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Delphi Technologies Opens Door For Licensing Opportunities



    TROY, Mich., Feb. 19 -- Delphi Technologies, Inc. (DTI), a
subsidiary of Delphi Corp. , is introducing several cutting-edge
technologies and processes with licensing opportunities at the sixth annual
Pacific Design & Manufacturing show in Anaheim, Calif., on February 19-21.
These technologies are part of an expanding portfolio now available for
companies to license and manufacture, providing access to Delphi's proven
research and development capabilities.
    "Companies now have the chance to take advantage of Delphi's ability to
develop leading technology," said Michelle Drage, director of Delphi
Technologies licensing and commercialization organization.  "The technologies
displayed at the Pacific show are each very unique and demonstrate how Delphi,
with over 16,000 engineers worldwide, can be a licensing source to other
companies in a variety of industries.  DTI is committed to making Delphi's
technology portfolio available, allowing our partners access to technological
solutions."
    Delphi innovations on display include:
    *  Thermoplastic Elastomer Intumescent Fire Shield -- an intumescent fire
shield material that when exposed to fire, forms an effective shield against
the spread of fire and heat flow with no melting, dripping or burn-through.
The material is inexpensive, lightweight, chemically resistant, sound
deadening and retains mechanical strength in the event of a fire.  The
material has numerous uses in industries such as aerospace, construction,
energy, manufacturing and transportation.
    *  Annular Deformation Resistance Welding -- a revolutionary method for
joining metal tubes to solids, sheet metal and other tubes using commonly used
lean resistance welding equipment.  This is a robust process with a wide weld
schedule tolerance that welds parts that do not need close dimensional
tolerancing.  Benefits include producing parts equivalent to those that are
MIG/TIG/Laser welded or Brazed at a significantly reduced cost while making
tubular structural products viable.
    *  Horizontally Structured Modeling (CAD/CAM Methodology) -- an
industry-first process and method to accelerate, error proof, integrate and
automate product and manufacturing math-based design.  Using Horizontally
Structured Modeling provides significant reduction in design costs and lead-
time, and provides the foundation for further development and use of math-
based technology for manufacturing applications.
    For more information on Delphi Technologies, Inc., please visit its
website at http://www.delphi.com/dti .