Experiencing quality of life Annual report 2014 – magazine Staying on track Tokyo-style Driver assistance systems Page 6 202 Quality of life Page 4 Page 66 Message from Hot Heinz Networked household appliances Staying on track, Tokyo-style Quality with a capital Q Quiet enthusiasm 6 Driver assistance systems 32 Quality assurance 54 E-mobility in Stuttgart Distance no object New worlds Seeing with new eyes 14 Inductive charging 37 Focusing on customers’ wishes 58 Innovative business ideas Research unlimited Stepping into new shoes Net-works 16 Renningen research campus 42 Southern Europe apprenticeship initiative 62 Connected manufacturing A continent of opportunities A place in the sun Message from Hot Heinz 22 Growth market Africa 46 Drive and control technology 66 Networked household appliances Curitiba cocktail Ice cream for everyone 26 DualFuel systems 48 Packaging technology Page 54 Quiet enthusiasm E-mobility in Stuttgart Page 58 Seeing with new eyes Innovative business ideas 3 Page 22 A continent of opportunities Growth market Africa Research unlimited Renningen research campus Page 16 To read the online annual report on your PC or tablet, go to: annual-report.bosch.com We have made it our goal to create products Quality of life that spark enthusiasm, improve quality of life, and conserve natural resources. Join us as we explore our customers’ and associates’ different living conditions and cultures in various regions of the world. Their personal stories show how people have enhanced their quality of life – on their own initiative, or together with the help of family and friends. We also play a role in this – with our prod- ucts and services, but most importantly thanks to our associates. Their commitment and ideas are the source of technology that is “Invented for life,” and that has a positive impact on individuals and society as a whole. Quality of life means different things to different people. Even so, certain topics are clearly fundamental for everyone. As a part of the Better Life Index, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has identified eleven areas that are key to quality of life, including health, safety, education, environment, community, housing, and jobs. In this magazine, these topics are flagged by symbols. The stories show where Bosch technology that is “Invented for life” is helping improve quality of life. Perhaps you’ll recognize how we have improved yours. 4 Healthcare “I have to be able to see every thread in a sari to make sure it’s perfect. Without good eyesight, I might as well close up shop.” Basepere Lakshminaranaya, general manager of a sari-weaving mill in India Page 59 Education Many Bosch apprentices contribute their knowledge, give children a helping hand, and in this way have the opportunity to improve their own social skills. Page 21 Safety “The process ends with a further thorough check for quality and safety. As many as ten camera systems test the vials for scratches on the glass, particles in the liquid, and properly fitted caps – and that’s not all.” Dr. Johannes Rauschnabel, Bosch pharmaceuticals expert Page 51 Jobs “Now that I have a secure job, it’s easier for me to plan ahead.” John Ndungo, the first associate of Bosch Thermotechnology Kenya Page 25 Environment 5 One important goal is creating livable cities without excessive traffic noise and particulate matter. Page 54 Community “With the solar mirrors, we’ve created something very special – and it has brought the whole town closer together.” Knut Jacobsen, manager of Rjukan Hytteby tourist cabins, Norway Page 47 Living One of the main advantages of the Home Connect app is the remote control function that can be used on the go. “I also feel more secure knowing exactly which appliance is currently on or off.” Claudia Häpp, Home Connect project manager Page 66 6 Driver assistance systems Staying on track Tokyo-style annual-report.bosch.com/ driver-assistance-systems 7 times per second, a microcomputer monitors the signals sent out by the ESP® sensors and cal- culates whether the driver’s steering commands 25 correspond to the actual direction of travel. MitDriving dem a Taxi taxi durchin Tokyo, Tokio, the der world’s größten largest Metropolregion metropolitan der area, Welt: is not enge for Straßen, the faint- enormehearted. 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Mit dem Taxi durch Tokio, der größten Metropolregion der Welt: enge Straßen, enorme Verkehrsdichte, permanente Ablenkung. Das erfordert ein Höchstmaß an “Driving convenience is closely linked to assistance Konzentration. Bosch-Ingenieur Daisuke Abe geht mit dem Taxifahrer toHidenori systems,Fujimoto as auf they Stadtrundfahrt help drivers und in erklärt, critical wie situations Fahrerassistenzsysteme in 30 zu mehr200 kph: the speed range within whichVerkehrssicherheit they are no longer beitragen. able Ein to Härtetestreact quickly unter enoughRush-Hour-Bedingungen. which drivers are supported by standard ACC adaptive cruise to prevent a collision.” control Daisuke Abe, expert for driver assistance systems in Japan “The hardest part of my job is to constantly stay alert.” Hidenori Fujimoto, taxi driver 8 Rush hour in Tokyo is always nerve- His passenger, wracking. Even for someone who is Daisuke Abe, the gen- not driving but observing the urban eral manager of the spectacle from the back seat of a driver assistance engi- taxi. The glow from the neon signs neering department at bathes the driver’s face in ever- Bosch Japan, got in at changing colors, though the non- Bosch headquarters stop flashing of the lights seems pleasantly softened from inside in Shibuya in order to experience for himself all the challenges the car. The same is true of the constant din of the traffic, which a taxi driver faces in this city. Going back in time a couple of blends with the music emanating from stores’ loudspeakers and hours, we find Abe behind the wheel of a car on one of the belt- the cuckoo-like warnings from the crossing signals. Taxi trips ways skirting the center of Tokyo. Unlike the taxi, Abe’s VW Golf, in the world’s largest metropolitan area are a multiple assault a demonstration vehicle, is equipped with all key driver assis- on the senses, and a mesmerizing adventure for any foreigner. tance systems. In the increasing turmoil the Golf experiences For Hidenori Fujimoto, though, they are his challenging every- approaching Tokyo’s inner districts, one particular system, the day work environment. The main thing is not to get distracted. lane-change assist, comes in handy more than once. In this traffic maelstrom, his orange taxi with the little crown on the radiator grill seems like a pinball in one of the city’s many In the rapidly flowing traffic, Abe can trust in the car’s camera-con- pachinko parlors – with the significant difference that he must trolled lane-keeping function, which ensures he’ll never uninten- on no account bump into other objects. Getting around safely tionally drift out of his lane. Especially in monotonous situations, takes a certain inner composure. The driver only gets truly agi- this function enhances safety for everyone on the road. With tated when he is forced to wait at a taxi stand for a while. After 37 million people living within a radius of 50 kilometers, Tokyo is all, he earns his living by keeping his car constantly on the move. coming up against the limits of mobility. Nowadays, it’s not only It is the city’s contagious rhythm that has had an impact on him. parked cars that must be stacked on top of one another, but also “It’s impossible not to be affected by Tokyo’s pace,” Fujimoto entire roads. Prospective car buyers in Tokyo can only register says as he starts his shift at dusk. their vehicle if they can prove they have their own parking spot. ABS 9 for China They’re practical, agile, and roomy. But the main reason minibuses are such a popular means of transport in China is because they offer all this for comparatively little money. The serious accidents involving them are mounting, though. It’s no wonder: after all, their cheap price usually comes at the cost of safety. And the vehicles – which are used commercially and as family cars – are often laden to the gills, making them difficult to control in criti- cal situations. The Chinese government wants to tackle the growing problem with new legislation, and make certain safety systems mandatory in the future. ABS has been a legal requirement in all new minibuses since January 2015. With three-channel ABS, Bosch offers a solution that enables enhanced safety at a bearable price. Designed specifi- Daisuke Abe, general manager, driver assistance cally for Asian minibus manufacturers, engineering department, Bosch Japan.