Automotive Newsletter

October 2013

Newsletter October 2013

The new TA168 JCASE fuse extension lead is designed to be used with standard and low profile JCASE fuses. JCASE is a cartridge style fuse with female terminal design, providing both increased time delay and low voltage drop to protect high current circuits & handle inrush currents.

See the "JCASE Fuse extension lead (TA168)" on our breakout accessories page.

Forthcoming exhibitions (including a competition!)

AVI Conference: Run in conjunction with the AAPEX Show, the AVI Conference brings management and technician training classes to industry week. You don’t want to miss out on the chance to enjoy incredible food and drinks, hang out with the Can Can Girls, and mingle with instructors and exhibitors. Pico Technology will be present during the Hospitality Event/Vendor Expo.

Learn more and sign up for technical classes via: http://aviconference.com.

4th-5th November 2013 AVI Conference 
Las Vegas, NV USA
 

Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX): As the largest annual trade show for automotive aftermarket industry professionals, this show is part of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week. AAPEX represents the do-it-yourself retail aftermarket and the "professionally installed" aftermarket. More than one million square feet of space makes AAPEX your global source for parts, accessories and service equipment.

Pico Technology will be displaying our latest automotive diagnostic kits and accessories at booth #995.

5th-7th November 2013 Automotive Testing Expo 
Las Vegas, NV USA

Mechanex: A 'hands on' event featuring the very best in tools, equipment, diagnostics and the latest products from many leading parts manufacturers.

If you’ve got time to pre-register for the show, there will be a free bacon roll and a free 'Professional Motor Mechanic' T-shirt ready for you to pick up on the day.

Pico Technology will be attending the show, and we will be running a competition on the stand to win a 2-Channel Starter Kit worth £575!

Simply complete our short questionnaire at our stand (D5) with a member of our team and we will announce the entry in our November newsletter!

Please pre-register for the show directly on the Mechanex Sandown website.

12th - 13th November 2013 Mechanex 
Sandown Park, Surrey, England
 

Automotive Engineering Show: The Automotive Engineering Show 2013, provides a uniquely tailored 'showcase' of specialist UK and international engineering services. Design/production technology, specialist parts and component suppliers supporting the UK's multiple vehicle engineering programmes – from Passenger Car, Performance Vehicle, CV, Truck, Motorcycle, Specialist, Low Carbon Vehicle and Engine sectors.

Pico Technology is the world's leading supplier of PC-based Oscilloscopes, and PicoScope is the system of choice for more than 20 of the world's leading vehicle manufacturers. We will be meeting with engineers from Automotive, Aerospace and other sectors at the Advanced Engineering events on November 12th and 13th at the NEC in Birmingham.

Please pass the word, or come and visit us yourself, at stand G62 in Hall 5 of the Advanced Engineering Exhibition.

12th - 13th November 2013 Automotive Engineering Show 
NEC, Birmingham, England

Automotive role available! Employment opportunities

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Do you want to work at the leading edge of automotive diagnostic and test equipment design? Or perhaps know someone that would thrive in our industry and the environment Pico Technology provides?

We are currently looking for the following candidates:

  • Automotive Distributor Manager (Sales)

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our expanding team. Based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire we are a growing company with fantastic employee benefits and prospects. Why not visit (or recommend) our pico.jobs web page, and see what we have to offer?!

Training Courses

If you own, or are thinking of buying, a PicoScope Automotive Diagnostics Kit, you mustn't miss theProfessional Diagnostics Ltd engine management diagnostics course. This two-day officialPico Technology course introduces the basic working principles of engine management systems, component testing and system diagnostics using oscilloscopes. The course is split between class-based theory sessions, and practical demonstrations in a workshop using the PicoScope Automotive Diagnostics Kit. The two day course includes everything you need to get the best from an oscilloscope.

Please contact Professional Diagnostics Ltd via their contact form to register interest. Please state your location and training needs when completing the form. Alternatively you can call 07881 555385 or visitwww.prodiag.co.uk for more information.

A certificate of completion from Pico Technology Ltd will be presented to qualifying delegates. The courses run from 9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch (lunch is included in the booking fee).

The following dates and locations are available:

PicoScope Diagnostics Course 
9th/10th November 2013 *Weekend* 
Bedford, England

PicoScope Diagnostics Course 
16th/17th November 2013 *Weekend* 
Glasgow, Scotland

PicoScope Diagnostics Course 
30th November to 1st December 2013 *Weekend* 
Surrey, England

 

Autonerdz, a Pico distributor based in North America, delivers PicoScope Oscilloscope Training both at its headquarters located in Olympia WA, and online. The following date is currently available:

PicoScope Hands-On Class 
8th November, 2013 
4715 Fir Tree Rd SE, Olympia, WA USA 98501 (Autonerdz Training Center)

For further information, or to register early call Autonerdz on 877-628-4899 (Toll Free USA and Canada) or via email.

Events

Please visit Pico Exhibitions for the latest list of exhibitions and trade shows that Pico and its representatives will be attending.

We're hiring!

Thanks to our continuing success and growth Pico are always seeking talented people to join our company.

Please visit http://pico.jobs/ to see our current vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you!

Software releases

Our latest software releases are available as free downloads. To check which release you are using, start the software and select Help > About.

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Contact details

UK HQ:
Pico Technology, James House, Colmworth Business Park, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8YP, England
Tel.: 01480 396395 (+44 1480 396395)
Fax: 01480 396296 (+44 1480 396296)

Pico Technology North America Inc.
320 N Glenwood Blvd.
Tyler
TX 75702
United States
Tel:+1 800 591 2796 (Toll Free)

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