FORVIA HELLA Put Its Latest Generation of Angle Sensor into Production in China

• The angle sensor is an indispensable key component in steer-by-wire systems for intelligent driver assistance functions
• The sensor enables significantly higher steering precision, faster system response, and flexible adaptation to customer needs
• Built on a modular development strategy and highly configurable architecture, the angle sensor make a perfect balance between performance, cost and delivery

Shanghai, 10 November 2026. International automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has started series production of its latest generation of angle sensor in China, with first deliveries to several leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers already underway. The sensor serves as the core sensing unit of steer-by-wire systems — next-generation steering architectures that replace the mechanical connection between steering movements and wheel behavior entirely with electronic signals. By capturing the real-time rotational position of the front wheel end actuator and converting physical signals into precise electrical inputs for the electronic control unit (ECU), the angle sensor enables the system to accurately interpret driver intent and generate corresponding steering commands. Developed jointly by FORVIA HELLA's R&D teams at its global headquarters in Lippstadt, Germany, and in Shanghai, the product reflects the company's commitment to deep local engineering capability combined with global technology leadership.

"The angle sensor is a defining hardware element in the transition of smart vehicles from concept to mass production reality. Steer-by-wire systems eliminate the mechanical link between driver and wheel — making the precision and reliability of the angle sensor absolutely non-negotiable for vehicle safety and driving experience," says Yu Wei, Senior Vice President of Business Group Electronics Product Segment Sensors & Actuators China at FORVIA HELLA. "With this product entering series production, we are delivering on our strategic ambition: to be the technology partner that accelerates the intelligent transformation of mobility in China, combining our global engineering depth with the speed and responsiveness that China's leading electric vehicle manufacturers demand. This is precisely the kind of high-value, safety-critical electronics innovation that defines FORVIA HELLA's role in the future of the automotive industry."

As intelligent driver assistance technology continues to advance, steer-by-wire architectures are moving rapidly from technology validation into mass deployment — placing increasingly stringent demands on the precision, responsiveness, and reliability of every sensing component within the system. FORVIA HELLA's angle sensor addresses these demands across three defining capabilities: it delivers significantly enhanced steering precision and eliminates lag inherent in earlier generations of electronic steering systems, enabling vehicles to respond faster to both driver inputs and intelligent driver assistance commands. It can be seamlessly integrated into the perception module of intelligent driver assistance functions — including lane-keeping assistance and emergency steering assistance — transmitting accurate position information and decision signals to support active safety. It provides strong resistance to interference from low-frequency discrete magnetic field signals, ensuring stable steering control and a more comfortable driving experience under real-world conditions.

Complementing these performance characteristics, the sensor is built on a modular development strategy and highly configurable architecture, enabling flexible adaptation from hardware to software to meet diverse customer requirements on performance, cost, and delivery timelines, while reducing overall R&D and manufacturing costs through standardized, platform-based design.