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Cadillac engineers a 'bi-modal' 200-mph CTS-V

2014-12-29

Packing a 640-hp supercharged LT4 V8 under its muscular, CFD-designed hood, Cadillac's new performance flagship strikes many developmental balances, said Chief Engineer Tony Roma.

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Mercedes-Benz melds SUV and coupe styling for GLE Coupe

2014-12-29

When is an SUV not and SUV? When it’s the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, a sportier version of the GLE, formerly M-Class.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Tall Roof Van Revolution

2014-12-29

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Growing interest in bio-based material parts

2014-12-23

Plastic composite parts outnumber bio-based material vehicle applications, but "green" projects are making inroads by overcoming various hurdles.

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See-through A-pillars, ghost navigation, and Discovery Sport extreme testing

2014-12-23

Tackling whiteout blizzard conditions, Jaguar Land Rover shows the way ahead.

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Attacking GDI engine particulate emissions

2014-12-23

The potential impact to public health from GDI engine particulates is driving new developments in fuel delivery, controls, and combustion strategies.

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Triaxial angular rate sensor

2014-12-22

The ARS3 PRO triaxial angular rate sensor from DTS (Diversified Technical Systems, Inc.) permits measuring the durability of a lever or capturing driveshaft speed in a manufacturing machine without the need for a slip-ring.

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Adjustable angle heads

2014-12-22

New adjustable angle heads from BENZ help manufacturers improve their machining and milling operations by enhancing productivity and efficiency.

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Precision Hall-effect angle sensor ICs

2014-12-19

Allegro MicroSystems’ new family of contactless Hall magnetic sensors—the A1332 and A1334 high-resolution 360° angle sensor ICs—are based on magnetic circular vertical Hall technology.

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Toyota pumps $126M into Michigan R&D expansion

2014-12-18

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CAN FD serial trigger, decode solution

2014-12-18

Teledyne LeCroy has added unique measurement and graphing capabilities to its CAN flexible data-rate serial trigger and decode solution.

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Amplifier modules

2014-12-17

HBM has introduced three new amplifier modules for its SomatXR data acquisition system.

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Lightweighting, safety drive steel development at ArcelorMittal

2014-12-17

At any one time, up to 80 new steel grades are under development at ArcelorMittal. The person responsible for these advanced-development activities is Greg Ludkovsky, Vice President of Global R&D. Ludkovsky spoke with Automotive Engineering this fall at the AM/NS Calvert plant in Alabama, which the company touts as “the world’s most advanced steel finishing facility.”

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Ford Unveils Sync 3

2014-12-16

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Flexible, ‘invisible’ assembly lines gain popularity

2014-12-16

Interest in automated guided vehicles to convey product from one station to another on the plant floor assembly line continues to grow as manufacturers look for greater flexibility, scalability, and sustainability in their operations, says RedViking.

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Voice recognition draws high interest but disappointment in J.D. Power survey

2014-12-16

A third of respondents say current systems are flawed, but are looking for natural voice recognition. Many express interest in specific semi-autonomous driving assist features, but only one-quarter was ready for autonomous driving.

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No simple roadmap to autonomous cars

2014-12-16

The gradual path to semi or fully autonomous drive is seen for connectivity and electromechanical hardware, with improvements to data bandwidth for maximum connectivity, enhanced GPS for greater accuracy, and mining "Big Data" needed for traffic management.

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Actuator sensor manipulation box

2014-12-12

With the actuator sensor manipulation (ASM) box, FEV Group provides a powerful tool for manipulation of the signal exchange between actuators and an engine control unit .

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Measurement software update

2014-12-12

PC-DMIS 2014.1 from Hexagon Metrology is a significant update of measurement software used for the collection, evaluation, management, and presentation of manufacturing data.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Midsize Pickup War Brewing

2014-12-11