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Surface microphone
2014-05-30
PCB Piezotronics’ surface microphone for R&D testing features a low-profile design ideal for testing in confined spaces and windy environments.
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A look inside lithium-ion batteries
2014-06-20
What researchers at MIT refer to as an exotic state of matter--a “random solid solution”--affects how ions move through battery material.
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Tesla aerodynamicists use CFD to evaluate yaw performance
2014-06-19
A group of aerodynamicists from Tesla chose Exa’s PowerFLOW CFD software to examine two alternative methods of simulating aerodynamic performance in the presence of realistic on-road crosswind for the Tesla Model S sedan.
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Cummins-Peterbilt SuperTruck nabs 10.7 mpg in real-world driving test
2014-05-21
The Class 8 demonstrator notched 10.7 mpg with a fully loaded tractor-trailer, representing a 75% fuel-economy increase and a 43% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction compared to a 2009 baseline truck.
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Improving lignocellulosic biofuel biorefining
2014-05-22
When making cellulosic ethanol from plants, one problem is what to do with a woody agricultural waste product called lignin.
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U.K. universities lead R&D for low-cost catalysts, low-CO2 combustion
2014-05-21
Imperial College, London, and the University of Bath, are separately involved in work aimed at cleaner production cars.
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New China tech center is TRW's largest worldwide
2014-06-09
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Japanese OEMs tops at involving suppliers early in development process, says 2014 study
2014-05-19
Results of the 14th annual automotive industry study by Planning Perspectives on major U.S. and Japanese OEMs' working relations with their suppliers show Toyota, Honda, and Nissan taking the top spots.
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Boeing, Embraer to open research center for sustainable aviation biofuel
2014-05-13
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Airframe drilling and countersinking book
2014-06-02
Offers a stepped approach for evaluating possible areas for applying automation and a detailed description of the process for choosing, acquiring, and transitioning the right machinery for success.
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Custom grounding cables and clips
2014-05-29
Custom grounding cables and clips from Mueller Electric help prevent the generation of electrical sparks caused by static electricity, which can damage equipment and lead to safety hazards.
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IEEE forms study group for greater Ethernet capability
2014-06-26
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GE Aviation breaks ground on West Jefferson, NC, facility
2014-06-23
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Claas expands its forage harvester line
2014-05-14
In addition to its engine and emissions updates, design enhancements and a wide range of options simplify maintenance and operations of the new 800 Series.
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Next-gen seatbelt retractor
2014-06-18
TRW Automotive has launched its next-generation seatbelt retractor, the Floating Spool 1 (FS1), which offers reduced weight (about 15% lighter) and smaller dimensions compared to previous systems, according to the company. Production of the global FS1 technology starts in the second quarter of 2014.
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Personnel moves at Denso
2014-06-11
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Anti-static filters
2014-06-02
SwiftStaticDischarge filter elements from Swift Filters employ a media technology that dissipates triboelectric charges generated via the flow of fluids through filter media.
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3-D tool-pathing solution
2014-06-09
Through collaborative efforts, Spatial Corp. and Omax Corp. offer an easy-to-use 3-D tool pathing solution for waterjet machining.
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Embry-Riddle Worldwide to offer master’s in unmanned systems
2014-05-08
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Achieving grid convergence in large internal-combustion engine simulations
2014-06-18
Motivated by the untapped potential of high-performance computing tools for engine simulations, personnel from Convergent Science, Caterpillar Inc., and Argonne National Laboratory combined forces to carry out a series of engine simulations including a simulation of nearly 34 million cells that is believed to be the largest-ever diesel engine simulation.
