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DGE Inc. teams with Braun Corporation to produce Wheelchair Ramp Gateway Module

August 14, 2006 (Rochester Hills, MI) -- DGE Inc. has teamed with the
Braun Corporation, the world's largest producer of automotive mobility
products, to develop an interface for accessing data from OEM vehicle
networks.   The Wheelchair Ramp Gateway Module (WRGM) allows Braun's
wheelchair and scooter ramp systems to utilize information which is
already present on the vehicle data network to provide better
accessibility.  The technology will be introduced in the Braun Entervan
conversion of the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country minivan.

The WRGM provides access to OEM door lock, safety, and vehicle status
information, which permits the implementation of safety features such as
disabling ramp deployment when the vehicle is in gear and convenience
features like controlling sliding doors.  The advantage to the OEM is
that the WRGM provides a single non-intrusive access point to the
vehicle network.

The WRGM draws upon DGE's extensive experience in designing network
gateway modules and vehicle bus interfaces for development vehicle
applications as a Tier 1 automotive supplier.  The WRGM is a custom
module based upon DGE's Gateway3 Development Platform which utilizes the
industry standard CAN and LIN networking protocols.  DGE's Gateway3
technology is available to third party ECU suppliers who wish to access
and utilize OEM network data.

DGE Inc. has developed the WRGM for production.  DGE's role in the
project has included WRGM hardware and software design, creation of the
communications/control protocol, and design and build of module testers.
DGE has also performed EMC, Environmental, and CAN and LIN validation
testing on the WRGM according to OEM specifications and requirements.
An additional vehicle network interface is under development for other
OEM mobility vehicles.

DGE Inc. is a full-service electronics engineering facility based in
Rochester Hills, MI.  DGE Inc. focuses upon providing innovative,
cost-effective solutions to automotive electronics challenges in order
to offer its customers and colleagues the best tools, products, and
services.  Visit http://www.dgeinc.com <http://www.dgeinc.com/>  for
more information.

The Braun Corporation, based in Winamac, IN, is the world's largest
producer of automotive mobility products.   The Braun Entervan features
automatic door and ramp mechanisms, a kneeling suspension, a lowered
floor and additional accessibility features.  The mission of The Braun
Corporation is "providing access to the world."  Visit
http://www.braunmobility.com <http://www.braunmobility.com/>  for more
information.