TPI May 2021

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Crimpers to re-shape or calibrate pipe ends UNIFLEX hydraulic crimpers offer a broad range of applications. As well as being useful for general hose assembly, it is possible to use crimpers to re-shape or calibrate pipe ends, and to assemble pushrods or cables. Using double or multiple crimpers, the user can assemble several parts simultaneously, which increases productivity considerably.

In addition to saving time, the customer also ensure the perfect assembly of every part. Individually optimised special crimping dies are suitable for the re-shaping of round and square pipes for pipe connections or complete plug-in systems, for instance, in scaffold construction. Uniflex Hydraulik GmbH www.uniflex.de

It is possible to use crimpers to re-shape or calibrate pipe ends

Camcon Auto partners with Drive System Design to help accelerate the development of intelligent valve technology

Automotive engineering company Camcon Auto has announced Drive System Design as its technology partner. The two companies are working together to further the development of advanced digital valvetrains for petrol and diesel engines. Replacing the camshaft in an engine with electric actuators for full, precise control over the engine’s breathing,

intelligent valve technology has the potential to significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 for both passenger cars and heavy-duty applications. David Kelly, director, Drive System Design, commented: “The European CO 2 legislation for new heavy-duty vehicles is particularly challenging and iVT could be one of the key technologies to help achieve these requirements.” Over the past 10 years, Camcon Auto has been supported by DSD – itself a global leader in the development, engineering and testing of electrified powertrain systems for vehicles – and, during that time, the two have achieved significant milestones in the development of iVT. So far, the two companies have completed more than 1,000 hours of dynamometer testing on a 4-cylinder gasoline engine, the creation of a technology demonstrator vehicle and a four-valve single cylinder develop- ment engine, currently undergoing combustion research at Brunel University. The announcement marks the next vital phase in the development of iVT. Camcon Auto and DSD will now focus on the increased supply of single- and multi-cylinder development engines, placing iVT in the hands of leading OEM and Tier 1 powertrain development

divisions, managing hardware, software and functionality development. DSD will also support Camcon Auto- motive in further development of iVT as it takes the system closer to market. Danny Chapchal, chairman of Camcon Auto, added: “I am delighted to announce that Drive System Design (DSD) is our technology partner for iVT. From the very beginning of this project, DSD has played a vital role and the teams in Leamington Spa, UK, and Farmington Hills, US, are incredibly talented and well respected in the automotive industry. As we enter the next exciting phase, I know we have the right partner to help us achieve our aims.” Mr Kelly continued: “I am very proud of our achievements in the development of iVT. We have accomplished some significant milestones and I am very excited about the future potential of this technology to deliver real world benefits. I am delighted to have agreed an official technical partnership with Camcon Auto and we look forward to taking this innovative technology toward volume production in the passenger car and heavy-duty sectors.” Camcon Auto www.camcon-automotive.com

More than 1,000 hours of research and testing have taken place

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