Profiles and Product Info for Exhibitors in Team Britain Pavilion at SAE
26 February 1999
Company Profiles and Product Information for Exhibitors in Team Britain Pavilion at Society of Automotive Engineers Congress and Exhibition March 1-4 in Detroit
DETROIT--(AutomotiveWire)--Feb. 26, 1999--Following are company profiles and product information about nine exhibitors who will participate in the Team Britain Pavilion at the Society of Automotive Engineers Congress and Exhibition March 1-4, 1999 in Detroit, Michigan.Testing Systems from Anthony Best Dynamics (ABD)
Anthony Best Dynamics (ABD) of Bradford, England is a major provider of production line noise testing systems. Faults that occur in unmanned assembly procedures can often be detected through the noise they make in operation. Anthony Best Dynamics Ltd has developed vehicle-testing systems using computer analysis and prediction techniques in response to the automotive industry's drive to reduce time from concept to manufacturing a new vehicle. The PLATO v3.50 transmission and noise testing system and NUREN engine fault diagnosis system will be exhibited at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan.
CINPRES
Cinpres Ltd. of Ann Arbor, Michigan is producing the front bumpers for the 1999 Ford Cougar. Cinpres became involved in the development phase in June of 1996, with full production starting in November 1997. The polypropylene/TEO bumper will be exhibited at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit. The Cougar is a four-seater coupe based on the Mondeo Platform. The Cougar is expected to sell 50,000 units per year in North America and has an initial target of 15,000 units in Europe.
Mechadyne Systems
Mechadyne Systems of Oxford, England has become a primary source for a wide variety of variable valve timing (VVT) systems. Mechadyne was established in 1984 to develop cost-effective technologies to enable engines to meet stringent fuel economy and emission regulations. Mechadyne now supplies VVT systems for most engine architectures: single camshaft, inlet phasing, exhaust phasing, dual independent phasing, siamese phasing (inlet and exhaust controlled by one unit) as well as variable event timing systems for gasoline and diesel engines. Mechadyne's VVT systems will be exhibited at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan.
Zytek Systems
Zytek Systems of Repton, England is moving away from traction motors and lead acid battery technology to give Zytek electric vehicles the performance, ride and handling to match modern high-performance road cars. Zytek has developed a powerful hub motor and controller for a Chrysler hybrid concept vehicle and designed, developed and manufactured the battery powered Lotus Elise.
Zytek Engineering Ltd is an engine design, development and manufacturing operation. Since 1989 it has provided engines for the top international F3000 Championship series, originally Cosworth V8 engines, then Mugen and in 1992 the Zytek KV engine, developing traction control and an active inlet manifold system during the program. Zytek Engineering will exhibit their engine products at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan.
The Midlands
The Midlands, Birmingham, England will showcase its economic advantages at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan and is at the forefront of automotive production in England. The region, represented by the West Midlands Development Agency and the East Midlands Development Company, now boasts car giants such as Rover, Peugot, Johnson Controls, Michelin, Denso, Magnetti Marelli, Toyota, LDV and JCB. With more than 30 percent of the total British component output produced in the Midlands, from over 800 manufacturers, no other English region has such a high concentration of vehicle manufacturers, and first, second and third tier component suppliers. The proximity of customers, suppliers and support industries within the region is an added bonus.
Automotive Industry in North of England
The North of England Automotive Partnership, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England will showcase its economic advantages at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan. This automotive region boasts six major original equipment manufacturers (OEM's): Ford Motor Company, General Motors-Vauxhall, Nissan, Paccar, IVECO and VW-Rolls Royce. The North of England Automotive Partnership aims to continue to develop the automotive sector within the North of England. The region has a skilled workforce with a background in manufacturing, and Toyota's partnership with Bolton College ensures that a workforce with skills specific to the automotive industry is available.
InterRegs
InterEurope Regulations, Fareham, England renamed themselves InterRegs in November 1998. InterRegs, publishers of worldwide automotive manufacturer regulations has launched InterRegs Select, the new regulations online service allowing fast and easy access to worldwide automotive regulations. The Automotive Regulations service published in English on CD-ROM and updated monthly, now covers 38 countries. InterRegs will be demonstrating its new web site at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan.
Capteur
Capteur Sensors, Didcot, England, new gas sensor detects gasoline or diesel fumes in the air outside and signals these to the electronic climate and ventilation control system, which can then either filter or re-circulate the air. Recognizing the potential for their sensor in the car industry, Capteur has formed a Strategic Business Alliance with CASCO Products Corporation, manufacturers of components and systems for the automotive industry worldwide. Capteur will be exhibiting their new sensor technology at the 1999 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress and Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan.