New Products - automotive industry - Brief Article

Automotive Industries, July, 2000

KSR Brake Pedals

The next generation Jeep and RS Minivan from DaimlerChrysler will feature the KSR brake pedal assembly. Each system integrates the brake pedal into one engineered system, helping to create a safer and more comfortable driving position for the operator, states KSR International. David Lydy, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 330, Southfield, MI 48076. 248-354-4690 ksrdave@.frontiernet.net

Dow Strandfoam Debuts

Dow Automotive's safety solution debuts its STRANDFOAM system, an energy-absorbing technology that enables the automaker to meet federal head-impact requirements, says the company. The foam will be used in headliners, pillar trim, ankle bolsters, steering column covers and doors. Michelle Gardner, Dow Automotive, 1250 Harmon Road, Auburn Hills, Mich. 48326. 248-391-6341 www.dowautomotive.com

In-Vehicle Technology

Dearborn Group introduces the Super CAN Analysis Tool (SCAT) software, which enables advanced communication with multiple CAN networks (singlewire and dualwire) simultaneously, providing throughput in monitoring, diagnostics, simulation and various custom applications. It features a number of user-configured monitors for traffic viewing, including a Scrolling Monitor, a Signal Monitor, a Statistics View and a Diagnostics View, among others. Cyrilla Dalstra, Dearborn Group, 27007 Hills Tech Ct., Farmington Hills, Mich. 48331.248-488-2080 cyrilla@dgtech.com

Real-Time Flow Measurement

COX Instrument's On-Vehicle Test System acquires flow information from sources in automotive applications, including fluid, engine oil, coolant or transmission oil flow. The On-Vehicle Test System is suited for use on test stands, dynamometers and test tracks, claims the company. Brian Weed, COX Instrument, 2233 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. 215-340-9090 ext. 103 www.cox-instrument.com

FEATURE OF THE MONTH

JCI Introduces Seat Technology

Johnson Controls (JCI) unveils its Comfort Massages seating technology. Comfort Massages features a series of electronic vibrating motors positioned in key areas of the seat, to create adjustable massage rhythms and intensity. It focuses on both the back and legs and allows the driver to select the pattern and intensity that best suits his or her needs, says the company. The technology targets fatigue experienced during extended travel by stimulating blood flow to reduce muscle tension and stress. David Roznowski, Johnson Controls, 49200 Halyard Dr., Plymouth, Mich. 48170. 734-254-5632 www.johnsoncontrols.com

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