Bosch

Robert Bosch GmbH was founded in 1886 as 'Werkstätte für Feinmechanik und Elektrotechnik' by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) in Stuttgart. Robert Bosch succeeded in 1897 to install his magneto ignition in a car. In doing so, he had found the solution to one of the greatest technical problems facing automotive technology. He immediately became a successful supplier in the automotive sector. Light systems followed in 1913, diesel injection systems in 1927 and petrol injection systems in 1951. As early as 1979 - after the arrival of digital electronics in the car - ignition and fuel injection were integrated into complete engine management systems.