
Jul 2, 2008
Development Milestones Reached With Three Early Adopter Customers
Telezygology Inc. has made significant progress with the commercialization of its Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Technology with the receipt of development agreements and purchase orders from three of its early adopter customers.
Jun 19, 2008
TZ Receives First Purchase Order for New Breakthrough Technology
It was announced today that a purchase
order was signed between Interxion, the leading European provider of carrier-neutral data
centers, and Telezygology Inc. for the initial deployment of an Intevia
Enterprise™ data center equipment cabinet security management solution, in its Madrid
facility.
Apr 21, 2008
Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Technology Wins Prestigious World Superyacht Award in Technology
Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Technology (IFT) has been awarded the coveted Boat International World Superyacht Award in the Technology category at a gala event held 18 April in Venice, Italy. This prestigious award, The Neptune, was presented by Boat International Media, the world leader in superyacht publishing for over 20 years.
Mar 31, 2008
TZ Launches Intevia® Enterprise at DataCenter® World Spring 2008 Expo
Telezygology Inc. will be launching at AFCOM’s Data CenterWorld® 2008 Spring Expo in Las Vegas, April 1 and 2, its breakthrough platform technology. This connectivity technology from TZ is named Intevia® Enterprise and consists of communication gateways, client, database and application software, remotely-controlled sensing, monitoring, intelligent locking and fastening devices that extend the reach of traditional network and access control systems.
For the first time, networking and security management systems can reach in beyond the server room door to control server and equipment racks integrating task lighting and localized air flow, walls, equipment shelves, raised floor tiles trouble lights and local air boost fans, access and inspection panels, spare part storage and instrument/tool cabinets.
Intevia® Enterprise is an integrated management system for physical security, environmental monitoring and energy control at the component and device level that can be scaled from a single server room to global deployments that can easily be integrated into traditional network, access control and facilities management software offerings.
Intevia Technology Finalist For Prestigous World Superyacht Award
TZ was named as one of four finalists in the running for the Boat International World Superyacht Award in the Technology Award category for their Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Technology (IFT). These prestigious awards, The Neptunes, are presented by Boat International Media, the world leader in superyacht publishing for over 20 years. An independent panel of judges – superyacht owners and respected industry professionals – will take on the challenge of choosing the best of the best within the superyacht industry.
Nov 2, 2007
Joint development agreement signed with Karmann for automotive convertible top applications
TZ is pleased to announce that a Joint Development Agreement has been finalized with Karmann Technical Development, LLC. Karmann is a leading global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative products for vehicle manufacturers. This agreement formalizes Karmann as a customer in TZ’s early adopter program. Under the agreement, TZ and Karmann will work together exclusively to integrate Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Technology (IFT) into Karmann’s future convertible top systems.
Oct 2, 2007
Intevia® Intelligent Fasteners fly on Boeing 737-300
An order for Intevia® Intelligent Fastening mechanisms for a stowage application on an aircraft has been supplied to ANZES Design Engineering. The flight trial on a Boeing 737-300 customized business jet fitted with an Intevia®-based stowage unit has been successfully completed.
Sep 26, 2007
Purchase Orders received from ground transportation and aerospace customers
TZ received purchase orders from a global automotive Tier One supplier and from a global aircraft manufacturer to begin development and implementation of Intevia® technology on highly critical components of both an automobile and an aircraft.
Aug 30, 2007
TZ Partners with US Storm Door Manufacturer
The dominant U.S. manufacturer of storm doors will collaborate with TZ Limited (ASX: TZL) for the development and integration of Intevia® components into their product line for a summer 2008 launch.
Aug 24, 2007
TZ Subsidiaries Make Significant New Achievements in the Medical Segment
Announcements were made today clearly revealing TZ as a potent contributor to the medical industry. Product Development Technologies, Inc. (PDT), a division of TZ Limited, and TZ’s business unit, Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Solutions, are both immersed in the medical arena by PDT’s collaboration with a strategic partner as well as developing breakthrough medical equipment implementing Intevia® technology.
Aug 22, 2007
Purchase Order Received From Large Airframe Manufacturer
TZ Limited has received a purchase order from a large airframe manufacturer to complete a customized implementation of Intevia® technology in a high volume area of the aircraft. The intent is for the Intevia® product to be included on the next generation future platforms of this airframe manufacturer.
Aug 10, 2007
TZ and BAE Systems - Development Partners for Intevia-based Military Applications
TZ Limited has formed a joint partnership with BAE Systems to develop military applications utilizing Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Technology. The joint development agreement commits TZ and BAE Systems to develop, validate and market Intevia® technology for military applications. Several applications are under development, including secure access solutions and improved maintenance solutions for military vehicles.
July 18, 2007
Intevia Integrated into Auto and Marine Applications
It was announced today that a major automotive supplier, who has asked that their name be withheld at this time for business reasons, has signed a letter of intent with TZ Limited to apply Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Technology (IFT) to automotive interior applications. The Automotive supplier is a Tier One supplier, meaning that they sell directly to the Automotive vehicle OEMs. The automotive Tier One is one of the largest leading global automotive suppliers in the world that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative Interior and Exterior Automotive products for vehicle manufacturers and is the first automotive Tier One supplier in TZ’s Early Adopter program.
12 June, 2007
Commercial agreement signed with Precilec
Today, TZ is pleased to confirm that negotiations are finalized and an agreement has been signed with Precilec to include Intevia® technology in Precilec’s seat actuation systems. Precilec is part of The Zodiac Group, a €2.3 billion company.
Intevia® technology will be added to the Precilec SeatNet™ Advanced system. The SeatNet™ Advanced system is designed to centralize control and eliminate redundant systems within the seating environment. It also networks the seats to simplify maintenance and service through software control.
8 May, 2007
Significant Success for Intevia®
Participation at the recent Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo has resulted in several significant milestones for Intevia® technology.
8 May, 2007
New Intevia® Products Now Available For Sale at www.intevia.com
The commercialization of the company’s Intelligent Fastening Technology took a major step forward today as TZ officially launched a new line of standard Intevia® intelligent fastening mechanisms targeted at the $30 Billion Industrial fastener market. These fasteners will also be sold through online channels and are currently available for purchase on our Intevia® website.
January, 2007
Acquisition of Intevia Business Unit
In January 2007, Telezygology, Inc. acquired the Intevia® business unit from Acument™ Global Technologies formerly Textron Fastening Systems. The news items listed below are an archive of early press releases and are part of our history. These press releases were issued by either Acument™ Global Technologies or Textron Fastening Systems.
Please note the new media contact for Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Solutions.
Jane Heffner
Intevia President
+1 248 220 1471 ext 102
j.heffner@tz.net
Read the full press release (128KB)
Signal Magazine
March 2007
"Defense manufacturers are interested in intelligent fastening mechanisms for the remote opening, closing and locking of bay doors in a variety of aircraft applications."
Automotive News: Factory of the Future
August 2006
A leading automotive publication features Intevia and the potentially revolutionary implications for the industry.
The Official Intevia® Website Launched
July 2006
An extensive technical and marketing information resource is now available at www.intevia.com. Visit the new website to learn more about Intevia® Intelligent Fastening Solutions and the extensive commercialization program underway.
Several Intevia® Highlights From
The Farnborough International Airshow 2006
July 2006
The commercialization of Intevia® took a major step forward at the Farnborough International Airshow 2006 with the official launch of the Intevia ® Evaluation Kit, three commercially available intelligent fasteners and the introduction of an Intevia® enabled aircraft stowage unit.
NASA Tech Briefs' 2005 Product of the Year Finalist Awarded to Intelligent Fastening
June 2005
We apply our unique ability to solve problems and create differentiation for customers looking for a sustainable advantage.
Read Product of the Month Article (3.2MB)
Aviation Maintenance
September 2005
"Not surprisingly, the implications of a remotely controlled latching system are profound for the aviation industry. Instead of spending 20 to 30 minutes unscrewing a conventional access panel, an Intevia-fastened panel could be opened in seconds."
More away goals
BRW Pages 52-54, July 7-13 2005
"Within 30 seconds of Dickory Rudduck's presentation, Rick Clayton (president of Textron Fastening Systems) said he knew it was going to change the world of manufacturing, and they wanted to take it to every customer."
Factory Equipment News
July 2005
"Remote fasteners will see and overhaul in the way machines are designed ... because you don't have to design a tool pathway you don't have to provide access for assembly tools." Chris Kelliher
Manufacturers' Monthly
July 2005
"The economics of creating intelligent fasteners is becoming less of an issue, the silicone is low-cost, and the materials are low cost, and combining all these things together under a software architecture makes it all a standard." Chris Kelliher
Aviation Industry gets a lift from smart fastening
idm.net.au May 25 2005
Chris Kelliher explains the benefits of the technology has provided for the aviation industry.
Aerospace Engineering
May 2005
"Our goal is to establish a new class of universal fastening standards for commercial aircraft and business jets." Martin Schnurr, Executive Vice President of Textron Fastening Systems
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First Commercial Application Unveiled
April 7 2005
New solutions for aircraft interiors based on TZ's proprietary Intelligent Fastening Technology were unveiled today by Textron Fastening Systems at the Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo 2005.
Download the announcement (1.8MB)
Read the story in Textron's News Room
Sensors Magazine
December 2004
Intelligent Fastening Opens New Era of Sensing Technology
Surface Mount Technology
July 2004
Intelligent Fastening for Automotive Electronics
European Automotive Design
January 2004
Cover story (online version unavailable)





