Archives of Past Exhibits:ZF Friedrichshafen
2018 International Suppliers Fair
2018 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition
2017 SAE-China Congress & Exhibition
IAA Frankfurt Auto Show 2017
2017 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition
North American International Auto Show 2017
2016 Automechanika Shanghai
2016 Shanghai International Auto Parts and Service Exhibition
2016 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition
North American International Auto Show 2016
Tokyo Motor Show 2015
Advanced Urban Vehicle (AUV) concept model

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SAE China 2015
2015 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
Advanced Urban Vehicle concept model

2015 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition
9-speed automatic transmission

Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 2015
North American International Auto Show 2015
Continuous damping control with sensor cluster technology

SAE China 2014
China Auto Parts And Service Show 2014
2014 JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition
North American International Auto Show 2014
Servolectric - Servo unit on the steering column | Plastic pedal box | ||
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Installed vehicle: GM "Buick LaCrosse", "Cadillac ATS" Ford "Lincoln MKZ" |
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Installed vehicle: Porsche "Boxster", "Cayenne","Panamera" |
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Shift system (Rotary switch) | Inverter | ||
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Installed vehicle: Ford "Fiesta" Skoda "Octavia" Volvo "XC60" |
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Lightweight steel suspension strut module | Electric axle drive system with hybrid stabilizer link | ||
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Lightweight suspension strut and knuckle module | Lightweight damper | ||
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eTB - Electric twist beam | Servolectric - Servo unit on a second pinion | ||
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Installed vehicle: GM "Buick LaCrosse", "Cadillac ATS" Ford "Lincoln MKZ" |
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AKC - Active Kinematics Control | 8-speed automatic transmission | ||
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Installed vehicle: Porsche "911 GT3" |
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Installed vehicle: Audi "A4", "A8" Chrysler "Dodge Ram 1500" |
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Plastic pedal box | Shifttronic - Shift-by-wire gearshift system | ||
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Installed vehicle: Porsche "Boxster", "Cayenne", "Panamera" |
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Installed vehicle: BMW "1-Series", "MINI Paceman" Chrysler "Dodge Charger" |
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Continuous Damping Control with sensor cluster |
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Installed vehicle: Bentley "Mulsanne" Nissan "Infiniti FX50" Mercedes-Benz "S-Class" |
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Installed vehicle: Ford "Explorer", "Lincoln MKS" Mercedes-Benz "E-Class" |
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Suspension mount | Lightweight brake pedal | ||
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Fiber-reinforced composites | Axle with wheel-guiding transverse spring | ||
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Vector drive rear axle drive | 9-speed automatic transmission with AWD-disconnect system | ||
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Installed vehicle: BMW "X5", "X6" |
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Vane cell pump of 9-speed automatic | Gearset concept of 9-speed automatic transmission | ||
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ECU unit of 9-speed automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission | ||
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Installed vehicle: Chrysler "Jeep Cherokee" Land Rover "Range Rover Evoque" |
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Tokyo Motor Show 2013
9-Speed AT | 9-Speed AT with AWD-Disconnect System | ||
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Gearset Concept of 9HP | Vane Cell Pump of the 9HP | ||
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Electronic Control Unit of 9HP | Disconnecting All-Wheel-Drive System ECOnnect | ||
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Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
8-speed AT | Hybrid Module | ||
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Electric Motor | Inverter | ||
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Converter | DTM Clutch | ||
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Active Kinematic Control | Steering System | ||
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Steel Suspension Strut Module | Inverter and Electric Axle Drive System | ||
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Strut/Knuckle Module/Stablizer Link | Steering Column/Shift System/Pedal | ||
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Damper/Electric Twist Beam | 9-speed AT | ||
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Dog Clutches of 9HP | Vane Cell Pump of 9HP | ||
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9-speed AT | Electric Control Unit of 9HP | ||
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Brake Pedal | Fiber-reinforced Composites | ||
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JSAE 2013
Active Kinematics Control | 9-speed automatic transmission for FWD vehicle | ||
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Installed vehicle: Range Rover "Evoque" |
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Inductive Selector Lever Module | Plastic pedal box | ||
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Installed vehicle: Mitsubishi Motors "Lancer Evolution X" Mercedes-Benz "C-class", "E-class", "SLS", "Sprinter" and "AMG series" |
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Gearshift system | Crash Tube | ||
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Displacement Sensor for DCT Installed vehicle: Porsche "Panamera" |
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McPherson Strut made of CFK | Plastic Air Bag Housing | ||
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Racing damper | Electric Vehicle Drive | ||
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12-speed/16-speed Automated Manual Transmission | Concentric Pneumatic Clutch Actuator | ||
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Continuous damping control | |||
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Installed vehicle: Hino "Selega" Isuzu "Gala" |
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JSAE 2012
8-speed hybrid automatic transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission for FWD vehicle | ||
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Installed vehicle: Audi "Q5 Hybrid" BMW "Active Hybrid 7" Land Rover "Range-e" |
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12-speed & 16-speed automated manual transmission | Ultra-lightweight McPherson strut with integrated wheel carrier made from CFRP | ||
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Installed vehicle: Hino "Profia 6x4 tractor" |
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All-plastic airbag housing | Crash tube | ||
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Displacement sensor for dual clutch transmission | EVD - Electric Vehicle Drive | ||
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Shift-by-wire gearshift system | Plastic pedal box | ||
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Installed vehicle: Porsche "Panamera" |
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Electronics for keyless entry system | Plastic/hybrid stabilizer link | ||
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Installed in BMW, GM/Opel | |
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Cobapress (casting + forging) aluminum suspension components and knuckle | BasicLine - Suspension strut | ||
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4 point-link | Continuous damping control | ||
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Installed vehicle: Hino "Selega" Isuzu "GALA" |
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Concentric pneumatic clutch actuator | |||
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Installed vehicle: UD Trucks "Quon" Volvo "FH, FM" |
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2012 Delhi Auto Expo (India)
Nine gear steps shift system for medium trucks | Twin-Disc Clutch for Heavy-Duty Applications | ||
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Installed Vehicles: Tata "Prima" |
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Independent Suspension | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | ||
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Clutch Cover with Automatic Wear Compensation | NVH-Solutions | ||
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Shifttronic (Joystick) | Shifttronic | ||
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Nivomat(Self-leveling System) | Dampers | ||
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Electronic Rear Axle Damping System | Multi Compliance Twistbeam Axle | ||
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Frankfurt Motor Show 2011
NVH Solution for the Chassis and Driveline | 9-Speed Automatic Transmission With on-Demand all -Wheel-Drive System | ||
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Suspension Mount & Rear Axle | 9-Speed Automatic Transmission | ||
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8-Speed Full Hybrid Transmission | 8-Speed Transmission | ||
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Electric Twistbeam With Aluminum Shock Absorbers | Electric Central Drive | ||
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ZF Servolectric With Servo Unit on the Steering Column | Shiftronic Shift System | ||
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Multi Compliance Twistbeam Axle | Axle With Wheel-Controlling Transverse Spring | ||
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Lightweight Design of Brake Pedal | |||
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JSAE 2011
8 speed hybrid AT |
Dual Clutch Transmission for Porsche Panamera |
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Plastic Pedal Box | Plastic/Hybrid Stabilizer Link | ||
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Installed vehicle: Porsche "Panamera" |
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Siftronic, New Designed Shift-by-Wire Gearshift System | Ball Joint Integrated Sheet Metal Control Arm | ||
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Cobapress Aluminum Suspension Components & Knuckle | Outer Tie Rod Assembly with New Design | ||
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Light Weight Strut Mount | Hydraulic Bushing & Sub Frame Mount for Chassis Apprications | ||
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SDC Sensitive Damping Control Damper | Twin Tube Front Strut | ||
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EcoRide - Lightweight Design for Shock Absorbers | CDC - Continuous Damping Control | ||
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CIAPE 2010
ZF Fawer Chassis Technology (Changchun) Co., Ltd. | |||
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Front upper control arm assembly | Front support arm assembly | ||
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Installed vehicle : Audi "B8" platform |
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Installed vehicle : Audi "Q5 (B8)" |
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Stabilizer link (Front) | Stabilizer link (Rear) | ||
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Installed vehicle : FAW-VW "PQ35/46" platform |
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Installed vehicle : FAW-VW "PQ35/46" platform |
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Tension strut (with hydro bearing) |
Front lower control arm assembly | ||
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Installed vehicle : BMW Brilliance "3 series sedan (E90)" |
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Installed vehicle : Audi "C6" platform |
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Front control arm assembly | Front upper control arm | ||
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Installed vehicle : Chery "A6 (B21)" |
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Installed vehicle : BMW Brilliance "5 series (F18)" |
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Front control arm assembly | |||
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Installed vehicle : Audi "C6" platform |
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Shanghai Sachs Powertrain Components Systems Co.,Ltd. | |||
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Clutch | Torque Converter | ||
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Used for VW "EA111" 1.4L engine |
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JSAE 2010
AV132 portal rear axle system | ZF-EcoLife | ||
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Manual 12-speed - 16-speed transmission (MT) for heavy duty commercial trucks | Hi-efficient new automatic transmission | ||
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Belt pulley torsional damper (HRTD) | 430mm extra HD clutch | ||
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CDC(R) (Continuous damping control) system | |||
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Dynastart E-motor for micro hybrid | Two-row dual mass flywheel | ||
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SDC (Sensitive damping control) | Switchable hydraulic engine mount | ||
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Hydraulic power steering system (HPS) | EPS column type | ||
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Delhi Auto Expo 2010
EcoLife Automatic Transmission for city buses |
AS Tronic lite Automatic Transmission for city buses and coaches |
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Ecomid Manual Transmission system for medium trucks |
Ecolite Manual Transmission system for light trucks |
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Front suspension RL 75 EC for city buses |
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IAA 2009
Highlighted at the exhibit are start of mass production of 8-speed automatic transmission and proposal of automatic transmission for front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles.
1. 8 Speed Automatic Transmission and components
-3 transmission sizes from 300 to 1,000 Nm
-Can be combined with various starting systems
-Designed as mild or full hybrid
-Installed vehicles: Bentley Mulsanne, BMW 5 Series GT
8HP 90 Powershift Transmission | HCC Hydrodynamically Cooled Clutch | ||
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-8HP 90 Powershift Transmission (Input Torque up to 900Nm) |
-Reduced mass moment of inertia and weight -Optimized shifting times and good starting capacity -Particularly suitable for sports cars to increase starting dynamics |
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-Good efficiency and reduced mass inertia -Strategy-compatible lock up clutch -Good efficiency during starting and shifting operation |
-All mild and full hybrid functions are possible -15-25% less consumption -Integration into parallel hybrid transmission -irrespective of installation space available |
8HP 45 Powershift Transmission | Triple-line Converter | ||
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8HP 45 Powershift Transmission |
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-Only conveys the oil quantity needed -Reduced power loss |
-4 gear sets with just 2 opened shift elements per gear -Minimized drag losses -Gear efficiency of more than 98% in every gear |
Transmission Control Unit | Hydraulic Impulse Oil storage (HIS) | ||
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-Optimized operating points and shifting times -NIC (Neutral Idle Control) reduces drag torque when the vehicle is stationary -Makes stop/start function possible |
-Facilitates stop/start function and another 5% fuel savings -Space-saving integration into the transmission -No additional oil pump required |
8HP 55 powershift transmission with all-wheel-drive (Torsen) | |
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All Wheel Drive transfer case: -Torque on demand (ToD) Torque transfer as needed to the front axle -Lubricating-oil supply through the base transmission -Potential fuel reduction approx. 1.5% |
2. Presentation of Automatic Transmission for FWD vehicles
-While ZF appears to have in the past offered its automatic transmission for luxurious vehicles, it is now presenting the automatic for compact vehicles.
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-High gear stepping and efficiency optimization |
JSAE 2009
8-speed hybrid transmission (under development) | |||
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7-speed dual clutch transmission | |||
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Hybrid transmission for delivery trucks | |||
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eTronic "Hybrid Ready" (under development) | |||
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Hydrodynamically Cooled Clutch - wet starting clutch | |||
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Twin Torsional Damper - hydrodynamic torque converter with lock-up clutch and torsional damper | |||
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Nivomat - self-leveling system for adjusting the ride height of vehicles |
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Installed models - Mercedes C-Class - Opel Astra - Opel Vectra - VW Passat Sedan - VW Passat Wagon - Many other vehicles made by European OEMs |
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