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More adhesives help stiffen Honda's 2018 Odyssey structure

2017-05-25

Structural adhesives are gaining applications as engineers employ them with lightweight materials to help achieve a continuous bond for improved vehicle rigidity and other benefits.

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Active Aero takes flight

2017-07-10

Reconfigurable aerodynamic aids are stretching performance-car envelopes in every direction.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Making AEB Standard

2017-06-26

Automatic Emergency Braking, or AEB, uses radar to monitor a vehicle's closeness to the vehicle ahead.

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High-speed hydraulic logic valves

2017-05-17

Sun Hydraulics Corp.’s solenoid-operated digital logic valve (DLV) paves the way for smaller, highly reliable solutions in demanding mobile applications where size, weight, speed, and power matter and in industrial applications where an incredibly fast valve can help reduce machine cycle times.

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Reaching forward and back: 3D printing innovates while breathing life into traditional aero manufacturing

2017-06-10

While 3D printing offers innovative new solutions for the future of aerospace manufacturing, it also enhances traditional aerospace manufacturing processes like investment casting.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R wins German engineers’ lightweighting award

2017-06-20

A multi-material body and chassis and a high-tech, carbon-fiber torque tube bring a new lightweighting award for Mercedes-Benz's AMG GT R supercar.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Speakerless Audio Technology

2017-07-25

Imagine the best in-car audio system you've ever heard. Then remove the speakers.

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Pedestrian headforms

2017-06-25

Used for pedestrian safety testing, Diversified Technical Systems’ pedestrian headforms (which emulate a human head) embedded data acquisition solution are instrumented with a triaxial accelerometer and miniature SLICE NANO data recorder inside and then launched at a vehicle’s hood and windshield to test for potential injuries that may be sustained by pedestrians.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Electrified not Electric

2017-07-18

In an era when "fake news" is a hot topic, much of the media still doesn't understand the difference between "electric" and "electrified" vehicles.

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Mahle tests for 'mega knock' in downsized boosted engines

2017-06-13

Low Speed Pre Ignition (LSPI) is an abnormal combustion event with the potential to cause catastrophic damage to pistons and other components in downsized engines.

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IP battle not expected in PSA takeover of GM Europe

2017-06-28

Unraveling GM ktechnology from Opel to prepare for PSA's takeover means dealing with many issues from platforms to electrified propulsion and plants. Expert Dr. Paul Nieuwenhuis provides insight.

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IAC expands with new engineering center in India

2017-06-18

Automotive interior components supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) expands as it opens a new regional and global engineering center in Pune, India.

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Smart sensors drive automated systems in off-highway

2017-07-13

Over the next several years, more equipment will add automated systems that pave the way to autonomous operations. Much of the control technology will be borrowed from passenger cars. However, the challenges facing design engineers creating off-highway equipment sensor systems are far more complex.

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Nissan sees 2023 "tipping point" for EV costs

2017-05-21

Nissan Europe product planning boss Ponz Pandikithura says total cost of ownership of EVs will drop dramatically.

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Tesla ready to deliver first Model 3s, projects 20K monthly manufacturing

2017-07-03

Tesla pegs July 28 for the first customer deliveries of its heavily-anticipated $35,000 Model 3 compact sedan.

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CAE mastery helped Achates Power create its new engine

2017-06-30

Advances in engineering knowledge and CAE led to Achates Power's transformative engine design.

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Automated Guided Vehicle platform

2017-06-27

Agile1500 Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) platform from Comau features the flexibility to be deployed across a wide range of manufacturing and non-manufacturing scenarios.

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Bizjets hope to get a lift from new technology

2017-08-01

All the major business jet manufacturers have used this relatively quiet period, following the post-2008 slump, to invest in the design and development of new products.

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Expert advice: How to handle a cyber disruption

2017-06-16

It's possible to thwart most, but not all, cyber incidents.

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Wave spring series

2017-06-05

The Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring Series from Smalley, which features the company’s C (imperial) and CM (metric) Series, has been expanded.