This collection of technical papers is intended to help readers understand JATCO‘s technologies.

Preface
Toward Publication of JATCO Technical Review No. 3
Contribution
The Auto Industry Future: A New Business Model and New Powertrain Technology
Special Feature
Decision Process for a New 5-speed AT Schematic
Weight Reduction Technologies for Powertrain Parts of a New 5-speed AT
Development of a Compact Torque Converter with High Torque Capacity
Development of Shift Control for a 5-speed AT Using MATLAB
Development of a Linear-Stroke Inhibitor Switch
Improvement of Solenoid Pressure Control Accuracy by Electronic Calibration
Technical Papers
Analysis of Band Brake Engagement and Disengagement Behavior in an Automatic Transmission
Acoustic Holography Analysis of Radiation Noise Caused by CVT Belt Noise
Improvement of Toroidal CVT Fuel Economy
Development of an Integrated Hybrid Automatic Transmission (IHAT)
The JEPS Activity
New Downsized Version of Drawing Management System
Topics
Exhibitions at the Frankfurt and Tokyo Motor Shows
Introduction to New Products
Introducing the JF506E-L Smart 5-speed AT for Jaguar Application
Introducing the JF506E-M 5-speed AT for Front-drive Cars
Introducing the JR006E Toroidal CVT for Rear-wheel-drive Sporty Vehicles
Introduction to Products
Introducing the JF302E-F 3-speed AT for Rear-drive Cars
Introducing the F04B 4-Speed AT for Front-drive Cars
Introducing the JF404E-W 4-speed AT for Front-drive Cars
Introducing the JF405E-H 4-speed AT for Front-drive Cars
Introducing the JF405E-Q 4-speed AT for Front-drive Cars
Introducing the JF506E-R 5-speed AT for Front-drive Cars
Introducing the Steel-belt CVT for 2.5-liter Class Midsize Front-drive Cars
Introduction to Business Operation Office
Introducing the Shin-Yokohama Engineering Center
An Introduction to the JATCO Europe GmbH