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The metal processing industry in Europe has a positive outlook for the next 10 years. This is due to the high demand for e-bike frames in the European Union.

With the recently acquired brand Saxy and a promising range of brand new e-bike models equipped with modern technology, Chinese manufacturer Hongji Bike wants to expand their business. The positive feedback at Eurobike 2022 showed that General Manager Alfred Wang and his team are on track.

The latest Motinova and Welling e-bike motor series made their debut on Eurobike 2022, one of the three most important bike fairs in Europe. Heavily loaded with innovative features in intelligent functionalities, efficiency, smoothness, low noise, compactness and excellent riding experience, new offerings from the two brands attracted attentions from industry peers, traders, and bike fans in this trendsetting event. The parent company of the two brands, Midea Industrial Technology, was known in China for focusing on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of high-precision motors.

When Yamaha introduced their Power Assist System bicycle (PAS) back in 1993, few people could have foreseen the impact that the world's first production e-bike would have on the future of personal mobility. With a wealth of technical expertise gained over nearly 30 years, the Japanese company's range of drive units has earned a worldwide reputation for quality and reliability.

Apollo Tyres is to launch its first dedicated micro-mobility tyre, the Vredestein Cargo. Developed specifically for electrically assisted cargo bikes used for urban deliveries, the new tyre will make its debut at Eurobike 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany. The new tyre will be available in one size, with a 20-inch (508mm) diameter and 2.2-inch (55 mm) width. Additional sizes will be announced in 2023.

The Indian startup, Tru.Bike, is an alloy kids bike and e-bike manufacturer whose founders have over 30 years of combined experience in bicycles and electric mobility. The company will showcase its line-up of bikes for the first time at Eurobike in Messe Frankfurt this July.

Darfon Group has been dedicated to the e-bike industry for many years via Darfon Electronics Corp's strength in R&D and manufacturing of key electronic components. Focusing on its core competencies of batteries and electronic controls, the Group has launched new-generation 21700 batteries and Shimano compatible batteries for e-bikes.

The team at Tannus works constantly to create products and processes that revolutionize the way people ride bikes. With the hiring of a new product manager, Tannus aims to reduce time to production when working on custom, OEM projects.

Prologo expands the 'Myown' family with an innovative sensor system based on textile sensors that can measure and map the pressure exerted on the saddle to find the ideal model for the athlete and his or her position on the bike in a few minutes and in a single session.

With the increasing popularity and growing trend of e-bikes, bicycle system suppliers have set goals to optimise power and performance of their drive systems. In order to support the driver in the best possible way, sensors are needed to deliver the required data and therefore adapt the engine's power support. An essential component is the ZF e-bike sensor for measuring the current speed, which is based on Hall technology with significant advantages over conventional reed switches.