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The Innovations ReportThe International Suppliers Fair (IZB)

18 th – 20 th October 2016

Allerpark | Wolfsburg | Germany

www.izb-online.com

Including 46 World Premieres !

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Digitalisation, alternative engines and lightweight construction are three of the keywords that define the rapid transformation currently taking place within the automotive industry. New materials, ecologically and economically feasible solutions and digitally networked applications for products and production are all in high demand.

From 18th to 20th October 2016, the exhibitors at the 9th International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in the German city of Wolfsburg will present more than 111 innovations, including 46 world premieres. Make the most of this opportunity to take a look into the future because these innovations are sure to be found in the cars of tomorrow. The digitalisation movement that is sweeping across the entire industry and has been chosen as the main focus of the ninth IZB particularly grabbed our exhibitors‘ attention right from the word go.

Many of the innovations provide an impressive interactive insight into the topic of “Mobility Goes Digital“, enabling us to experience how CAR2X-communication and assistance systems provide increased safety and more efficiency. It‘s also important not to forget that in the future, the automotive industry will still require excellent hardware, a multitude of examples of which will be presented among the innovations at the IZB. You can find a summary of all of these new products and ideas in this Innovations Report for the IZB 2016.

I hope that you will enjoy reading about these exciting innovations and make plenty of interesting discoveries at the IZB, which is well worth a visit!

Julius von IngelheimSpokesman of the Board of Wolfsburg AG

INNOVATIONS PROVIDE AN INSIGHT INTO THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY

This exhibitor presents one or more world premieres.

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CONTENTS

The 9th International Suppliers Fair (IZB) 2016 –

Focusing on Digitalisation Page 15

IZB 2016 Facts & Figures Page 16

The IZB Programme of Accompanying Events Page 17

Layout of the Exhibition Grounds Page 18

The Press Team at the IZB 2016 Page 19

Reduced Weight and Optimised Temperature Performance Page 21

AB Elektronik GmbH

Highly Adhesive and Resistant Page 22

ADHEX TECHNOLOGIES

Highly Precise 3D Digitisation of Industrial Components Page 23

AICON 3D Systems GmbH

A More Efficient Fuel Delivery System Page 24

Airtex Products S.A

Automated Rotational Moulding of Plastic Parts Page 25

AMS Belgium bvba

Fully Automatic Carsharing – Sharing Has Never Been So Easy Page 26

AMV Networks GmbH

A Licence and Partnership Agreement between ANS and Linamar Page 27

Applied Nano Surfaces

Critical Bug Fixes without a Trip to the Garage Page 28

ATS Advanced Telematic Systems GmbH

Changing Digitally with the System Page 29

AUCOTEC AG

Outstanding Acoustic Properties Page 30

Autins Group / RI Rheinland Insulations GmbH

The Auto-Kabel High Voltage Switch 450 Page 31

Auto-Kabel Management GmbH

Fastener Technology for the Multi-Material Mix and

Hybrid Construction Page 32

baier & michels GmbH und Co. KG

An Artificial Finger for Haptic Feedback Page 33

Battenberg ROBOTIC GmbH & Co. KG

Manufacturing Down to the Nearest Micrometre Page 34

BENSELER Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG /

BENSELER Beschichtungen Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG

Control, Power and Measurement Technology All in One Device Page 35

Berghof Automation GmbH | Testing

Light and Chrome Growing Together Page 36

BIA Kunststoff- und Galvanotechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Reduced VOC Content and Outstanding Cleaning Performance Page 37

Bio-Circle Surface Technology GmbH

A Glass Fibre Sleeve Resistant to Marten Bites Page 38

BIW Isolierstoffe GmbH

Efficient, Safe and Suitable for Flexible Use Page 39

Bombardier Primove GmbH

Wheels with an Individual Look Page 40

BORBET GmbH

RedBox – Safety Thanks to Car2X Communication Page 41

c4c Engineering GmbH


Good Thermal Insulation Properties and High Temperature

Resistance Page 42

Carbody S.A.S

Automatically Compensating for Ageing and Drift Effects Page 43

Casco Schoeller GmbH / Amphenol Advanced Sensors

Optical Drilling for Matrix Placement Page 44

cms electronics gmbh

High Read Rates Even in the Case of Damages Page 45

Cognex Germany

An Electronic Horizon Provides a Look into the Future Page 46

Continental AG

Business Expansion into Mexico Page 47

COPEFI

The Toughest Bumper on the Market Page 48

COPROGET S.R.L.

A Permanently Reliable Function Page 49

CYG – Chang Yuan Group

NU-KOOL SC-G LF, excellent thermal effectiveness Page 50

Delfingen DE Marktrodach GmbH & Co. KG

Cost-Effective 48-Volt Mild-Hybrid Technology Page 51

Delphi Deutschland GmbH

Increasing Efficiency for the Technologies of the Future Page 52

Diehl Metall Stiftung & Co. KG

Solutions for All Voltage Levels Page 53

DRÄXLMAIER Group

Head-Up Displays with Integrated Applications Page 54

E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd

Faster and More Frequent Switching Page 55

E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH

Plastic Granules for Extremely High Loads and AdBlue Resistance Page 56

Ensinger Compounds

Expanded Output Formats in the EPLAN Data Portal Page 57

EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG

Keeping Moisture out of Electrical Systems in Vehicles Page 58

Erich Jaeger GmbH + Co. KG

Touch Control that You Can Really Feel Page 59

ES-Tec GmbH

Laser Cutting, Labelling and Printing in One Single Operation Page 60

eurolaser GmbH

A Low-Extractable Fuel Line Page 61

Evonik Industries AG

Reducing Friction, Wear and Noise Page 62

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation

A Bearing and a Hub in a Single Piece Page 63

Fersa Bearings

Maximum Safety Even Under Dynamic Loads Page 64

Flaig + Hommel GmbH Verbindungselemente

Global Distribution Rights for the edrizzi Paint Mist Separator Page 65

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies SE & Co. KG

One-Piece Instead of Two-Piece and Two-Piece Instead of One-Piece Page 66

Fukui Byora Co., Ltd.

High Performance in Lightweight Solutions Page 67

GESTAMP Automoción S.L.


GKN Driveline – the Driveline of the Future Page 68

GKN Driveline

Automated Car Body Inspections in 3D Measuring Cells Page 69

GOM – Gesellschaft für Optische Messtechnik mbH

A Wide Range of Products and Uncomplicated Installation Page 70

GravoTech GmbH

A Transceiver, Tuner and Antenna All in One Unit Page 71

Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH

A Complete Synchroniser System with an Optimised Design Page 72

HOERBIGER Antriebstechnik Holding GmbH

Clear Voice Quality for In-Car Telephony and Voice Control Page 73

Hosiden Europe GmbH

Examining Resilient Components under Realistic Load and

Environmental Conditions Page 74

IABG mbH

A Feeding and Insertion Unit for the BETAPLUG Page 75

Ing-D.B. GmbH

Systematic and Structured Preparation for the Audit Process Page 76

ITConcepts Automotive GmbH

Ease of Disassembly Reduces the Environmental Impact Page 77

JET PRESS LIMITED

A Diameter of Up to 510 Millimetres and a Length of Up to 18 Metres Page 78

JS Lasertechnik GmbH

Maximum Safety Even Under Extreme Temperatures Page 79

Keihin Sales and Development Europe GmbH

A Simple Process with High Precision Page 80

Keihin Seimitsu Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Warming Up Engines Quicker when Cold Starting Page 81

Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH Passenger Cars

Interior Equipment that Adapts To Meet User Requirements Page 82

Khalil – future driven design

Laser-Welded Flanges Save Material and Weight Page 83

Kirchhoff Automotive Deutschland

Fewer Emissions in Vehicle Interiors Page 84

Klüber Lubrication München SE & Co. KG

The Latest Expert Knowledge for Development Engineers

and Designers Page 85

Konradin-Verlag Robert Kohlhammer GmbH

A Connection between Plastic and Electronics Page 86

Kunststoff Helmbrechts AG

Automotive Ethernet –

the Standard in the Field of Data Communication Page 87

LEONI Kabel GmbH

Excellent Compatibility with Plastics and Extreme Ageing Stability Page 88

Liqui Moly GmbH

Retaining Forces of over 13 Newtons Page 89

Lumberg Connect GmbH

Huge Reductions in Fuel Consumption and Emissions Page 90

MAZARO NV

High-Quality Composite Parts Made of Metal and Plastic Page 91

Mertens GmbH

A Friction-Increasing Direct Coating Page 92

Miba Group

Supporting 12-Volt and 48-Volt Electrical Systems Page 93

NIDEC GPM GmbH


A Combination of Potting and Transfer Moulding Technology Page 94

NiniX Technologies NV

Charging Electric Vehicles at 350,000 Watts Page 95

PHOENIX CONTACT E-Mobility GmbH

Cycle-Time-Optimised Cleaning of Machined Castings Page 96

Piller Entgrattechnik GmbH

Cost-Optimised Mould Design for Components Page 97

Pollmann International GmbH

Better Functionality with Component Weight Reductions of

Up to 50 Percent Page 98

Pöppelmann GmbH & Co. KG

Professional Tools for Projects and Companies Page 99

Projektron GmbH

Customer-Specific Solutions for the Automotive Industry Page 100

PROVERTHA Connectors, Cables & Solutions GmbH

A High Sample Rate Even In-Process Page 101

Qass GmbH

High Coverage in the Contact Area Page 102

Ratioplast Electronics

A Sustainable Material with Near-to-Prime Properties Page 103

Ravago Group

Continuous and Correct Operation Page 104

Rhebo AG

Energy Savings of up to 75 Percent Page 105

Rittal GmbH & Co. KG

Eliminating Plastic Deformations Page 106

ROLLMECH Automotive

A High Level of Transport Safety with a Light Weight and Low Price Page 107

romwell GmbH & Co. KG

Illuminating Decorative Elements and Functional Components

on Vehicle Exteriors Page 108

S.A.M. – Süddeutsche Aluminium Manufaktur GmbH

Lightweight Construction with Renewable Resources Page 109

Samvardhana Motherson Group / SMP

Acoustically Effective and Resource-Conserving Page 110

Sandler AG

Innovative and Efficient Aluminium Solutions Page 111

Sapa Group

Reliable Data Reading Even at High Temperatures Page 112

Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG,

business unit: Schreiner ProTech

Reliable Protection of Bearings and Efficient RFI Attenuation Page 113

Schunk Hoffmann Carbon Technology AG

Free-Form Displays for a Wide Variety of New Design Variations Page 114

SHARP DEVICES EUROPE GMBH

Creating Visual Emotion and Touch Page 115

Silap S.R.L.

A Significant Increase in Process Reliability for Hardening Processes Page 116

SMS Elotherm GmbH

Direct and Indirect Connectors with Crimp Terminations Page 117

STOCKO Contact GmbH & Co. KG

Cost-Effective Process Optimisation for Circuit Board Assembly Page 118

SUMIDA flexible connections GmbH

A High-Performance Media Hub with Two USB Type-C Interfaces Page 119

Tecvox


Reinforcement of Components and Fibre Blends Page 120

Tenowo GmbH

Precision Turned Parts Made of Special Cobalt and Iron Material Page 121

Torneria Automatica Alfredo Colombo srl

An Intelligent Lightweight Alternative to Conventional Air Baffles Page 122

Trocellen GmbH

Wireless In-Car Charging and Video-Audio Communication Page 123

UniMax Electronics Inc. (ASUS Group)

Real-Time Connectivity Page 124

URBANO BERNABE MULTISERVICIOS S.L. (GRUPO UB)

In-Line Glued Stator and Rotor Stacks for Highly Efficient

Electric Motors Page 125

voestalpine Metal Forming GmbH

Highly Efficient Seals for Air-Conditioning Compressors Page 126

VR Automotive Dichtungssysteme GmbH

Optimal Use of Installation Space with an Innovative Cover Concept Page 127

Weber GmbH & Co. KG

Simple, Quick and Mobile Market Research Page 128

Wolfsburg AG – TestWelt

Increased Security Thanks to an Additional Plastic Stiffener Page 129

Yamaichi Electronics Deutschland GmbH

PowerYZer – Simpler and Safer Charging Combined with

an Individual Design 0

YAZAKI EUROPE Limited

Test Benches Adaptable to Suit Specific Customer Requirements Page 131

Zoerkler Gears GmbH & Co KG


Around 800 automotive suppliers will present their products and innovations at Europe‘s leading trade fair for the automotive supplier industry this year. The event, which will take place on the exhibition grounds covering an area of 36,800 square metres in the Allerpark in Wolfsburg, will welcome exhibitors from 32 different countries for the first time. Companies from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Slovakia, Moldova and Taiwan will all celebrate their first appearance at the IZB. The special topic of the trade fair and its programme of accompanying events is “Mobility Goes Digital“, which offers a great deal of market and innovation potential for automotive manufacturers and suppliers. At a special exhibition in Hall 1, exhibitors will present their solutions in the fields of driver assistance systems, vehicle networking and smartphone and tablet PC integration.

The IZB started in 2001 as an in-house trade fair run by Volkswagen AG, boasting 128 exhibitors from six nations and 13,500 visitors. It has since established itself as a successful communication and business platform that highlights the latest developments in the automotive industry.

For more information on the IZB and its programme of accompanying events, please visit http://www.izb-online.com/en/home.html.

THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIERS FAIR (IZB) 2016 – FOCUSING ON DIGITALISATION

Dates: 18th – 20th October 2016, daily from 10am to 6pm

Venue: the Allerpark in Wolfsburg

Organiser: Wolfsburg AG

Patrons: – Mr Stephan Weil Prime Minister of the German Federal State of Lower Saxony – Mr Francisco J. Garcia Sanz Member of the Board of Volkswagen AG – Mr Klaus Mohrs Mayor of the City of Wolfsburg

Area: 7 halls covering an exhibition area of around 36,800m²

Exhibitors: 800 exhibitors from 32 different countries

Most-represented countries: Germany (515), Spain (40), Italy (31), Austria (23), Turkey (21)

New nations: Sweden, Finland, Norway, Moldova, Taiwan and Slovakia

Special topic: Mobility Goes Digital

Other key topics: – Electrics | Electronics | Mechatronics – Assembly and Joining Technology – Metal and Lightweight Construction | Car Body Manufacturing – Plastics – Vehicle Interiors | Modules – Chemical Products – Chassis | Assemblies | Drive Control

IZB 2016 FACTS & FIGURES


– Development – IT and Service Providers – Logistics – Production Processes

Admission: – Day ticket 28 Euros – 3-day ticket 65 Euros – Free admission for school pupils, students and OAPs upon presentation of valid ID

You can find out more about the IZB online at: http://www.izb-online.com/en/home.html

The International Automotive Congress | Mobility Goes Digital Conference patron: Johann Jungwirth | Chief Digital Officer at Volkswagen AG17th October 2016 | Wolfsburg AG Forum AutoVision http://www.izb-kongress.com/en/congress.html

Special Exhibition on “Mobility Goes Digital“18th – 20th October 2016 | IZB exhibition grounds, Hall 1

The IZB Job Fair 20th October 2016 | IZB exhibition grounds in the Allerpark http://www.izb-online.com/en/events/job-fair/information.html

THE IZB PROGRAMME OF ACCOMPANYING EVENTS


The IZB press accreditation stand in the walkway leading to the entrance area in Hall 1 is an important port of call for media representatives attending the trade fair. You can visit this stand to pick up your accreditation documents, your press pass and to receive more information material such as the Trade Fair Catalogue and exhibitor press kits. Workstations providing Internet access are also available at the stand. A screen will display current photos from the trade fair that we are also happy to pass on for use in your reports.

Opening hours of the accreditation counter | press stand:daily from 10am to 6pm

THE PRESS TEAM AT THE IZB 2016

Press contact:

Ms Anke HummitzschTelephone: +49 53 61.8 97-11 56Fax: +49 53 61.8 97-78 24Mobile: +49 15 20.1 66 11 [email protected]

Ms Susann NagelTelephone: +49 53 61.8 97-11 55Fax: +49 53 61.8 97-78 98Mobile: +49 15 22.2 99 89 [email protected]


AB Elektronik GmbH | Werne, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4212 The new actuating elements for haptic pedals (see image) from the company TT Electronics address the current weaknesses of systems available on the market and certainly make a mark by resulting in a pedal weight of under 400g, which is much less than the overall weight of comparable pedals. The increase in force that the driver experiences, for example when switching from a battery-powered drive system to a combustion engine, has a consumption of under 1 W when the actuator is switched on and therefore achieves an increase in pedal force of at least 10 N. Larger forces are also possible with slight adjustments. Unlike conventional systems, the actuator also functions fully reliably and without any time constraints in a temperature range of -40 to +80 degrees Celsius. Conventional systems often stop working when turned on for a long time. The markedly simple and compact design is extremely robust and offers an optimal basis for customer-specific applications.

REDUCED WEIGHT AND OPTIMISED TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE

Press contact: Ms Sandra GroßTelephone +49 23 89.78 81 [email protected]

A haptic pedal from TT Electronics

ADHEX TECHNOLOGIES | Chenove, France | Hall 6 | Stand 6123 In order to reduce the overall weight of every vehicle, Adhex Technologies recently launched a self-adhesive roof stiffener device. This new device provides high performance in terms of adhesiveness (pressure-sensitive adhesive), heat and mechanical resistance. The innovation enables roof sheet metal to be strengthened by restricting the sinking phenomenon and reducing detrimental vibrations caused by external conditions. The roof stiffener consists of a light rigid part and includes a self-adhesive anti-vibratory system if required. Essential criteria, for example the aspect, dimensions, acoustic performance and curvature of the roof, all need to be taken into consideration in order to provide a tailor-made solution for every vehicle. Adhex has also developed a simple and efficient tool that can be used as a mounting aid and ensures a fast and repeatable pressure build-up of the roof stiffener on the assembly line.

HIGHLY ADHESIVE AND RESISTANT

Press contact: Mr Hervé-Henri DurandTelephone +33 3.80 54 70 [email protected]

A roof stiffener that corresponds to the vehicle structure


AICON 3D Systems GmbH | Braunschweig, GermanyHall 3 | Stand 3104The new PrimeScan (see image) from AICON is an attractive entry-level solution for the highly precise 3D digitisation of industrial components. It works with the company‘s OptoCat software and therefore uses the same algorithms for the fast creation of highly precise point clouds as AICON‘s high-end scanner lines StereoScan and SmartScan. PrimeScan‘s compact design – with a base area equivalent to that of an A4 sheet combined with a weight of just 4kg – and its short working distance make it ideal for use as a desktop solution and for applications under cramped spatial conditions in industrial environments. Depending on the required resolution and precision, the scanner is available with camera resolutions of two, five or eight megapixels with measuring fields of between 50mm and 1000mm. PrimeScan comes equipped with either blue-light or white-light technology. Its particularly powerful projector enables users to scan both glossy and dark surfaces without pre-treatment. Users can also choose from 24 fixed configurations with different resolutions and measuring fields.

HIGHLY PRECISE 3D DIGITISATION OF INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS

Press contact: Ms Regina Marszalkowski-WulfTelephone +49 5 31.58 00 05 [email protected]

PrimeScan offers the ideal solution for every application

World Premiere!

Airtex Products S.A. | Zaragoza, Spain | Hall 2 | Stand 2207 At the IZB 2016, Airtex/ASC is presenting its brushless fuel pump controller (see image). The company has been providing mechanical and ‘brushed’ electrical fuel pump solutions for over 80 years and has now expanded into the development of pump motor controllers. Its newly developed external controller is available in single or dual-channel variants depending on customer requirements. A power-limiting strategy is integrated into the control scheme in order to prevent excessive wear and tear in the case of a clogged filter. The brushless fuel system is designed to replace existing ‘brushed’ pump solutions and thus lower the overall operating costs of the fuel system. Given that debris builds up in the fuel filter system, “brushed” pumps require increased current in order to maintain their performance. Excessive current, however, leads to the premature failure of the commutator and brushes. The brushless fuel system eliminates the main failure mode of ‘brushed’ pumps.

A MORE EFFICIENT FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM

Press contact: Mr Daniel GressTelephone +1 2 48.3 92 90 [email protected]

The control unit for the fuel delivery system


AMS Belgium bvba | Bilzen, Belgium | Hall 2 | Stand 2105With Robomould® (see image), AMS is introducing rotational moulding for plastic parts using industrial robots together with electrical heating of the mould. The advantages of this process are a much lower energy consumption combined with a higher production output, quality and flexibility. The full automation and traceability of Robomould® include automated filling for controlled multilayer applications, demoulding, the opening and closing of moulds and the changing of moulds within 30 seconds. Robomould® can easily link existing automated techniques such as milling, finishing, testing, printing, packaging and palletising. Its high level of automation enables it to be used competitively in high-wage countries or even in the direct vicinity of its customers‘ production facilities. AMS aims to extend the new Robomould® system to cover the production of parts based on carbon fibre technology in order to reduce the weight and increase the strength of automotive parts.

AUTOMATED ROTATIONAL MOULDING OF PLASTIC PARTS

Press contact: Mr Johan PotargentTelephone +32 4 75.28 66 [email protected]

World Premiere!

The AMS Robomould® system

Press contact: Ms Aiko LangaditisTelephone +43 6 64.8 50 26 [email protected]

Using electronics to make carsharing easy

AMV Networks GmbH | Marchtrenk, Austria | Hall 2 | Stand 2307 Using vehicles to the maximum possible extent helps to protect the environment and saves hard cash. Many people are therefore now choosing to make the most of carsharing schemes. Nevertheless, when it comes to carsharing, factors such as key management and access control often lead to large delays or high costs. These problems, however, are now a thing of the past thanks to the electronic carsharing solution (see image) from AMV networks. The extraordinary system developed by the exhibitor facilitates fully automatic carsharing that does not require any interference with vehicle electronics. It complies with the strictest global data protection standards and enables AMV to use an on-board unit to provide an abundance of information such as a vehicle‘s location, number of kilometres travelled, fuel level and much more, as well as enabling users to lock and unlock vehicles via a device such as a smartphone. According to the exhibitor, AMV Networks is a reliable partner offering a comprehensive solution for anyone who wants to achieve efficient and sustainable mobility.

FULLY AUTOMATIC CARSHARING – SHARING HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY


Press contact: Mr Andreas StorzTelephone +49 15 22.3 43 56 06andreas.storz@appliednanosurfaces.comwww.appliednanosurfaces.com

A connecting rod processed with Triboconditioning

Applied Nano Surfaces | Uppsala, Sweden | Hall 2 | Stand 2303Applied Nano Surfaces, known as ANS for short, is now taking the next step towards offering the Triboconditioning® of connecting rods (see image) on a global level together with Linamar. The company Linamar, which is one of the top 33 tier-1 companies in North America, and ANS have signed a licence and partnership agreement on connecting rods for light and medium passenger vehicles. Linamar’s growth strategy focuses on diversification, globalisation and green technologies. The company wants to further strengthen its market position by using the ANS Triboconditioning® technology on its connecting rods. According to Linamar, its agreement with ANS forms part of its corporate strategy to increase the value delivered to its customers. The IZB exhibitor claims that with Triboconditioning®, ANS offers a solution that combines high performance with a competitive price and therefore strengthens the company’s position as one of the world’s leading providers of connecting rods.

A LICENCE AND PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANS AND LINAMAR

ATS Advanced Telematic Systems GmbH | Berlin, Germany Hall 1 | Stand 1107ATS Advanced Telematic Systems is a German software company that develops solutions for the future of mobility. With “OTA Plus” (see image), the company, which is based in Berlin, offers what is currently the world’s only open source client/server solution for “over-the-air” software updates designed especially to meet the needs and requirements of automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The solution can be used to fix bugs without having to visit a garage or dealership and enables new features or services to be wirelessly transmitted into a connected car. OTA Plus is a complete solution that helps to organise and control the transfer of data, data management, secure transmission, adjustment of versions and installation of new data in an entire fleet of vehicles. The fact that OTA Plus uses open source technology based on GENIVI standards enables it to be easily integrated into every software architecture in a resource-friendly manner.

CRITICAL BUG FIXES WITHOUT A TRIP TO THE GARAGE

Press contact: Mr Eric EitelTelephone +49 1 75.1 67 08 [email protected]

Software updates “over the air”


AUCOTEC AG | Hanover, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3501 The software system supplier Aucotec is presenting its new change management for the harness design development process at the IZB 2016. A core feature of this management system is its digital change documentation (see image), which significantly improves comprehensibility and process reliability. Designers must implement the inevitable changes made to the system circuit diagram during the ongoing process in the actual “KAB plan”, which provides production departments with specific and detailed wiring information. Instead of requiring manual sketches and time-consuming discussions, corrections can now be forwarded digitally with a simple click. The documentation contains administrative information and, if necessary, snapshots of the modified parts of drawings with changes marked. It also enables a clear “before” and “after” comparison to be made. The new procedure, which is significantly more efficient and more correct, is also an essential precursor to the direct importing of changes into the KAB plan. Aucotec’s developers are already working on this next step.

CHANGING DIGITALLY WITH THE SYSTEM

Press contact: Ms Johanna KieselTelephone +49 5 11.6 10 31 [email protected]

Marked changes to the original component in the SYS plan change notice

World Premiere!

Autins Group / RI Rheinland Insulations GmbH | Rugby, Great BritainHall 6 | Stand 6124The combination of PP microfibre fleece and Hexaflower PET staple fibre results in a new highly effective absorption material. NEPTUNE, which is based on a hollow fibre with an extremely small diameter, is able to provide high sound absorption values together with minimum weight. It particularly stands out due to the fact that it maintains a high absorption rate even in a lower frequency range. The material’s excellent resilience and good compressibility enable it to also be used in applications involving small installation spaces. Components made of NEPTUNE can therefore be found behind dashboards, door trims or A/B/C pillars, for example. RI Rheinland Insulations is also presenting another innovation at the IZB 2016 in the form of OZONE, an acoustically effective three-ply laminate that can be used in assemblies such as wheel arch liners, inner dashboards or engine encapsulations. The use of a microporous insulation layer enables OZONE to provide absorption and sound insulation at the same time.

OUTSTANDING ACOUSTIC PROPERTIES

Press contact: Mr Matthias MiglTelephone +49 21 03.9 10 54 [email protected]


Auto-Kabel Management GmbH | Hausen im Wiesental, Germany Hall 4 | Stand 4318Electromobility, electric vehicles and HV batteries are currently the hot topics leading us towards the urgently required sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility of the future. Nevertheless, most consumers are unaware that in the case of a short circuit, a flow of electricity reaching double figures of kiloamperes and with a force equivalent to a lightning strike during a storm makes its way through their vehicle. Short circuits can also lead to electric arcs that are just as powerful as lightning. The High Voltage Switch 450, known as the HVS450 for short (see image), from the company Auto-Kabel protects drivers and passengers against precisely these outcomes by disconnecting the HV battery from the vehicle‘s electrical system within 3 ms in the case of an accident. When doing so, the switch suppresses the electric arc produced and actively eliminates it. According to the IZB exhibitor, the switch is an active safety component that plays an indispensable role in the safety concept of modern electric vehicles in order to protect users in an extremely exciting, or even electrifying, future.

THE AUTO-KABEL HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCH 450

Press contact: Mr Sohejl RafatiTelephone +49 21 61.30 87 06 [email protected]

The High Voltage Switch 450

World Premiere!

baier & michels GmbH und Co. KG Ober-Ramstadt / Rohrbach, Germany | Hall 5 | Stand 5134In order to make the most of the individual benefits of different materials in the multi-material mix and in hybrid constructions, baier & michels has developed a number of innovative fastening solutions that enable fastening by means of direct screwing into a wide variety of different materials. These innovations include examples such as the b&m CARBON product range for robust and corrosion-free direct screwing into carbon fibre reinforced materials and the b&m TIGHT range. This direct screwing system is suitable for both high-strength steels and tough-soft aluminium alloys and therefore acts as an ideal solution for hybrid applications with aluminium and steel. This system additionally boasts an integrated self-sealing function that does not require any extra sealants or safety agents. These innovative technologies enable vehicle and vehicle parts manufacturers to use materials in a targeted manner and make the most of the competitive advantages provided by lightweight construction concepts.

FASTENER TECHNOLOGY FOR THE MULTI-MATERIAL MIX AND HYBRID CONSTRUCTION

Press contact: Ms Marikki KoschmiederTelephone +49 61 54.6 96 07 [email protected]

Direct screwing into an extremely wide range of different materials

World Premiere!


Battenberg ROBOTIC GmbH & Co. KG | Marburg, GermanyHall 6 | Stand 6202When it comes to displays providing haptic feedback, all ‘keys’ feel like realistic buttons. Against this background, the robotic measuring specialists from the company Battenberg have now developed an “artificial finger” in the form of a Force Feedback Module (see image). This new module is able to precisely measure the haptic response of touch panel devices (feedback) down to the nearest pixel by adjusting the finger pressure (force) directly on the display. The suitability of innovative touch panels for everyday use can now be tested by modifying operating forces, speeds and angles of inclination under different climatic conditions of between -40 and +85 degrees Celsius. Up to now, recording the vibration pulses triggered by different operating forces has not been possible when using conventional measuring methods involving devices such as acceleration sensors or laser vibrometers. The Battenberg Force Feedback Module for robotic measuring systems is therefore an innovative measuring method that can be used to precisely record haptic feedback down to the nearest pixel based on defined forces.

AN ARTIFICIAL FINGER FOR HAPTIC FEEDBACK

Press contact: Ms Heidrun KöhlerTelephone +49 64 24.9 20 [email protected]

The Battenberg Force Feedback Module for touch displays

World Premiere!

BENSELER Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG / BENSELER Beschichtungen Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG | Frankenberg, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3301Up to now, the production of geometrically complex shapes in metal processing has involved a great deal of time and expense. Nevertheless, a new method has now been created to allow the highly precise and fast machining of metals regardless of their hardness. The method also delivers high-quality parts at lower manufacturing costs than conventional processes. This new procedure is called PECM and is suitable for the production of both small and large series, as well as prototype manufacturing. The company BENSELER is now offering its customers the opportunity to make the most of the benefits and wide range of possible uses of PECM technology. The specialists at BENSELER have already been successfully working with ECM for a long time when it comes to deburring components with drill holes and apertures or creating free-formed elements inside components. The decision to expand its portfolio by adding PECM, which is able to achieve roughness depths of up to Rz 0.2 / Ra 0.05 with image accuracies of under 20 µm depending on the material in question, was therefore a logical step for the company.

MANUFACTURING DOWN TO THE NEAREST MICROMETRE

Press contact: Mr Klaus KühnTelephone +49 3 72 06.66 19 [email protected]

PECM – Precise Electrochemical Machining by BENSELER


Berghof Automation GmbH | Testing | Eningen, GermanyHall 3 | Stand 3407With its Powertrain Injector Application (PIA) solution (see image) Berghof Testing brings together control, power and measurement technology for injectors and high-pressure injection pumps in a compact, intelligent and economically efficient device. PIA can be integrated into all conventional test systems and is therefore provider-independent. Alongside its standard version, the exhibitor also offers additional functions for different applications, for example for intelligent injection processes. By simulating a control unit, the Berghof system creates realistic environmental conditions for injectors and injection pumps, PIA is able to simulate different operating conditions. When combined with a reverse polarity recognition function and connected to image processing for the analysis of spray patterns, for example, the application enables users to achieve reliable and reproducible test results, thus preventing the analysis of false basic information on injection patterns. PIA offers users a quicker, adaptable and more cost-effective alternative to control units.

CONTROL, POWER AND MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY ALL IN ONE DEVICE

Press contact: Ms Tina DietrichTelephone +49 71 21.89 41 [email protected]

PIA – a powertrain tester and controller for components in injection systems

BIA Kunststoff- und Galvanotechnik GmbH & Co. KGSolingen, Germany | Hall 7 | Stand 7413BIA has developed a multitude of technologies that open up a world of new effects and design options when used in combination with electroplating. One of these innovations is its BIA Night Design (see image), which enables chrome-plated components to be partially illuminated. This can be carried out before the electroplating process, for example by using 2C or 3C injection moulding or applying selective coatings, during the process by means of laser technology or after the process by re-treating the components. This approach even enables complex symbols to be created. The BIA Night Design can also be used for ambient lighting in vehicle interiors by providing components with a length of up to 1 metre with a translucent gap along their contours. This offers a wide variety of different design options for the ambient lighting of doors or dashboards. The technical processes developed by the company from the German city of Solingen guarantee the required distribution, a high contrast during the day and UV stability.

LIGHT AND CHROME GROWING TOGETHER

Press contact: Mr Vincent DomscheitTelephone +49 2 12.22 33 04 [email protected]

The BIA Night Design


Bio-Circle Surface Technology GmbH | Gütersloh, GermanyHall 3 | Stand 3214The PROLAQ product range from the company Bio-Circle Surface Technology GmbH from the German city of Gütersloh can be used to clean all varnish application and varnish processing tools (see image). The PROLAQ L cleaners, which can be used in manual and mechanical applications, stand out due to their reduced VOC content and outstanding cleaning performance. They remove both water-based and solvent-based varnishes and paints from tools such as spray guns, hoses, rollers and brushes. The “PROLAQ Compact” and “PROLAQ Auto” cleaning systems are optimally tailored to be used with the cleaners and feature a multitude of details that make the working process easier and also contribute towards cost-effective cleaning processes. The three-stage treatment procedure using a coarse filter, sedimentation tank and fine filter extends the service life of the reusable “PROLAQ L 100” and “PROLAQ L 500” cleaners. According to the exhibitor, practical analyses show that this system enables the cleaners to be reused at least five and up to ten times.

REDUCED VOC CONTENT AND OUTSTANDING CLEANING PERFORMANCE

Press contact: Ms Mirela CindricTelephone +49 52 41.9 44 39 [email protected]

Cleaning tasks with the PROLAQ system

BIW Isolierstoffe GmbH | Ennepetal, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6203According to the latest insurance estimates, the annual damages caused by marten bites amount to a total of up to 70 million Euros. These damages are particularly frequent in the case of electronics components such as ignition cables, sensor cables and cables for the lambda sensor. The company BIW Isolierstoffe GmbH has developed an exclusive solution to prevent damages caused by marten bites and has verified the suitability of its solution for this task in cooperation with the only test institute in this field in Germany. The fact that the protective sleeves of the THERMOFLEX HRI MARDER series (see image) provide effective cable protection and sustainably act as a deterrent to martens has been confirmed by an appropriate report and test certificate. The effectiveness of the cable protection sleeve, which is made of thick-walled E-glass fibres, is ensured by its special structure and impregnation with silicone resin. Conventionally used sleeves with a flexible elastic surface display no deterrent effect in direct comparison with this new solution.

A GLASS FIBRE SLEEVE RESISTANT TO MARTEN BITES

Press contact: Mr Dirk HolsteinTelephone +49 23 33.83 08 [email protected]

The ThermoFlex HRI Marder


Bombardier Primove GmbH | Berlin, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4410APRIMOVE offers car users an efficient, safe and economically attractive charging system for use in private and company parking areas in the form of Z-Mover (see image), an inductive charging system that guarantees an optimal distance between the pick-up coils. The fact that the system features a very small and lightweight vehicle coil that already contains all of the components required for control, communication and current conversion means that one single coil is suitable for all vehicle heights, from SUVs right through to small sports cars. The optimal distance between the coils additionally helps to ensure that the electromagnetic emissions are much lower than the statutory limits, which are, indeed, already extremely strict. Z-Mover also offers the necessary safety measures in the form of its reliable finger-trap protection and highly sensitive metal detection system. According to the developer, Z-Mover is a pioneer for the next generation of inductive charging systems and is not only efficient, but also safe and suitable for flexible use.

EFFICIENT, SAFE AND SUITABLE FOR FLEXIBLE USE

Press contact: Ms Johanna StrunkTelephone +49 30.9 86 07 24 [email protected]

The Z-Mover charging system

BORBET GmbH | Hallenberg, Germany | Hall 2 | Stand 2407Lightweight alloy and passion form the basis of the corporate philosophy of the traditional company BORBET, which boasts a history stretching right back to the year 1881. The company‘s product portfolio currently contains more than 2000 different wheel variations. When producing its wheels, the IZB exhibitor uses state-of-the-art materials and develops its own new groundbreaking manufacturing processes. Visitors to the trade fair can gain first-hand information on these materials and processes in Hall 2. By using a coloured clear coat in its painting process, BORBET gives its wheels a completely new and individual look (see image). It does so by first coating a lightweight alloy wheel with a black primer followed by a black base coat. The wheel is then gloss-turned. The second stage of the painting process involves the application of a clear polyester powder coating. The coloured clear coat (glaze) that is applied in the final stage of the process is optically extremely visible against the bright gloss-turned surface.

WHEELS WITH AN INDIVIDUAL LOOK

Press contact: Mr Klaus JürgensTelephone +49 29 84.30 11 [email protected]

A VW colour up! with lightweight alloy wheels with a clear-coat finish


c4c Engineering GmbH | Braunschweig, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3107Modern vehicles are already equipped with a multitude of sensor-based assistance systems. Car2X communication, namely the exchange of data between networked vehicles, facilitates the development of new and innovative systems that can be used to additionally increase safety in road traffic (see image). The company c4c Engineering GmbH is currently developing a simulator that will already enable users to experience such future systems in a wide variety of different scenarios in the present day. The simulator includes an emergency brake assistant that responds to a signal emitted by a braking vehicle ahead by activating a brake application in its own vehicle. Such a system is also able to respond if other systems fail, for example due to difficult weather conditions. The solution is based on the concept for an on-board solution used to record telemetry data in cars that was developed by c4c. These data can be securely communicated via Car2X and cloud solutions and visualised in real time both in vehicles and on mobile systems.

REDBOX – SAFETY THANKS TO CAR2X COMMUNICATION

Press contact: Mr Jan FüllemannTelephone +49 5 31.22 43 55 [email protected]

Intelligent Car2Car communication helps vehicles to avoid accidents

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Carbody S.A.S | Witry-les-Reims, France | Hall 3 | Stand 3201CARBODY develops and manufactures plastic, rubber and foam products for use in sealing applications focusing on acoustics or safety. The company boasts expertise in the fields of material development and validation, structural calculation, acoustics, rubber and plastic injection moulding, foam conversion and assembly processes. At the IZB 2016, CARBODY is presenting NovAthermic®, the latest generation of its battery cover solutions (see image) based on its innovative fibres. This new material provides good thermal insulation properties, temperature resistance up to 215 degrees Celsius, fluid resistance and low fogging. The product is also flexible enough to fit onto a 3D shape and its welded edges help to keep dirt away from the batteries underneath. According to the exhibitor, a wide range of CARBODY products will be on display at its exhibition stand in Wolfsburg.

GOOD THERMAL INSULATION PROPERTIES AND HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE

Press contact: Ms Stéphanie BourgeoisTelephone +33 3 26.84 48 [email protected]

A battery cover

World Premiere!


Casco Schoeller GmbH / Amphenol Advanced SensorsFrankfurt am Main, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4305Advanced Sensors and Casco, both of which form part of the Amphenol Sensor Group, have announced that they have joined forces to develop the first CO

2 sensor for vehicle interiors (see image) that is able to

automatically compensate for ageing and drift effect throughout its entire service life. The concentration of CO

2 in a vehicle not only has an

impact on driving comfort, but also on the cognitive abilities of its dri-ver and passengers. The new Amphenol sensor facilitates the efficient management of air conditioning systems. It is also able to reliably detect critical CO

2 concentration levels that may occur during the use

of R744 as a coolant in the case of leakage. With its integrated LIN interface and an idle current of less than 100 µA, the new sensor is already an ideal solution for advanced energy management, a high level of safety and the efficient monitoring of vehicle interiors. The fact that the sensor offers an extensive temperature range enables it to guaran-tee the required measurement precision and integrated drift compensation.

AUTOMATICALLY COMPENSATING FOR AGEING AND DRIFT EFFECTS

Press contact: Dr Wolfgang KühnelTelephone +49 69.50 06 41 43wolfgang.kuehnel@cascoauto.comwww.cascoauto.comwww.amphenol-sensors.com

A CO2 sensor for vehicle interiors

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cms electronics gmbh | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, AustriaHall 2 | Stand 2307cms electronics is expanding its portfolio in the field of precision electronics by introducing optical drilling and a hybrid placement system. These new systems not only enable printed circuit boards made of IMS material to be precisely assembled, but also facilitate precise optical drilling of the fiducials. The company‘s specially designed and developed drilling machine (see image) has been installed in a separate fully air-conditioned drilling room. This separation of the device from other production facilities ensures maximum accuracy by eliminating environmental influences such as exhaust heat or vibrations. One of the drilling machine‘s outstanding features is the fact that the unit is designed to perform with a 6Ϭ process capability at 50 µm. This high level of performance is possible thanks to complex interaction between high-resolution cameras, extremely accurate positioning fixtures and perfectly coordinated software. The use of optical drilling is one of the basic requirements when it comes to producing high-precision printed circuit board systems with LEDs as used in lighting applications such as matrix headlamp technology in the automotive industry.

OPTICAL DRILLING FOR MATRIX PLACEMENT

Press contact: Mr Sven SkjelletTelephone +43 4 63.3 30 34 03 [email protected]

The technology expert Hubert Hainisch with the optical drilling machine


Cognex Germany | Karlsruhe, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3110Cognex recently announced the launch of its new fixed-mount image-based barcode readers in the DataMan® 150, 260 and 360 series (see image). The new DataMan series boast impressively high read rates. Their 1DMax™ algorithm including Hotbars II® technology enables them to read even damaged or poorly printed 1-D barcodes extremely quickly. 2DMax® and patent-pending PowerGrid™ technology ensure the reliable reading of challenging 2-D codes, even those without any visible perimeters. The lighting and optics of the DataMan 150, 260 and 360 series can be easily changed by users on location and can therefore be immediately adapted to suit changing factory conditions and application requirements. The models in the serial USB-based DataMan 150 series and the Ethernet-based DataMan 260 series can be used in both straight and right-angled configurations and also all meet the requirements of the IP65 protection category.

HIGH READ RATES EVEN IN THE CASE OF DAMAGES

Press contact: Ms Janina GuptillTelephone +49 7 21.66 37 82 [email protected]

Barcode readers in the DataMan 360 series

Continental AG | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Hall 1 | Stand 1302Precise knowledge of the road ahead is a key requirement for more intelligent, safer and more efficient vehicles. Continental has therefore developed its electronic horizon (eHorizon, see image), which integrates digital map data and sensor data in order to enable drivers to take a look into the ‘future’. The solution does so by recording dynamic and lane-specific data such as variable speed limits, traffic lights, roadworks or other problems on the road and immediately passing this information on to the vehicle electronics system or the driver, who can then proactively control his/her vehicle. In order to access the precise information on the road in use that is required by eHorizon, Continental has also developed its “Road Database” service. This service uses the vehicle itself as a sensor to record route information by using the sensors that it already contains for recording data on road geometry and street furniture.

AN ELECTRONIC HORIZON PROVIDES A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE

Press contact: Ms Eva AppoldTelephone +49 61 96.87 25 93eva.appold@continental-corporation.comwww.continental-corporation.com

A look into the future with eHorizon


COPEFI | Braga, Portugal | Hall 6 | Stand 6130In accordance with its plans to pursue further growth and its corporate strategy, the company COPEFI recently expanded into Mexico and will be informing visitors to the IZB about this business expansion. The exhibitor will use the trade fair to draw attention to its positive development as a global partner and also wants to continue to be a reliable supplier for the world’s largest Tier-1 companies in the automotive industry by using its quality procedure to guarantee them top-quality deliveries. The company additionally underlines its commitment to consistently providing the same high standards when performing services for partners in the NAFTA market as it does for customers in Europe. COPEFI supplies modules and plastic components produced using injection moulding. The technology, function and mechanisms of its products all correspond to the intended use of the component in question. According to the exhibitor, one of its most important objectives is to maximise its customer business. COPEFI claims that it is striving to create a valuable alliance and is committed to producing the best customised solutions.

BUSINESS EXPANSION INTO MEXICO

Press contact: Mr João Fleming TorrinhaTelephone +351 9 17.63 89 [email protected]

Designing plastic components

COPROGET S.R.L. | Grugliasco, Italy | Hall 2 | Stand 2301The increased demands placed on lightweight construction and safety mean that modern car bodies not only use high-strength sheet metal, but are also opting for ultra-high-strength or even maximum-strength sheet metal more and more frequently. The problem with such materials, however, is the fact that their reduced formability and spring-back effect are causing an increasing number of problems when it comes to production. COPROGET decided to tackle this challenge and successfully constructed manufacturing equipment for the production of what it claims are currently the toughest cold-formed crossmembers on the market. The equipment can be used to process very thick martensitic steel with a tensile strength of 1500 N/mm2 with an extremely high degree of dimensional accuracy. The crossmember (see image) is roll-formed and stretch-bent before being perforated and trimmed ready for use. The work processes can be linked to form a fully automatic procedure. The exhibitor not only helped to develop the cross section and the bending contour, but also worked on the development of a cold-trimming process involving as little maintenance as possible.

THE TOUGHEST BUMPER ON THE MARKET

Press contact: Mr Angelo AccossatoTelephone +49 1 76.98 80 56 [email protected]

Bumpers

World Premiere!


CYG – Chang Yuan Group | Shanghai, ChinaHall 4 | Stand 4407The Chang Yuan Group (CYG) is participating in the IZB for the first time and presenting two world premieres at the event: the WCT safety heat shrink tubing® with hot-melt adhesive and the ARC assembly system. The WCT® (see image) above all stands out due to the fact that it not only boasts excellent properties in terms of sealing and transparency, but also guarantees maximum installation reliability thanks to its installation markings, which are adjusted to suit the precise application in question. These markings ensure perfect assembly and processing. The ARC assembly system quickly and efficiently brings together trunk groups of a wide variety of different sizes and features outstanding self-adhesive properties that enable it to be quickly mounted without requiring any additional welded studs or drilled holes in the chassis. Unlike the use of cable ties, it also produces no significant waste material. ARC is exclusively represented in Europe by thomas chudoba industrial consulting and is available in different sizes.

A PERMANENTLY RELIABLE FUNCTION

Press contact: Mr Thomas ChudobaTelephone +49 21 91.69 43 [email protected]

WCT safety heat shrink tubing

World Premiere!

Delfingen DE Marktrodach GmbH & Co. KG | Marktrodach, GermanyHall 6 | Stand 6329NU-KOOL SC-G LF (see image) is a reflective sleeve for heat reflection and thermal protection. It is made of fiberglass and polyester laminated with an aluminized foil, which provides excellent thermal effectiveness (>90 degree Celsius). The heat radiations coming from the engine, the exhaust line or other equipment are reflected by the surface of the sleeve. It provides a good thermal insulation (temperature resistance up to 150 degree Celsius), helping to delay the increase of temperature inside the sleeve. NU-KOOL SC-G LF (low fray) is specifically developed for end-fray resistance, preventing risk of skin irritation when cutting or handling. The self-closure construction is ideal for reworking components without disconnecting them and ensures protection of the wires. This sleeve is designed for automotive applications and passes common fluids, temperature, flammability and aging tests.

NU-KOOL SC-G LF, EXCELLENT THERMAL EFFECTIVENESS

Press contact: Ms Nicole HempflingTelephone +49 92 61.9 67 [email protected]

Reflective fiberglass sleeve NU-KOOL SC-G LF

World Premiere!


Delphi Deutschland GmbH | Bascharage, LuxembourgHall 3 | Stand 3504The company Delphi focuses on maximising the use of 48V architecture and its advantages, for example in terms of overall performance, fuel efficiency and emissions, in order to provide 50 to 70 percent of the benefits of a full hybrid at 30 percent of the cost. Over the next ten years, governments want to reduce global CO

2 emissions by more than

25 percent. This objective is resulting in a growing demand for cost-effective solutions. According to the exhibitor, its 48V technology (see image) makes an important contribution towards helping to achieve this target. Delphi claims that its technology enables OEMs to better pursue their goals of fuel efficiency across entire fleets and comply with emission standards without having a detrimental effect on driving performance. The technology removes the limitations found in the electrical systems of most premium vehicles and also provides four times the power of a 12V system. The solution offers manufacturers a huge amount of scope for innovations.

COST-EFFECTIVE 48-VOLT MILD-HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

Press contact: Mr Thomas AurichTelephone +49 2 02.2 91 21 [email protected]

A 48-volt mild-hybrid vehicle

Diehl Metall Stiftung & Co. KG | Röthenbach, GermanyHall 5 | Stand 5108In the emerging market of “alternative engines”, Diehl Metall works as a development and production partner for components for the electrification of power trains and the performance and signal-based contacting of battery cells (see image). The company also offers two new lead-free surface coatings for press-fit zones: “S+D Advanced Indium” and “S+D Advanced SilberZinn”, which additionally help to minimise whisker formation. In the area of stamping technology, SKEDD is the new solution for connecting components to printed circuit boards and helps to contribute towards the miniaturisation trend in the automotive industry. When it comes to semi-finished products, the company’s extremely wear-resistant special brass alloys form a basis for ancillary units (turbochargers and gear elements) and powertrain components. On top of all this, Diehl Metall also offers multi-cone synchroniser ring packages made of brass and steel that guarantee optimal thermal efficiency in mechanical manual gearboxes.

INCREASING EFFICIENCY FOR THE TECHNOLOGIES OF THE FUTURE

Press contact: Ms Taina TemmenTelephone +49 9 11.5 70 [email protected]/metall

A cell contact system for battery storage


DRÄXLMAIER Group | Vilsbiburg, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4306THE DRÄXLMAIER Group is presenting its new solutions for distribution, securing, storage and lighting for conventional and alternative drive systems at the IZB. With products such as its multiple-layer multi-bar and electronic power distributors, the company offers innovations for modern electrical system architectures in vehicles across all voltage levels. In new-generation high-voltage electrical systems, the exhibitor creates products that help to optimise the use of installation space and weight whilst also ensuring compliance with EMC requirements, for example its HV connector, HV distributor, HV filter and HV shielding to prevent electric hum. The DRÄXLMAIER Group develops and manufactures both low-voltage and high-voltage storage systems including electronics closely linked to cells. Its high-voltage control box additionally offers precise measurement and control electronics that can be used to connect the cell package to the high-voltage electrical system, including heat management. DRÄXLMAIER’s products for direct and indirect lighting combine both emotionality and functionality.

SOLUTIONS FOR ALL VOLTAGE LEVELS

Press contact: Dr Tobias NickelTelephone +49 87 41.47 47 [email protected]

E-Lead Electronic Co., Ltd | Taiwan | Hall 1 | Stand 1102E-Lead Electronic has been working on the development of automotive electronics for the well-known brands of automotive companies for many years. The Taiwanese company uses its experience in this field to develop head-up displays (HUD, see image) with integrated applications that provide users with a seamless smartphone experience. Its eLeadrive apps enable users to receive most information while driving without being visually distracted. The company’s “Premium High Resolution Projector HUD” has a projection distance of 2.5 metres and stands out due to a multitude of benefits, for example the fact that it provides drivers with a convenient optical design without any visual distractions. It also supports several languages and a virtual image in full colour, as well as displaying high-resolution information on its 11-inch-large transparent projection screen. This information includes notifications from messaging services such as Line, WeChat, Facebook Messenger, Skype and EZ-Talk.high-resolution information on its 11-inch-large transparent projection screen. This information includes notifications from messaging services such as Line, WeChat, Facebook Messenger, Skype and EZ-Talk.

HEAD-UP DISPLAYS WITH INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS

Press contact: Ms Joy KoTelephone +8 86 4.7 97 72 [email protected]

The optical head-up display

World Premiere!


E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH | Altdorf, Germany Hall 4 | Stand 4218The 10 A solid-state relay produced by the company E-T-A celebrated its world premiere in a micro-design at the IZB 2014. It is used in the Passat and many other models under the designation “3Q0 951 253“. This year, the company is showcasing the next generation of its relay (see image) at the trade fair. The ESR10 Micro 17 A for 12 and 24 V applications has the same shape factor but offers increased performance and has been optimised for use in higher ambient temperatures of up to 105 degrees Celsius. The ESR10 Micro 30 A provides even higher performance in a 12 V electrical system. Compared to mechanical relays, these solid-state relays are able to switch much more frequently and can even offer extremely short switching intervals. Their PWM control in particular offers users a number of new opportunities. The solid-state relays from E-T-A provide silent switching of resistant, inductive and capacitive loads and therefore do not produce any irritating noise in vehicle interiors. These solid-state relays represent an elegant alternative, especially for automated switching operations and those unanticipated by the driver.

FASTER AND MORE FREQUENT SWITCHING

Press contact: Mr Ricardo PimentaTelephone +49 91 87.1 04 [email protected]

Electronic solid-state relays for current ratings of 17 and 30 A

World Premiere!

Ensinger Compounds | Seewalchen, Austria | Hall 2 | Stand 2307The outstanding properties of the PTFE-free Ensinger TECACOMP® TRM X compounds (see image) are particularly beneficial in the case of higher PV values, high mechanical loads and high temperature conditions. In powertrains, components made of PTFE-free compounds using minerals as fillers demonstrate their advantages and prove their reliability when exposed to extreme loads. The exhibitor‘s thermally conductive TECACOMP® TC compounds are ideal for many components in CR systems and help to further optimise their heating or defrosting capacity. The selection of the right polymers and filler materials guarantees that the compounds meet all requirements with regard to chemical resistance, mechanical properties and processability for the application in question. Ensinger Compounds focuses on meeting customer demands, developing suitable solutions and offering a variety of TC materials for parts used in electronic systems for automated driving and components used in electronic vehicle and electronic hybrid vehicle systems.

PLASTIC GRANULES FOR EXTREMELY HIGH LOADS AND ADBLUE RESISTANCE

Press contact: Ms Doris GahleitnerTelephone +43 76 62.88 78 85 [email protected]

TECACOMP TRM granules


EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG Monheim am Rhein, Germany | Hall 7 | Stand 7113With the launch of the new version of the EPLAN Data Portal (see image) in May 2016, all interested parties can now access hundreds of thousands of component data sets without requiring an EPLAN application. All they have to do is simply register online. The new version of the portal taps into completely new groups of users, not only in the form of ERP, PDM and PLM users who require commercial data, but also a huge number of AutoCAD users. In the areas of enterprise resource planning and product data management, commercial data such as item numbers, type numbers and descriptive information on different items are now widely available. These data were previously only available to EPLAN users. All users of ERP, PDM and PLM systems can now register to use the new version of the portal in order to access high-quality data. Interested trade visitors at the IZB 2016 can find out about the new version of the portal in detail at the EPLAN exhibition stand in Hall 7.

EXPANDED OUTPUT FORMATS IN THE EPLAN DATA PORTAL

Press contact: Ms Birgit HagelschuerTelephone +49 21 73.3 96 41 [email protected]

The EPLAN Data Portal

Erich Jaeger GmbH + Co. KG | Friedberg, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3413With its new 100-percent watertight 13P/12V socket system (see image), the IZB exhibitor Erich Jaeger GmbH wants to make connections between vehicles and trailers much easier and safer. The socket‘s sophisticated double contact system with a primary and secondary lock works together with individual wire seals to prevent the penetration of moisture into the on-board electrical systems of vehicles. The system remains 100-percent watertight, even under the most extreme conditions. In fact, the exhibitor‘s connection assembly is even able to master the lowering of a sports boat into the water (which involves submerging the connector system) without any difficulties. The socket system meets all of the requirements of original equipment manufacturers in the automotive industry, for example in the IPX7 (watertight up to a depth of 0.5m) and IPX9K (protection against water during high-pressure/steam-jet cleaning) protection categories. Alongside its watertight properties, the new 13P/12V system by ERICH JAEGER also offers greatly simplified installation options using plug and play technology.

KEEPING MOISTURE OUT OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN VEHICLES

Press contact: Mr Karsten BrückTelephone +49 60 31.79 42 [email protected]

The 13P/12V socket system


ES-Tec GmbH | Wolfsburg, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4106Visitors to the IZB can discover innovations in the field of touch operation at the exhibition stand of the company ES-Tec GmbH. Alongside its modern control points and buttons, the company is also presenting its new and unique actuator concept to the world for the first time at the event. This new concept provides users with touch control that they can really feel. When combined with intelligent triggering of functions, it is able to provide haptic feedback that complies with all well-known specifications in a small installation space. The functional integration of sensor technology into surfaces additionally opens up completely new opportunities for a contemporary control philosophy. In detail, the new concept involves the creation of a multifunctional touch-controlled steering wheel switch (see image) with a design, illumination concept and haptic feedback that make it part of a whole new generation of switch solutions. The company ES-Tec is currently working on further concepts for innovative control elements with an extremely wide variety of different functions.

TOUCH CONTROL THAT YOU CAN REALLY FEEL

Press contact: Mr Jan-Klaas WitteTelephone +49 53 62.5 03 54 [email protected]

World Premiere!

The multifunctional touch-controlled steering wheel switch

eurolaser GmbH | Lüneburg, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3304The German manufacturer of laser systems eurolaser has expanded its range by introducing two new modules. Users are now able to stick labels onto their individual laser-cut components and subsequently print their desired information on these labels. These new options represent an ideal additional feature that enables users to mark their cut parts for further stages of the production process, thus making them extremely easy to track. The labelling system can be loaded with printed or blank labels (see image) as and when required. It now enables individual parts to be marked for further processing and allows logo stickers or barcodes to be attached to products directly on the processing table. eurolaser is one of the world‘s leading manufacturers of CO

2 laser machines for cutting, engraving and marking. According to

the exhibitor, it also keeps a close eye on the international developments taking place in the automotive sector and offers state-of-the-art laser technology for use in this field.

LASER CUTTING, LABELLING AND PRINTING IN ONE SINGLE OPERATION

Press contact: Ms Sabrina SchürmannTelephone +49 41 31.9 69 76 [email protected]

Using blank labels


Evonik Industries AG | Darmstadt, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3502The use of fuels containing alcohol, for example biofuels containing ethanol, can lead to the extraction of substances for the inner walls of conventional fuel lines. Under certain extreme conditions, these substances can clog the nozzles in the case of new sensitive fuel systems, which use small-diameter nozzles to create a fine atomised spray of petrol and air in order to decrease fuel consumption during fuel injection. Evonik has already been offering a conductive system that fully meets the requirements in this area for many years in the form of its MLT 7440 and is now supplementing this system with a non-conductive version. The new “MLT 4800” multi-layer tubing system (see image) is comprised of an outer layer of VESTAMID® polyamide 12 and a barrier layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) to prevent fuel permeation. The inner layer of the system is made of a newly developed low-extractable VESTAMID® polyamide 612, which has a significantly lower content of extractable substances.

A LOW-EXTRACTABLE FUEL LINE

Press contact: Dr Ursula KeilTelephone +49 23 65.49 98 [email protected]/automotive

A cross section of a MLT 4800 tube

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation | Southfield, USAHall 5 | Stand 5123Federal-Mogul Powertrain is presenting two new high-performance versions of its EcoTough® piston skirt coatings at the IZB. The EcoTough New Generation, which was designed especially for Otto engines, and the EcoTough D coating specifically for diesel engines help to further reduce internal engine friction, wear and noise. The two new EcoTough formulations are also able to withstand the increasingly demanding loads and higher temperatures of the latest downsizing turbocharged engines. EcoTough New Generation is comprised of a resin system featuring solid lubricants and additionally embedded metal oxides. Compared to standard coatings, it reduces the piston skirt wear in Otto engines by up to 40 percent and provides a friction loss that has been optimised by up to 15 percent. EcoTough D was developed for both aluminium and steel diesel pistons in cars and commercial vehicles and is a coating reinforced with short carbon fibres on a polymer basis.

REDUCING FRICTION, WEAR AND NOISE

Press contact: Mr Marius LebienTelephone +49 6 11.2 01 91 [email protected]

A simulated contact load (right) and EcoTough New Generation

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Fersa Bearings | Zaragoza, Spain | Hall 2 | Stand 2207The company Fersa Bearings is showcasing its latest development at the IZB 2016 in the form of preset wheel hub assemblies for trucks, trailers and buses. The innovative solution (see image) is comprised of two mechanical components, the bearing and the hub, in one single piece. This ensures optimum sealing because seals and other elements are included and pre-assembled on the workpiece. When the part is previously lubricated, it also requires no maintenance. This lowers the risk of damage to the bearing during handling of the components and ensures that it is delivered in excellent condition. According to the exhibitor, it no longer considers its hub assembly to be an isolated product but instead uses it as a pre-adjusted, self-lubricating and easy-to-mount module that aims to make life easier for the end user, the mechanic. Fersa offers a total of 18 integrated wheel-end solutions for trailers and for trucks made by Mercedes-Benz, DAF, Renault, Volvo and Scania.

A BEARING AND A HUB IN A SINGLE PIECE

Press contact: Mr Oscar PascualTelephone +34 9 76.33 38 [email protected]

A pre-adjusted wheel hub

Flaig + Hommel GmbH Verbindungselemente | Aldingen, GermanyHall 7 | Stand 7201As an established system supplier and development partner of the automotive and rail industries, the company Flaig + Hommel, which is based in the German town of Aldingen, is showcasing its latest innovation at its exhibition stand in Hall 7 at this year‘s International Suppliers Fair in Wolfsburg: the FS®-E Lock-Nuts ECONOMIC and ULTRALIGHT (see image). According to the IZB exhibitor, these new lock-nuts are the answer to demands for light, safe and high-temperature resistant product solutions. Although they are up to 50 percent lighter than their predecessor, these further developments of the FS All-Steel Lock-Nuts offer maximum safety, even under dynamic loads. The developer behind the new components, which are ideal for use in the automotive, aerospace and wind power industries, claims that the FS®-E make a valuable contribution towards reducing CO

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MAXIMUM SAFETY EVEN UNDER DYNAMIC LOADS

Press contact: Mr Michael DietzTelephone +49 74 24.96 [email protected]

The FS-E Lock-Nuts ECONOMIC and ULTRALIGHT


Freudenberg Filtration Technologies SE & Co. KG | Weinheim, GermanyHall 3 | Stand 3408Freudenberg Filtration Technologies has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the edrizzi® paint mist separator (see image) produced by the company Brainflash Patententwicklungs GmbH for the automotive industry and its suppliers. The innovative and simple design of the edrizzi® paint mist separators enables them to provide an affordable and efficient dry separation solution for paint shops. The filter boxes are able to reach an intake capacity of up to 100 kg/m2 with a separation rate of 97 percent and offer cost-effective disposal options. The material additionally provides a valuable side-effect, with the filters made of flame-retardant corrugated cardboard reducing the noise level in painting zones by up to 20 dB. edrizzi® paint mist separators can be ideally integrated into the exhibitor‘s multi-stage filter systems as pre-filters and therefore complete the range of services available from the filter specialist from the German town of Weinheim.

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS FOR THE EDRIZZI PAINT MIST SEPARATOR

Press contact: Mr Patrick OlschaTelephone +49 62 01.80 62 83patrick.olscha@freudenberg-filter.comwww.freudenberg-filter.com

The edrizzi paint mist separator

Fukui Byora Co., Ltd. | Tokyo, Japan | Hall 7 | Stand 7317The company Fukui Byora has succeeded in replacing two-piece machined parts with one-piece cold-formed components involving a cost reduction of 50 percent and no material waste (see image). The exhibitor emphasises that this a significant cost reduction for this particular application. The investigations conducted with the customer with regard to the function of the parts revealed that cold-forming technology proved its value. The exhibitor was also able to use its own innovations to improve accuracy. The second innovation involves shift lever components. These components were initially provided in one piece, which caused problems in terms of ‘straightness’. Cold-forming technology is now used to produce two parts in order to meet customer requirements and achieve a cost reduction of 20 percent (see image). The exhibitor is now investigating whether there is a possibility of improving the accuracy of the product by manufacturing its head and shaft parts separately and assembling them at the end of the production procedure.

ONE-PIECE INSTEAD OF TWO-PIECE AND TWO-PIECE INSTEAD OF ONE-PIECE

Press contact: Mr Keisuke NishinoTelephone +81 3.62 28 43 [email protected]

Using cold-forming technology to achieve cost reductions

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GESTAMP Automoción S.L. | Madrid, Spain | Hall 7 | Stand 7210Gestamp has developed a flangeless design for the side rails of a front axle carrier in which the upper and lower shell of the sub-assembly are directly welded together using butt-welding technology (see image). In comparison with conventional designs, this solution involves no material overlapping. This new technological feature offers a number of significant advantages, for example material savings, optimal use of installation space, improved corrosion protection and weight and cost reductions. B pillars are the most important structural components in terms of safety in the case of side collisions. Gestamp uses an innovative design featuring tailored properties and the use of remote laser welding technology to achieve optimal lateral protection along the entire B pillar while also maintaining competitive production figures and costs. Side rails are responsible for one of the most important safety functions in car structures. Gestamp makes use of a well-established CAE design to optimise the location, size and mechanical properties of the soft zone.

HIGH PERFORMANCE IN LIGHTWEIGHT SOLUTIONS

Press contact: Ms Friederike HainTelephone +49 5 21.92 27 90 [email protected]

Innovative projects by Gestamp

GKN Driveline | Lohmar, Germany | Hall 5 | Stand 5207GKN is proud to present its latest developments in the field of driveline technology, for example its VL3 joint, which offers a weight reduction of approximately 4.2kg per vehicle and sets new standards in terms of installation space and performance, so much so that it has been presented with the PACE Award for Product Innovation. Another new GKN development is its Twinster all-wheel drive technology, which, according to the exhibitor, is causing quite a stir among the press and car enthusiasts in the Ford Focus RS. GKN has also received a PACE Award for this innovation in the category of Innovation Partnership. Twinster‘s state-of-the-art vectoring functions provide drivers with a car that offers a true ‘rally feeling‘ in terms of driving dynamics and handling. The next stage of evaluation of this technology is eTwinster, which combines the disciplines of all-wheel and electric drive in order to also enable electrified vehicles to make the most of the properties of this technology in terms of driving dynamics. By developing fixed solid-state storage solutions for hydrogen, GKN is yet again demonstrating its innovative ability and offering a safe option for the storage of hydrogen at low pressure.

GKN DRIVELINE – THE DRIVELINE OF THE FUTURE

Press contact: Ms Sigrid Schulte-BeckhausenTelephone +49 22 46.10 [email protected]/driveline

A cross-section of the VL3 joint


GOM – Gesellschaft für Optische Messtechnik mbHBraunschweig, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3115GOM has extended its range of standardised measuring cells for automated quality control by introducing new models of its ATOS ScanBox. The optical 3D measuring machines help to save space and offer flexibility in positioning when installed and put into operation in press shops and body shops. The new Series 7 and 8 (see image) are ideal for the 3D digitisation of items ranging from large sheet-metal parts through to entire body shells. While the Series 7 is fitted with a linear axis, the Series 8 of the ATOS ScanBox uses a double robot structure and therefore offers users the option of simultaneous duplex operation. In the Series 8, both robotically operated ATOS 3D scanners simultaneously carry out coordinated 3D measuring procedures for the inspection of complete car bodies or vehicle interiors. All of the measuring processes involved in these procedures are planned in the Virtual Measuring Room of the GOM software and executed with path optimisation and without using a robot control panel thanks to the Auto Teaching function.

AUTOMATED CAR BODY INSPECTIONS IN 3D MEASURING CELLS

Press contact: Ms Stephanie AdolfTelephone +49 5 31.39 02 [email protected]

Measuring a car body with the ATOS ScanBox Series 8

GravoTech GmbH | Umkirch, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3114Gravotech is presenting its new F-series, H-series, G-series and C-series laser solutions (see image) for all traceability applications in the form of its leading brand Technifor at the IZB 2016. With a wide range of products and uncomplicated installation, it offers the ideal high-performance yet cost-effective system for every user. The future-oriented additional functions that have been integrated into all of the models in the company’s new generation of laser solutions make marking even easier. According to the exhibitor, the “3D module” offers the largest amplitude on the market and uses its auto-focus function to provide perfect marking in all conditions. Its marking adapts to different object levels without having to be adjusted. Another feature is the instantaneous “Vision Manager” marking control with an integrated camera for image processing, which ensures complete traceability. The marking control, setting and communication with the camera are integrated into the system.

A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND UNCOMPLICATED INSTALLATION

Press contact: Ms Sylvie FontaineTelephone +49 76 65.50 07 [email protected]

F-series, H-series, G-series and C-series laser marking solutions

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Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH | Neckartenzlingen, GermanyHall 1 | Stand 1109With its Smart Antenna (see image), Hirschmann Car Communication presents a technology that ‘intelligently‘ combines a transceiver, tuner and antenna in one single unit. This enables the Smart Antenna to meet the requirements for new system architectures by connecting different services such as radio, GPS, mobile telephony, eCall, TV and car-to-X in a central location away from the head unit. The antenna offers automotive manufacturers an effective basic technological framework that enables them to quickly integrate new standards, architectures and customer demands for infotainment and communication services into vehicles in a scalable manner. The Smart Antenna consists of a roof antenna and a control unit that contains the tuner and transceiver and detects and decodes different mobile radio services. By doing so, it takes over the classic functions of the head unit, which no longer needs to be completely replaced in the case of updated radio standards. A bus system is used to connect the Smart Antenna to the head unit.

A TRANSCEIVER, TUNER AND ANTENNA ALL IN ONE UNIT

Press contact: Ms Sibylle SteilnerTelephone +49 71 27.14 12 [email protected]

The Smart Antenna

HOERBIGER Antriebstechnik Holding GmbH | Schongau, GermanyHall 5 | Stand 5305According to its manufacturer, the HOERBIGER ClassicLINE DCT-Type (see image) is the world‘s first ever complete synchroniser system with a design optimised to suit dual clutch transmissions. The teeth of the synchroniser‘s clutch discs are flattened and its sliding sleeve only has a one-sided chamfer on the right and left-hand side. Its innovative design offers advantages that are particularly relevant for dual clutch applications in the case of all criteria. The ClassicLINE DCT-Type reduces the installation space requirement by up to ten percent and shortens the shifting travel by as much as 25 percent, thus providing transmission manufacturers with valuable freedom of design. The synchroniser‘s earlier clutch engagement additionally shortens the shifting time by up to 100 ms and therefore enables more dynamic gear shifts. On top of all this, the system is also impressive when it comes to noise reduction thanks to its special tooth design, which reduces the ‚clicking‘ sound in double clutch transmissions that drivers often find irritating when changing gear down to a minimum.

A COMPLETE SYNCHRONISER SYSTEM WITH AN OPTIMISED DESIGN

Press contact: Ms Anja AurbacherTelephone +49 88 61.25 66 21 [email protected]

The HOERBIGER ClassicLINE DCT-Type


Hosiden Europe GmbH | Düsseldorf, Germany | Hall 1 | Stand 1101The latest acoustics development by the company Hosiden, the “three-array microphone” (see image) offers clear and uninterrupted communication whilst driving. Nowadays, virtually all new vehicles are equipped with a microphone for hands-free telephony or voice recognition. These microphones are normally affected by disturbing noises such as wind, engine and road noise. In an environment disturbed by such external noises, the three-array microphone is nevertheless able to provide clear voice quality thanks to its improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) The microphone is able to capture all sound from all directions, detect the position of the speaker and suppress any disturbing noises. The three-array microphone, which is normally mounted in the overhead console, can also detect the positions of two speakers and distinguish between two different voices at the same time whilst removing any noise from redundant directions. The special feature of the microphone is the fact that it follows the source of the voice captured.

CLEAR VOICE QUALITY FOR IN-CAR TELEPHONY AND VOICE CONTROL

Press contact: Ms Anna RossinaTelephone +49 2 11.96 49 31 [email protected]

The three-array microphone

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IABG mbH | Ottobrunn, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3406The development and quality control of resilient high-stressed vehicle components such as suspension springs and stabiliser bars require fatigue tests under conditions that are as close as possible to real service conditions. The variable test rig for resilient components (VTRC, see image) can be used for energy-efficient examinations that save both time and money, for example testing fatigue strength under the most realistic load and environmental conditions possible (i.e. saltwater corrosion and different temperature loads). The benefits of the IABG test rig are the energy efficiency provided by testing with a new actuator concept, the implementation of cyclic tests and the free configuration of test components in the clamping area. The VTRC can conduct tests in a frequency range of under 2 Hz, in the case of single and multi-level real-time signals, at different temperatures and/or with corrosive media and on springs/stabiliser bars in replacement tests, with original bearings and assembly tests or in full axle configurations.

EXAMINING RESILIENT COMPONENTS UNDER REALISTIC LOAD AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Press contact: Mr Marc SternTelephone +49 89.60 88 44 [email protected]

The variable test rig for resilient components (VTRC)

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Ing-D.B. GmbH | Lünen, Germany | Hall 5 | Stand 5321The company Ing-D.B. GmbH, which was founded in 2014, has developed an automatic insertion unit for the BETAPLUG (see image) of the company LEE Hydraulische Miniaturkomponenten GmbH. The conical ceiling plugs are transported across a buffer area for separation by a spiral conveyor. Compressed air is then used to push the plugs through a rectangular tube and into the feeding system. The installation tool of a power cylinder is then used to push the BETAPLUG that has been brought to the system into the drilled hole in the cylinder block that needs to be sealed, which has a diameter of 16mm. The pressure relay valve integrated into the power cylinder is a single-acting tool. The pneumatic sequence control unit automatically switches the power unit from rapid movement to the power stroke. The pressure transmitter and the analogue proximity switch are connected to the data amplifier in order to monitor the process in terms of force and displacement. The data amplifier features a Profibus interface. The insertion unit and cylinder block are used on site at the client’s facility.

A FEEDING AND INSERTION UNIT FOR THE BETAPLUG

Press contact: Mr Dirk BrinkmannTelephone +49 23 06.4 88 [email protected]

The automatic insertion unit for the BETAPLUG

ITConcepts Automotive GmbH | Wolfsburg, GermanyHall 3 | Stand 3311At the IZB 2016, the company ITConcepts Automotive is presenting its new range of consulting services for supplier companies that are required to complete Volkswagen‘s “Orga27” audit process for partner companies (see image). The main focus of these services is placed on preparing suppliers for the audit process in a systematic and structured manner. The security experts do so by providing supplier companies with support and assistance tailored to suit their individual needs and requirements, from an initial discussion about the required measures and processes through to the production and adjustment of documentation and right through to the introduction or optimisation of an information security management system (ISMS). As a strategic partner of Volkswagen in the field of information security, the team of experts at ITConcepts boasts in-depth knowledge of the requirements, expectations and stumbling blocks involved in the audit process. The experts help companies requiring certification to avoid such problems, to rapidly complete the audit and to improve their security level by carefully preparing them for the audit process.

SYSTEMATIC AND STRUCTURED PREPARATION FOR THE AUDIT PROCESS

Press contact: Ms Marion KaufmannTelephone +49 53 61.8 34 49 [email protected]

Working towards passing Volkswagen‘s audit process for partner companies


JET PRESS LIMITED | Nottinghamshire, Great BritainHall 5 | Stand 5232Fasteners have been used to fix panels together or attach components to panels in panel applications for many years. If the panel is removed, it is very often the case that the fasteners break or worse still, the panel is damaged. The End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations state that a vehicle manufacturer is required to make a suitable network of facilities available for dismantling and recycling. End-of-life vehicles can then be taken to one of these facilities at no cost to the final owner. These facilities make sure that end-of-life vehicles and their components are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. JET PRESS has increased its range of parts in which the disassembly of the parts for maintenance or disposal is factored into their function (see image). Previously fasteners were often a ‘fix and forget’ solution designed for one-off use but the emphasis has now been placed on reducing the environmental impact by facilitating easy and low-cost disassembly.

EASE OF DISASSEMBLY REDUCES THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Press contact: Ms Stephanie BrowneTelephone +44 16 23.78 82 [email protected]

A selection of parts from the disassembly product range

JS Lasertechnik GmbH | Hansestadt Stendal, GermanyHall 6 | Stand 6103This spring, the company JS Lasertechnik GmbH concluded a manufacturing contract that now enables it to offer its customers cutting services for tubes and metal sections with a diameter of up to 510mm and a length of up to 18m. As a result, it can now additionally offer its innovative bevel cuts at angles of up to 45 degrees on this new scale. According to the IZB exhibitor, there are only a few providers of laser tube metal processing services able to handle these dimensions throughout Europe. The company emphasises that together with its existing fully automated laser tube cutting system (see image), which enables the cutting of diameters of up to 250mm, JS Lasertechnik now offers the ideal technology for the industrial series production of pre-cut tubes, frame structures and steel constructions. At its stand, the exhibitor will provide comprehensive information on its innovative services for the metal processing of tubes, square profiles and open sections and their sensible implementation in ongoing products and projects.

A DIAMETER OF UP TO 510 MILLIMETRES AND A LENGTH OF UP TO 18 METRES

Press contact: Mr Mats-Milan L. MüllerTelephone +49 39 31.58 92 77 [email protected]

Profile processing with a laser tube cutter head


Keihin Sales and Development Europe GmbH | Ismaning, GermanyHall 5 | Stand 5135The high-pressure valve (see image) developed by Keihin is designed to be installed in the hydrogen tanks of fuel cell vehicles. When developing the valve, the Japanese company was able make the most of its many years of experience and expertise in the field of natural gas vehicles. The valve guarantees an airtight seal even under extreme temperatures and, according to its manufacturers, is therefore the first high-pressure valve in the world to meet the strict requirements of the “UN Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No.13” standard. Keihin has also developed another new product in the form of its high-performance power control unit (PCU) for hybrid vehicles. The company began manufacturing PCUs in series production in 1999 and has been consistently advancing its research and development activities ever since. When developing its new high-performance power control unit (see image), it was able to achieve a significant reduction in size alongside an optimal cooling structure. According to the manufacturer, the power density achieved as a result of these developments makes its PCU one of the very best in the entire industry.

MAXIMUM SAFETY EVEN UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURES

Press contact: Mr Josef HieblTelephone +49 89.9 69 98 40 [email protected]

The high-pressure hydrogen tank valve (left) and hybrid PCU

Keihin Seimitsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. | Yokohama City, JapanHall 5 | Stand 5118When it comes to joining aluminium die-cast parts with parts made of steel, KSK claims that its “Plastic Flow Binding” technology is a dream come true. The solution offers a number of advantages in the form of a simple process, high precision, strong binding, a light weight and outstanding productivity. It enables parts made of different materials to be joined together by first machining grooves in the hard material. Pressure applied to the softer parts with a punch then allows these ‘soft parts’ to ‘flow’ into the grooves. This process is carried out at room temperature and is therefore a relatively simple cold-machining process. The technology sounds simple but is in fact a new solution for the problem that aluminium die-cast parts lack ductility, i.e. the capacity for plastic deformation. In the case of the part pictured (see image), Plastic Flow Binding has drastically reduced both the costs and the weight of the product. The technology is currently undergoing further development.

A SIMPLE PROCESS WITH HIGH PRECISION

Press contact: Mr Roman DitzerTelephone +49 40.38 61 89 [email protected]/de/ksk

A Plastic Flow Binding part


Kendrion (Villingen) GmbH Passenger CarsVillingen-Schwenningen, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3301After being inspired by the topical issues of downsizing and reducing harmful emissions, Kendrion Passenger Cars has developed a new generation of its piston cooling valve for the Euro 6 standard and successfully launched it on the global market. The piston cooling valve (see image) from Kendrion Automotive enables engines to be warmed up quicker when cold starting by reducing the oil cooling cycle. This leads to a significant reduction in harmful emissions and oil consumption, as well as extending the lifetime of the oil pump. On top of this, the smaller size of the valve has led to a weight reduction of 300g (64%) together with a decrease in energy consumption of 8.5 W (66%) and an increase in flow capacity to a rate of 32 l/min. The developments made in the new generation enable the valve to be easily adapted to suit existing installation spaces. Alongside its new piston cooling valve, the exhibitor is also presenting a number of other innovative solutions from the fields of engine management and injection systems at the IZB 2016.

WARMING UP ENGINES QUICKER WHEN COLD STARTING

Press contact: Ms Olga LiskeTelephone +49 77 21.8 77 13 [email protected]

The piston cooling valve

Khalil – future driven design | Herrenberg, Germany Hall 6 | Stand 6102The company Khalil, which prides itself on providing future-driven design, has been operating for 30 years and is both a partner of the automotive industry and an expert for new material concepts in car interiors. The innovation pioneer from southern Germany is presenting its new showcar concept (see image) at the IZB 2016. Khalil focuses on providing design services that are a cut above the rest and use future-oriented development based on the latest market research studies. Its current work also explores the topic of digitalisation in the development of its own innovative concepts for both vehicle exteriors and vehicle interiors. When it comes to future-oriented spatial development in vehicle interiors, the Khalil design team focuses on achieving an intelligent use of space in the car of the future. Its work in this area involves the creation of interior equipment that adapts to suit the different needs and requirements of users and can be flexibly varied according to the situation in question, thus providing “flexible driving”. Khalil’s solution will enable the vehicles of the future to transform from a pure means of transport into a mobile living environment that offers “flexible living” for the next generation.

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT THAT ADAPTS TO MEET USER REQUIREMENTS

Press contact: Ms Claudia KhalilTelephone +49 1 72.8 69 72 [email protected]

Flexible driving and flexible living

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Kirchhoff Automotive Deutschland | Attendorn, GermanyHall 7 | Stand 7121KIRCHHOFF Automotive has used innovative flange welding optics (the image) to examine laser welding on the face side based on the example of a group of components used in a bumper lock plate. The company specifically selected a material combination of hot-dip aluminised and hot-dipped galvanised dual phase steel in order to examine metallurgical effects such as the embrittlement of weld seams due to the separation of phases and porosity of weld seams as a result of zinc evaporation with the aim of using suitable welding parameters to reduce or avoid these effects. The advantage of welding on the face side compared to the conventional lap joint is the fact that the entire laser energy is used for the actual welding task at the joining level. When using this method, welding penetration depths of 3 mm are sufficient in order to be able to exclude the possibility of failure of a weld seam, even under dynamic loads. This procedure offers clear advantages, namely: a reduction in weight by minimising the flange width, high weld seam strength, even under dynamic loads, and cost effectiveness.

LASER-WELDED FLANGES SAVE MATERIAL AND WEIGHT

Press contact: Dr Heiko EngelsTelephone +49 27 22.69 65 [email protected]

Flange welding optics

Klüber Lubrication München SE & Co. KG | Munich, GermanyHall 5 | Stand 5213In the future, manufacturers of components for use in vehicle interiors need to be able to guarantee multi-brand companies that unpleasant odours can be kept to a minimum. In line with this requirement, the company Klüber Lubrication has developed its new “Klüberplex RA 41-151” special grease (see image), which is specifically designed to reduce odorous vapours and is therefore ideal for use in odour-sensitive automotive applications. This new product is able to successfully master the unusual balancing act between reliably reducing friction and wear in the case of both hard metal and soft plastic components. Klüberplex RA 41-151 is free of solid lubricants and boasts excellent adhesive properties. It is mainly designed for use in sunroof applications. Another advantage of the new special grease alongside its lack of odour in accordance with the VDA 270 automotive industry standard is the fact that its UV indicator facilitates reliable lubricant detection, even in the case of minimum-quantity lubrication. Klüberplex RA 41-151 additionally contributes towards mechanical damping and noise reduction and can be used with an extremely wide variety of different plastics and elastomers.

FEWER EMISSIONS IN VEHICLE INTERIORS

Press contact: Mr Nicolas BlumenthalTelephone +49 89.7 87 66 [email protected]

Klüberplex RA 41-151 special grease

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Konradin-Verlag Robert Kohlhammer GmbHLeinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3503Developments such as e-mobility, Car2Car communication and networked structures will all lead to radical changes in the automotive industry in the future. This forecast is reason enough for the trade magazine “AutomobilKonstruktion” (see image) to also focus on these topics. The specialist magazine for development engineers and designers informs readers about the latest developments and trends in the automotive industry. It mainly focuses on innovations and current applications, especially those concerning the field of automotive development. Visitors to the IZB stand of the publishing house Konradin Verlag can pick up a free copy of the new Automobil-Konstruktion and find out more about the wide range of information that can be found on its pages. The German website “www.autokon.de” provides an overview of and quick access to information on the latest product and system developments in the world of automotive manufacturing. The “Automotive News” newsletter provides regular information on trends and reports about new technologies, software, systems and components in the automotive world.

THE LATEST EXPERT KNOWLEDGE FOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS

Press contact: Mr Jens-Peter KnauerTelephone +49 7 11.7 59 44 [email protected]

The trade magazine “AutomobilKonstruktion”

Kunststoff Helmbrechts AG | Helmbrechts, GermanyHall 6 | Stand 6323The SmartWave (see image) from the company Kunststoff Helmbrechts AG demonstrates the integration of electronics into a plastic component. A flat functional foil is initially fitted with conducting paths in a screen printing process before LEDs are added. A black 3D-shaped decorative foil forms the surface with a non-scratch coating. The plastic is then used to connect the two foils to form a sandwich component with integrated electronics. The wall thickness of the SmartWave is just 2.5mm. IML technology enables the SmartWave to boast a completely closed high-gloss surface with a black panel effect. By touching this surface, users can control several programmes and functions with capacitive buttons and sliders. The benefits of the hybrid construction: all operating interfaces are fully 3D-capable and the electronics are integrated into the component, meaning that no subsequent adhesion or other forms of bonding are required.

A CONNECTION BETWEEN PLASTIC AND ELECTRONICS

Press contact: Mr Christoph ErnstTelephone +49 92 52.70 [email protected]

SmartWave – a connection between plastic and electronics


LEONI Kabel GmbH | Roth, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4102The introduction of Ethernet for automotive applications forms the basis for continuous bandwidth growth. The 100Base-T1 standard applies to standardised data communication and facilitates bidirectional data transmission at a rate of 100 MB/s via an individual unshielded twisted-pair cable. LEONI has adjusted its product portfolio to suit this technology and is showcasing these products at the IZB 2016 (see image). The LEONI Dacar® Ethernet plastic-sheathed cables were developed in order to guarantee a high degree of cable symmetry, even in adverse environments with problems such as vibration, moisture or dirt. In EMV-sensitive installation areas, using symmetry alone to suppress interference is insufficient, meaning that LEONI Dacar® Ethernet cables with shielding need to be used. Such cables are installed in equipment such as surround-view camera systems and are in use in series production. The exhibitor is currently working on solutions for 1 GB data transmission.

AUTOMOTIVE ETHERNET – THE STANDARD IN THE FIELD OF DATA COMMUNICATION

Press contact: Mr Sven SchmidtTelephone +49 9 11.2 02 34 [email protected]

Shielded/unshielded LEONI Dacar Ethernet cables, e.g. the LEONI Dacar 547

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Liqui Moly GmbH | Ulm, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6114The company Liqui Moly GmbH from the German city of Ulm is presenting its new fully synthetic “LM 381 Contact-Grease” contact treatment preparation at its exhibition stand in Hall 6 at the IZB 2016. According to the exhibitor, this is a high-quality product that is “made in Germany”. The contact treatment preparation has grease-like properties and is free of silicones. It can be used for lubrication and corrosion protection purposes, as well as to care for mechanical components in live equipment and electrical or electronic parts. LM 381 Contact-Grease can also be used on fine mechanical products. This new contact treatment preparation not only prevents creepage currents and the penetration of moisture but also unwanted contact erosion and contact corrosion. On top of all this, LM 381 Contact-Grease stands out due to its excellent compatibility with plastics and its extreme ageing stability.

EXCELLENT COMPATIBILITY WITH PLASTICS AND EXTREME AGEING STABILITY

Press contact: Mr Tobias GerstlauerTelephone +49 73 11.42 08 [email protected]


Lumberg Connect GmbH | Schalksmühle, GermanyHall 4 | Stand 4304As a specialist for RAST connectors in insulation displacement technology (IDT), Lumberg has expanded its product range by introducing a new model with the item number 3517-4 (see image). When it comes to the extremely space-saving and cost-effective solution of direct connectors, in this case those that comply with the RAST standard and have a contact pitch of 2.5mm, the demand for high retaining forces and strong locking on the edge of the printed circuit board is constantly increasing, especially in the automotive industry. The portfolio of the IZB exhibitor from the German town of Schalksmühle already contains a variety of different products graded in terms of retaining force. Its new 3517-4 model, which is available with or without a keying rib and closed sides, boasts a huge retaining force of over 13 N. This impressive force is made possible by the reinforced locking toes inside the reliable geometry of the connector‘s casing, which ensure a higher mechanical retention on the printed circuit board without taking up any additional installation space.

RETAINING FORCES OF OVER 13 NEWTONS

Press contact: Mr Ralph WenzlerTelephone +49 23 55.8 32 [email protected]

A Lumberg RAST 2.5 connector, model 3517-4

MAZARO NV | Destelbergen, Belgium | Hall 2 | Stand 2105MAZARO’s innovative transmissions (see image) reduce energy consumption and emissions by 16 to 26 percent and only contain 139 parts and a handful of bolts instead of the usual 1000. Other benefits include an immediate throttle response (faster than a sports car), smooth ratio changing, low maintenance requirements and silent functioning. Their traction wheels transmit power in a continuously variable way in order to avoid the gear shifting that is typical in the case of most transmissions. The MAZARO systems are not affected by ‘drill-slip’, a common problem in all other continuously variable systems, and operate without a clutch, torque converter, piston rings or synchronisers. According to the exhibitor, its systems are the first in the world that are able to keep the engine on a particular curve at all times, be it the curve for the lowest fuel consumption, the lowest emissions of NO

x, SO

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2 or any other desired combinations.

HUGE REDUCTIONS IN FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS

Press contact: Ms Caroline De DijckerTelephone +32 4 72.20 11 [email protected]

The reversible variable transmission

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Mertens GmbH | Gütersloh, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6131Continuously improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions is one of the most important objectives in the automotive industry. Combining metal and plastic components in technological applications plays an important role in helping companies to achieve this target. The day-to-day production activities carried out by the Mertens Group therefore involve coating parts such as catch hooks, door strikers and boot locks in plastic (see image) by integrating processes from punching, forming and injection moulding technology. The exhibitor is presenting a variety of innovative material solutions for the automotive industry focusing on components for locking, chassis, steering and roof systems at the IZB 2016. Important advantages of composite systems using metal and plastic are their cost effectiveness due to integrated production processes, optimised use of materials, electric conductivity and insulating properties, weight reduction and design flexibility.

HIGH-QUALITY COMPOSITE PARTS MADE OF METAL AND PLASTIC

Press contact: Mr Severios DemirTelephone +49 52 41.97 65 [email protected]

Boot locks with a plastic coating

Miba Group | Laakirchen, Austria | Hall 5 | Stand 5312With its GRIPCOAT® Direct (see image) the Miba Coating Group is presenting the option of using the partial direct coating of components to increase friction in the case of force-locked connections for the first time. The coating eliminates the need for additional discs in order to increase the friction coefficient and therefore leads to a significant reduction in the installation work and costs involved. The directly coated components can also be made smaller, which in turn has a positive impact on their weight and CO

2 emissions. The high friction

factor (up to factor 6) that can be achieved with the coating results in a more efficient transmission of high torques and a reduction in operating vibrations. The application of the industrial diamonds is carried out in a fully automatic process at low temperatures and also enables non-conductive substrates to be given a friction-increasing coating for the first time, thus enabling new and unique combinations of different materials. GRIPCOAT® Direct can be used in an extremely wide variety of areas of application, for example in engines, gearboxes, chassis and undercarriages.

A FRICTION-INCREASING DIRECT COATING

Press contact: Ms Valerie Weixlbaumer-PekariTelephone +43 76 13.25 41 11 [email protected]

Coating with GRIPCOAT Direct


NIDEC GPM GmbH | Auengrund, Germany | Hall 5 | Stand 5139NIDEC GPM works to develop solutions that use innovative products to meet demands for modern heat management. The main focus of its development activities is placed on the production of variable mechanical coolant pumps and electrically driven coolant pumps. Both technologies enable flow on demand and thus help to reduce the fuel consumption and CO

2 emissions of vehicles. The exhibitor‘s electric

main water pump (see image) acts as a platform that fulfils a wide variety of demands in order to meet customer requests to the best possible extent. One of its main features is the fact that it not only supports the common 12V electrical system, but also the 48V system, which will be used on a wide scale in the future. The 48V electrical system enables electrical water pumps to be presented in power ranges that can currently only be covered by mechanical pumps.

SUPPORTING 12-VOLT AND 48-VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Press contact: Mr Franz PawellekTelephone +49 3 68 78.6 [email protected]

The electric main water pump

NiniX Technologies NV | Bruges, Belgium | Hall 2 | Stand 2105The aim of the development of this new packaging technology for automotive sensor modules was to combine the strength of potting technology with the advantages of transfer moulding technology and to do away with limitations to the furthest possible extent (see image). The advantages of the technology are its design flexibility, customer-specific designs, integration of cables and connectors, less conditioning of the models, less bleeding, lower pressure and lower stress on the electronics. The case-less design facilitates superior adhesion of the liquid moulding material to the electronics. Resins with a high glass-transition temperature can be tuned to meet the specific needs and requirements of the application in question. The technology is suitable for both small series and mass production series. The resins cure within just a few minutes without requiring post-curing. The tooling and automation of this new packaging technology can be scaled with the required production series.

A COMBINATION OF POTTING AND TRANSFER MOULDING TECHNOLOGY

Press contact: Mr Harold HaspeslaghTelephone +32 50.32 89 [email protected]

A gearbox sensor module with low-pressure direct moulding


PHOENIX CONTACT E-Mobility GmbH | Schieder, GermanyHall 3 | Stand 3411In the future, the CCSplus fast charging system (see image) from Phoenix Contact will enable charging times of 3 to 5 minutes for a range of 100km. The system is based on the established European and North American CCS (Combined Charging System) standard. Everyday mobility requires ranges of around 600km with charging times of under 30 minutes. In order to achieve this, the CCS charging system has been expanded by the addition of an innovative cooling system that is integrated into the charging station. This system enables electric cars worldwide to be charged safely and extremely quickly with higher charging currents. The expansion of the CCS charging system was carried out in close cooperation with the international automotive industry and international manufacturers of DC charging stations. This ensures compatibility with the established CCS charging standard and all valid safety standards. CCSplus paves the way for easy fast charging of electric vehicles that is suitable for everyday mobility.

CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES AT 350,000 WATTS

Press contact: Mr Ralf BungenstockTelephone +49 52 35.34 38 90rbungenstock@pheonixcontact.comwww.phoenixcontact-emobility.com

Rapidly charging electric vehicles with CCSplus

Piller Entgrattechnik GmbH | Ditzingen, Germany | Hall 5 | Stand 5301At the IZB 2016, Piller will provide visitors to its exhibition stand with information on its recently delivered system for the final cleaning of turbocharger housings. According to the manufacturer, the newly developed continuous cleaning system (see image) meets the demanding requirements involved in achieving a high level of cleaning quality and short cycle times combined with low space requirements and operating costs. In cycle times of under 60 seconds, the system removes dirt and clamping chips from the components in several zones before drying them. The current version of the system is specially adapted to the requirements of turbochargers and the size of their components. The new system meets an ambitious quality specification of a maximum particle size of 600 µm after the final cleaning process. It brings together cleaning quality, productivity, flexibility and energy efficiency in a brand-new way and can also be adapted to suit other parts.

CYCLE-TIME-OPTIMISED CLEANING OF MACHINED CASTINGS

Press contact: Dr Matthias WadleTelephone +49 71 52.99 77 [email protected]

The continuous cleaning system


Pollmann International GmbH | Karlstein, Austria | Hall 2 | Stand 2307The increasing lack of space available is increasing the demands placed on most vehicle components used as cases or housings in terms of cleanliness and leak-tightness. New approaches therefore need to be taken in order to meet these requirements. Against this background, the IZB exhibitor Pollmann from the Austrian town of Karlstein has improved the cost optimisation of its mould design for hybrid components (see image). The main advantages of leadframes without prior overmoulding are their compactness and higher external leak-tightness. The elimination of the prior overmoulding process also helps to save costs. The challenges involved in this approach are the even higher precision of the lead frames and the automation concepts, which need to ensure that precise positioning is guaranteed. Pollmann uses this technology in its series production activities. It works in close cooperation with its customers and uses mould-flow analysis to guarantee that components are optimally designed to suit their specific requirements in advance.

COST-OPTIMISED MOULD DESIGN FOR COMPONENTS

Press contact: Mr Frank PluschkeTelephone +43 28 44.22 [email protected]

Cost-optimised mould design for components

Pöppelmann GmbH & Co. KG | Lohne, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6218The plastics processor Pöppelmann offers solutions that can be used to achieve significant component weight reductions. In the case of a control device carrier (see image) for a passenger vehicle, this enabled the originally planned metal material solution to be replaced with organo sheets (fabric made of continuous glass fibre and impregnated with polymer). The use of organo sheets lead to a stability and rigidity better than that of compact injection moulding whilst also reducing the weight of the carrier by up to 50 percent. The fact that functional areas are simply injection moulded onto the organo sheet inlays enables functional elements made of thermoplastics to be directly mounted. The design of the part, the selection of material and the tool design activities were all carried out in close cooperation with Pöppelmann’s raw material and tool suppliers – and the customer’s needs and requirements were directly factored into all of the processes involved. The carrier is produced in a fully automatic “one-shot process”.

BETTER FUNCTIONALITY WITH COMPONENT WEIGHT REDUCTIONS OF UP TO 50 PERCENT

Press contact: Mr Dirk StubbeTelephone +49 44 42.9 82 66 [email protected]

A control device carrier made of organo sheets


Projektron GmbH | Berlin, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3108The company Projektron GmbH will showcase the latest release of its web-based project management software “Projektron BS” (see image) at the IZB 2016 in Wolfsburg from 18th to 20th October. The software can be used to prepare, plan, execute and evaluate projects as well as deal with invoicing based on projects. Projektron BCS helps users to save money and meet deadlines, as well as increasing the efficiency of their projects. It does so by combining professional tools for projects and companies in one software solution: project management, customer management (CRM), time recording, a support system and much more. According to the exhibitor, Projektron BCS represents quality, efficiency and transparency in projects and at companies. Over 600 customers throughout Europe use the web-based software solution developed by the company from Berlin. At Projektron, more than 90 employees work at a total of four locations in Germany to provide customers with direct support and continuously further develop the software.

PROFESSIONAL TOOLS FOR PROJECTS AND COMPANIES

Press contact: Ms Claudia KedorTelephone +49 30.34 74 76 41 [email protected]

A project overview with Projektron BCS

PROVERTHA Connectors, Cables & Solutions GmbHPforzheim, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4403APROVERTHA Automotive plans and manufactures electromechanical parts and component assemblies that meet the demands of the automotive industry. Compact designs and secure data and signal transmission guarantee the high quality of the products available from the manufacturer, for example its new soldering aids (“Wireclips”, see image). PROVERTHA’s wireclips are space-saving, economical, process-safe and reliable and are available in different AWG categories and with various numbers of pins. In order to maintain the high quality standards of its connectors, cable assemblies and groups of plastic components, the company regularly invests in equipment that make its processes even more lucrative and guarantees the production of top-quality products. The new Vertex II X-ray system, for example, can be used to carry out non-destructive product inspections of the highest standard. By investing in the new babyplast injection moulding machine, PROVERTHA is now also able to manufacture samples that are almost ready for series production on a technical level and produce micro-parts in small and large batches.

CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Press contact: Mr Uwe RettkowskiTelephone +49 1 70.9 29 48 [email protected]

A 9-pin Wireclip with 2 x AWG 18 and 7 x AWG 22


Qass GmbH | Wetter (Ruhr), Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3309When it comes to television sets, the general rule is: the higher the resolution, the better the picture. This most definitely also applies to the Optimizer4D measuring computer (see image). The device‘s extremely high sample rate enables it to measure factors that can otherwise only be simulated, namely tool wear, micro-cracks and temperature changes within material. It also offers the advantage of doing so in-process. Optmizer4D brings the tool, workpiece and material to the forefront when monitoring entire production processes in real time using acoustic emission analysis and alerting the user if process parameters exceed tolerance limits. The measured data are visualised in a 3D process landscape in which one axis contains the time and the other the frequency, while the amplitude height shows the intensity. The landscape immediately shows the procedures involved in the process, with deviating emissions between processes indicating variations. Optimizer 4D is the new flagship of the company QASS for crack detection, process optimisation and tool monitoring.

A HIGH SAMPLE RATE EVEN IN-PROCESS

Press contact: Ms Christina SenegaTelephone +49 23 35.8 02 [email protected]

The Optimizer4D measuring computer

Ratioplast Electronics | Lübbecke, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4319The company Ratioplast Electronics, which is based in the German town of Lübbecke, is presenting a new solution for optimal connections in vehicles at its exhibition stand in Hall 4 at the IZB 2016. The laboratory-tested female connectors in Ratioplast‘s 174 and 178 series (see image) are manufactured in accordance with the requirements stipulated for the automotive and electrical industry and meet these high quality standards. The company uses a consistent concept to create ideal conditions with regard to the reliability and continuity of connectors both in its design activities and in the range itself. The contacts of the female connectors, which are available in three different installation heights of 3.7, 5.0 and 7.0mm, are all located on one level and guarantee high coverage in the contact area with a contact point of just 1.22mm from the top edge. The female connectors are available in packs suitable for automated assembly and for both THR and reflow soldering processes.

HIGH COVERAGE IN THE CONTACT AREA

Press contact: Mr Uwe BöttcherTelephone +49 57 41.2 36 61 [email protected]

The 174 and 178 series of female connectors


Ravago Group | Arendonk, Belgium | Hall 6 | Stand 6301Ravaplen® is the trade name of the new range of ECO PP compounds available from Ravago. The recycled polypropylene materials used to produce the compounds are exclusively sourced from secure, substantial and constant material flows that always offer maximum purity and quality. The IZB exhibitor then uses its over 50 years of experience in compounding processes for new products and in recycling processes to treat these materials and other high-quality raw materials at its state-of-the-art production facilities under strictly monitored production conditions. These production activities result in a sustainable material with near-to-prime properties that is available in industrial quantities and meets the special requirements for applications in vehicle interiors (see image) thanks to its high level of quality. Two talc-filled versions of this compound material are currently available. Ravago is additionally able to specifically adjust these compounds to meet special demands with regard to properties such as emissions, odour, scratch resistance, surface, thermal stability and UV resistance.

A SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL WITH NEAR-TO-PRIME PROPERTIES

Press contact: Mr Michael FischerTelephone +49 62 51.7 70 71 [email protected]

ECO PP compounds for vehicle interiors

Rhebo AG | Leipzig, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3301The Rhebo Industrial Protector (see image) guarantees continuous and correct operation in industrial control systems – at all times and in real time. The device, which is developed and produced by the company Rhebo AG, is a world premiere and monitors, analyses and visualises the entire data traffic in industrial control networks. When doing so, the system automatically learns all of the communication patterns occurring during normal operation and reports any anomalies in data communication that may lead to problems or outages in real time. Industrial control systems use a deterministic process that is reflected in deterministic communication in the control network. The Rhebo Industrial Protector learns this communication process and uses it to immediately identify any future deviations occurring at any time. It learns the normal communication behaviour of a system by fully monitoring, detecting and decoding the data traffic.

CONTINUOUS AND CORRECT OPERATION

Press contact: Dr Frank StummerTelephone +49 1 76.31 04 61 [email protected]

The Rhebo Industrial Protector


Rittal GmbH & Co. KG | Herborn, Germany | Hall 7 | Stand 7113Under the name Blue e+, the company Rittal is presenting a new generation of cooling devices for control cabinet technology at the IZB 2016. A multitude of testing processes conducted with the new devices at well-known automotive manufacturers have revealed energy savings at an average of 75 percent. In its new generation of cooling devices, the exhibitor has relied on a hybrid process for the first time in the form of a combination of a compressor cooling device and a heat pipe. Inverter technology enables the devices to provide the precise cooling power required in the cabinet in question. The fact that the devices can operate under different voltages enables them to be flexibly used in all standard networks all over the world. A real-time data transfer additionally facilitates protocols such as CAN Bus or Modbus TCP. Rittal’s new cooling devices support Industry 4.0 scenarios, for example by enabling device parameters to be transferred into superior (cloud) systems in the future. The Blue e+ devices therefore provide users with new possibilities such as asset management, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

ENERGY SAVINGS OF UP TO 75 PERCENT

Press contact: Ms Regina Wiechens-SchwakeTelephone +49 27 72.5 05 25 [email protected]

The Blue e+ generation of cooling devices

ROLLMECH Automotive | Bursa, Turkey | Hall 7 | Stand 7411Current door stop system designs absorb energy with short strokes and at narrow time intervals, which causes a ‘bursting’ of energy at joints. This in turn leads to considerable deformations on both car bodies and components, namely on C pillars, door bumpers and door latch bumpers. As a development partner, ROLLMECH Automotive is presenting its ISODROM® stop mechanism for sliding door systems (see image) as a world premiere at the IZB 2016. The mechanism stands out due to a number of benefits, for example the fact that it eliminates plastic deformations connected to the opening of sliding doors. It also enables reinforcement brackets to be made thinner or even completely removed, as well as extending the service life of sliding door system components and car bodies. The new ISODROM® system has a shorter assembly time, can be adapted to suit every vehicle with doors in any weight range and is able to hold doors at inclines of up to 22 percent.

ELIMINATING PLASTIC DEFORMATIONS

Press contact: Mr Bahadir KilincTelephone +90 5 49.8 00 06 [email protected]

The self-engaging passive door stop mechanism ISODROM®

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romwell GmbH & Co. KG | Breitscheidt, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3404The new “formcutPLUS” cushioning system (see image) from romwell is an affordable and lightweight yet safe option when it comes to securing sensitive goods such as car body components and all other groups of vehicle components sent individually or in CKD kits in a stable position for transport and protecting them during transport. formcutPLUS is a practical combined solution that can be used instead of inflexible and cost-intensive ‘toothed‘ profiles made of polyethylene. Its moulded parts made of corrugated cardboard act as lightweight yet robust stabilisers, while the foam profiles inserted into these parts have product-specific contours that enable them to hold the packed item in place and protect its surface at the same time. The foam and cardboard are not stuck together but are instead slotted together in an interlocked system so that the contoured foam profile can simply be replaced in the case of wear or different product shapes without requiring users to change the entire packaging system. This additionally helps to save costs and protect the environment.

A HIGH LEVEL OF TRANSPORT SAFETY WITH A LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOW PRICE

Press contact: Mr Knut GutterwitzTelephone +49 26 82.95 29 [email protected]

The formcutPLUS cushioning system

S.A.M. – Süddeutsche Aluminium Manufaktur GmbHBöhmenkirch, Germany | Hall 7 | Stand 7217Innovative lighting functions on the decorative elements and functional components of vehicle exteriors form the main focus of the stand run by the company S.A.M. Automotive GmbH at this year’s International Suppliers Fair (IZB). The outstanding feature of these functions is the fact that they combine high-performance illumination units with the aesthetics of the decorative aluminium component while preserving the exogenous factors. Alongside the function of purely aesthetic vehicle lighting solutions, S.A.M. Automotive’s world premiere also offers a safety function integrated into the illumination of the garnish mouldings (see image). At its exhibition stand in Hall 7, the company from the German town of Böhmenkirch is not only showcasing this main innovation, but also a number of other special surface solutions. Additional highlights include components with a significantly higher resistance to corrosive environmental influences and components with refreshing coloured fixtures.

ILLUMINATING DECORATIVE ELEMENTS AND FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS ON VEHICLE EXTERIORS

Press contact: Mr Rolf VetterTelephone +49 73 32.9 66 [email protected]

An illuminated garnish moulding with a safety function

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Samvardhana Motherson Group / SMP | Bötzingen, GermanyHall 6 | Stand 6201Door panels made of pressed natural fibre materials are lightweight. The required ribs and retainers, which cannot be moulded from the fibre mat, can be produced by rear spraying slim functional elements made of PP onto the moulded NFPP (natural fibre polypropylene) mat. SMP has now made its process combination of press moulding and injection moulding in a single-step procedure suitable for series production in an identical tool. A total of up to 6800 door panels (see image) for a German premium vehicle that has been available on the market since the beginning of the year are delivered to the production facilities of its manufacturer from SMP factories in Germany and China every day. The weight advantage of these structural components, which weigh less than 1500 g/m2, is 1.6 kg per vehicle compared to injection moulding. The use of the fast-growing renewable raw materials flax, kenaf and hemp as a raw material base additionally helps to preserve fossil resources.

LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION WITH RENEWABLE RESOURCES

Press contact: Ms Regina GlaserTelephone +49 61 81.36 97 21 [email protected]

A door panel manufactured using the single-step procedure

Sandler AG | Schwarzenbach / Saale, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6108The brand-new “sawasorb® advanced” range of products not only stands for acoustic effectiveness, but also for lightweight construction and resource conservation. An innovative product structure enables the products in the range to provide outstanding sound absorption in the case of low and high frequencies with a low installation depth. As a result, sawasorb® advanced is able to meet current acoustic requirements that are normally designed for materials that are 15mm thick with a nominal thickness of just 6mm. The products are therefore a lightweight alternative to absorbers in side door coverings, instrument panels or boots. “sawasorb® premium exterior shadow” is the ideal solution for applications on car exteriors such as wheel arch liners, bumpers or underbody panelling. The all-round solution stands out due to its dark colour for visible applications and its permanent hydrophobic and oleophobic qualities, with both the surface and the cut edges providing constant water and oil resistance. As a result, further processing steps in order to press the edges are no longer required.

ACOUSTICALLY EFFECTIVE AND RESOURCE-CONSERVING

Press contact: Mr Peter StöckerTelephone +49 92 84.6 01 [email protected]

sawasorb advanced

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Sapa Group | Oslo, Norway | Hall 7 | Stand 7205AThe Sapa Group from Norway is presenting its innovative and efficient aluminium solutions for OEMs and tier suppliers at the IZB 2016. Its exhibits at the event include two world premieres: aluminium brake tubes and an ultra-small collector tube (see image). The company Sapa has developed a new high-tensile and strong alloy that expands the material limits of aluminium. It has also complemented this new alloy by further developing its product design for brake tubes. The company‘s compact slotted collector tube is comprised of several individual components and is particularly ideal for hybrid vehicles. The exhibitor also offers cases with high-strength alloys to protect the battery cells of such vehicles. This reduces the overall weight of the battery and its housing without having a detrimental effect on their crashworthiness. Sapa has also developed a special alloy that is able to conduct electricity and can be used to achieve weight and cost reductions when used in battery cables made of aluminium. On top of all this, the company additionally offers flexible solutions for efficient heat conduction in the form of its aluminium precision tubes, which are available in different designs.

INNOVATIVE AND EFFICIENT ALUMINIUM SOLUTIONS

Press contact: Ms Hella GehrtTelephone +45 74 72 03 [email protected]

A brake pipe (top) and collector pipe

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Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG, business unit: Schreiner ProTech Oberschleißheim, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3217Metallic objects are subjected to high-temperature cycles in many industrial processes, for example painting (see image), drying or testing. The newly developed ((rfid))-DistaFerr HighTemp 2 label from Schreiner ProTech guarantees reliable data reading with a range of up to 2.5 metres, even at high temperatures and directly on metal. The robust RFID labels are able to withstand temperatures of up to 230 degrees Celsius in several cycles. The label‘s special high-tech material composition prevents it from shrinking during the heat process, thus ensuring that the substrate is fully covered in paint without any gaps after the heat cycle. Alongside this new label, Schreiner ProTech is showcasing its entire portfolio of RFID labels for marking products made of metal at the IZB. All of these RFID solutions provide a large reading range on metallic substrates and conducting materials. They therefore ensure consistent recording and continuous quality management along the entire value chain.

RELIABLE DATA READING EVEN AT HIGH TEMPERATURES

Press contact: Ms Susanne HöppnerTelephone +49 89.3 15 84 58 [email protected]

The painting process

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Schunk Hoffmann Carbon Technology AG | Bad Goisern, AustriaHall 5 | Stand 5322Capacitive interference currents via the rotor shaft of electric drivetrains can lead to damages to bearings or gear wheels and cause broadband radio interference. Schunk Carbon Technology, the world‘s leading technology expert for carbon materials and products, has solved this problem with its innovative shaft earthing system (see image). The short-circuiting of the drive shaft with the engine housing enables capacitive interference currents to be directly discharged via a ground terminal. The shaft earthing system developed by the company offers effective protection against bearing damage whilst attenuating the RFI signals emitted by the shaft up to a frequency of approximately 5 MHz at the same time. The typical values measured in laboratory testing are -70 dB @ 100 kHz, -55 dB @ 1 MHz and -45 dB @ 4 MHz. The ground terminals can be combined with slip ring systems when used in electrically excited synchronous machines or used as a ‘stand-alone‘ solution for asynchronous machines and magnetically excited machines.

RELIABLE PROTECTION OF BEARINGS AND EFFICIENT RFI ATTENUATION

Press contact: Mr Markus WeberTelephone +43 61 35.40 02 [email protected]

The shaft earthing system

SHARP DEVICES EUROPE GMBH | DE-München | Hall 1 | Stand 1301Sharp has developed its new free-form displays (see image) into market-ready products and is now using them to set new standards. According to the exhibitor, these displays offer product designers a number of revolutionary benefits in comparison with common and conventional display forms for a multitude of new areas of application. This technical revolution is based on Sharp’s IGZO display technology, which uses an indium gallium zinc oxide instead of silicon. The technical innovation behind the free-form displays developed by Sharp now enables users to avoid gate drivers on the edge of the active area. They can instead be integrated into the matrix of displays and thus enable the display to be given a free form when combined with the IGZO technology. According to the exhibitor, the optimal image brilliance, the forms that can be adapted to suit customer demands and the maximum possible efficiency achieved as a result pave the way towards a new digital era and will radically transform the development of mobile devices, white goods and above all car interiors.

FREE-FORM DISPLAYS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF NEW DESIGN VARIATIONS

Press contact: Mr Heinrich TiedtTelephone +49 40.23 76 28 [email protected]

A free-form display prototype


Silap S.R.L. | Vimercate, Italy | Hall 2 | Stand 2103The sole focus of the company SILAP is the production of parts made of metallic material that are frequently used in the field of telecommunications, the electromedical industry and general industrial applications. The exhibitor wants to use its products to encourage users to explore the concept of the “decoration of metallic products” (see image). It claims that in recent years, the company has been focusing on developing solutions for metal parts decoration, not only for flat and flexible products, but also for products that are already set in their final shape. The developers behind the decoration aim to reproduce “visual emotion” and “touch” in order to enable users to experience the type of emotional feelings that can only be provided by certain materials such as marble and wood. This objective is based on the fact that the structure, consistency and workability of such materials make them difficult to use when producing artefacts and that the processing of metallic materials, on the other hand, is easier and more cost-effective.

CREATING VISUAL EMOTION AND TOUCH

Press contact: Mr Fulvio SironiTelephone +39 0 39.6 08 59 [email protected]

A sheet metal product with wood-effect decoration

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SMS Elotherm GmbH | Remscheid, Germany | Hall 2 | Stand 2204The company SMS Elotherm has now successfully launched the first EloFresh™ monitoring and control system for the cooling and quenching systems of hardening machines (see image). EloFresh™ helps users to achieve a high level of process reliability for both the hardening process itself and induction tools. The service life of an inductor strongly depends on the mechanical stress and electrical load, as well as the optimal cooling of the heating loop. This in turn is influenced by the quality of the cooling water in the electrical cooling circuit. Using EloFresh™ helps to ensure optimal cooling and therefore preserves the maximum service life of the inductors and prevents pitting corrosion. The fact that Elotherm‘s EloFresh™ system fully and continuously monitors and controls the cooling and quenching systems enables it to achieve a significant increase in the process reliability for hardening processes that has been possible up to now.

A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PROCESS RELIABILITY FOR HARDENING PROCESSES

Press contact: Mr Dirk SchibischTelephone +49 21 91.89 13 [email protected]

The Elotherm EloFresh operating interface


STOCKO Contact GmbH & Co. KG | Wuppertal, GermanyHall 4 | Stand 4202At the IZB 2016, the company STOCKO Contact GmbH & Co. KG is presenting its new “ECO-TRONIC CRIMP“ connector system with a pitch of 2.5mm (see image) at its exhibition stand in Hall 4. The direct and indirect connectors with crimped terminations are available with 2 to 12 positions. Their contacts are additionally secured using a simple process that involves closing the pre-assembled cap (secondary lock, TPA). Other important characteristics of the ECO-TRONIC CRIMP being showcased at the IZB in Wolfsburg are its wire sizes of 0.22 / 0.35mm2 and its cable exit of 180 degrees. The new connector system from the exhibitor from the German city of Wuppertal can be used for a wide variety of PCB applications, for example LED lighting, display connections and even connections with sensors and actuators. The new product line complies with the LV 214, USCAR2 and VW 60330 standards. The fact that STOCKO uses fully automated processing helps to ensure that its connectors meet high quality standards throughout the entire production process.

DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONNECTORS WITH CRIMP TERMINATIONS

Press contact: Mr Christian VollmerTelephone +49 2 02.9 73 [email protected]

The ECO-TRONIC CRIMP connector system with a pitch of 2.5mm

SUMIDA flexible connections GmbH | Radeberg, GermanyHall 4 | Stand 4209The current product portfolio of SUMIDA flexible connections includes the company’s 4 to 25-pin PANTA SMD jumpers and a new development in the form of its PANTA SMD jumpers with a 0.5mm pitch, (see image), which are available with 8 to 50 pins. The SMD jumper represents both a cost-effective alternative to rigid-flex printed circuit boards and a technically optimised solution to replace step-milled printed circuit boards. The jumpers are optimised for automatic assembly in high volumes and are supplied as individual units in blister packs on a roll so that they can be removed and positioned in a pick and place process. While conventional flexible connecting elements are manually inserted into printed circuit boards before being further processed using a separate selective soldering process, PANTA SMD jumpers can be directly placed on the printed circuit board and soldered using the standard reflow process. The fact that the soldering result and positional accuracy of the jumpers can also be checked during the AOI process eliminates the need for a subsequent visual inspection.

COST-EFFECTIVE PROCESS OPTIMISATION FOR CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY

Press contact: Ms Liane SchottTelephone +49 35 28.4 04 04 [email protected]

The PANTA SMD jumper with a 0.5mm pitch


Tecvox | Madison, USA | Hall 4 | Stand 4305The Tecvox Media Hub MH2 (see image) contains two USB type-C interfaces and meets the continuously growing demand for higher data transfer rates and the higher power requirements of new smartphones and other mobile devices. The innovative Media Hub enables the reliable connection of iOS and Android devices with full functions for modern entertainment applications and other mobile applications. The two USB type-C interfaces of the Tecvox MH2 each offer a power output of 60 W. This overall power output of 120 W enables the MH2 to rapidly charge larger smartphones, tablets or laptops. When doing so, the Media Hub supports the USB PD 3.0 charging standard with four voltage profiles of 5, 9, 15 and 20 V. The Tecvox MH2 boasts a data transfer rate of 5 GB/s. USB 3.1 enables smartphones and tablets to be transformed into multimedia sources for IP communications, films and music for users in cars. Tecvox belongs to the Amphenol Automotive Group.

A HIGH-PERFORMANCE MEDIA HUB WITH TWO USB TYPE-C INTERFACES

Press contact: Mr Kai FrackenpohlTelephone +49 79 57.98 86 44 [email protected]

The Tecvox Media Hub MH2

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Tenowo GmbH | Hof, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6327The company Tenowo GmbH has been developing carbon fibre (CF) non-woven fabrics (see image) since 2010 and is presenting its latest results in this area at the IZB 2016. The first pilot plant for the production of these developments has already been constructed. The CF non-woven fabrics are reinforced using the stitch-bonding method Maliwatt, which uses a polyester thread as a stitching thread. The exhibitor is able to process both primary and recycled carbon fibres. Its fabrics have a surface weight of between 100 and 350 g/m2 with a width of 155mm. Tenowo is able to use both pure carbon fibres and mixtures with materials such as PET or PA in its non-woven fabrics. CF non-woven fabrics are easy to handle and to drape. The fact that they use staple fibres means that they do not offer the maximum tensile strengths of scrim or woven fabrics, but such strengths are not always necessary. CF non-woven fabrics are designed for fields of application such as the reinforcement of components exposed to low loads and use in thermoplastic matrices that require different fibre blends.

REINFORCEMENT OF COMPONENTS AND FIBRE BLENDS

Press contact: Mr Stephan HahnTelephone +49 92 81.4 [email protected]

Samples of carbon fibre non-woven fabrics


Torneria Automatica Alfredo Colombo srl | Verderio, ItalyHall 5 | Stand 5324AThe production of special-purpose steels has become much more important in recent years in order to guarantee higher performance, above all in the case of components used in the automotive industry. Based on this development, the company Torneria Automatica Alfredo Colombo now not only manufactures turned parts with diameters of between 2 and 35mm from magnetic and non-magnetic stainless steels and ferrous alloys, but also components for injectors made of the special cobalt and iron material “VACOFLUX 9Cr”. It is presenting these new components to trade visitors from all over the globe for the first time at the IZB 2016. The Italian exhibitor’s experience in producing components for the automotive industry such as parts made of special-purpose steels for brakes, flaps, valves, sensors and fuel distribution has enabled it to develop its very own turning technology using single-spindle and multi-spindle CNC lathes. On an internal level, it also produces special tools for VACOFLUX 9Cr.

PRECISION TURNED PARTS MADE OF SPECIAL COBALT AND IRON MATERIAL

Press contact: Ms Sonia AlbaroliTelephone +39 0 39.5 81 [email protected]

Production of a precision tuned part made of VACOFLUX 9Cr

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Trocellen GmbH | Troisdorf, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6319With its functional air ducts made of polyolefin foam for use in brake or oil cooling applications, the company Trocellen GmbH offers an intelligent lightweight alternative to conventional air baffles that offers a weight reduction of up to 50 percent whilst maintaining a high level of performance. The special material compositions of the cross-linked foam with closed cells meet all requirements with regard to temperature resistance and stability. The components boast an intelligent design that facilitates optimal use of limited installation space, while the properties of the foam enable the duct to be installed in a simple process that saves time. The rapid and cost-saving development of prototypes and small series makes vehicle inspections and comparative measurements much easier. The foam ducts, which are thermoformed using twin sheet technology, are the result of the consistent further development of Trocellen‘s original air ducts for air-conditioning in vehicles, which are already well established in the market.

AN INTELLIGENT LIGHTWEIGHT ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL AIR BAFFLES

Press contact: Mr Leon GottschalkTelephone +49 22 41.2 54 92 [email protected]

Brake Cooling


UniMax Electronics Inc. (ASUS Group) | Taipei, TaiwanHall 1 | Stand 1201At the IZB 2016, the company UniMax Electronics Inc. from Taipei is presenting its detachable tablet-based In-Vehicle Infotainment System, known as the IVI for short, to a global specialist audience for the first time at its exhibition stand in Hall 1. The 7” LTE tablet (see image) can be easily integrated into the car dashboard without any problems. The outstanding features of the new system include its wireless in-car charging and the wireless video-audio communication between the tablet and the dashboard. The tablet serves as IVI’s interactive interface when docked into the vehicle dashboard, allowing users to access personalised content and a wide range of Android-based infotainment services such as navigation and internet radio. UniMax Electronics is a professional developer and manufacturer of vehicle electronics and forms part of the ASUS Group.

WIRELESS IN-CAR CHARGING AND VIDEO-AUDIO COMMUNICATION

Press contact: Ms Volha Alex HutsavaTelephone +886.9 56 97 37 [email protected]

In-Vehicle Infotainment System

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URBANO BERNABE MULTISERVICIOS S.L. (GRUPO UB)Zaragoza, Spain | Hall 2 | Stand 2207With the UB Management System, known as UB MS for short, companies can make the most of real-time connectivity in all of their production, logistics, quality, administration, staff, customer and supplier systems. The cycle records information, quote enquiries and confirmations, the calculation of the amount of material and human resources required, the creation and introduction of documents, the completion of work, checks and the internal audit, the analysis of and report on the website, the constant improvement of procedures and accounting activities. UB MS offers a multitude of benefits, for example complete connectivity, real-time information, changing processes in order to improve efficiency for customers, reduced reaction times and easier monitoring thanks to data transmission and data reliability. The exhibitor also develops individual value creation schedules for its customers.

REAL-TIME CONNECTIVITY

Press contact: Mr Ignacio OpiTelephone +34 6 08.34 98 [email protected]

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voestalpine Metal Forming GmbH | Krems, Austria | Hall 7 | Stand 7125With compacore®, the company voestalpine has developed a unique new manufacturing method suitable for the large-scale production of full-faced glued stators (see image) and rotors. This new technology enables the use of backlack stacks for high production volumes and is used for highly efficient electric motors with a high power density. It was developed for electrical machines in cars, white goods and industrial applications. compacore® can not only reduce iron loss but also increase the mechanical stability of the stacks in assembly and operation. It also provides benefits for machines with a high power density that are subjected to high thermal loads by improving their vibration behaviour and, in turn, their acoustic behaviour. The technology additionally enables users to measure iron loss on component level within the process and thus produce transparent recordings.

IN-LINE GLUED STATOR AND ROTOR STACKS FOR HIGHLY EFFICIENT ELECTRIC MOTORS

Press contact: Mr Axel NannTelephone +49 74 52.8 48 [email protected]/compacore

A stator stack suitable for series production and manufactured using backlack technology

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VR Automotive Dichtungssysteme GmbHCrock, Auengrund, Germany | Hall 2 | Stand 2209The company VR Automotive Dichtungssysteme GmbH offers highly efficient seals for air-conditioning compressors in the form of its new SOA seal design (see image). The new design stands out due to its low installation space requirements and its energy efficiency and is suitable for use with all current refrigerants, including CO

2. When developing its

DLD design (see image), the manufacturer deliberately focused on producing a simple and affordable solution for dynamic sealing applications, for example in TMM applications. DLD stands for Doppel-Lippen-Dichtung (double lip seal) and is designed for applications that involve a small installation space. The double lip system helps to ensure maximum reliability and a long lifespan. VR‘s V1PF range of seals (see image) represents the further development of its V5PF seals. The use of new special compounds and modified component geometry have enabled the manufacturer to achieve improvements in the case of all specific parameters such as energy efficiency, durability and price. The company is presenting these three new seals to the world for the first time at the IZB 2016.

HIGHLY EFFICIENT SEALS FOR AIR-CONDITIONING COMPRESSORS

Press contact: Mr Thomas GöbserTelephone +49 36 86.6 15 29 [email protected]

New seals for engine components

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Weber GmbH & Co. KG | Dillenburg, Germany | Hall 6 | Stand 6225The Weber Group is presenting an innovative new development in the field of kinematics for the first time at the IZB 2016 in the form of its extremely space-saving cover concept. The development of the concept was based on a closable centre console module with an installation space that was so limited that one third of the assembly was covered by the instrument panel once installed. Despite the highly restricted space available, the company was commissioned to create a closable solution that would provide easy access to all areas of the module. It responded to these demands by developing a sliding cover that takes up very little space in the direction of the instrument panel. The sliding movement of the cover lowers one half of the cover so that it can slide below the other half. The opening and closing of the cover takes place in two steps, with position one revealing the double cupholder and socket and position two additionally providing access to a lit storage compartment containing a USB adapter and ashtray (see image). The ashtray can also be removed to provide additional storage space where needed.

OPTIMAL USE OF INSTALLATION SPACE WITH AN INNOVATIVE COVER CONCEPT

Press contact: Ms Sabrina VölkelTelephone +49 27 71.39 [email protected]

The open storage compartment with a removable ashtray

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Wolfsburg AG – TestWelt | Wolfsburg, Germany | Hall 3 | Stand 3103Companies that want to meet future competitive requirements need to take a more customer-oriented approach. The Mobile Research Lab (MRL), a mobile market research studio, enables innovations to be put to the test directly in the market with their respective target groups (see image). It therefore provides companies with valuable consumer and market insights that make an essential contribution towards their market success, even in ‘non-conventional market research locations‘. After all, consumers ultimately play the main role in any new development. The MRL team is responsible for developing concepts for, conducting and evaluating market research studies. The lab itself not only contains a test room, but also a reception area and an observation room. The fact that the test room is separated from the observation room by a mirror wall means that it can be used for classic group discussions or usability tests. The test room is also large enough to hold larger technical devices such as driving simulators. It therefore provides a consistent testing environment while also offering a high level of flexibility in terms of location.

SIMPLE, QUICK AND MOBILE MARKET RESEARCH

Press contact: Ms Anke HummitzschTelephone +49 53 61.8 97 11 [email protected] www.innovationscampus.com

Bringing market research to the customer

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Yamaichi Electronics Deutschland GmbHAschheim-Dornach, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4216Yamaichi‘s new “Y-Lock® Pullforce” connector series (see image) features an additional plastic stiffener that increases the security of its connections in automotive applications and other demanding applications. The Y-Lock® concept is particularly suitable for space-critical installation situations and provides users with secure connections even in the absence of visual contact, regardless of whether they opt for manual or automated insertion. The connector system, which is based on the non-ZIF principle, mainly stands out due to its locking system, which works without opening or closing a flap or drawer and without actuating an unlocking mechanism. Both the connection and removal of FFCs (flexible flat cables) are very simple using a defined pull-out force. The main advantages of this new series are its one-push-lock board-to-cable connector system, its additional stiffener, which makes it easier to guide and insert FFCs into the connector, and the fact that it is suitable for use in automotive applications.

INCREASED SECURITY THANKS TO AN ADDITIONAL PLASTIC STIFFENER

Press contact: Mr Franz RosenbergerTelephone +49 89.45 10 91 [email protected]

The Y-Lock Pullforce board-to-cable non-ZIF connector system

YAZAKI EUROPE Limited | Cologne, Germany | Hall 4 | Stand 4105Yazaki is completing its global product portfolio in the area of AC charging connector systems for the field of electromobility. PowerYZer® is Yazaki’s new Type 2 charger (see image) and forms part of a comprehensive range of connectors. It is being presented to the public for the first time at the IZB 2016 in Wolfsburg. The new charger complies with the IEC 62196-2 international standard and therefore meets all safety requirements for the European market. The Type 2 charger additionally offers a multitude of advantages for consumers, above all in the form of its increased charging efficiency, simple and convenient charging thanks to its ergonomic shape and individual and customer-specific design options. Be it at home, work or at public charging posts, Yazaki‘s PowerYZer® guarantees reliable and robust charging using a single-phase or a three-phase charging mode.

POWERYZER – SIMPLER AND SAFER CHARGING COMBINED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL DESIGN

Press contact: Mr Thomas KandlerTelephone +49 2 21.5 97 99 73 [email protected]

Yazaki PowerYZer – the Type 2 charger


Zoerkler Gears GmbH & Co KG | Jois, Austria | Hall 2 | Stand 2307As part of its company expansion in 2015, Zoerkler opened its very own test bench centre (see image) in the Austrian town of Jois. The centre contains a test bench for gears, hydraulics and shafts and a fatigue limit test bench for shafts. The IZB exhibitor from the Austrian state of Burgenland therefore now boasts one of the world‘s most state-of-the-art test bench centres, which it is showcasing in detail at the trade fair in Wolfsburg. The test benches at the centre can be adapted to meet customer-specific performance requirements. As a specialist in the automotive industry, Zoerkler works to develop, manufacture and test gears, complete drive systems, precision parts and spur and bevel wheels in line with customer demands. All stages of the development and production process are carried out in-house at its facility in Jois, from the engineering and production of prototypes through to the testing and documentation of gears and right through to small-series production.

TEST BENCHES ADAPTABLE TO SUIT SPECIFIC CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS

Press contact: Mr Bernhard WagnerTelephone +43 21 60.2 04 00 [email protected]

A universal test bench


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