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Seeking a common language for vehicle automation

2017-05-25

In late March, SAE had a unique opportunity—a first, according to the record books: Testifying before Congress about an SAE Standard. More specifically J3016—Levels of Vehicle Automation.

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Selective laser sintering system

2014-11-25

3D Systems has developed its fastest fab-grade selective laser sintering system yet, the ProX 500 Plus.

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Self-driving trucks cut fuel consumption by 10%

2019-12-19

TuSimple, UC San Diego study finds significant fuel savings in heavy-duty trucks employing the company’s autonomous technology, especially at lower speeds.

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Self-lubricating plastic bearing material

2015-08-25

The iglide L500 plastic bearing material from igus is suited for continuous operation in high-speed rotation applications under low loads.

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Self-lubricating sliding bearings

2017-11-13

Following in-house tribological testing and customer-specific field investigations, Federal-Mogul Powertrain's deva.tex self-lubricating composite bearings are being commercialized for use in construction machines, agricultural vehicles and other special-purpose vehicles, such as road sweepers.

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Self-parking vehicle via Valeo valet

2014-07-07

An autonomous valet parking system enables an SUV to park itself as the driver watches the maneuvers unfold while standing outside the vehicle.

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Self-piercing rivets shoot for vehicle-lightweighting applications beyond aluminum

2016-08-31

The SPR process can join aluminum, steel, plastics, carbon fiber, composites, and combinations of materials without the need for a pre-drilled hole. And SPRs don’t require heat to complete the assembly process.

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Self-propelled modular transporter

2017-05-15

Enerpac’s SPMT600 Series Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) is a three-axle per trailer modular system featuring a minimized height, slim design and remote wireless control operation capabilities, making it highly suitable for operating in confined spaces.

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Semi-finalists named for 11th annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge – Sponsored by SAE International and MI Innovation Alliance

2019-02-12

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Semiconductor maker Infineon buys rival International Rectifier

2014-08-25

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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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Senate proposes funding days ahead of OA-X experiment

2017-07-02

On June 28, 2017, days ahead of the July 2017 U.S. Air Force light attack aircraft experiment, the Senate Armed Services Committee passed a preliminary vote for a proposed annual defense budget that included $1.2 billion for “a fleet of Light Attack/Observation aircraft.”

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Send in Yamaguchi!

2016-04-25

Jack Yamaguchi, SAE's veteran Japan Editor, is considered the “dean” of Japan’s automotive journalists. Over a career spanning 50 years, Jack has conducted hundreds of interviews with engineering leaders including the new President of Honda R&D in the May issue.

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Sensing enters a new era

2022-07-12

Sensing enters a new era

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Sensing to solve EV thermal challenges

2023-05-08

The complexities of electric-vehicle HVAC require new sensing solutions. An expert at TDK explains.

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Sensor fusion expanding in step with advancing vehicle sophistication

2024-02-15

An accelerating need to enable automated-driving and efficiency-enhancing features is driving sensor-fusion innovations.

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Sensor-controlled air springs

2017-05-09

Equipped with Continental sensor technology, the height of ContiTech’s air springs can now be adjusted electronically, the internal pressure monitored and the internal temperature measured.

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Sensors evolve to satisfy commercial vehicle demands

2022-02-10

Sensors evolve to satisfy commercial vehicle demands

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Sensuron enables real-time structural health monitoring onboard NASA’s X-56 UAV

2019-04-04

In contrast to the stiff, rigid wings found on most commercial aircraft, flexible wing technology is considered essential to next generation, fuel efficient aircraft. However, flexible wings are susceptible to “flutter,” or highly destructive aeroelastic instability. To better understand and mitigate flutter, engineers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) equipped the X-56 with fiber optic sensing (FOS) technology.

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Separating the right signals from the noise

2015-04-13

Telematics has become a megatrend as more companies of every size see value in having a 24/7, real-time overview of their machines, according to Danfoss Power Solutions' Marc Weston.