Today, our Cardan 2000 Compact line represents a largely standardized selection of universal shafts suitable for a wide variety of vehicles and models. In developing these products we were able to anticipate a number of important trends in the field of commercial vehicle design. Major features of the Cardan shaft include its high resistance to dynamic load variations, large deflection angles, uniform load distribution throughout the axial displacement range, low rotational diameter, low weight, and versatile flange connections. These features provide an ideal base for standardised drive train design and new power transmission concepts.