FORVIA HELLA, the global automotive supplier, has strengthened its market leadership in intelligent and complex control electronics with two significant customer wins. The company has been selected by a global premium automaker to develop and produce an Advanced Control Module (ACM), scheduled to enter series production in 2028.
In addition, FORVIA HELLA will begin series production of its Intelligent Power Distribution Module (iPDM) for another renowned automotive manufacturer by mid-year. Together, these projects represent a total order volume exceeding €1 billion.
Production for both modules will take place at the company’s facility in Timisoara, Romania, with development led from HELLA’s headquarters in Lippstadt, Germany.
These wins come at a pivotal time as vehicle electrical and electronic (E/E) architectures evolve. Traditional vehicles rely on more than 100 control units, but future systems will consolidate functions into fewer, more advanced modules—bringing greater efficiency and complexity to modern vehicle platforms.
World’s First Integration of eFuse-ASIC and Intelligent Software
Advanced Control Modules are an indispensable key technology for realizing medium and higher levels of automated driving (L2+). In this highly integrated product solution, iConF, which FORVIA HELLA presented as a world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025, the Company is the first automotive supplier worldwide to combine an electronic fuse with its own ASIC and intelligent control software.
These eFuses measure the current flow and consumption in real-time, controlled by software. The software also manages the demand-oriented distribution of available power in the vehicle. Based on this, the electronic fuse ensures that, even in the event of a potential defect, overheating, or (partial) system failure, the fundamental functionality of safety-relevant components and driving functions is maintained in a fail-operational manner. This includes, for example, the continued operation of radar and other sensors or brake and steer-by-wire systems.
Unlike conventional fuses, electronic fuses are maintenance-free due to their reversible functionality and do not need to be installed in an accessible location in the vehicle. This allows for up to a 25 percent reduction in wiring harness weight due to optimized cable requirements and more efficient construction.
Indispensable Key Technology for Autonomous Driving
Jörg Weisgerber, Managing Director Electronics at FORVIA HELLA, stated: “Without Advanced Control Modules, there will be no automated driving. This development towards software- and service-oriented vehicle architectures opens up a completely new, promising market. FORVIA HELLA has been active in the demanding body electronics business for over 25 years and produces over 13 million control units annually. This gives us a strong technological foundation today. The recent major contract from another premium manufacturer underlines our position as an innovation leader.”
 for a global premium automaker, set for series production in 2028. Production will occur in Timisoara, Romania, with development led from HELLA’s headquarters in Lippstadt, Germany, reinforcing the company’s leadership in advanced control electronics.){kind=link}