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High-temperature alloy
2015-01-30
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies provides high-temperature alloy metal materials for use in its automotive stamped gaskets product division.
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Smaller lidars could allow UAVs to conduct underwater scans
2015-01-30
Bathymetric lidars—devices that employ powerful lasers to scan beneath the water's surface—are used today primarily to map coastal waters. At nearly 600 lb, the systems are large and heavy, and require piloted aircraft to carry them.
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Dassault Aviation rolls out, preps Falcon 8X for first flight
2015-01-30
Unveiled at Dassault’s Bordeaux-Merignac the 8X will offer the greatest range and the longest cabin in the Falcon line, along with the most extensive selection of cabin configurations.
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Caterpillar adds to its paver family
2015-01-30
Performance and technology improvements are key benefits of the new F-Series pavers.
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Compact tire-pressure monitoring
2015-01-30
Freescale Semiconductor’s FXTH87 tire-pressure monitoring system family provides low-power consumption and functional integration in a compact package.
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Nanoparticle networking could lead to fast-charging batteries
2015-01-30
A new electrode design for lithium-ion batteries has been shown by Purdue researchers to potentially reduce the charging time from hours to minutes by replacing the conventional graphite electrode with a network of tin-oxide nanoparticles.
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Denso exhibits more compact HVAC design at NAIAS
2015-01-30
New approach to HVAC case design incorporates an optimized center section and side sections that can be shaped and sized for specific performance and packaging. Blower fan remains in separate case and a dual-fan design is available for more precise airflow management between outside air and recirculating air.
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Airbus launches A321neo with ‘true transatlantic capability’
2015-01-29
The A321neo 97t will have, with 4000 nmi, the longest range of any single aisle airliner “available today and tomorrow,” claims Airbus, making it suited to transatlantic routes.
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Making the case for mild hybrid systems for heavy-duty vehicles
2015-01-29
Current and future CO2 legislation and fuel consumption limits are just two of the drivers behind the development of new technologies for increased fuel efficiency.
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2015 Mondeo launch shows flexibility, challenges of One Ford strategy
2015-01-28
Engineering Launch Manager Mike Rogers and his team handled new powertrain, body, and trim complexities as they guided Ford's new C/D-class product from development to production at a new plant.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Fuel economy still driving car sales
2015-01-28
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Honda introduces 'industry first' intelligent adaptive cruise control
2015-01-27
The system can anticipate, by up to five seconds, the likelihood of a vehicle ahead "cutting-in" and endangering another.
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Advanced steels making inroads
2015-01-23
Expect to see more body-in-white and other vehicle applications using advanced high-strength steel in future model years.
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Denso shows readiness for V2X and Smart City
2015-01-23
At the 2015 North American International Auto Show, the company showed a conceptual diorama and illustrations of its Smart City developments and offered visitors a "ride" in its V2X simulator.
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Ford's Sync 3 is on the way
2015-01-23
Demonstrated at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new infotainment solution has more-responsive capacitive touch screen, upgraded voice recognition, and new apps.
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KSPG Automotive is on the fast track globally
2015-01-23
The company is tallying up impressive sales all around the globe, but keeping pace with the galloping growth requires both product and people.
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Cybersecurity for robot cars
2015-01-22
How do you protect the computer systems that run automated cars from hacker attacks?
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Infotainment at CES shows rapid evolution
2015-01-22
Systems are evolving rapidly, with chips that shrink radios, systems that isolate sound zones for individuals, and software that makes it easier to link smart phones to vehicles.
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Taking hydraulics and weight out of active aerodynamics
2015-01-22
Hydraulics out, electric in, is the philosophy of automotive design and development specialist MarchantCain. The company, which developed the underbody diffuser for the Porsche 918 Spyder, is now also developing fresh active aerodynamic systems.
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Cloud computing gets more support, skepticism from design teams
2015-01-22
The web-based methodology can provide a quick way for companies to share design tools and shorten development cycles, but many companies remain cautious about moving to the cloud, though it’s being tried out by small and mid-sized suppliers.
