ZF explores composites for lightweight truck-chassis design05-Dec-2012 21:45 GMT
Along with optimized design, including the integration of functions for individual components, new materials for heavy-truck applications are leading ZF’s lightweight charge. One example on display at the IAA show was a “study” of a four-point link made from glass-fiber-reinforced plastic that reduces weight by 25% compared to the standard cast component.
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Simulation and uncertainty at Caterpillar
26-Nov-2012 20:46 GMT
With a broad product range and competitive pressures, Caterpillar is increasingly relying on CAE simulation to enhance product development. One of its simulation managers is seeing the advent of stochastic simulation to further enhance that development.
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JCB’s expanding range of mini excavators
19-Nov-2012 22:42 GMT
The new 8026 features short pitch tracks and auto kick-down, with 11% increase in travel speed; a new valve block with 17% longer spool stroke; and an easy-clean undercarriage.
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Bobcat launches loaders with improved hydraulics, efficiencies
15-Nov-2012 16:11 GMT
Bobcat's seven models began limited production in September, with full availability at dealerships in January.
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Bosch Rexroth heavy-duty AWD options
08-Nov-2012 13:08 GMT
Bosch Rexroth calls upon in-house experience to offer the off- and on-highway industries options in all-wheel drive for a variety of applications.
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Democracy and CAE at GKN Driveline
30-Oct-2012 21:37 GMT
CAE is no longer the sole domain of simulation specialists at GKN Driveline. A foundation architecture for handling digital test and simulation data enables wide use of complex CAE by non-specialist product engineers.
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Advanced out-of-autoclave composites process accelerates curing, enhances adhesion of fasteners
25-Oct-2012 19:11 GMT
A new IR-assisted advanced out-of-autoclave (OOA) process from Kubota Research Associates reportedly enhances adhesion properties and “significantly” accelerates the curing speed of thermoset resin systems for installing adhesive bonded fasteners onto composite fuselage and metal structures.
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Uncle Sam wants innovative solutions from suppliers
23-Oct-2012 19:41 GMT
A retired military officer who was the development manager for the U.S. Department of Defense's $3 trillion, six-year Future Year Defense Plan wants suppliers to know that the military wants innovative product solutions.
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Hauler features Hitachi’s new ac drive control
22-Oct-2012 20:31 GMT
The EH5000AC-3 officially becomes Hitachi’s largest rigid frame hauler and, the company says, one of the most technologically advanced mining trucks on the market today.
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Gibbs' Quadski travels 45 mph on land and on water
18-Oct-2012 20:48 GMT
A high-speed amphibious, single-seat sports vehicle is headed to production after engineers logged more than two million hours developing various patented technologies.
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