Steer-by-wire module for bespoke and low-volume vehicles

Cambridge-based Titan has announced a steer-by-wire system for vehicles “from electric hypercars to automated trucks which has been designed to meet demand from lower-volume manufacturers who need a bespoke system”, it said.

ITAN LAUNCHES STATE-OF-THE-ART STEER-BY-WIRE SYSTEM The leader in next-generation electric steering systems, Titan has developed a high-tech steer-by-wire system designed for bespoke and lower-volume manufacturers Titan’s breakthrough system has been created to meet surging demand from fast-growing manufacturers for high-tech by-wire technology Highly flexible, tune-able steering system covers the full spectrum of lower-volume applications, from sports cars to hypercars, light commercial vehicles to trucks, automated to autonomous vehicles, across ICE to electrified powertrains Totally bespoke, rapid-turnaround, high-performance technology meets the exact needs of Titan’s customers, from EV startups through to existing OEMs Customer-specific, dedicated approach not offered by large Tier 1 steering suppliers allows Titan to be perfectly positioned to support any lower-volume maker New by-wire technology expands on Titan’s portfolio of globally-leading electric power steering systems With decades of experience in supplying advanced steering systems to the world’s most revered sports cars, Titan is an expert in high-tech precision engineering Hi-res media images: https://bit.ly/Titan_By-wire_ Video: https://youtu.be/egZ28vrxNkU 13 September 2023: Titan, the leader in advanced electric steering systems for lower-volume manufacturers, today launches its state-of-the-art steer-by-wire system, offering makers of next-generation models, from electric hypercars to automated trucks, the ultimate in high-performance, bespoke steering solutions. From its origins in the development of pioneering racing cars in the 1960s, Titan has established itself as a world-class design, engineering and manufacturing company, supplying the automotive industry with the highest precision components for the most advanced drivetrains, chassis systems and internal combustion engines. Carving out a particular specialism in globally leading steering solutions, Titan has supplied systems for the world’s most revered and iconic sports cars, to top level motorsport teams, as well as unique solutions tailored for the very latest electric commercial vehicles. Offering the complete portfolio of advanced high-performance steering systems and leading the world in electric steering for lower-volume manufacturers, Titan today reveals its by-wire breakthrough, which has been designed to meet surging demand from fast-growing lower-volume manufacturers who need a bespoke system for a wide spectrum of next-gen vehicles. George Lendrum, CEO of Titan, commented: “Titan’s flexibility and in-house expertise means we occupy a unique position in the marketplace versus more traditional large Tier 1 suppliers, which do not cater for the specific needs of lower-volume makers when it comes to electric steering systems. Thanks to our focused engineering structure and motorsport ethos, we can provide a manufacturer, whether a new EV startup or established OEM, with a completely bespoke by-wire steering system incredibly quickly. And one that is completely tune-able by the customer to the specific needs of their vehicle – be that an electric hypercar, delivery truck or an automated vehicle.” Titan’s new steer-by-wire system is the result of a meticulous R&D process undertaken at the company’s HQ in Cambridgeshire, UK. Like all of Titan’s high-tech steering systems – the company offers the full product range, from manual steering, to hydraulic power steering and electric power steering (EPAS) – the all-new by-wire system is designed, developed and manufactured completely in-house, rooted in intellectual property solely-owned by Titan itself. For its next-generation steer-by-wire system, Titan has developed a completely bespoke electric motor, which it manufactures in-house alongside the entire steering system, and a bespoke electronic control system too, biased to 48-volts, with both systems enabling optimum performance and, equally as importantly, infinite tuneability. Paul Wilkinson, technical director, Titan, further explains: “Our in-house developed technology optimises the relationship between the motor and the control system, resulting in a by-wire system that sets new standards. “Combined with Titan’s approach, which sees us work closely with every customer, the system is a highly tune-able toolbox, enabling lower-volume next-gen vehicle makers to calibrate steering responses exactly to application, whether an EV hypercar or electric truck, resulting in just the right ‘feel’ for the driver. What’s more, thanks to the company’s in-house expertise, we can close the loop, taking a system from clean-sheet design to full industrialisation under one roof, and do so rapidly to the very highest levels of quality.” As well as being completely tune-able for individual applications, the company’s new by-wire system is also scalable and optimised for particularly challenging packaging requirements, while Titan’s experience in precision manufacturing means it can create anything from a first prototype to a final production run with unparalleled quality at lower-volume. All of Titan’s steering systems are bespoke-designed for lower-volume applications, catering for one-offs to 100 unit/month volumes, with production times for initial prototypes measured in days, not months. George Lendrum, CEO of Titan, concludes: “This new by-wire system builds on the reputation Titan has forged in designing, developing and precision manufacturing the world’s leading electric steering systems for the auto industry. This advanced, state-of-the-art system, combined with our inherent flexibility, uniquely positions Titan as the go-to lower-volume steering supplier for manufacturers of next-generation vehicles, whatever the application.” ENDS Media contact: media@titan.uk.net Tel: +44 7815 863 968 Media images + video: https://bit.ly/Titan_By-wire_ https://youtu.be/egZ28vrxNkU

The 48V electric motor that operates the steering rack was developed in-house along with the rest of the mechanical system and the control unit. All of it is made in Cambridgeshire UK, including PCB manufacture and assembly.

Titan steering manufacturer cnc shopThere are no off-the-shelf units, instead “Titan’s approach is to work with the customer’s design team to deliver the performance characteristics that are required”, said company technical director Paul Wilkinson. “The system is a tune-able tool-box, enabling lower-volume next-gen vehicle makers to calibrate steering responses exactly to application, resulting in just the right feel for the driver. Under one roof, we can take a design from a clean sheet of paper to full industrialisation.”

Expected volume are 100 unit/month down to one-offs.



The company has been operating for 60 years, developing racing cars in the 1960s, and now supplying the automotive industry with steering systems, drive-trains, chassis and engines. Control systems can be developed under ISO 26262 to ASIL-D. It has “supplied systems for iconic sports cars and top-level motor sport teams, as well as the latest electric commercial vehicles”.


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