Τhe sixth generation of long-range radar has been created as a modular system: less complexity allows for potential cost savings while simultaneously increasing performance. Improved object detection...
Continental Is also Driving the Future in Motor Racing Continental conquers motor racing: In the mid-1950s, Continental not only provided tires for a variety of racing cars, but was also regarded as a...
(R)evolution in the Cockpit In the early 1960s, the equipment of cars was still very minimalist. Accordingly, the driver could operate only a few functions via the dashboard: there was no air-conditioning...
Flying High with Continental, for 150 Years In 1900, Continental delivered the balloon material for sealing the gas cells of the first German airship, the Zeppelin LZ 1. Today, Continental is also using...
Automation – Continental Takes the Next Step Toward Industry 4.0 In the mid-1920s, Continental employed around 14,500 people. Precise manual work was required in many areas of production, such as the...
Continental Keeps the Tires Turning Not all tires are the same. In the early 20th century, all bicycle and car tires were made by hand at the plant on Vahrenwalder Strasse. Whereas, today Continental tires...
Mobile Everywhere – From the Office to the Road In the early 1950s, Continental built a highly modern building for its day at Königsworther Platz, which was to be its new corporate headquarters. The...
Tennis Balls and Football Stadiums In the late 19th century, Continental not only manufactured pneumatic tires for bicycles and cars, it also produced other consumer goods made of soft rubber. Tennis...
Focus at Continental on High-quality Products Back in 1920, the staff at Continental were already meticulously testing the elasticity and suppleness of car hoses. A particularly high tensile strength was...