PRESS RELEASE
ITT Automotive Announces Exhibit for SAE 1997
21 February 1997
ITT Automotive Introduces Innovations in Systems and Components at SAE '97
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 20 -- ITT Automotive will introduce
significant innovations in motors, sensors, wipers and stability management at
the 1997 SAE International Congress and Exposition at Cobo Center in Detroit
(Booth #2020).
ITT Automotive will profile these innovations during a news briefing at
9 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, in the ITT Automotive News Conference Room
D3-17/18 at Cobo Center during the SAE Conference.
New developments include:
Safety
* Park Assist System -- provides an acoustic message to drivers to warn
them of obstacles hidden from view. Once an obstacle is detected, the system
will sound a tone that becomes continuous at a distance of about 10 in., or
25 cm.
* Convertible Rollover Protection System -- sensors activate within 300
milliseconds after receipt of the activation signal to deploy a structural
rollover bar or head-restraint bars.
* Brake Assist, Brake by Wire, Automotive Stability Management System and
Intelligent Cruise Control -- advances in vehicle control and safety.
* Safety Seat Structure -- power seat structure comprising all-belts-
to-seat concept with belt pretensioner, side air bag and occupant sensing.
Comfort and Convenience
* Advantec(TM) motors -- meet stringent technical control requirements
with integrated electronics designed to minimize variation and provide quieter
in-vehicle operation.
* Auto-up Window Lift Motor -- an electronically controlled window lift
motor featuring auto-down and auto-up with obstacle detection.
* Dual Speed Motors -- installed in a front seat power adjuster to
enhance ease of rear seat entry for two door vehicles.
* Auto-Close Sunroof Actuator -- an electric motor actuated for opening
and closing the sunroof, with appropriate safety features integrated into
system electronics.
Electronics
* Steering Angle Sensor with Integrated Clock Spring -- steering angle
sensor which measures absolute steering wheel angle and rate of angle change.
Air and Thermal Management
* Hydraulic Engine Cooling -- through systems integration, delivers
improved engine and air conditioning cooling during idle and heavy load
conditions.
"These new developments reinforce our commitment to respond quickly to
customer demand for breakthrough products that improve vehicle safety while
enhancing the motorist's performance and driving experience," said
Laurence E. Burns, president, ITT Automotive, North/South America.
Other highlights of the show include presentations of technical papers by
ITT Automotive employees. They are:
Wednesday, February 26, 2 p.m.
New Lost-Cost ABS Concept for Small Cars -- Hans-Jorg Feigel, Peter Rieth,
George Roll, Lothar Schiel, ITT Automotive Europe GmbH.
Thursday, February 27, 9:30 a.m.
The Brake Assistant: Systems Aspects, Booster Mechanics and Electronic
Details -- Manfred Steiner, Detlef Kaminski, Mercedes Benz; Stefan
Schwehr, Reinhard Helidoerfer, TEMIC Telefunken Microelectronic GmbH; Hans
W. Bleckmann, ITT Automotive Europe; Dieter Schroeder, Lucas Automotive.
Thursday, February 27, 10:30 a.m.
New Chances for the Drum Brake through Mechatronically controlled
Self-Energizing -- Matthias Leber, Karl Heinz Bill, University of
Darmstadt; Peter Rieth, ITT Automotive Europe; Dieter Schroeder, Lucas
Automotive.
Thursday, February 27, 10:30 a.m.
Simulation in the Development of ASMS -- B. Lammen, F. Kemmler,
U. Judachke, S. Myller, ITT Automotive Europe GmbH.
ITT Automotive is also currently engaged in a national safe driving
initiative, "Drive Safer America," which is designed to educate consumers
about the benefits of safe driving habits and the proper use of ABS and other
safety technologies.
ITT Automotive, with 1996 sales of $5.5 billion, is one of the largest
independent suppliers of systems and components to major vehicle manufacturers
worldwide. It is a dynamic unit of ITT Industries, Inc. , a
leading worldwide diversified manufacturing company, with 1996 sales of $8.7
billion from its three primary business segments: defense & electronics and
fluid technology in addition to its automotive business. ITT Defense &
Electronics is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of high
technology electronic systems and components for defense and commercial
markets. ITT Fluid Technology is one of the world's leading manufacturers of
products, systems and services for the movement, measurement and control of
fluids.
In addition to the New York Stock Exchange, ITT Industries' stock is
traded under the symbol ("IIN") on the Midwest, Pacific, London, Frankfurt and
Paris exchanges.
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SOURCE ITT Automotive
CONTACT: Jim Gill, APR of ITT Automotive, 810-340-3895, or e-mail: jim_gill@auto.ittind.com