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Hermetic sealing

2016-05-13

Hermetic Seal Corporation (HSC), a unit of AMETEK Interconnect, has expanded its hermetic sealing capabilities to include state-of-the-art hermetic fiber-optic component manufacture.

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Thermal simulation tool

2016-05-13

CoTherm from ThermoAnalytics facilitates the flow of information between CAE simulation products to streamline CAE workflow, improve simulation time and reduce test time and cost.

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Electrification and digitization offer opportunities in off-highway

2016-05-13

ZF sees many advantages and possibilities of knowledge transfer across divisions, as almost all technologies from the automotive sector also can be used in trucks, buses and off-highway vehicles, according to Dr. Klaus Geißdörfer, EVP of the Industrial Technology Division.

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Intel's "bumper-to-bumper" vehicle security approach

2016-04-19

There is no "silver bullet" for automotive cyber security. A broad-based approach, including cloud and infrastructure protection must be established, and maintained as a continuing operation.

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Komatsu doubles down on intelligent machine control

2016-06-05

Komatsu America reveals four new machines that help demonstrate its vision of the "jobsite of the future."

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GM shines brightest in latest OEM-supplier relations study

2016-05-16

OEMs need to understand the difference between process improvement and work relations improvement, noted Dr. John Henke, whose annual Planning Perspectives studies have become an industry bellwether.

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Fastener tightening compound

2016-05-17

VibraTite VC3 from ND Industries is designed for use on internal and external threads of virtually any material or finish.

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That 'new car smell' is forcing interior materials changes

2016-05-14

New organic chemicals are replacing nasty VOC-laden PVC and other materials, say experts at the 2016 WardsAuto Interiors Conference.

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Automatic inflation system

2016-05-17

Michelin Auto Inflate is a wheel-mounted tire management solution that allows fleets to automatically maintain optimal tire pressure.

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Advanced fleet management

2016-05-13

The AirLink GX450 mobile gateway from Sierra Wireless incorporates an advanced fleet management feature that enables collection of OBD-II vehicle telemetry data.

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Raising the bar on engine performance at emissions changes

2016-05-05

While the European Union’s upcoming Stage V standards will not be applicable in North America, product improvements made to meet the regulations are expected to be made available for the North American market, explains Cummins' Vice President Engineering – Engine Business, Jim Fier.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: GM's welding breakthrough

2016-05-25

The auto industry's crusade to reduce vehicle weight is creating clever new manufacturing techniques.

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Volvo CE launches its largest excavator and articulated hauler

2016-05-04

At the recent Bauma 2016 in Munich, Volvo Construction Equipment President Martin Weissburg revealed the largest excavator and articulated hauler the company has ever produced, and provided his thoughts on connectivity trends and the market in China.

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Greener, meaner, leaner drive systems for off-highway

2016-05-10

Bernd Krüper, head of the Construction & Agriculture business, and Frank Dräse, program manager for EU Stage V at MTU, talk about the world’s strictest off-highway emissions directive and the solutions being developed by MTU for the power range from 100 to 480 kW (134 to 643 hp).

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New AUTOSAR platform offers more freedom for vehicle electrical architectures

2016-05-14

The Adaptive Platform set for 2017 will provide a software framework for more complex systems and help engineers increase bandwidth by implementing Ethernet.

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PolyJet 3D technology

2017-05-16

Now offered as part of Proto Labs' industrial 3D printing services, PolyJet technology provides product designers and engineers with the ability to manufacture elastomeric and overmolded prototypes without investing in tooling.

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Wobble plate compressor

2017-05-09

An anchor product for T/CCI Manufacturing, the 7H wobble plate compressor is claimed to be the leading design in the industry for the heavy-duty truck and construction sector.

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NASA to establish new Space Technology Research Institutes

2017-05-05

NASA has selected proposals for the creation of two multi-disciplinary, university-led Space Technology Research Institutes (STRIs) that will focus on the development of technologies critical to extending human presence deeper into our solar system. The new STRIs will bring together researchers from various disciplines and organizations to collaborate on the advancement of cutting-edge technologies in bio-manufacturing and space infrastructure.

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Magna safety systems give parents "eyes in the back of their heads"

2017-03-21

If you ask most parents, they'll tell you an extra set of eyes would generally come in very handy—especially when driving.

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Low-pressure carburizing furnace

2016-05-18

Ponar Wadowice S.A. signed a contract for the May 2016 delivery of a Seco/Warwick CaseMaster Evolution low-pressure carburizing furnace, the first such furnace purchased by the company.