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Spain’s Indaero cuts cost, time with 3D printed tooling

2017-12-31

Many of Indaero’s products require in-house tools for assembly. One of those products (for Airbus supplier Aernnova) is the NH90 helicopter. Before acquiring additive capabilities, the company was limited to producing flat shapes with traditional methods, which affected the performance of the final tool during production.

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Moving swiftly to define the shared-mobility future

2017-12-28

Public and private partnerships to standardize data, share data, and protect sensitive data are being formed to help understand—and at the same time define—shared-mobility’s potential to transform the transportation network.

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GE, Lockheed Martin commit to Aerion's supersonic bizjet

2017-12-21

Aerion and Skunk Works are already collaborating on the engineering of the AS2, while GE will be adapting one of its proven cores with a new low-pressure turbine to be fuel efficient at both subsonic and supersonic flight.

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Disruptive flight control technology on trial

2017-12-21

One of the most significant developments in aircraft control since the wing warping of the Wright Brothers made way for movable control surfaces has been announced by Manchester University in the U.K., in association with BAE Systems.

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Acura teases RDX replacement for Detroit auto show

2017-12-21

At the 2018 Detroit auto show, Acura plans to unveil a concept indicating the direction for the new, third generation of its RDX midsize crossover.

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Innovate, collaborate, adapt—find a way to space

2017-12-20

Large, traditional satellites require complex systems and often a dedicated launch vehicle to place them in orbit. The immense costs associated with these endeavors have led to growing demand for cost effective “nanosatellites.” A multitude of various companies are innovating and adapting to meet that demand, including Monroeville, NC-based CRP USA.

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Komatsu building AI into construction sites

2017-12-20

Komatsu is bringing NVIDIA artificial intelligence to the construction site to increase workplace safety and efficiency.

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Ford plans to move self-driving and electric vehicle teams to Detroit

2017-12-20

Ford is returning to its roots as the company looks to its future with the move of its key autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle business and strategy teams to Detroit in early 2018.

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Level Zero hero

2017-12-18

Jeep's iconic Wrangler is all-new -- and unapologetically analog

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SAE Eye on Engineering: 2018 Nissan Leaf

2017-12-18

The Nissan Leaf was the first modern, fully electric car from a major automaker when it debuted in 2010.

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What we’re driving: 2018 Lexus LC500

2017-12-18

The 2018 Lexus LC500 is a fast and satisfying Grand Touring coupe, even if there are a few foibles.

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2018 Ram ProMaster 2500

2017-12-17

This rebadged Fiat Ducato offers an ideal combination of high roofline and reasonably low load floor, enabled by the 16-in wheels and front-wheel-drive platform that’s unique to the segment.

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What we're driving: Volkswagen T-Roc

2017-12-15

VW's compact SUV gets a touch of Porsche chassis expertise.

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Photodiode chips

2017-12-12

Osram Opto Semiconductors offers a surface-mount technology (SMT) package for large-area photodiode chips.

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S series connectors

2017-12-12

LEMO recently redesigned the outer shell for its S series connectors with LEMO’s “chocolate block” look (shown).

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1.0 megapixel imaging SOCs

2017-12-12

Two highly integrated 1.0 megapixel CMOS image-sensing products from ON Semiconductor provide a complete solution with the image sensor and processing functionality integrated within a low power SoC (system on chip) that simplifies and speeds adoption in applications such as rear and surround view cameras.

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2018 Stinger: Kia's track-capable family hauler

2017-12-11

Hyundai engineers deployed the G70 sedan platform for this surprisingly high performance 5-passenger sportback.

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Lockheed looks to improve efficiency with Ubisense IIoT solution

2017-12-11

As Lockheed Martin Aeronautics ramps up production of its fifth-generation F-35 fighter program, it is also looking to improve manufacturing efficiency. This month, the company has licensed Ubisense SmartSpace for deployment at its Fort Worth, TX facility.

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Solving the 'grand challenge' of battery research

2017-12-11

The Faraday Battery Institution aims to link industry with the power of academic research. Prof. David Greenwood explains.

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Android, CarPlay alter Taiwanese companies' strategies

2017-12-11

Suppliers are rapidly integrating smart phone technologies into aftermarket and OEM products.