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All-round view camera system

2016-07-05

The 360° Local Situational Awareness System (LSAS) from KTK Kommunikationstechnik and First Sensor consists of four digital HDR-CMOS cameras in specially adapted rugged housings and a software-based video processing unit.

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PXI radio frequency multiplexers

2016-07-05

Pickering Interfaces expands its range of PXI 50Ω 600MHz radio frequency (RF) multiplexers with 18 different configurations including a PXI two slot 32:1 configuration.

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Custom, high-performance mufflers

2016-07-05

Modular Exhaust, a division of GLSV, features custom sizing for three different shapes of mufflers—circular, elongated, and rectangular—as well as custom-shaped non-modular mufflers, which are available upon request.

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Hemming of thin gauge AHSS achieves weight savings

2016-07-05

The Auto/Steel Partnership, a consortium of North American automotive companies and the Steel Market Development Institute's Automotive Applications Council, announced its Hemming of Thin Gauge Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) project achieved a 30% weight savings using thinner gauge AHSS for automotive closure panels.

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Absolute encoder series

2016-07-05

Baumer’s absolute HeavyDuty encoder series HMG 10 and PMG 10 offer a resilient housing, optimally spaced fixed/floating bearings on both sides, and generously sized hybrid ball bearings.

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Automation, electrification focus of ZF’s Innovation Tractor prototype

2016-07-05

ZF leverages driver-assistance systems initially employed in the passenger car segment to make off-highway equipment more automated and safer to operate.

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Vin dc/dc controller

2016-07-01

Texas Instruments’ 2.2-MHz, dual-channel synchronous buck converter offers a unique set of features designed to significantly reduce electromagnetic interference and high-frequency noise in high-voltage dc/dc step-down applications such as automotive infotainment and high-end cluster power-supply systems.

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Savant and EMIT simulation software

2016-07-01

The latest release of ANSYS' Savant and EMIT software gives engineers the power to design and predict the performance of installed antenna and radio frequency (RF) environments quickly and more accurately for a range of products—from wearable and mobile devices to autonomous vehicles.

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CAN-enabled electrohydraulic mobile valve

2016-07-01

Eaton’s CMA Advanced Mobile Valve with Independent Metering offers manufacturers numerous possibilities to differentiate machine capabilities.

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Electric vacuum pump for brake systems

2016-07-01

HELLA’s electrically driven vacuum pump for vehicle brake systems is designed to provide on-demand brake-system vacuum for high-efficiency gasoline engines, diesels and turbo- and super-charged engines, as well as hybrid or full electric powertrains.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: V2V challenges

2016-06-30

Vehicle-to-vehicle, or V2V communication could be the biggest safety boon since seatbelts.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: OTA Cyber firmware

2016-06-30

As new vehicles become more connected to the internet, to other cars, and to the road infrastructure, the number of potential intrusion points for hackers is growing fast.

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Higher levels of connectivity, automation drive commercial vehicle sector

2016-06-28

Daimler Trucks' Dr. Wilfried Achenbach, who is serving as chairman of the SAE 2016 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, discusses a range of significant technology issues including automated driving, Phase 2 GHG regs, the Industrial Internet of Things, cybersecurity and plans for the SuperTruck.

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Probing software package

2016-06-28

Renishaw offers an enhanced probing software package that automatically optimizes on-machine measurement cycles to minimize cycle time and maximize productivity.

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Growth of FCVs and EVs tied to infrastructure

2016-06-28

More hydrogen fueling stations in California and additional electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. could reduce the range anxiety consumers have about driving these advanced-technology vehicles.

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Kalman Filter acceleration IP core for ADAS

2016-06-28

EnSilica offers the Kalman Filter acceleration IP core for use in situational awareness radar sensors for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as electronic stability control systems, pre-crash impact mitigation, blind spot detection, lane departure detection and self parking.

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Atmosphere control system for annealing

2016-06-28

Linde LLC's Hydroflex atmosphere control system (ACS) is a solution for clean and bright oxide-free annealing of steel, stainless steel, copper, bronze or brass with high reliability and repeatability and is suitable for applications including automotive, aerospace and military components, construction and industrial equipment and electrical systems.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in is industry-first

2016-06-28

Start of production for the plug-in hybrid Chrysler Pacifica minivan begins in late 2016, marking a milestone as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)'s first mass-produced PHEV.

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Disruption is one thing, but...

2016-06-22

Disruption is one thing, but another Tesla controversy helps explain why many tech companies know better than to try to take over the auto business.

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An X-plane for everyone?

2016-06-21

As part of a recently announced initiative, NASA is in the midst of researching a number of strategic projects that include quiet supersonic flight, electric distributed propulsion, and hybrid wing aircraft, with goals that include demonstrating advanced technologies to reduce fuel use, emissions and noise, and accelerate possible introduction to the marketplace.