New hybrid AMT offers performance, efficiency, cost and seamless shift benefits over DCT technology

Dec. 11, 2013 - PRLog -- Rivoli, Italy 11 December 2013 – High-performance transmission specialist Oerlikon Graziano, brand of Oerlikon Drive Systems Segment, unveiled details of its new hybrid, six-speed AMT at the CTI Symposium Berlin. The OGeco transmission will be more cost effective, lighter and efficient than DCT alternatives, and utilise torque infill to provide seamless shift benefits.

“The OGeco concept has been designed to provide torque infill from an electric motor during gear changes, providing the refinement of a DCT,” says Roberto Gay, Oerlikon Graziano Head of Automotive Transmission Design, who is presented a technical paper alongside Marco Fracchia, Technical Specialist for VOCIS Ltd, which is responsible for the OGeco control unit. “Increased low speed comfort does not compromise the rapid shift time and responsiveness during spirited driving, thanks to a two-speed electric motor transmission solution enabled by a twin-shaft AMT layout. Smooth shifting at low to medium vehicle performance matches current DCT expectations, and the transition to high-performance is enabled by significant torque infill to reduce shift shock.

“The hybrid unit is designed for high performance vehicles with transaxle transmission configuration, suitable for front- and rear-wheel drive application, and we believe the OGeco concept is central to the continued evolution of performance transmissions,” continues Gay. “This technology is able to provide an innovative breakthrough for the automotive industry as manufacturers seek reduced fuel consumption and improved CO2 emissions.”

The OGeco unit will be ready for trial in a front-engined, rear-wheel drive high-performance demonstrator vehicle in early 2014. The production vehicle has been equipped with an OGeco prototype transmission, electric motor and ancillaries by Vocis, and demonstrates the packaging benefits by fitting into the space previously taken by a seven-speed DCT. Reduced weight, improved efficiency and fuel economy are further benefits of the transmission.

Depending on customer requirements, OGeco can support different drivetrain layouts to provide a range extender drive for plug-in hybrid vehicles, torque infill, electric boost and KERS performance benefits thanks to the unit’s 120kW, 200Nm output. Regeneration of the electric motor is also possible from the car’s internal combustion engine thanks to an innovative and flexible management system.

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About Oerlikon

Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) is a leading high-tech industrial group specializing in machine and plant engineering. The Company is a provider of innovative industrial solutions and cutting-edge technologies for textile manufacturing, drive, vacuum, coating, and advanced nanotechnology. A Swiss company with a tradition going back over 100 years, Oerlikon is a global player with around 12 700 employees at around 160  locations in 34 countries and sales of CHF 2.9 billion in 2012. The Company invested in 2012 CHF 106 million in R&D, with over 1 000 specialists working on future products and services. In most areas, the operative businesses rank either first or second in their respective global markets.

About Oerlikon Segment Drive Systems

Oerlikon Segment Drive Systems, with its brand Oerlikon Graziano and Oerlikon Fairfield, is a leading worldwide provider of complete drive systems, gearing solutions and transmission components, with a product portfolio providing transmissions for high performance cars, complete solutions for all-wheel-drive vehicles and agricultural tractors, as well as Torque-Hub® planetary drive for industrial machinery and off-highway mobile equipment. The know-how and the capabilities allow the Segment to lead the full deployment of a development program from conceptual and simulation phases to mass production, for complete mechatronic driveline systems as well as for single gearing components. With more than 90 years in the market of power transmission, Oerlikon Segment Drive Systems is focused on Automotive.


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Stella Roagna

Communications & Marketing Manager

Drive Systems Segment

Oerlikon Graziano

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stella.roagna@oerlikon.com


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Account Manager

Market Engineering

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