SECOND GENERATION GASOLINE TECHNOLOGY CAR OFFERS IMPROVED FUEL EFFICIENCY
Schaeffler and its project partner Continental, in collaboration with Ford, have unveiled the second- generation Gasoline Technology Car (GTC II). This 48-volt mild hybrid car made its world debut at the 37th Vienna Motor Symposium in April. The first-generation (GTC I) showed a 17%
improvement in NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) fuel efficiency compared with the Ford reference model, and CO2
emissions of less than
95g/km. The GTC II, however, showcases the potential of intelligent, latest-generation 48-volt hybridisation, and promises a further improvement of approximately 13% on the NEDC fuel consumption. The most obvious difference between the GTC II and the GTC I is the highly efficient integration of the electric motor between the internal combustion engine and the transmission in the second-generation model. “The GTC II’s electronic clutch supports
functions such as electric launch, electric stop- go operation and energy recuperation at speeds almost down to standstill,” said Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gutzmer, member of the Schaeffler Executive Board responsible for research
& development. Carsten Weber, manager,
Engine & Powertrain Systems Research & Advanced Engineering, Ford Europe, said: “The Ford Focus with its 1.0- litre Ecoboost engine, which has won multiple International Engine of the Year awards, provides an excellent starting point for a hybrid vehicle, showing the potential that hybridisation offers even for an engine that starts from such a high baseline. When integrating the GTC II concept, the focus was therefore on overall powertrain optimisation.” The electric motor on the GTC II is integrated
in the drive train by means of a belt that runs between the internal combustion engine (ICE) and the transmission. Two clutches, one upstream and one downstream of the belt, allow the internal combustion engine to be completely decoupled when required. The electric motor can then be used independently of the ICE. As a result, the GTC II supports both constant-speed
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INDUSTRY 4.0 TRAINING RIGS SUPPORT FUTURE ENGINEERS
A new range of modular mechatronics training system mMS 4.0 rigs, aimed at supporting the next generation of engineers, has been launched by Bosch Rexroth. Providing students with hands-on industry experience, the Industry 4.0
compliant rigs come with HMI, RFID and Open Core Engineering, plus PLC programming options. Suitable for beginners through to advanced engineers, the modular hydraulic, pneumatic and mechatronic systems are tailored to
suit the qualification stages both for education and industry. As well as being supplied with component kits, there is also corresponding exercises, eLearning, project manuals and supporting material.
www.boschrexroth.com
APPLIED AUTOMATION CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS NEW HEADQUARTERS IN PLYMOUTH
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Applied Automation (UK) has officially opened its new headquarters in Plymouth, with customers and suppliers from the USA, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and the UK in attendance. The site is 140,000 square feet and more than double the combined size of the two factories previously occupied by the company. At the event, an area of the factory was transformed into an
exhibition space with displays of products that are sold by the X-STK distribution division. The automation experts demonstrated the Universal Robots collaborative robots and Secomea, a secure remote access solution for machine builders. Suppliers including SMC Pneumatics and Omron also set up stands, showcasing their latest products to guests. As part of the official ceremony, VIPs from key partners unveiled a
plaque at the engineering centre, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion. Managing director, David Rowe, said: “It was a really exciting day for
us. Buying and refurbishing the factory was a significant investment for Applied and it paves the way for our ambitious growth plan. We’re expanding our teams and our customer base, adding new product lines and entering new markets. “We have a broad portfolio and the event was an opportunity for our
customers and suppliers to look around the new factory and see the scale of the business. I’m delighted that so many people travelled such long distances to share in our celebration and toast our future success.”
www.appliedautomation.co.uk
SMC Pneumatics has received the Service Excellence award for a second consecutive year from RS Components, thanks to an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. Mark Jeffries, SMC’s indirect sales
channel manager, said “It’s an honour to receive this award, particularly as we received it last year too… The Service Excellence award is just reward for everyone involved, who can be rightly proud of what they do. We look forward to working with RS for many years to come and introducing new products to existing and new sectors.”
www.smcpneumatics.co.uk
Fortress Interlocks has achieved TÜV SÜD European, Canadian and U.S. approval for its tGard range of interlock switches and control devices. This means they meet all the necessary requirements of the European Machinery Directive and the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program (NRTL) in North America.
www.fortressinterlocks.com
Intertronics has opened a new Technology Centre at its company’s Kidlington, Oxfordshire, head office. The rebuilt Centre is custom-
designed for demonstrations and trials of materials, dispensing technologies (including robots), curing devices and other equipment. Hands-on knowledge transfer is aided by the fully-equipped lab and meeting area with AV and presentation facilities. Small-scale seminars can also be accommodated.
www.intertronics.co.uk
electric coasting at low load, as well as electric launch, for example in stop-start driving. The absence of any engine
braking effect in deceleration phases means that more kinetic energy is available for recuperation. Also, since overrun is avoided, cooling of the engine and aftertreatment system is
reduced. This effect, which is further enhanced by the thermal management system that already proved itself on the GTC I, is a big advantage for a hybrid vehicle, where engine-off phases account for a relatively large proportion of the driving cycle. Also, thanks to systematic utilisation of Continental’s high performance, electrically heated 48-volt EMICAT catalyst, engine-out emissions are reduced immediately, even after long engine-off phases. This strategy plays a big part in ensuring that the GTC II complies with the strict requirements of emissions standard Euro 6 c (2017/2018).
www.schaeffler.co.uk
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