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Caterpillar reveals next-gen dozers, excavators, motor graders

2018-11-15

Caterpillar presented an onslaught of new machines—24 to be exact—at its Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center in Peoria, Ill., during its recent year-end press briefing. “More choices for customers” was a common theme across product lines.

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Caterpillar unveils new Stage V, Tier 4 Final industrial engine

2016-04-14

The 6-cylinder turbocharged Cat C9.3B engine delivers 18% more power and torque, and has a simplified and 30% smaller aftertreatment system. It will meet Stage V, Tier 4 Final, and below emissions standards.

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Caterpillar updates its D7E diesel-electric dozer

2014-12-15

After first appearing on jobsites in 2009, Caterpillar’s latest D7E dozers feature three new “productivity boosting” dozing features for optimized performance during grading work.

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Caterpillar's 990K wheel loader offers more power, increased payload

2014-06-16

The 990K features a redesigned cab that delivers an enhanced operator interface and a quiet environment, and several new features to promote operator and maintenance technician safety and performance.

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Caterpillar's D6N dozer uses technology to improve efficiency, productivity

2015-12-08

Fuel-efficiency gains result primarily from the D6N's new transmission with a lock-up clutch torque converter that seamlessly selects the drive mode best suited to the application.

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Caterpillar's wheeled excavator design based on customer input

2014-09-22

For the M318F and M320F, customers specified quality and reliability, low operating costs, durability, and operator comfort and safety.

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Caterpillar, Newmont partner on underground vehicle automation technology

2018-07-24

Caterpillar and Newmont Mining have partnered to validate and improve underground hard rock mining vehicle automation technology.

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Cellular-key solution augments commercial-vehicle security

2020-02-10

Cellular-key solution augments commercial-vehicle security

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Center console concept

2014-09-15

Preh’s center console concept features navigation, HVAC, and infotainment functions in an effort to facilitate drivers’ function selection in the cockpit, all while reducing driver distraction.

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Centimeter-accurate GPS for self-driving vehicles

2016-11-02

Precision satellite-navigation geolocation is in development, offering robo-car sensor redundancy by 2021— if cost reduction keeps pace with capability.

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Centre for Modelling & Simulation to develop digital twins for GKN Aerospace additive, composite, and industry 4.0 technologies

2019-01-04

The collaborative development of digital twins will inform additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing), advanced composites, assembly, and industry 4.0 processes at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre in order to enable the high rate production of aircraft structures.

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Cepton Technology’s newest highspeed lidar sensor can spot a tow hitch on a vehicle traveling 50 miles per hour

2019-06-07

The SORA-P60 uses Cepton’s Micro-Motion Technology (MMT) to achieve an industry leading 1,200 scan lines per second, to provide accurate 3D scans and to enable automated classification of objects and volumetric scanning. The sensor is currently installed at an undisclosed highway tolling facility in the United States.

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Ceramic matrix composites in aircraft engines projected to double over five years, Stratview Research predicts

2018-07-30

Ceramic matrix composite (CMC) use is up across the aerospace market, and among the fastest-growing trends in the global aviation industry. CMC material and component use in aircraft engines, specifically, is projected to double over the next five years, according to a new report from analysts at Stratview Research in Telibandha, India.

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Cessna enters new class of business jet with clean sheet, 4500-nmi aircraft

2015-12-04

The Longitude and Hemisphere will join the Citation Latitude to complete a new, large-cabin, three-aircraft Citation family.

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Cetim, Momentive develop composite crashbox concept

2014-08-01

Researchers aim to develop a composite crashbox suitable for 1000 parts/day production at low cost and adapted to current mass-market vehicle design. Various matrixes, preform types, and manufacturing processes have been evaluated by axial and 15° off-axis crash tests. Solutions for short-term development are proposed, with 66% weight reduction compared to current steel parts, and an estimated price of less than €5 per saved kg.

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Challenger GT AWD Concept debuts at 2015 SEMA Show

2015-11-03

A two-door muscle car prepped for year-round road conditions is the driving influence behind the fully functional Dodge AWD concept.

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Challenges ahead: cybersecurity and the aerospace supply chain

2018-07-24

The same way technology opens the doors for speed, efficiency, and convenience, it offers the unintended opportunity for malicious cyberattacks, with threat agents becoming bolder. Supply chains, now being targeted as a pathway to the vital core of organizations around the world, have become a vital part of the industry’s cybersecurity strategy, says Kirsten Koepsel, author of SAE International’s latest book, The Aerospace Supply Chain and Cyber Security – Challenges Ahead, now available.

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Challenges galore for connected cars

2014-04-09

Technical challenges such as driver distraction and linking systems together must be made in ways that help consumer connections transfer seamlessly from home to vehicle.

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Change? Sure, sometimes.

2023-11-20

Taking the reins implies the horses remain.

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Changing the oil and the mysteries of OW-16

2014-10-29

Think you know about motor oils and the latest technologies within them? Read this article.