{"id":8691,"date":"2025-06-13T08:34:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/?p=8691"},"modified":"2025-08-19T09:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T07:27:56","slug":"tpv-automotive-received-9-awards-for-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/media\/news-and-press-releases\/tpv-automotive-received-9-awards-for-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"TPV Automotive received 9 awards for innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-HEADER.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-HEADER-1030x688.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive HEADER'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; font-size:28px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr  av-inherit-size '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >TPV Automotive received 9 awards for innovation<\/h2><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below  ' style='font-size:12px;'><p>13. 6. 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>The Posavje Chamber of Commerce, Kr\u0161ko, and the Chamber of Commerce of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina awarded prizes for the best innovations of 2024. TPV Automotive\u2019s innovators once again stood out by receiving nine recognitions, including two gold, four silver, and three bronze awards. The innovation titled <em>Innovative technological solutions and approaches in the new battery carrier project<\/em> was also nominated for the national level competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>The Posavje Chamber of Commerce, Kr\u0161ko, awarded TPV two silver and two bronze recognitions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Silver Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>TESTING OF THE WHEEL CARRIER UNDER REAL ROAD LOADS<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Jurij Kranjc, Vili Malnari\u010d, Matej Stra\u0161ek, Dr. Jernej Klemenc (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana)<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> The innovation enables dynamic testing of various load-bearing components using recorded real load signals that the components experience during operation. In this case, the dynamic durability of the wheel carrier was tested with repeatedly applied load signals from road surfaces. This method simulated the loads acting on the wheel carrier during use and evaluated its dynamic durability throughout its lifespan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-1.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-1-1030x687.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 1'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-18  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-2.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-2-1030x687.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 2'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>METHODOLOGY FOR DEFINING DISTORTED PRODUCT SHAPES TO COMPENSATE FOR WELDING DISTORTIONS<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Gregor Levak, Jurij \u0160vegelj, Davor Tramte, Patricia \u0160a\u0161ek, Dejan Zajec<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> This innovation introduces an advanced methodology for compensating sheet metal deformation, shortening project timelines and improving production processes. Using these techniques, new products are designed to deform after welding into precisely predicted geometries, ensuring high quality of the final product without additional processing. The innovation is universally applicable and adaptable to different materials and product geometries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bronze Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>INNOVATIVE DESIGN OF THE WELDING AND MECHANICAL PROCESS FOR COMPLEX-SHAPED PRODUCTS<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Jurij Kureti\u010d, Marko Malnari\u010d, Kristjan Ke\u017eman, Toma\u017e Habinc, Marko Kerep, Matic \u0160eligo, Jurij \u0160vegelj<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within the company and external partners, the production line process was modified, improving productivity and reducing waste by increasing the availability and stability of the production process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-27  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-3.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-3-1030x687.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 3'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-30  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-4.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-4-1030x687.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 4'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>DEVELOPMENT OF AN INNOVATIVE WELDING POSITIONER WITH A DEDICATED CLAMPING TABLE<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Tomislav Klari\u0107, Miran Feren\u010dak, Nenad Ra\u0111enovi\u0107, Boris Antolovi\u010d, Kristjan Ke\u017eman, Martin Pov\u0161e, Katja Sajtl<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> TPV Automotive developed a welding manipulator with a dedicated clamping table and an automated manipulation process for assembling the frames of residential containers. This innovation improves the existing welding process, making product manufacturing and processing faster, more precise, reliable, and efficient. It has increased production reliability and efficiency while significantly reducing production costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>The Chamber of Commerce of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina awarded TPV Automotive two gold, one silver, and two bronze recognitions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Gold Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-40  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND APPROACHES IN THE NEW BATTERY CARRIER PROJECT<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Kaja Pirnar, Janez Ho\u010devar, Vili Malnari\u010d, Jurij \u0160vegelj, Domen Gnidovec, Toma\u017e Habinc, Patricia \u0160a\u0161ek, Aleks Reba, Marko Malnari\u010d, Mateja Hrovat, Robert Strahini\u010d, Ana Cindri\u010d, Kre\u0161imir Benci, Jurij Kureti\u010d, Matija Po\u017egaj<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> TPV Automotive successfully engaged as a supplier of steel and aluminum load-bearing elements, leading the design development of a new battery carrier for premium vehicles. Starting from initial concepts, the team delivered a technologically feasible design within a tight timeframe. Thanks to innovative solutions and expertise in technology and functionality, TPV provided both prototype and serial parts for the project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-43  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-5.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-5-1030x688.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 5'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-46  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-6.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-6-1030x688.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 6'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>NUMERICAL APPROACH FOR THE PHYSICAL INTEGRATION OF DEFORMATION HISTORY INTO FINITE ELEMENT METHOD<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Domen Gnidovec, Patricia \u0160a\u0161ek, Dr. Marko Vrh (CAD CAM)<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> This innovation introduces a new numerical simulation approach that physically integrates the deformation history of sheet metal into subsequent structural finite element analyses. This improves result accuracy and optimizes product development, representing a breakthrough in engineering simulations that contributes to more reliable and efficient designs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Silver Award:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-52  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION OF GEOMETRY ROBUSTNESS IN HIGH-VOLUME PIPE BENDING PROCESS<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Patricia \u0160a\u0161ek, Silvester Urek, Jo\u017ee Ko\u0161ak, Peter Smoli\u010d, Iztok Erjavec, Domen Jenkole<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> This innovation addresses the challenges of misalignment and variability in the geometry of products manufactured in high-volume pipe bending. By optimizing the shape of bending segments and designing tooling for quick geometry adjustments, the product geometry was improved, significantly reducing waste and increasing productivity of the highly optimized production line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-55  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-7.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-7-1030x688.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 7'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bronze Awards:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-59  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-60  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-61  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-8.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-8-1030x688.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 8'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-62  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_three_fifth  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-50px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-63  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>DEVELOPMENT OF UNIVERSAL PACKAGING<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Miha Kon\u010dar, Jan Zupanc, Alja\u017e Bogovi\u010d<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> The innovation optimizes transport processes through the development of customized packaging that allows the transport of 67% more products per shipment, reducing the number of shipments by 40%. This decreases costs, CO2 emissions, and improves efficiency. Additionally, it supports sustainable development, workplace optimization, and improves logistics processes, enhancing the company\u2019s competitiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-65  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><em>EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT COMBINATIONS OF NECK DRAWING TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH-VOLUME FORMING PROCESSES<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Innovators:<\/strong> Aleks Reba, Patricia \u0160a\u0161ek, Miran Peni\u010d, Dejan Zajec<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong> The innovation focuses on different methodology combinations for drawing limit necks from high-strength steel sheets. The challenge lies in the high ratio of neck depth to diameter and achieving tight tolerances with high-quality edges. Various technologies in sheet metal forming were studied, and process parameter combinations were determined to ensure appropriate quality of different neck types.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-67  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-68  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><a href='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-9.jpg' class='avia_image'  ><img class='avia_image ' src='https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/Nagrade-Inovativnost-Posavje-2025_TPV-Automotive-9-1030x688.jpg' alt='' title='Nagrade Inovativnost Posavje 2025_TPV Automotive 9'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-69  el_after_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-70  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Congratulations to all the innovators! TPV is also keeping their fingers crossed for the <em>Innovative technological solutions and approaches in the new battery carrier project<\/em> at the national selection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Posavje Chamber of Commerce, Kr\u0161ko, and the Chamber of Commerce of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina awarded prizes for the best innovations of 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/media\/news-and-press-releases\/tpv-automotive-received-9-awards-for-innovation\/\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>TPV Automotive received 9 awards for innovation - TPV Automotive EN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpv-automotive.si\/en\/media\/news-and-press-releases\/tpv-automotive-received-9-awards-for-innovation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"TPV Automotive received 9 awards for innovation - TPV Automotive EN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Posavje Chamber of Commerce, Kr\u0161ko, and the Chamber of Commerce of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina awarded prizes for the best innovations of 2024.  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