A major
advancement in automotive diagnosis and repair has arrived.
Yesterday in Las Vegas, Toyota called a press conference to
announce that their factory diagnostics solution,
Techstream, is compliant to the open standard J2534-1.
Toyota also announced that they have fully tested and
approved the Drew Techs Mongoose® Toyota (MFC).
The Drew Tech Mongoose® Toyota (MFC) is
a low cost vehicle interface that will offer the technician
affordable access. For a technician to purchase access to
the system, a technician can buy a $495 for the Mongoose®
Toyota, plus a short term or long term subscription fee to
Toyotas Techstream software (a 1-year subscription is
currently $995).
This announcement represents the first
time in automotive history that an automaker has taken
extensive steps to make the complete factory/dealer
diagnostics solution available using open standards while
bundling a low cost package to the entire industry.
Stop by the Drew Technologies AAPEX
booth #457 November 3-5 and our SEMA booth # 23520 November
3-6 to learn more about this big opportunity.

November 2009: DrewTech Wins 6 International Product
Awards
SEMA awarded Drew Technologies with 6 new product awards
for DashDAQ-XL and Mongoose® products presented at the show!
We would like to thank SEMA and the judges for the support.
November 2009: Visit us at SEMA and AAPEX
Visit us in Las Vegas during the largest automotive trade
show in the world. AAPEX booth 457, SEMA booth 23520.

October 2009: Drew Tech participates in AAIA/AAPEX
I-Shop
BETHESDA, MD Sept. 29, 2009 The Automotive
Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announced plans for
the Shop of Tomorrow display at the upcoming AAPEX show in
Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 3-5. The booth will showcase
integrated technology solutions that improve workflow in an
automotive service shop and demonstrate an application of
telematics for remote vehicle diagnostics all available
today.
The Shop of Tomorrow will demonstrate that the
independent aftermarket can bring innovative and pioneering
technology to the market and address critical vehicle
service needs, said Scott Luckett, AAIA vice president,
technology standards. By demonstrating the application of
telematics and shop interconnectivity available today, we
hope to inspire a new generation of standards-based products
in the aftermarket tomorrow.
The AAIA technology standard called i.SHOP enables shop
equipment and systems to share information about the
customer, the vehicle and the service work being performed.
The major benefit of i.SHOP is eliminating the paper chase
and transforming shop workflow. The Shop of Tomorrow
demonstration will feature i.SHOP version 3 products from
ALLDATA, Garage Operator, Hunter Engineering and WHI
Solutions as they manage a service work order; retrieve
diagnostic and service information; service a vehicle; and
order the necessary parts all using open industry
standards.
In addition, the Shop of Tomorrow will demonstrate that
the aftermarket has all of the technology and tools to
diagnose and service vehicles before they even come into the
shop. Wireless remote diagnostics and telematics are no
longer the exclusive domain of the car manufacturers. A
micro-compact smart fortwo equipped with a black
box from Drew Technologies, which adheres to the SAE J2534
recommended practice, will be wirelessly diagnosed and
serviced without a technician ever touching the vehicle.
By combining SAE International standards with wireless
technology, GPS and the features of i.SHOP, the aftermarket
can deliver telematics to any vehicle equipped with on-board
diagnostics, Luckett said.
The Shop of Tomorrow will be located in booth #2866 on
the upper level at AAPEX and live demonstrations will be
performed regularly throughout the show.

July 2009: Drew Technologies Expands
In June of 2009 Drew Technologies
completed acquisition and construction of a new engineering
section at the Ann Arbor Michigan headquarters. This new
office space will allow Drew Technologies to grow and hire
more. Check the JOBS section at
www.drewtech.com for a
listing of current job openings
March 2009: DashDAQ PC released
Drew
Technologies has now released DashDAQ PC for sale.
DashDAQ PC is a PC-based application that offers the
same gauges, data logging, diagnostics, and performance
measurement features contained in the DashDAQ Series II
and DashDAQ XL. DashDAQ PC installs on your Windows Vista
or Windows XP computer and uses any Drew Tech J2534 interface to communicate with your vehicle.

KC Vision J2534 Training Class - March 2009
Drew Technologies sponsored the KC Vision automotive
show and offered a 3-hour training class on using
J2534. This class was taped and can be requested by
sending an email to
sales@drewtech.com.

DashDAQ GUI 2.0, GPS Navigation, and price changes - November 2008
Drew Technologies is proud to launch the GUI 2.0
software. This new software has a more user-friendly
icon driven interface and incorporates a lot of new
features. The GPS Navigation
software for DashDAQ is also now available. The MSRP for
the DashDAQ without GPS has been dropped to $549,
and with Navigation the DashDAQ can be purchased for
$695.

November 2008: SEMA Show 2008
SEMA 2008 - November 2008
On November 4th, 2008 Drew Technologies presented the latest DashDAQ
Technology to the SEMA automotive aftermarket show. The key features
introduced included GPS navigation, an enhanced graphical user
interface, over 10,000 manufacturer-specific parameters supported in
DashDAQ, increased fuel economy monitoring capabilities, and a large
list of other new features.
We would like to thank SEMA and the International media for awarding
us 8 new product awards for DashDAQ.

We would also like to thank our customers, dealers,
and partners for visiting our booth and supporting us at the SEMA show.

August 2008: Mongoose® Chrysler available
The Mongoose® Chrysler is now available for sale. The Mongoose®
Chrysler reprogramming on most Chrysler vehicles. It has protocol
support for CAN, SCI and J1850VPW.
Our hardware includes a J2534 driver and delivers
full-speed (12mps) USB 2.0 performance. This version is
compatible with Chrysler's Tech Authority Website.

May 2008: Mongoose® MFC Available
The Mongoose® MFC is now available for sale. The Mongoose® MFC supports
diagnostics and reprogramming on most foreign cars including
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, and more. The Mongoose® MFC
improves on the Mongoose® ISO/CAN by adding support to
reprogram more vehicles.
Our hardware includes a J2534 driver and delivers full-speed
(12mps) USB 2.0 performance. This version is compatible with most
European, Asian, and newer domestic vehicles including ECU
reprogramming. Please verify
compatibility before ordering.

March 2008: Mongoose® GM Available
The Mongoose® GM is now available for sale. The Mongoose®
GM is a J2534 interface that supports J1850VPW, CAN, and
Single-WIRE CAN.
Our hardware includes a J2534 driver and delivers full-speed
(12mps) USB 2.0 performance. This version is compatible
with General Motors OBD2 vehicles, and many other CAN
vehicles on the marketplace. This
Mongoose® version has also been tested with GM TIS2000.
Please verify
compatibility before ordering.

December 2007: DashDAQ Series II on Sale
After a complete redesign, long hours at Drew Tech, and
significant field testing, The DashDAQ Series II is here and
available now! Visit
www.dashdaq.com to learn more.

October 2007: Trade Show Schedule
Drew Technologies will exhibit at the Testing Expo 2007
in Novi Michigan in October, and at SEMA 2007 in Las
Vegas in October, and PRI in December. Please contact us
if you would like show passes.

September 2007: Motor Top 20 winner
The DashDAQ received coverage in the August, 2007 Linux
Journal
he Mongoose® wins a spot in Motor Magazine's top 20 tools
for 2007. This award is given out to only 20 of hundreds of
applications for the most innovative and useful tools
each year.

August 2007: Linux Journal
The DashDAQ received coverage in the August, 2007 Linux
Journal
March 2007: RP1210A now supported
Drew Technologies now supports the RP1210A heavy duty
truck interface on many of it's products. With a simple
firmware update, the CarDAQ-Plus, CarDAQ-DV, ScanDAQ, AVIT,
and TVIT can communicate with RP1210A software. For more
information, please contact sales@drewtech.com.
February 2007: Popular Science
The DashDAQ received coverage in the February, 2007
Popular Science as a hot new product.

January 2007: Drew Technologies Moves
Drew Technologies has relocated to a new, larger office
in Ann Arbor Michigan. Please update your records. The new
address is:
Drew Technologies
3915 Research Park Dr
Suite A10
Ann
Arbor, MI 48108
Phone (734) 222-5228
Fax
(734) 222-5008

December 2006: Mongoose® Ford Released
Mongoose® J1850 PWM/CAN Ford diagnostics tool has been
released. This Ford-specific vehicle interface works with
Motor Craft's website (www.motorcraftservice.com)
to reprogram ECU's and to perform PATS security key relearn.
It is available with FEPS programming support for $495 or as
a pass-thru communications interface for $395. This is a
great tool for Ford dealers that are using their WDS and NGS
but need ECU reprogramming capabilities.

October 2006: DashDAQ Announced!
On October 30th, Drew Tech announced the DashDAQ cabin
mounted system. The DashDAQ is a Linux computer combining
PDA-like functionality with automotive network support. It
has a wide operating temperature of -30C to 85C and is
packaged to mount on the dashboard. The high resolution
touch-screen display is viewable in daylight and by all
passengers in the vehicle.
This open platform will allow 3rd party developers to add
a display to their existing tools. DashDAQ has USB, Serial,
CAN, and OBD2 support for networking with other devices.
Production units are expected in 2007, but Drew Tech is now
open to discussing business partnerships.

October: Drew Tech at SEMA and Testing Expo
Drew Technologies will exhibit at the Testing Expo 2006
in Novi Michigan on October 25-27th, and at SEMA 2006 in Las
Vegas on October 31st thru November 3rd. Please contact us
if you would like show passes.

October: JVCI Available
Drew Tech is now offering JVCI to 3rd party developers that want to integrate
vehicle data into existing applications. JVCI is a high
level programmers API and data library that handles vehicle
communications and enhanced manufacturer-specific parameters.

August 2006: CarDAQ-DV available
Drew Tech is releasing the CarDAQ-DV in September
for 3rd party fleet and application integrators. The CarDAQ-DV
features embedded Linux on a 200MHz processor, built-in
wireless, wired Ethernet, and support for all J2534-1
protocols including ISO15765 (CAN), J1850PWM (Ford SCP),
J1850VPW (GM Class 2), ISO9141 (KWP2000), and Chrysler SCI.
The embedded Linux platform allows developers to host
applications on the CarDAQ-DV so it can operate without a PC
connected. A licensable diagnostic and data logging library
will also be available to easily retrieve generic and
enhanced PIDS, DPIDS, and DMRs.
This product will allow programmers to easily integrate
vehicle data and diagnostics into 3rd party applications
without knowing automotive-specific protocols and
diagnostics information.

July 2006: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
works with Drew Tech
has
acquired a CarDAQ-DV from Drew Technologies to use in their
autonomous vehicle project. Their autonomous vehicle will
compete in the
2007
DARPA grand challenge. Created in response to a
Congressional and DoD mandate, DARPA Grand Challenge is a
field test intended to accelerate research and development
in autonomous ground vehicles that will help save American
lives on the battlefield. The Grand Challenge brings
together individuals and organizations from industry, the
R&D community, government, the armed services, academia,
students, backyard inventors, and automotive enthusiasts in
the pursuit of a technological challenge.
The competition will require teams
build an autonomous vehicle able to complete a 60-mile urban
course safely in less than 6 hours. A video presentation
from MIT can be downloaded by clicking
here.
CNN mentioned MIT and the Track A competitors on the
national news
here. Their use of CarDAQ-DV demonstrates the capability of the
product and flexibility to be leveraged in to 3rd party
applications.
In the upcoming public release of
CarDAQ-DV, Drew Technologies will have a comprehensive
enhanced diagnostics library and high-level programmers API
available for license. This unique library and API will
allow programmers to integrate vehicle diagnostics and data
logging into 3rd party applications without requiring any
automotive experience. The Drew Tech API takes all of the
complexity out of vehicle communications and diagnostics.

May 2006:
Mongoose® for CAN and GM J1850
Vehicles Now Available
Mongoose® J1850VPW / CAN is now
available from Drew Tech. Mongoose® is a low-cost, high-performance vehicle network
interface that connects a laptop directly to the OBD-II connector.
We designed this product to be affordable for CarPCs, the
aftermarket, and automotive enthusiasts.
Our hardware includes a J2534 driver and delivers full-speed
(12mps) USB 2.0 performance. This version is compatible
with General Motors OBD2 vehicles, and many other CAN
vehicles on the marketplace. This
Mongoose® version has also been tested with GM TIS2000.
Please verify
compatibility before ordering.

May 2006:
Drew Technologies Presents Labview Tutorial at National
Instruments in Livonia
On May 31st, 2006 Drew Technologies
presented a tutorial at National Instruments on how to use
J2534 for vehicle communication in Labview. Attached is a
copy of the presentation, and any questions can be directed
to sales@drewtech.com
A copy of the presentation can be
downloaded by clicking
here
March 2006:
Drew Technologies Exhibits at ETI Tooltech 2006
Drew Tech was present at Tooltech 2006
in Scottsdale, Arizona to exhibit and meet with
representatives from the automakers for one-on-one meetings.
Drew Technologies announced the plans
to release the CarDAQ-DV during summer of 2006 during
Tooltech. The CarDAQ-DV will be a rugged wireless pass-thru
interface capable of supporting all OBD2 vehicles for
diagnostics and communication. The CarDAQ-DV will also
include an API and diagnostic library useful for developers
that want to integrate vehicle information into their
existing hardware or software.

February 2006:
Heavy Duty Truck Adapter Available for CarDAQ-Plus
Drew
Technologies has not released the Heavy Duty Truck Adapter
for the CarDAQ-Plus.
The
Heavy Truck Adapter allows you to use a
CarDAQ-Plus
to communicate with Heavy Trucks on CAN
and J1708. You can create programs for reprogramming
ECUs, logging data or monitoring bus traffic using the SAE
standard J2534-2 API. If you need to
communicate over J1939, Drew Technologies also offers the
ScanDAQ-Truck.
The
Heavy Truck Adapter connects to the truck using your
standard 15 pin D-SUB (DB15) to a Deutsch 6 pin or 9 pin
cable.
The adapter
costs $149.95 and can be used with any CarDAQ-Plus.

January 2006:
Mongoose® for CAN and ISO9141 Vehicles Now Available
Mongoose® ISO/CAN is now available from
Drew Tech. Mongoose® is a low-cost, high-performance vehicle network
interface that connects a laptop directly to the OBD-II connector.
We designed this product to be affordable for CarPCs, the
aftermarket, and automotive enthusiasts.
Our hardware includes a J2534 driver and delivers full-speed
(12mps) USB 2.0 performance. This version is compatible with most
European, Asian, and newer domestic vehicles. Please verify
compatibility before ordering.

Oct 29, 2005: DrewTech at
Automotive Testing Expo 2005
Drew Technologies announced the availability of several new
products at
Automotive
Testing Expo 2004.
Mongoose® ISO, the first member of the
Mongoose® family, will soon be available. The Mongoose® is a
low-cost, high performance CAN and ISO 9141 to USB adapter
utilizing a J2534 interface for $295.

Oct 17, 2005: New CarDAQ2534 Firmware for Ford PCMFlash
DrewTech recently tested
Ford PCMFlash v39.7 with the CarDAQ2534. This software can
reprogram the engine controller, configure the passive anti-theft
system (PATS), and control non-emission-related modules for
all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles manufactured since 1996.
We successfully programmed both CAN and SCP vehicles using our
J2534 (v610) and J2534-1 (v136) compliant drivers.
Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Volvo have all verified
our CarDAQ2534™ as being the fastest PassThru reprogramming
interface available for J1850VPW, J1850PWM, and CAN networks.
Drew Technologies will work with Ford to ensure continued compatibility,
performance, and reliability.
Apr 1, 2005: OEMs adopt ScanDAQ for handheld reprogramming
Auto manufacturers have responded enthusiastically to
ScanDAQ, the world's
first open-platform automotive scantool. This much anticipated
product combines the reprogramming ability of CarDAQ-Plus with
the portability of a pocket PC, all in one rugged enclosure.
A major domestic auto manufacturer has already purchased
the remainder of ScanDAQ's first production run. Michael Drew,
president of Drew Technologies, comments "Based on our experience
in the market, we always believed that ScanDAQ would be a successful
product, but we just didn't think it would take off this quickly."
The ScanDAQ builds upon the already successful CarDAQ-Plus architecture
adding: a color touch sensitive display, a high-impact rubber
case, and an NiMH battery pack to allow operation (~6 hours)
when not connected to a vehicle.
ScanDAQ is in full production, and available immediately.
To place an order, call Drew Technologies at 734-222-5228 today.

Mar 31, 2005: CarDAQ-Plus validated for PassThru ECU
reflashing
In recent weeks, CarDAQ-Plus has been tested with several
PassThru (SAE J2534) reprogramming applications. Drew Technologies,
in cooperation with auto manufacturers, has verified compatibility
with all major ECU re-flashing software including:
The CarDAQ-Plus leads the next-generation of PassThru vehicle
network interfaces. It is fully
SAE J2534 (Feb 2002) and
SAE J2534-1 (Dec 2004) compliant, and the
ISO 22900-1 MVCI physical layer definition. Users can be
confident that CarDAQ-Plus is the world's most standards-compliant
PassThru vehicle network interface available.
Jan 20, 2005: CarDAQ-Plus now shipping from stock
Drew Technologies is now accepting orders for
CarDAQ-Plus, the world's
most capable J2534 compliant vehicle network interface. It supports
all the vehicle diagnostic and ECU reprogramming features of
CarDAQ2534:
- plus full compliance with the Feb 2002 and Dec
2004 specification revisions
- plus optional wireless 802.11 networking
- plus the ability to host programs internally,
using an internal embedded Linux controller
- plus Chrysler SCI, and a second (dual or single
wire) CAN channel
- plus extra voltages needed for ECU reprogramming
This new product offers many improvements upon the original
CarDAQ2534, but sells for the same low price. Call
734-222-5228
to place an order today.

Oct 29, 2004: DrewTech at Automotive Testing Expo 2004
Drew Technologies announced the availability of several new
products at
Automotive
Testing Expo 2004.
CarDAQ-Plus, a new member in the CarDAQ product family, is
now available. In addition to acting as a laptop-to-vehicle
PassThru device, it can also host diagnostic and datalogging
applications on-board. It adds several features including 802.11
wireless networking, but sells for the same price as the original
CarDAQ2534.
An optional accessory TempDAQ is shipping for both CarDAQ2534
and CarDAQ-Plus. This allows a CarDAQ to measure temperatures
between -200C and +1250C with better than 1C resolution. It
also provides BNC connectors to pass signals directly into CarDAQ
without any rescaling.
EDN Magazine Article
The CarDAQ2534 was featured in an
article from the
December 2001 issue of EDN. See how the CarDAQ2534 compares
with similar products available.