Search Results

Article

Komatsu America puts the HM300-5 articulated dump truck out there

2014-10-02

Featuring a net 324 hp (242 kW) diesel engine, the HM300-5 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 engine that is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified.

Article

Automotive technology handbook

2014-10-01

Published by SAE International, The Evolution of Automotive Technology: A Handbook covers 125 years of the automobile—conceived as a cultural history of its technology.

Article

OEMs planning major platform consolidations by 2021, says IHS

2014-09-30

The industry outlook for 2021 underscores engineering efficiency and flexible, modular architectures, according to industry forecasters IHS Automotive.

Article

Elbit Systems takes to the skies to demonstrate SkyVis

2014-09-30

SkyVis provides helicopter pilots with a conformal “head out” view, displaying flight, vehicle, and navigation symbology for day and night operation, in limited weather conditions.

Article

Rotary transformer coupled torque sensors

2014-09-30

The Model T261 series rotary transformer coupled torque sensors from SensorData Technologies meet the demanding in-line testing requirements of small motors, pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, and other fractional horsepower rated devices.

Article

Mechatronic system production on the uptick at Brose's Michigan plant

2014-09-30

Brose is manufacturing different vehicle mechatronic systems from its recently renovated New Boston, MI, plant.

Article

Infusing lightweight composite structures

2014-09-30

European researchers examine simulation-based solutions for the manufacture of large-scale, liquid-resin-infusion composite substructures for aircraft and possibly ground vehicles.

Article

Intelligent manufacturing software

2014-09-30

The CNC system solution IndraMotion MTX from Rexroth has enhanced functionalities through Open Core Engineering.

Article

Avionics software enhancement

2014-09-29

The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order approval for Universal Avionics SBAS-Flight Management System / Multi-Missions Management System Software Control Number 1001 / 1101.

Article

Sheet molding composite

2014-09-29

Tough Class A Ultra Lite from Continental Structural Plastics is a 1.2 specific-gravity sheet molding composite formulation that provides engineers the ability to design with a lower specific-gravity material without sacrificing mechanical properties, surface qualities, and adhesion requirements.

Article

2015 VW Golf GTE plug-in hybrid is a smooth operator

2014-09-29

Volkswagen spreads its Audi A3 e-tron PHEV powertrain to the new Golf GTE. Powertrain control from ICE to electric drive is silky indeed, and EV range is worthy of a good city car. But system cost is significant in a VW-badged vehicle.

Article

Monolayer PA6 a promising solution for SORE fuel tanks and permeation compliance

2014-09-26

Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) fuel tanks traditionally have been blow molded in high-density polyethylene (HDPE), but HDPE on its own does not meet the new stringent permeation regulations. Of all commercially available solutions to reach the EPA requirements, monomaterial PA6 technology scores the highest when it comes to the combination of permeability, process stability, mechanical properties, and costs, according to DSM.

Article

Calibration and complexity

2014-09-26

Article

Continental looks to eHorizon for fully automated vehicles

2014-09-26

With its Connected eHorizon, Continental presented at IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover what it believes is one of the key elements on the way to fully automated vehicles. This “networked electronic horizon” uses navigation data more effectively by deploying crowdsourcing technology to extend the underlying topographic maps with information from the sensors of other road users.

Article

Ford’s market 'fusion' creates Mondeo for Europe

2014-09-24

High-technology safety systems and a very wide span of powertrains—including a new bi-turbo diesel—are two of the star aspects of Ford’s new U.S. Fusion-based Mondeo for Europe.

Article

ULA, Blue Origin to develop new American rocket engine

2014-09-24

Article

Northrop Grumman chosen to develop AESA technology for DARPA

2014-09-24

Article

Aerojet Rocketdyne establishes hydrocarbon R&D office in Alabama

2014-09-24

Article

Seals for oil-lubricated wheel-end applications

2014-09-24

The seal from SKF features a multilip cassette seal design incorporating optimized lip geometry, stainless steel counter surface, and a specially formulated nitrile compound to reduce wear and aging.

Article

QT-steels make an impact

2014-09-24

The use of quenched and tempered steels for dumper bodies reduces weight and fuel consumption while increasing payload capacity and wear life.