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New yeast strain enhances biofuel production

2015-03-25

A team of researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a mutant yeast strain that could lead to a more efficient and economical biofuel production process, and from non-food sources.

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Squeeze-handle actuator

2015-03-24

Southco introduces the AC-50 squeeze-handle actuator, featuring a squeeze-to-operate actuation and a curved design.

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Variable frequency drive

2015-03-24

The EFC 3600 variable frequency drive from Bosch Rexroth offers a solution for efficient process control application.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne gets a boost from additive manufactured components

2015-03-24

Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a series of hot-fire tests of additive manufactured components for its AR1 booster engine at its Sacramento test facility.

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Strain measurement

2015-03-24

Instron offers the AVE 2 second-generation advanced video extensometer non-contacting strain measurement device.

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Heat-pipe embedded CFRP enclosures for electronics thermal management

2015-03-24

In the area of electronics enclosures, traditional metal structures conduct and spread heat over large surfaces, but composites act as insulation. Heat generated by components causes internal temperatures to rise and has detrimental impact on the performance and reliability of the electronics.

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Thermoplastic technology offers impact protection across automotive, sports, and defense

2015-03-24

The Oakwood Group and its technology licensee companies are designing engineered thermoplastic solutions to help protect vehicle occupants, sports players, and soldiers from severe impact injuries.

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NanoSteel powder alloys advance 3-D printing of high-hardness parts

2015-03-23

The company has expanded its additive manufacturing material capabilities to support metal 3-D printing of complex high-hardness parts and the ability to customize properties layer-by-layer through “gradient material design.”

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High-speed entertainment

2015-03-23

Lesswire’s Wi4Upro is an updated long-term evolution (LTE) Wi-Fi router with built-in media server for high-speed Internet and entertainment in vehicles.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New CVTs

2015-03-23

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QinetiQ technology the driver behind ESA space taxi

2015-03-20

QinetiQ’s onboard computer, core of the flight control system with a reliability rate of 99.997%, ensured the IXV’s fully automated return to Earth.

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Serial flash products

2015-03-19

Integrated Silicon Solution offers full production of automotive-grade serial NOR flash products supporting reliable operation in harsh environments.

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Deere offers up supersized crawler dozer

2015-03-19

Completely redesigned from the ground up, the 1050K's dual-path hydrostatic transmission allows an operator to push a full load through turns without losing material, unlike torque-converter transmissions.

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Semiconductor power-device analyzer

2015-03-18

Keysight Technologies has enhanced its B1505A power-device analyzer/curve tracer, allowing it to characterize all key parameters of on-wafer and packaged devices for semiconductor development.

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AT&T, Airbiquity team up for connected-vehicle services

2015-03-18

AT&T is broadening its efforts to tap into the burgeoning connected-car market by inking a multi-year agreement with Airbiquity. The union will help AT&T provide a single technology for global vehicles.

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Kia reveals Sportpace concept, three-cylinder

2015-03-17

At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the company showed a four-door, four-seater that previews the estate version of Kia’s Optima sedan, an all-new 1.0-L turbo gasoline direct injection Kappa engine, and an in-house developed seven-speed DCT.

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Aston Martin concept is part crossover, part GT

2015-03-17

The all-wheel-drive, DBX electric four-seater is an attempt to reach out to a broader, younger, and female buying sector than its current range does.

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3D printers

2015-03-16

Old World Labs introduces two 3D printers in its MC Series, delivering precision and accuracy with improved resolution.

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Specialty adhesives

2015-03-16

Three new adhesives from Dow Automotive Systems offer environmental benefits when bonding elastomeric materials to metal, engineering plastics, or other elastomers.

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Software minimizes weather impact, increases operator safety

2015-03-16

Rain, wind, and visibility can influence driving safety and impact the bottom line for on- and off-highway fleets.