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Self-lubricating plastic bearing material

2015-08-25

The iglide L500 plastic bearing material from igus is suited for continuous operation in high-speed rotation applications under low loads.

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Valeo launches remote control defrosting

2015-10-01

The company estimates that its new Remote Clean4U windshield defrosting and cleaning system, shown at IAA Frankfurt for the first time, consumes 28 times less energy than an electric defrosting system.

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MEM inertial accelerometer

2015-08-26

The Model 1525 Series microelectromechanical (MEM) variable capacitive accelerometers from Silicon Designs Inc. are a low-cost, integral, inertial accelerometer family.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: OEMs battle for digital maps

2015-08-13

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Oshkosh’s $30B Humvee replacement makes soldier protection a top priority

2015-09-24

The new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program, worth $30 billion, brings superior survivability to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. most prolific multi-mission mobility platform.

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Composites and economic success

2015-09-29

SAE International’s book, Economics of Composites, captures the state of the composites industry to assist engineering/technical professionals in charting a course for achieving economic success.

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Compact high-shock 6DOF sensor

2015-07-28

The 6DX PRO for gathering kinematic data for research and engineering validation was designed by DTS specifically for occupant dynamics and human injury assessment.

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APUs save fuel, serve as driver retention tool

2015-09-22

Without idling the truck’s main engines, an auxiliary power unit can provide heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cab and sleeper, as well as power laptops, gaming machines, and microwaves. Fleets need to provide drivers with the ability to maintain their wanted comfort level on the road while also ensuring resources are being used wisely.

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High-integrity, low-cost aluminum components produced by semi-solid casting

2015-08-25

Semi-solid casting is a near-net shape casting process that is capable of producing extremely high-quality castings. It differs from all other casting processes as it does not use fully liquid metal to produce the castings, instead using a feed material that is preferably about 50% solid and 50% liquid.

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Acoustic engine layer

2015-08-26

Basotect TG melamine foam from BASF is used for the acoustic layer in Volkswagen EA888 engine covers.

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GHG Phase 2 regs, autonomous vehicles present challenges, opportunities

2015-09-03

Dr. Phil Stephenson, General Manager of PACCAR Technical Center, and co-chairman for the SAE 2015 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (ComVEC), discusses several major topics affecting on- and off-highway commercial vehicles, including emissions regulations, embedded software, 24-V electrification, operator assistance technologies, and cybersecurity.

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Rockwell Collins upgrades direction finder with multi-channel scanning

2015-08-27

The DF-500 is a software-defined radio specifically designed to be compatible with all SAR mission platform requirements.

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Operator safety, productivity focus of Volvo CE's crawler excavator

2015-08-28

Volvo Construction Equipment's EC160E is the newest model of the E-Series crawler excavator family. It is equipped with a Tier 4 Final engine and advanced cabin electronics.

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2016 Pentastar V6 adds new VVT, cooled EGR

2015-09-01

FCA powertrain engineers have shaved weight and increased the efficiency and power of their do-it-all V6, while preparing it for possible DI turbocharged duty in the not-so-distant future.

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FPT plans engines for complex market

2015-08-24

The challenges for the off-highway industrial engine supplier goes beyond simply meeting ever more stringent emissions regulations in Europe. Their engine designs also need to minimize total cost of ownership while delivering power and fuel efficiency in a worldwide market.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Mcity Testing Facility Unveiled

2015-08-10

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NASA pursues coatings that reduce bug debris to improve aerodynamics

2015-09-30

NASA Langley recently tested non-stick wing coatings on Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757 that could eventually help aircraft become more fuel efficient by reducing insect residue that creates a surprising amount of drag.

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Searching for V2V's hidden data

2015-09-03

It’s widely predicted that vehicle-to-vehicle communications technology will be required on all vehicles due to its significant role in improving safety. These transmissions are mainly for safety, but the wealth of real-time information will undoubtedly be useful for something else.

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Ford GT prototypes "run naked" in public-road testing phase

2015-08-19

The 2017 GT development program has begun testing in southeastern Michigan, with the exotic American supercars running “naked” as they rack up miles amid daily commuter traffic. Automotive Engineering encountered and photographed one of the off-tool prototypes recently.

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Fatigue life analysis software

2015-09-11

Endurica targets tire and rubber product developers with new software release. CAE software adds features for the analysis of rolling structures, self-heating, wrinkling, and cavitation.