Autodiagnos AB Expands the Capabilities For Multi-Tester pro Diagnostic Tool; Provides competitive advantage for independent repair shops.Business/Technology Editors Automechanika 2000 in Frankfurt 6-10 September, 2000 Hall 8.0 - Stand F46 FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2000 Autodiagnos AB today announced a major enhancement of the Multi-Tester pro, its flagship diagnostic tool for the independent automotive repair shop market. The announcement was made at the Automechanika show in Frankfurt, a biannual bi·an·nu·al adj. 1. Happening twice each year; semiannual. 2. Occurring every two years; biennial. bi·an tradeshow attended by over 160,000 people from 175 countries. Autodiagnos AB is a unit of GenRad, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GEN), a leading provider of advanced performance-assurance technologies, headquartered in the US and with offices worldwide. The Multi-Tester pro has unique capabilities, including three comprehensive diagnostic methods: serial diagnostics, parallel diagnostics, and ignition ignition, apparatus for igniting a combustible mixture. The German engineer Nikolaus A. Otto, in his first gas engine, used flame ignition; another method was heating a metal tube to incandescence. testing. The selectable diagnostics allow service technicians to interface with multiple vehicle models in independent repair shops worldwide. Also being introduced at Automechanika is the new MultiProbe, a mulitchannel graphic multimeter An instrument for measuring electricity (volts, amps, ohms) that is widely used and available in numerous shapes and sizes. An analog multimeter displays results by moving a pointer across a printed scale. option for the Multi-Tester pro. This new accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. helps pinpoint vehicle electronic system defects, presenting measured signals in graphical or numerical formats for the service technician. The MultiProbe's accuracy makes it possible to troubleshoot To find out why something does not work and to fix the problem. Troubleshooting a computer often requires determining whether the problem is due to malfunctioning hardware or buggy or out-of-date software. See debug. defects to the component level. Autodiagnos will also highlight the following products at Automechanika 2000: -- ProFile PC software Autodiagnos will also introduce Profile PC software, an application that documents all diagnostic work performed on a vehicle. The resulting documentation gives service technicians and vehicle owners an easy to read printout (PRINTer OUTput) Same as hard copy. that shows repair data in a before-and-after format. -- Web based Coming from a Web server. See Web application. software delivery Autodiagnos will demonstrate its capabilities for delivering and selling software through the internet. Customers at Automechanika will be able to download updates through the Autodiagnos's corporate website, a feature that ensures users have instant access to the latest application software. -- Ford serial application A unique application covering European built Fords, the application is believed to be the most comprehensive ever released to the independent repair market. -- BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. serial application Autodiagnos BMW application makes its debut at Automechanika, the first time that the public gets to see the broad coverage that Autodiagnos makes available to the BMW technician. The application covers BMW cars as new as the 1999 year models. About Autodiagnos Autodiagnos AB (www.autodiagnos.com) with head office in Stockholm and subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Holland and USA is a leading company within diagnostics for the independent repair market. Autodiagnos is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of GenRad Inc. About GenRad GenRad Inc. (NYSE:GEN) develops, manufactures and markets advanced performance-assurance technologies. GenRad's primary global markets for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and contract manufacturers include computers, advanced telecommunications for e-commerce and Internet services and diagnostic systems for the transportation/automotive industry. GenRad is comprised of three business units bringing to market integrated hardware, software and service solutions that empower always-on services and uninterruptable business applications: -- Process Solutions focuses on in-circuit and x-ray test solutions as well as plant and line management solutions for electronic product manufacturers. -- Functional Solutions focuses on functional test platforms for manufacturers of telecommunications, computers and automotive electronics. -- Diagnostic Solutions focuses on service bay and manufacturing solutions for transportation OEMs and independent service providers. Founded in 1915, GenRad employs 1,600 people and maintains worldwide headquarters in Westford, MA, USA. The company's Web address is http://www.genrad.com. This text and the photography is also available in digital format. Please contact the Autodiagnos Marketing Department at fax: +46-8 531 809 50 or e-mail to lena.alvsater@autodiagnos.se |
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