Automotive

  Public agencies in Norway have been hesitant to utilise cloud-based solutions. However, Norwegian Railway Directorate is breaking new ground. The company has chosen to use IT solutions that are 100% cloud-based. 

Automotive wiring harnesses and wire-to-board connection systems are very widely used by every automotive OEM globally. To meet the demands of today’s automotive manufacturers for ultra-reliable, high performance connectors, JST Automotive has developed its AIT and AIT II Series high voltage, ultra-low profile interconnects which are now in stock in Europe at TTI.

Replacing traditional maintenance regimes with condition monitoring will help rail operators to reduce the time they spend servicing their rolling stock. The rail industry’s prevailing maintenance regime is to service trains on a time or mileage basis. Though it has been used successfully for many years, it does not take account of whether parts actually need replacing. Nor is it effective at preventing breakdowns.

The RHS series of lead type multilayer ceramic capacitors for automobile use at maximum usage temperature of 200°C from Murata is now in stock in Europe at TTI. The products have been developed for use in equipment located in severe temperature environments such as the engine compartment of an automobile.

  To help rail operators spend their maintenance budgets more effectively, SKF has a developed a wireless condition monitoring system to enable Condition Based Maintenance practices (CBM).

  Axiomtek has announced the arrival of the tBOX100-838-FL, a small footprint fanless embedded system certified with E-Mark and ISO 7637 for vehicle applications. The rugged tBOX100-838-FL comes with the onboard low power quad-core Intel Atom processor E3845 along with onboard DDR3L memory up to 4GB.

Bearing design and integration technology from SKF has helped Siemens and Bombardier to create a new generation of passenger trains for Germany’s national rail operator Deutsche Bahn.

The RHS series of lead type multilayer ceramic capacitors from Murata for automobile use at maximum usage temperature of 200°C is now in stock in Europe at TTI. The products have been developed for use in equipment located in severe temperature environments such as the engine compartment of an automobile.

A range of high reliability, multi-pole, sealed rectangular plastic connectors has been released by Smiths Interconnect which comply with the most stringent rail standards. Available now from Aerco, the distributor and stockist of electrical and electronic components servicing hi-rel markets, the REP series is protected to IP66 and IP67. These interconnects deliver high performance and capacity, plus the shock, vibration and smoke and fire p...

  It has been announced that Laird will be launching a space-saving solution for industrial rail applications, the Transport Locomotive Control Unit (LCU).