Assembly - January 2009 - (Page 43) By reducing energy use, the new lighting reduces Waukesha Engine’s carbon dioxide output by about 2,180 tons—the equivalent to removing 517 cars from the roads or planting 587 acres of trees. In addition, the system prevents approximately 4 tons of nitrogen oxides and 9 tons of sulfur dioxide—considered primary causes of acid rain—from entering the atmosphere each year. The new bulbs generate significantly more light than their HID predecessors and feature a reflective design that focuses more of the light down toward the shop floor, instead of allowing it to scatter along the ceiling. As a result, light levels are up between 30 percent and 60 percent throughout the facility. The new bulbs also generate far less heat, operating at 105 F, compared to the 800 F and 1,000 F temperatures generated by bulbs using HID technology. This helps keep Waukesha Engine’s employees that much more comfortable on warm summer days. To date, Orion Energy has deployed its energy-efficient lighting systems in approximately 3,760 facilities across North America. In doing so, the company has allowed its customers to reduce their combined power usage by approximately 357 megawatts, representing some $401 million in cost savings and 3.6 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. For more on energy-efficient lighting, call 877-204-6852 or visit www.oriones.com. are correctly inflated, promoting long tire life and fuel efficiency. Recently, the company developed what it calls its SmartWave product, an external, stem-mounted TPMS that is easily retrofitted onto older trucks. By tapping into a vehicle’s existing communications network, the system relays tire data directly to a driver or a company’s central routing depot. To be successful, the product needed to be robust enough to withstand harsh weather and harsh usage. A typical commercial vehicle travels about a million miles in 5 years. With this in mind, SmarTire encases the electronics comprising each Laser Welds Ensure Durable Seals marTire Systems Inc. (Richmond, British Columbia) manufactures tire pressure and temperature monitoring systems (TPMS) for aftermarket and OEM applications. The systems ensure that car or truck tires www.assemblymag.com January 2009 / ASSE M B LY 43 S http://www.beckwoodpress.com http://www.oriones.com http://www.beckwoodpress.com http://www.beckwoodpress.com http://www.assemblymag.com
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