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Road Rules, a San Francisco start-up, explores world of car APIs

2015-04-30

A key to connecting smart phones to third-party software developers' mind-boggling array of mobile applications is the application programming interface. The husband and wife team behind Road Rules discuss discuss a range of topics from car hacking that is mostly overblown to apps that use more car data.

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Two approaches to AWD show improved fuel economy, reduced system weight

2015-04-30

New AWD systems from BorgWarner and Honda deliver significant improvements in efficiency, as well as vehicle dynamic performance.

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Safety screens

2015-04-30

The Lee Company’s new boss mount strainers are the latest addition to its line of safety screens, offering coarse level filtration in a compact, low-profile design.

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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.

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Rockwell Collins launches new high-fidelity image generator

2015-04-29

One of the key differentiators of the EP-8100 for commercial and military simulation and training is the system’s ability to use customers’ existing databases.

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Current sense resistor

2015-04-29

KOA Speer Electronics introduced the new SLN3 molded current sense resistor, featuring a 3-W power rating in 4528 size.

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Additive manufacturing and materials a prime focus for GKN Aerospace

2015-04-29

GKN Aerospace recently announced two collaborative research projects related to the advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) within the aerospace industry. One is a program to develop titanium powder specifically formulated and blended for AM of aerospace components. The second is a strategic partnership with Arcam to develop and industrialize a promising new additive process, electron beam melting.

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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.

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Four-quadrant voltage drop simulator

2015-04-28

EM Test now offers the VDS 200Q Series, a four-quadrant voltage drop simulator that can source and sink current using a programmed voltage in both positive and negative polarities.

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Increasing the pace of fuel-cell expansion

2015-04-28

FCEV advocates point to new stack platforms with greater power density, and manufacturing strategies aimed at building production scale.

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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.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Honda's U.S. engineering

2015-04-28

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High-temp fluorosilicone elastomers

2015-04-27

Dow Corning unveiled a significant enhancement to its Silastic fluorosilicone rubber (FSR) portfolio at the SAE 2015 World Congress, developing a more heat-resistant technology for applications in which temperatures exceed 220°C (428°F).

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Temperature control systems

2015-04-27

Julabo introduces two additional highly dynamic temperature control systems: the process circulators Presto A45 and A45t.

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High-strength steels

2015-04-27

SSAB has launched Strenx, a new high-strength structural steel product brand that offers an extensive portfolio of high-strength steels designed for sectors where structural strength and weight savings are key competitive factors.

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Low-alloy steel for injection molding

2015-04-27

Product designers and engineers can now get injection-molded low-alloy steel prototypes and low-volume production parts at Proto Labs, Inc., to complement the company’s existing stainless steel materials for injection molding.

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Comprehensive simulation environment

2015-04-27

ANSYS 16.0 enables companies to validate complete virtual prototypes of complex systems to address emerging engineering challenges—from Internet of Things to advanced materials to embedded software.

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CNC marking tool

2015-04-27

The BZ-Marker from Markator is suitable for CNC machining centers to generate a durable marking on many different kinds of materials.

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With connectivity comes cyber security concerns

2015-04-24

As connectivity expands throughout the transportation industry, it’s transforming security from door locks to firewalls and antivirus programs. Aircraft and ground vehicle representatives discussed the topic during the “Technical Expert Panel Discussion: With connectivity, comes risks - cybersecurity and safety” at the 2015 SAE World Congress.

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New exhaust configuration for the AW609 tilt rotor engine bay

2015-04-24

The engine bay is an essential component of the AgustaWestland AW609 tilt rotor nacelle, since it determines the performance of the engine and assures safe maneuvers for every flight condition.