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Daimler | Parts

from the 3-D Printer © Daimler

Daimler Buses is exploiting the benefits of 3-D In the past, these often consisted of several indi- from polyamide. They are created with 3-D printers
printing to meet customers‘ special requirements vidual components, some of which were moving using selective laser sintering. In this additive
and produce small batches and replacement parts parts. They can now be manufactured in a single process, the three-dimensional structures are
for the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands. Complex step and without the need for a time-consuming produced layer by layer from the polyamide powder
assemblies such as drawers, cover mouldings, assembly process, which will also result in signifi- with a laser. Around 780 components have already
retaining strips and surround rings can be made. cantly reduced costs. The printed parts are made been printed for customers’ vehicles.

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© Kistler

© ZF Lambretta |
ZF | Centre V-Special for Company

Airbag Integrated Kistler | Crash Anniversary
in the Seat Recording Device for The Italian scooter brand Lambretta is cele-
brating its 70 anniversary with the launch
th
ZF has developed a new centre airbag con- Thor Dummys of the V-Special. The new scooter has been
cept that can reduce the lateral movements designed by Kiska (KTM, Husqvarna) in col-
of vehicle occupants in a range of different Data acquisition systems that are integrated laboration with Italian Lambretta enthusiasts.
crash scenarios and also lessen the likelihood into the dummy are being used more and One new feature is the double-layer side panels
of them colliding with one another. In the case more frequently in crash tests. The new which enclose a 1.2 mm steel semi-monocoque
of a side impact on the passenger side, the DT1375.XX crash recorder family from Kistler inspired by the aerospace industry. The side
centre airbag can help to prevent the driver has a non-volatile flash memory and a new panels can be ordered in different shapes,
from moving too far towards the centre of the start-record function to ensure that it is com- colours and materials. Lambretta is working
vehicle and hitting hard structures or the patible with existing Kistler onboard systems. on the reintroduction of Euro-4- compliant
passenger. The airbag deploys from the upper The DTI375.TH model comes with a very large versions of its classic GP 200 and SX 200
in-board side of the seat back, which means number of measurement channels: 288 in models to accompany its contemporary range.
that a centre console is no longer required in total. It has been designed specifically to fit In 2018, an electric version of the V-Special
order to keep the driver in position. in Thor dummys. will be introduced.

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