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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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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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Continental's Matschi: mobility is changing

2015-04-24

Traffic gridlock, accident fatalities, and vehicle emissions are not good things. So the underlying challenge for the auto industry is to develop and use technologies appropriately for society. Matschi was the Thursday morning keynote speaker in the AVL theater inside Detroit’s Cobo Center at the 2015 SAE World Congress.

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HMI’s simple challenge: control everything possible without any difficulty

2015-04-24

Car buyers want a human-machine interface that lets them bring in personal devices and perform all kinds of tasks whenever they want, and they don’t want to have to read a manual or spend time learning how to manage their many options. Panelists grappled with solutions to this vexing challenge during a 2015 SAE World Congress panel.

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Top speed on Mars: 0.1 mph

2015-04-24

The six-wheeled Curiosity rover exploring Mars' surface gets its instructions from a lead driver working inside the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. Matt Heverly, Curiosity’s lead driver, spoke to 2015 SAE World Congress attendees gathered Wednesday afternoon inside the Tech Hub on the main show floor.

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ExxonMobil predicts heavy reliance on petroleum

2015-04-24

There’s been a push to wean vehicles from petroleum, but fossil fuels will contain to power the transportation field for the next few decades, according to the Exxon Mobil researcher who advises the company’s corporate executives. He spoke at the 2015 SAE World Congress.

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GM prognostics use 4G for data acquisition, cloud analysis

2015-04-24

Initial focus is on battery, starter, and fuel pump to provide early warnings of impending issues with starting a car, as discussed in a 2015 SAE World Congress panel. The 4G connection in 2016 Chevrolets obtains data, cloud server holds the analysis algorithms.

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Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757 used to get the bugs out

2015-04-24

Boeing is in the midst of several months of flights with its ecoDemonstrator 757 in a first-round effort to evaluate new technologies in 2015 that are expected to reduce environmental effects on natural laminar flow as a way to improve aerodynamic efficiency while reducing noise and carbon emissions.

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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.

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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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Uncertainty surrounds competition to roll out autonomous vehicle

2015-04-22

Automotive planners and developers are working overtime to provide more autonomous features and functions, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty surrounding driverless cars.

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Futurist Kurzweil discusses acceleration of intelligent technology

2015-04-22

Inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil sees a remarkable century with autonomous vehicles transporting smarter, healthier persons to various destinations.

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CPT expects hiring binge

2015-04-21

In advance of the 2015 SAE World Congress, Controlled Power Technologies said it could triple its current 50-person workforce as its portfolio of advanced technologies edge closer to commercialization reality.

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Noise joins exhaust emissions on industry challenge list

2015-04-21

Off-highway vehicles may not move at the same speed as trucks or other large road vehicles, says Exa's Doug Hatfield, but that in itself presents challenges that on-road vehicles do not face.

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Laser distance meter

2015-04-21

Schmitt Industries announces availability of the AR 2000 line, with special capabilities for distance measurement on hot surfaces—e.g., red hot, glowing steel, and for outdoor use in bright lighting conditions with high constant or stray light levels.

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Annual traffic safety forum looks at NHTSA data, OE teen driving aids

2015-04-21

Although 30% of traffic fatalities are alcohol-related, and electronic Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety has appeal, more targeted approaches to reducing them are being taken by car makers. Programs aimed at reducing teen driver accidents and death were described at the 25th annual World Traffic Safety Symposium during the New York Auto Show.

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Cummins looks ahead with new component technology

2015-04-21

Cummins Emission Solutions and Cummins Turbo Technologies took advantage of the crowd at Intermat to unveil a couple of next-generation component innovations.

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Mitsubishi refreshes Outlander

2015-04-21

The 2016 seven-passenger crossover redesign reflects Mitsubishi's new design language and its powertrain features a new CVT with ratio spread of 7.0 for improved performance and fuel economy.

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Unearthing the solutions: The road ahead

2015-04-19

FPT Industrial's Massimo Siracusa says it is likely that emissions regulations imposed on countries where there is less economic opportunity for tomorrow’s innovations will be required to upgrade to existing technologies in response to demand.

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Multiphysics modeling and simulation apps

2015-04-18

COMSOL Multiphysics version 5.1 supports the creation of multiphysics models and simulations as well as the building and sharing of easy-to-use simulation apps.