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A Deere walks into a forest... At its headquarters in Moline, Deere has on display the "world's first" prototype walking forest machine. Read full story

Taking action on friction As Director, Engineering and Technology–Powertrain Energy, Federal Mogul, Keri Westbrooke is responsible for all North American applications engineering activities for automotive and heavy-duty pistons, piston rings, liners, and ignition design and has global responsibility for steel piston technology. Read full story

Volvo CE rolls out new pavers With independent travel drives and electronic traction control, Volvo CE's new P7820C ABG paves up to 11 m (36 ft) and the P8820C ABG up to 13 m (42.7 ft). Read full story

Noise-damping lubricants control NVH, improve perceived vehicle quality Less noise and more smoothness are important design attributes for operators of most every type of vehicle, including passenger vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and off-road equipment. Synthetic noise-damping lubricants such as the Molykote brand solutions from Dow Corning can be economical, long-lasting answers to achieve these attributes in powertrain, body, chassis, and interior applications. Read full story

Komatsu debuts new wheel loader The WA500-7 features improved efficiency, lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort, and enhanced serviceability to maximize productivity while lowering operating costs. Read full story

Sauer-Danfoss optimizes valve efficiency, updates software Robust performance in a small package with the new PVG 100 High-Flow valve option. Read full story

Patent revocation, counterfeiting fears cloud A/C changeover to R-1234yf Honeywell patent for R-1234yf revoked by European Patent Office, but company appeals and files additional patents. R-1234yf supply situation unlikely to improve until October. Cost issue creates possible opportunity for blend refrigerants. Refrigerant counterfeiting problems hit military. Read full story

Vögele debuts new 'dash 3' pavers The company says the philosophy behind the new pavers is threefold: lower consumption, lower emissions, and lower costs. Read full story

Video Interview: SCM Metal focuses on lightweight future AEI spoke with SCM Metal Products’ Tom Pelletiers at the SAE 2012 World Congress about the North Carolina-based company’s next-generation lightweight materials. Read full story