendors to create the most effective simulation solution for their particular development challenge.”

Willem Versteden, Senior Technical Product Manager, Siemens Digital Industries Software, said, “Tyre behaviour depends heavily on the surface it’s interacting with. By integrating our Simcenter Tire software with rFpro’s TerrainServer, engineers can now simulate that interaction with a much higher level of detail. It’s a valuable step forward for users demanding greater accuracy in virtual vehicle development.”

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A groundbreaking collaboration between technology giant Continental and kitchen manufacturer nobilia is presenting a new vision for the kitchen, transforming it from a utilitarian space into an intelligent and responsive living environment. This joint innovation project, set to debut at nobilia’s international exhibition in Verl, harnesses the material science expertise of Continental’s ContiTech group, drawing directly from its advanced work in automotive interiors.

The concept, titled ‘Evolution of Senses’, showcases how functional materials can redefine everyday experiences through comfort, safety and seamless design. The core of this innovation lies in revolutionary translucent surfaces. These specialised materials are light-permeable and serve as a host for printed electronics, enabling an array of hidden functions. This technology allows a kitchen countertop to discreetly incorporate wireless smartphone charging, create specific heating or cooling zones to keep food and drinks at their ideal temperature and feature touch-sensitive control panels. All these elements remain completely invisible when not in use, preserving a clean aesthetic. This principle of surface technology is also demonstrated in a kitchen niche, where a screen is hidden behind a translucent film with a wood-like finish, only appearing when activated.

The commitment to modern living extends to sustainability, with the use of durable and resource-efficient materials. The chairs, for instance, are upholstered in an artificial leather that is composed of over 90 percent bio-based and renewable raw materials, including organically grown cotton.

Further enhancing the kitchen's intelligence are smart AI features, engineered by AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions. Adapted from Continental's automotive technology, these systems can recognise food items, offer recipe recommendations and provide nutritional insights. They also contribute to family safety by issuing alerts for potential hazards like boiling water or objects that might be dangerous for children.

While some of these technologies are production-ready and others are still in the prototype stage, they collectively offer a concrete and exciting preview of the future, where the home environment is both intuitively connected and sustainably crafted.

Ralf Imbery, Head of Design, Marketing and Strategy for Continental’s global surface materials business, said, “For many decades, our materials and technologies have shaped modern living spaces – from vehicle interiors to home furniture. With this concept kitchen, we’re showing how our expertise can be transferred to new requirements: for greater functionality, user-oriented design and technology in everyday life. For us, cooperation projects of this kind are an important strategic tool that allow us to test innovations at an early stage and, together with partners, develop new perspectives for future living environments.”

Florian Degenhardt, Head of Innovation, nobilia, said, “The collaboration with Continental is a real game-changer. It enables us to create intuitive surfaces that respond to the user while at the same time preserving the elegant design of modern kitchens.”

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NASA has launched a three-phase competition offering USD 155,000 in prizes to develop next-generation wheels for lunar rovers, as the US space agency prepares for sustained exploration missions to the Moon’s surface.

The “Rock and Roll with NASA Challenge” seeks lightweight, durable wheel designs capable of traversing the Moon’s harsh terrain of razor-sharp regolith whilst maintaining performance in extreme temperature variations and carrying substantial cargo loads at higher speeds.

The competition addresses critical mobility challenges facing future lunar missions, where traditional rover wheels have struggled with the Moon’s abrasive surface materials and temperature extremes that can plummet to minus 173 degrees Celsius during lunar nights.

“The next era of lunar exploration demands a new kind of wheel – one that can sprint across razor-sharp regolith, shrug off extremely cold nights, and keep a rover rolling day after lunar day,” NASA stated in announcing the challenge.

The programme unfolds across three distinct phases. Phase 1, which opened on 28 August and runs until 4 November 2025, will reward the best conceptual designs and analyses. Phase 2, scheduled for January through April 2026, will fund prototype development. The final phase in May-June 2026 will test leading designs through live obstacle courses simulating lunar conditions.

For the concluding phase, NASA will deploy MicroChariot, a 45-kilogram test rover, to evaluate top-performing wheel designs at the Johnson Space Centre Rockyard facility in Houston, Texas. The testing ground will simulate the challenging lunar terrain that future missions must navigate.

The competition remains open to diverse participants, from university student teams and independent inventors to established aerospace companies, reflecting NASA’s broader strategy of engaging private sector innovation for space exploration technologies.

NASA mobility engineers will provide ongoing feedback throughout the competition phases, offering participants insights from the agency’s extensive experience in planetary rover operations, including successful missions to Mars.

The challenge comes as NASA intensifies preparations for the Artemis programme, which aims to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and serve as a stepping stone for eventual Mars exploration missions.

Current lunar rover designs have faced limitations in speed, cargo capacity, and durability when operating across the Moon’s challenging surface conditions, creating demand for breakthrough mobility solutions that can support extended surface operations.

The competition timeline positions Phase 2 prototype funding to commence in January 2026, allowing successful Phase 1 participants several months to refine their concepts before advancing to hardware development.

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