Nexteer Unveils High-Mount Direct-Drive Steer-by-Wire Actuator for Software-Defined Vehicles

Nexteer Automotive, a leader in advanced steering and motion control technologies, has launched its High-Mounted Direct-Drive (HMDD) steer-by-wire handwheel actuator. Featuring a compact architecture that integrates a high-mounted motor, direct-drive responsiveness, and a fixed hub, this actuator enables automakers to reimagine steering system packaging and cockpit layouts in software-defined vehicles. The product is designed to offer greater design freedom, scalable integration across vehicle platforms, and support for optimized steering feel.