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High-integrity, low-cost aluminum components produced by semi-solid casting

2015-08-25

Semi-solid casting is a near-net shape casting process that is capable of producing extremely high-quality castings. It differs from all other casting processes as it does not use fully liquid metal to produce the castings, instead using a feed material that is preferably about 50% solid and 50% liquid.

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APUs save fuel, serve as driver retention tool

2015-09-22

Without idling the truck’s main engines, an auxiliary power unit can provide heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cab and sleeper, as well as power laptops, gaming machines, and microwaves. Fleets need to provide drivers with the ability to maintain their wanted comfort level on the road while also ensuring resources are being used wisely.

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Operator safety, productivity focus of Volvo CE's crawler excavator

2015-08-28

Volvo Construction Equipment's EC160E is the newest model of the E-Series crawler excavator family. It is equipped with a Tier 4 Final engine and advanced cabin electronics.

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GHG Phase 2 regs, autonomous vehicles present challenges, opportunities

2015-09-03

Dr. Phil Stephenson, General Manager of PACCAR Technical Center, and co-chairman for the SAE 2015 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (ComVEC), discusses several major topics affecting on- and off-highway commercial vehicles, including emissions regulations, embedded software, 24-V electrification, operator assistance technologies, and cybersecurity.

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FPT plans engines for complex market

2015-08-24

The challenges for the off-highway industrial engine supplier goes beyond simply meeting ever more stringent emissions regulations in Europe. Their engine designs also need to minimize total cost of ownership while delivering power and fuel efficiency in a worldwide market.

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Rockwell Collins upgrades direction finder with multi-channel scanning

2015-08-27

The DF-500 is a software-defined radio specifically designed to be compatible with all SAR mission platform requirements.

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NASA pursues coatings that reduce bug debris to improve aerodynamics

2015-09-30

NASA Langley recently tested non-stick wing coatings on Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator 757 that could eventually help aircraft become more fuel efficient by reducing insect residue that creates a surprising amount of drag.

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Komatsu America adds to intelligent machine lineup

2015-08-06

The new crawler dozer offers automated dozing from rough cut to finish grade with no blade-mounted sensors.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: The Humvee's replacement: JLTV

2015-09-26

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Signal compression technology enables E-Fan's flight, potential enhanced 'black box' possibilities

2015-08-27

Airbus Group and V-Nova have partnered to explore applications of PERSEUS technology in aerospace applications.

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First Airbus A350-1000 wing goes into production in North Wales

2015-08-27

The wing design includes several streamlined features, in particular droop-nose leading edge devices and new adaptive dropped-hinge flaps, which increase the jetliner’s efficiency at low speeds.

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Autocoding shortens development time, simplifies validation

2015-08-31

Software continues to become a more important factor for providing new features and functions, making code writing and validation a mainstay of design cycles.

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High-voltage, high-current connectors

2015-08-24

Amphenol Industrial Products Group’s ePower connectors series, rated at 800 V dc to 1000 V dc, now includes right angle overmolded connectors for 200 A and 400 A connection systems.

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Two-way communication system

2015-09-29

The Sensear Heavy Vehicle Communication Solution enables clear transmission of two-way radio communications and stereo audio for operating heavy vehicles at any industrial site.

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Customizing, updating software gets easier

2015-08-31

Programmers are constantly finding new ways to make it simpler to alter software—whether they’re changing programs for a new vehicle or updating software in the field.

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Thermal shields

2015-10-16

Interface Performance Materials has introduced two new thermal shields in the Select-a-Shield thermal product family—THH-1010 and TFP-3065—the first innovations in a series scheduled to be released through 2016.

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U.S. Army shifts from radios to VoIP technology

2015-08-28

The U.S. military is moving closer to its goal of letting disparate groups of warfighters communicate freely.

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Lifting 3D printing to new heights

2015-08-11

For a window into how 3D printing is revolutionizing manufacturing, look no further than the aerospace industry.

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Advanced simulation aids heavy-truck aerodynamics

2015-08-26

There is more pressure than ever on heavy-truck engineers to find and create significant improvements in fuel economy and reduce tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions. Aerodynamic opportunities exist with technologies such as active grille shutters and truck platooning—and simulation will help to optimize these designs.

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Rising sun breaks cover on Japanese defense industry

2015-07-25

For the first time since the Second World War, the Japanese aerospace industry has demonstrated a new defense air program overseas in an attempt to interest potential export customers.