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igus develops 3D-printable bearing material with low-friction properties

2014-06-09

igus has developed what it claims is the world’s first tribologically enhanced plastic filament for 3D printers, which are used to print full-size, three-dimensional objects. Specifically created for motion control applications, the low-friction material is 50 times more resistant to wear and abrasion than conventional 3D printer materials, according to the German plastics company.

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Deere updates motor graders to meet Tier 4 Final

2014-05-14

Customer feedback drove Deere to offer new LED worklights for better illumination around the G-Series models.

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RTD sensors

2014-06-20

Omega’s PR-21 series of RTD (resistance temperature detector) sensors with M12 connector feature a welded 316L stainless steel housing and an integral 4-pin M12 connector for easy connection.

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High-speed hydraulic logic valves

2017-05-17

Sun Hydraulics Corp.’s solenoid-operated digital logic valve (DLV) paves the way for smaller, highly reliable solutions in demanding mobile applications where size, weight, speed, and power matter and in industrial applications where an incredibly fast valve can help reduce machine cycle times.

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Eaton names President of Vehicle Group, Asia Pacific

2014-05-09

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Blue Bird adds electric school buses to alt-powertrain portfolio

2017-08-08

The two new electric-powered buses incorporate the latest technologies in electric motors, batteries and control systems. The electric power option comes on top of a varied assortment of fuel sources that Blue Bird offers.

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Hyundai, Ford pursue structural composites despite challenges

2014-06-17

Industry experts at Hyundai and Ford address the opportunities and challenges involved with moving toward composite-intensive vehicles. The Ford Multi-Material Lightweight Vehicle project, a collaboration with the U.S. DOE and Vehma International, illustrates the automaker's efforts to move toward lighter-weight materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum, and advanced high-strength steels.

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‘Smart’ oil cap brings low-cost connectivity to Perkins engines

2017-07-18

The SmartCap telematics device can be used to monitor new and existing Perkins mechanical and electronic engines, sending data directly to the Perkins My Engine App.

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New Aramco research center in Detroit to advance fuels and engine development

2014-06-24

Aramco Services, a unit of Saudi Aramco, is opening a facility in Detroit to collaborate with automakers to produce both better fuels and better engines.

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JCB providing additional high-speed backhoes to U.S. Army

2014-06-20

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Market for 8-bit chips remains strong

2014-07-07

These devices give design teams the flexibility to get to market quickly with inexpensive modules that use little power.

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Audi details new A8 active suspension

2017-07-14

Audi's new active suspension uses a Mobileye monocular camera to generate vertical information from the road with a resolution of 1.2 to 6 inches. Combined with new all-wheel steering and an e-booster, the car greatly benefits from 48-V electrical power.

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8-in color display

2017-06-14

MTA’s Sea Hawk 8-in color display has been chosen to be fitted on all seven models of CASE Construction Equipment’s new G-series wheel loaders, recently introduced on the market.

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Double-digit weight loss possible for heavy-duty truck drivelines

2017-05-30

The solid-core axle and gearbox shafts on commercial trucks are targeted for weight reduction in an ongoing research project sponsored by two industry groups.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Cadillac tests V2I capability

2017-06-16

Soon, new vehicles will be able to communicate back and forth with each other and with traffic signals.

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Daimler launches intelligent truck axle with active oil regulation

2017-07-05

The truck maker has announced the first intelligent axle that actively controls oil regulation inside the unit, which boosts fuel economy by up to 0.5%.

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Connected commercial vehicles bring cybersecurity to the fore

2017-07-14

Connectivity, automation and electrification: Three inexorable trends that will largely drive on- and off-highway vehicle developments in the coming years, according to industry experts presenting keynotes at the revamped 2017 SAE COMVEC event. And with greater connectivity comes greater cyber concerns, they warn.

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Miniature triaxial ICP accelerometer

2017-05-18

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.’s family of miniature triaxial ICP accelerometers, Models 356A43, 356A44 and 356A45, are small (0.4 x 0.4 x 0.75 in/10.2 x 10.2 x 19.05 mm), lightweight (4.2 g/0.15 oz) and TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheets) IEEE 1451.4 enabled.

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3D CAD viewer and universal viewer

2017-05-18

Version 2017 of Kisters North America’s (Citrus Heights, CA) 3DViewStation Desktop, a powerful 3D CAD viewer and universal viewer for engineers and designers, features several updates, including wall thickness analysis via rolling ball method and sections of selections.

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Wave spring series

2017-06-05

The Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring Series from Smalley, which features the company’s C (imperial) and CM (metric) Series, has been expanded.