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Electric drive module

2017-01-10

GKN Driveline’s complete electric-drive system for plug-in hybrid vehicles will help automakers more easily incorporate eDrive systems into their vehicle lines and eliminates the integration of individual components from multiple suppliers.

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System simulation software

2016-12-03

SimulationX (3.8) from ESI Group is the latest version of the software platform for dynamic multiphysics system simulation, customizable to the specific needs of diverse industries.

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150V power MOSFETs

2017-01-10

Targeting high-efficiency designs and applications, Infineon Technologies’ OptiMOS 5 150V portfolio product family further expands the OptiMOS 5 generation of power MOSFETs.

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Supplier Eye: The impact of shifting to the ‘softer’ side

2016-12-07

When new technologies sweep across an industry, suppliers inevitably face new risks and challenges. And so it is with vehicle electrification, connectivity and automated/autonomous driving systems—three interrelated trends that are already changing vehicle design, engineering and manufacturing.

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What’s old (and revered) is new again

2016-11-15

At least for this moment, all is right with the world as Mercedes-Benz reinstates a new-age version of its iconic inline six-cylinder engine.

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Schaeffler surprises CES with 'bio-hybrid' minicar for urban use

2017-01-08

Schaffler Group engineers stepped 'out of the box' to develop a new type of e-vehicle aimed at transporting people and goods within the crowded cities of the future

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Artificial Intelligence in Autos

2017-01-18

Artificial intelligence is the computer science that will make fully autonomous vehicles practical.

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High-pressure spiral hose

2017-01-03

The EC600 X-FLEX high-pressure spiral hose from Eaton is designed for demanding applications that require very high-pressure performance in small areas, including construction, mining and industrial equipment.

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Operator chair system

2017-01-06

The Merritt Synergy system from J.R. Merritt Controls is engineered for continuous use in a variety of machine and industrial cabin applications from cab-operated cranes and mining dredges to drills and maintenance-of-way equipment.

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Through-shaft sensor

2017-01-03

Piher Sensors & Controls’ hollow shaft PST-360 contactless Hall-effect magnetic sensor was designed as a reliable solution for maintaining accurate pedal position (brake, accelerator or throttle) in x-by-wire applications, which is particularly important for on-road/car racing and off-road vehicles that demand accuracy even in the face of extremely harsh conditions.

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Elastomers and thermoplastics portfolio

2017-01-05

Qultimax proprietary elastomers and thermoplastics portfolio developed by Minnesota Rubber and Plastics is suitable for application in custom-molded parts greater than 3 in (7.62 cm) in diameter that require durability, chemical resistance, or low coefficient of friction properties while maintaining quality and high precision.

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John Deere emphasizes drivetrain electrification for mining, construction

2016-11-15

The company has invested in the integration of its engines, drivetrain components and power electronics into complete electric powertrain solutions for mobile off-highway machines.

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CNH advances driverless tech for tractors

2017-01-13

Working with Utah-based technology provider Autonomous Solutions Inc., CNH Industrial’s Innovation Group developed autonomous technology and demonstrated it via tractor concepts based on the existing Case IH Magnum and New Holland T8 high-horsepower conventional tractors.

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Intel inside the cloud-based data future

2016-12-05

A conversation with Kathy Winters, Intel's new General Manager of the Automated Driving Solutions Division, details the need for high-powered data-processing for ADAS and automated driving.

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Faurecia targets NOx reduction at lower exhaust temps with lightweight cartridges

2017-02-28

Called a “new generation” of NOx reduction technology, ASDS (Ammonia Storage and Delivery System) is designed ultimately to replace conventional tanks containing a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) or AdBlue with lighter, high-efficiency cartridges containing a solid material called AdAmmine.

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Vital Transformation

2016-12-12

ZF’s invention of X2Safe shows how traditional mechanical-engineering companies are changing to meet demands of the digital world.

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Cat explores drones inside factories

2016-12-08

Caterpillar has been working with Redbird the past year to provide drone data analytics for customers at construction and excavation sites, and now it's exploring the use of drones inside of its own facilities.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Block smartphone use in cars

2016-12-07

Should your smartphone switch into a kind of 'airplane mode'– shutting itself down when you start driving your car?

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Four-channel decoder for automotive around-view systems

2016-12-02

Intersil Corp. offers a four-channel analog video decoder with MIPI-CSI2 output interface that supports the latest generation of system-on-a-chip (SOCs) and application processors used in automotive around-view systems—the industry’s first, claims the company.

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Combating motion sickness in autonomous-driving simulators

2017-01-08

Motion sickness in autonomous vehicles is the new "elephant in the room," with engineers suffering during autonomous-driving simulator runs. Researchers are working to solve this nasty issue.