Search Results

Article

Universal sensor transmitter

2015-04-28

Knick USA has developed a universal sensor transmitter featuring a unique infrared interface that recognizes the signal outputs of any 2-, 3-, and 4-wire temperature, force, and strain sensors, resistors, potentiometers, resistive sensors, and similar sensing technologies.

Article

SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Vehicle development costs

2015-05-08

Article

High-flow motors

2015-04-28

The MS05/MSE05 from Poclain Hydraulics benefits from a new valving, the design of which has been optimized to considerably reduce pressure drops.

Article

Dual-clutch transmission

2015-04-17

Eaton's Procision transmission uses a wet clutch system and the transmission needs one type of oil for the entire unit.

Article

Lexus sharpens best-selling RX for 2016

2015-04-08

The new crossover features chiseled styling with "floating" roofline look, low-cost safety systems package, and a 3.5-L V6 with output increased to 300 hp (224 kW).

Article

Voltage controlled oscillator

2015-04-29

Crystek’s CVCO55CCQ-3500-3500 VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) operates at 3500 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.3 to 4.9 V.

Article

Comprehensive CAD program

2015-04-17

Delcam will launch in May the 2015 R2 version of its PowerSHAPE Pro software, which includes new options for reverse engineering as well as improvements to speed up and simplify the editing of product designs to make them more suitable for manufacture.

Article

Growing natural tire rubber in North America

2015-05-27

Efforts to replace tropical rubber trees with a wild desert shrub that grows in Southwestern U.S. and Mexico are just beginning to bear fruit.

Article

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.

Article

Debating government's role in V2X

2016-09-20

While OEMs wait for NHTSA's V2X mandate they are discussing whether broad usage can be achieved without regulations.

Article

Rolls-Royce reveals a Vision of its future

2016-06-20

Making extensive use of 3D printing techniques, the Vision Next 100 is Rolls-Royce's design and engineering teams' forward-reaching concept of super-luxury mobility over the next century.

Article

Next-gen electronic controls: Open source, scalable and integrated

2016-04-19

Engineering managers are exploring ways to consolidate hardware and improve software development while they adjust internal staffing and forge tighter alliances with customers and suppliers.

Article

SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Ann Arbor is the new test capital

2016-05-14

Ann Arbor, Michigan is fast becoming the world capital of testing and research for connected cars, automated driving, and safety technology.

Article

Touchless variable gap sensor

2016-05-13

The two-piece magnetic Hall-effect variable gap sensor from PIHER Sensors and Controls S.A. maintains stable electrical output and specified linearity on mobile shafts, despite radial and axial movement.

Article

Test bench for large couplings

2016-05-13

KTR has started up a test bench for large couplings that covers a performance range up to 500,000 N∙m at its headquarters in Rheine.

Article

Modular area view kit

2016-05-13

A modular area view kit (AVK) from First Sensor aids in the setup of 360° all-around view systems for applications in special vehicles and machines.

Article

CNG fuel system

2016-05-13

Agility Fuel Systems’ 2016 160 DGE behind-the-cab compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system is said to deliver the most efficient package of any CNG heavy-duty vehicle system on the road today.

Article

Taiwan’s planners predict bullish growth for automotive electronics

2016-04-27

Strong global automotive market growth has sparked optimism in Taiwan’s automotive electronics market. Suppliers and government planners predict considerable growth over the next few years, with many hoping to make OEM sales a solid portion of that expansion.

Article

SEAT to spearhead VW's new platform and 48V technology

2016-05-31

New Chairman Luca de Meo says SEAT "has been through hell." Its redemption, now underway, will come from use of new technology (including diesels) and an expanding product offensive.

Article

CO2 air conditioning development comes alive in Germany

2016-04-25

Consortium of OEMs and suppliers worked on all fronts, while the SAE Interior Climate Control Committee reopened a suite of draft standards to prepare for possible importation of cars with R-744: CO2 as a refrigerant.