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I DA U N I V E R S A L M a rc h -A p r i l 2 0 1 5 21 NUTS AND BOLTS NEWS Nuts & Bolts continued on page 23 On Feb. 16, Cummins Inc. announced details surrounding Connected Diagnostics, the fi rst application within the Connected Solutions suite that has been designed to work seamlessly with leading telematics providers. Cummins Connected Solutions is an innovative group of products that utilizes the connection of a Cummins electronic engine to a vehicle's on-board telematics system. Connected Diagnostics gathers engine data to provide customers with immediate expert recommendations in response to engine fault information. Connected Diagnostics utilizes Cummins expert guidance to provide thorough recommenda- tions so customers can make the most informed decision at the time of the notifi cation. is will help maintain productivity and maximize uptime for customers. "Cummins is excited to provide this service for our customers to help enable their success," stated John Malina, executive director of Connectivity and Data Integration Business. "We are committed to continuing our promise of providing excep- tional customer support, and Connected Diagnostics is one more tool that allows us to deliver on this promise." Providing key information about an engine system fault in irty Komatsu Australia workers will be dismissed in WA due to the mining downturn and cost cutting measures. e construction and mining equipment maker has 500 WA staff , and is off ering "employee assis- tance program" support, as well as outplacement services, to those dismissed. "Due to the current climate and to make our business more sustainable, we unfortunately have had to eliminate 30 roles in WA," a Komatsu Australia spokesperson said. " is is a sensitive matter and the redundancies are still in process." Cummins Connects with Customers Through Diagnostic Application Cummins Shares Additional Details On Connected Diagnostics Solution a short amount of time allows customers to address poten- tial issues before the mission is impacted. With Connected Diagnostics, the operator and the fl eet manager will have informa- tion seconds a er an urgent fault occurs to allow for time-critical mission management decisions to be made. is reduces the potential for progressive damage to vital engine and emissions components and improves driver satisfaction. Since announced in March 2014, Cummins has over 5,000 engines running Connected Diagnostics in North American medium- and heavy-duty truck markets, with multiple telematics providers. Expansion is underway to integrate Connected Diagnos- tics into the commercial marine, power generation, rail, transit bus, motor coach, construction, and mining markets. Production availability will begin April 1, 2015. Contact your Cummins representative or visit www.cumminsengines.com/ connected-diagnostics for more information. ● www.cummins.com, Feb 16, 2015 Komatsu Australia Confi rms 30 WA Redundancies e news comes a er mining giant BHP Billiton said it would cut costs further, following an underlying fi rst-half profi t of $US5.35 billion – down 31 percent compared to the previous year. Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Nev Power said fl ooding the iron ore market with new supply had drained "enormous" amounts of money from the Australian economy. e iron ore company reported an 81 percent drop in half-year profi t to $US331 million. ● www.perthnow.com.au, feb 25 2015