Annual Report 2012 - Knorr-Bremse AG.

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76 Report Trade Fairs // Leading trade fairs in 2012 In the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning sector, Knorr-Bremse presented a new ultra-flat HVAC system developed by its MERAK subsidiary for use in metro trains. And Knorr-Bremse subsidiary IFE, one of the leading manufacturers of train door systems, exhibited a modern, passenger-friendly door system that has particularly high levels of sound and heat insulation. Knorr-Bremse subsidiary Microelettrica Scientifica, the world’s leading manufacturer of electronic and electro-mechanical control systems for rail applications, had its own separate stand at InnoTrans 2012 at which the company presented the latest products for a variety of electrically-powered rail vehicles. The Commercial Vehicle Systems division’s stand at the IAA focused on safety and energy efficiency. IAA 2012 – increasing efficiency, saving fuel, protecting the environment Safety and energy efficiency are two core requirements made of Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems and were the central focus at the 64th IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover. A further rise in visitor numbers from Asia underlined the increasing importance of the company’s products outside its core markets of Europe and North America and reflected its years of sustained business activity in Asia. The company showcased innovative chassis and powertrain technologies designed to cut life cycle costs, fuel consumption and emissions. One impressive example was the Pneumatic Booster System (PBS), which utilizes compressed air not only to brake the truck but also to help it accelerate. At low engine speeds the system injects air into the intake manifold and thereby eliminates turbo lag. This intelligent combination of compressed air and mechatronics enables a European long-haul truck to achieve fuel savings of more than 5%. Intelligent compressed air management is one means of increasing the efficiency of a commercial vehicle, saving fuel and thereby helping the environment – and this was demonstrated to great effect by Knorr-Bremse’s Electronic Air Treatment system (EAC2), a modular system that combines proven pneumatic components with sophisticated electronics. Vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators and drivers all stand to benefit from this new system, the main advantages of which are easy installation in the vehicle, integration of the air dryer, the multiple-circuit protection valve and other functionalities as well as greater fuel economy. The new SM7 and SL7 disc brakes on display at the IAA are substantially lighter than their predecessors, which means increased safety and improved energy efficiency. Rounding off the package is the ProTecS brake pad retainer system that brings a further improvement in safety and service by providing optimal brake pad guidance. Knorr-Bremse also showcased the EBS7 Electronic Braking System for commercial vehicles – the successor to the proven EBS5 system. This integrates active driver assistant systems, making a substantial contribution to road safety. Along with the latest version of established systems such as the Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEBS), Knorr-Bremse also displayed camera and assistance systems from its North American subsidiary Bendix in the shape of AutoVue and SafetyDirect. Knorr-Bremse’s focus on greater safety is not limited to tractor vehicles – it also extends to semitrailers and trailers. The key system here is the company’s Trailer EBS, which brings together electronic controls, pneumatics and sensors in a single unit. The new generation, TEBS G2.2, offers extended functionalities through the integration of Electronic Leveling Control. The newly created “Technology Center” offered Knorr-Bremse’s customers and business partners an opportunity to find out about the company’s extensive product portfolio, which is tailored to the particular local conditions in various regions of the world.
Report 77 Heinz Hermann Thiele, owner and Supervisory Board Chairman of Knorr- Bremse AG and Klaus Deller, Executive Board Member of Knorr-Bremse AG, welcome Dr. Volkmar Denner, Chairman of the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH, to the Knorr-Bremse exhibition stand.
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