The TDC funded Consortium Management Group

(CMG) to perform a Market Analysis. The analysis focused on the automotive industry since it is the second largest market next to aerospace and fifty percent of the members have automotive customers.

Copies of the Analysis were provided to all members as a benefit of membership. However, it was not provided to anyone outside TDC. The Analysis will be provided to new members upon joining the TDC.

The following is an overview of the Analysis:

Industries that use T&D

OEM’s, Tier-One Suppliers, End-Users, Aerospace Industry,

R&D Companies,

Oil and Gas Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Wireless Carriers, etc.

Introduction

This analysis focuses on a single market segment due to the size and complexity of the Test and Diagnostic industry. Automotive was selected first due to its size and TDC outreach potential.

Polled companies include:

@Road, Actron, AllData, ATX, AutoXray, Cellport, Clarion, EASE, Fluke, Ford Motor Company, GenRad, General Motors, Hickok, InfoMove, IVS, Monico, MTI, & Snap-On

Definitions

OBD (II): Onboard diagnostics, emerged from federal emissions regulations and electronically controlled powertrains.

ECM: Electronic control module, stores fault codes on the basis of information received from numerous sensors.

PCS: Personal communications systems, cellular phones, mobile internet access and global positioning system (GPS).

Telematics: a combination of wireless voice and data communication systems aimed at providing drivers with safety information (vehicle tracking, traffic data, emergency aid, etc.).

Automotive T&D Market

Consumer Benefits were identified along with constraints.

Automotive electronics

Global demand for electronic systems

& safety were calculated.

Telematics

A description, market forecast, trends, & obstacles were provided for the following technologies:

· Remote Vehicle Diagnostics

· Automotive Engine Diagnostics

· Automotive Testing Markets

· X-Ray Inspection Tester

· Diagnostic Repair

European & Global Automotive Diagnostic Market Analyses

· Competition

· Sales

· R&D investment

· Market revenues

· Standards

T&D Collaboration Example

Leak Test Technology Development Program

(fuel systems, A/C, Fuel Cells, liquid systems, torque converter, …)

Participants: Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler, Vacuum Instruments, Laser Imaging Systems, University of Michigan, DOE-Kansas City Plant, US Navy – Jacksonville Depot (F14)

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