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2016 Toyota Tacoma debuts at 2015 NAIAS
2015-01-13
It has been 10 years since an all-new Toyota Tacoma launched in the North American market.
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That 'new car smell' is forcing interior materials changes
2016-05-14
New organic chemicals are replacing nasty VOC-laden PVC and other materials, say experts at the 2016 WardsAuto Interiors Conference.
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High-temperature alloy
2015-01-30
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies provides high-temperature alloy metal materials for use in its automotive stamped gaskets product division.
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Recycled content and bio-based polyols featured in suppliers' concept car
2015-01-14
The Concepts for Advanced Sustainability in Polyurethanes vehicle features polyurethane foams made from recycled content and bio-based polyols.
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Advanced steels making inroads
2015-01-23
Expect to see more body-in-white and other vehicle applications using advanced high-strength steel in future model years.
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Thermoplastic technology offers impact protection across automotive, sports, and defense
2015-03-24
The Oakwood Group and its technology licensee companies are designing engineered thermoplastic solutions to help protect vehicle occupants, sports players, and soldiers from severe impact injuries.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Magnesium roofed Porsche
2015-03-09
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Polyamide for low-friction timing system
2016-02-04
Stanyl PA46 from DSM has been chosen for low-friction slide shoes within the timing system of turbocharged gasoline engines.
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Federal-Mogul develops new bearing materials for tougher heavy-duty operating conditions
2014-11-26
The use of lead in engine bearings for light-duty vehicles was banned in the European Union from July 1, 2011, bringing widespread changes in coatings. Although heavy-duty engines have not yet been subject to similar legislation, Federal-Mogul believes that it is only a matter of time before they are.
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Off-highway borrows from aerospace for thermal insulation
2016-05-12
Aerospace technologies provide solutions that help off-highway manufacturers to meet increasing heat-management requirements that stem from stricter emissions standards, explains Bruce Kaplan of Thermal Structures.
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Hemming of thin gauge AHSS achieves weight savings
2016-07-05
The Auto/Steel Partnership, a consortium of North American automotive companies and the Steel Market Development Institute's Automotive Applications Council, announced its Hemming of Thin Gauge Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) project achieved a 30% weight savings using thinner gauge AHSS for automotive closure panels.
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Shedding light on lightweight castings
2016-05-11
Driven by rising demand for lighter weight components in automotive, heavy-duty trucks and off-highway vehicles, a new wave of technology and operational initiatives is taking center stage in the iron castings industry, explains Grede's Jay Solomond.
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DSD, Solvay 'sink their teeth' into plastic transmission advances
2016-04-10
The two European companies are collaborating in a study to achieve solutions that could herald a much wider role for plastic composites across transmission applications, including housings and gear teeth.
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Composite cooling circuit parts
2016-02-12
Cooling circuit components installed by automotive manufacturers consist of a direct composite comprising the PPA VESTAMID HTplus R1033 by the Resource Efficiency segment of Evonik, and a newly developed HNBR elastomer by KACO.
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Acoustic engine layer
2015-08-26
Basotect TG melamine foam from BASF is used for the acoustic layer in Volkswagen EA888 engine covers.
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Lubricants for cabin noise reduction
2015-08-28
Lubricant solutions from Klüber Lubrication reduce stick-slip and eliminate cabin noise generated by vibration and friction in automobile interiors.
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Self-lubricating plastic bearing material
2015-08-25
The iglide L500 plastic bearing material from igus is suited for continuous operation in high-speed rotation applications under low loads.
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High-strength aluminum alloys
2015-08-29
The Advanz 7000-series aluminum alloys from Novelis are designed for safety-critical components of vehicle structures.
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Putting lightweighting to the test
2014-08-18
Material laws and orientation information are coupled in a single finite element analysis to predict the performance of the hybrid composite beam under a dynamic three point bending load.
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Acrylic polyurethane coating
2014-04-16
Sixteen AIC Metal Direct factory package colors have been added to ACME Quality Paints’ AIC product line for industrial, machinery, and equipment applications.
