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Reduction of energy losses, and improved fuel consumption through the reduction of friction at key component interfaces and improvements in wear and response of chassis components
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This technology increases the efficiency of contact surfaces in relative motion through improved lubrication and innovative design of surface textures. The innovative software and know-how improves the efficiency of tribological contacts by identifying the surface finish modification and texture application for higher performance of critical mechanical couplings and components. Examples of applications are in the contacts of the piston and cylinder, the piston road and the crankshaft and journal bearings in internal combustion engines. The technology's main benefits are the reduction of energy losses, and thus improved fuel consumption through the reduction of friction at key component interfaces of the engine and transmission, and improvements in wear and response of chassis components by the optimisation of frictional joints.