Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that its Industrial division will be attending this September’s REHACARE International Trade Fair & Conference in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Company will promote its PG Drives Technology business, showcasing a range of medical mobility products, including additions to the popular R-net and VR2 wheelchair control systems.
Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division has extensive experience in designing and manufacturing solutions for the monitoring and control of vehicles, including applications throughout the on-highway commercial vehicle sector. As one of four established specialist business units, PG Drives Technology has been designing, manufacturing and marketing sophisticated mobility control systems since 1976 and is now one of the world's foremost suppliers of these products.
On display for the first time at REHACARE is the second-generation R-net joystick module, which sets new standards in user-interfaces. The module contains a large, hi-resolution, VGA display with stylish graphics, as well as mechanical paddle switches for ease of use, a light sensor to automatically set screen brightness and a loudspeaker to provide clear audible warnings.
In addition, new R-net modules for Gyro drive control and Bluetooth control of iDevices will be launched. The Gyro module allows for improved drive-performance and straight-line driving on front-wheel-drive configurations, while the iDevice module permits the R-net system to connect with iPhones and iPads, as well as Windows PCs and Android devices.
To complete this impressive suite of new products, a compact joystick module for the VR2 wheelchair control system is also being shown and, being the smallest available on the market and primarily targeted at wheelchairs for indoor use, allows operators a closer approach to tables and minimizes the risk of collision with doorways.
PG Drives Technology’s modern UK design and manufacturing site is backed by a fully-equipped sales and service facility in the USA and general support offices in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The company also boasts a global network of authorized service centers, systems integrators and distribution partners.
Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division is a recognized leader in the production of critical controls and assemblies for specialty vehicles, including sensors, electronic throttle controls and joysticks. For further information about products and other innovative solutions available from Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division, please visit www.cw-industrial.com or call +44 (0)1425 271444.
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it will be attending this September’s 65th IAA Commercial Vehicles exhibition in Hannover, Germany. The Company will promote products from its Industrial division, which has extensive experience in designing and manufacturing solutions for the monitoring and control of vehicles, including applications throughout the on-highway commercial vehicle sector.
The Industrial division includes a number of established specialist business units with expertise in the design, testing and manufacture of a range of components and sub-system solutions for the safe and reliable operation and control of mobile and static machinery including on- and off-highway vehicles, heavy trucks, buses, military vehicles and motorsport.
Arens Controls
Arens Controls designs and manufactures a range of operator interface control systems and power management products – including manual transmission shift controls, by-wire shift controls and shift-by-wire systems, power inverters and power distribution modules. Many of these systems can be found in applications in the rapidly developing hybrid vehicle market and on today’s most advanced commercial vehicles including medium and heavy-duty trucks, school and transit buses, recreational vehicles, and agricultural and off-highway equipment.
Penny + Giles
The extensive Penny & Giles range of rotary, tilt and linear position sensors offers angle measurements from 10° to 360°and stroke length measurements from 5mm to 2000mm; they have been developed to meet the operating requirements of many position-sensing applications in the automotive and industrial sectors. Using Hall-effect, inductive or potentiometric technologies, sensors are packaged in compact or rugged housings with IP68 and IP69K environmental protections and mountings that give users a wide range of flexible installation options. The company also offers a range of solenoids and solenoid valves that include standard and configurable designs and styles that can be modified to suit specific applications or custom-designed for large scale OEM applications.
Williams Controls
Williams Controls is a global market leader in electronic throttle control systems for commercial, off-road, heavy-duty or recreational vehicle applications. The business also designs throttle systems to meet the most demanding specifications and its ergonomic designs include floor and firewall mounting configurations, optional kick down and customizable treadle covers. In addition, the company manufactures a standard range of electronic throttle controls that can minimize tooling costs for many applications. Williams Controls can also take basic ergonomic, dimensional, electrical and aesthetic requirements from OEMs; and provide a complete custom design service. The design, development and product qualification are all part of the customization process.
Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division is a recognized leader in the production of critical controls and assemblies for specialty vehicles, including sensors, electronic throttle controls and joysticks. For further information about products and other innovative solutions available from Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial division, please visit www.cw-industrial.com or call +44 (0)1425 271444.
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
