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BIRMINGHAM, UK - 5th December 2003 - After the success of The Higher Voltage Automotive Systems Seminar at the University of Bath in October, and at TRW Conekt, Birmingham in November, plans are in progress for three more regional events in 2004. The first seminar will be held at the University of Newcastle, on 19 February 2004. A second event will take place at the Welsh Automotive Forum in Bridgend on 25 March 2004, and a third seminar will occur at the SMMT in London on 29 April.
These seminars are being organised by Warwick Control Technologies, in collaboration with TRW Conekt, the European Automotive Initiative Group and Warwick Manufacturing Group. The seminars will assist in managing the transition from the current 12/14volt standard to the 36/42volt standard, as well as adapting to the changes imposed by drive-by-wire systems.
The Higher Voltage Automotive Systems seminars are being supported by the Department of Trade and Industry in recognition of the implications for UK suppliers of higher voltage systems, and have also been endorsed by the SMMT, the IEE and various regional development agencies. The seminars will identify threats and opportunities to suppliers of automotive electronic, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components and systems. For example, steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems will challenge traditional mechanical and hydraulic systems. Insulating and housing materials made of plastic will also have to be specified to a higher level of thermal and electrical durability.
As well as presentations given by specialists in higher voltage technology, the seminars will provide an opportunity to see a 42volt demonstrator vehicle, which will be on display at each location.
Presenters at the seminars include; Alan G. Williams, Electrical Systems Manager, TRW Conekt; Dr Gordon Smith, Projects Manager, Warwick Manufacturing Group; Chris Quigley, Managing Director, Warwick Control Technologies, and Ben Stubbs, Managing Director of Potenza Technology. More details can be found on www.42volt.org.uk.
Warwick Control Technologies is a University of Warwick research spin-off company that is expert in vehicle control systems. Information on Warwick Control Technologies can be found on the Internet at www.warwickcontrol.com.
Conekt is a consultancy which brings together key services in engineering, knowledge and technology. Conekt has operated in the automotive, aerospace, professional and industrial sectors for almost 40 years, generating major competitive advantage through the generation of new ideas and the application of science and technology in product development and manufacturing. TRW Conekt news is available on the Internet at www.conekt.net.
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