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Fresh air for the passenger experience

2017-02-21

The increased use of humidity-control and anti-condensation systems help to prevent moisture problems in aircraft and to enhance the in-flight comfort of crew and passengers.

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Low-emissions binder for composites

2015-03-12

BASF offers low-emissions Acrodur Power 2750 X binder for lightweight automotive composites with integrated functions.

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Integrating additive manufacturing into development, production – a free SAE webinar

2018-08-08

SAE International in Warrendale, Pa., is inviting members of the mobility engineering community to participate in the SAE Additive Manufacturing Webinar: Considerations When Integrating Additive Manufacturing into Aerospace and Ground Vehicle Development and Production Environments on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 1 pm EDT/10 am PDT.

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Seats and instrument panel in Faurecia's autonomous vehicle sights

2018-03-09

A power swivel seat and a shape-shifting instrument panel are transformative technologies being developed for autonomous vehicle interior environments.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Haptic feedback displays

2015-06-09

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Spike Aerospace validates supersonic aero design with subsonic demonstrator

2017-11-19

The Boston-based start-up successfully completed test flights of the SX-1.2—a subscale, subsonic, unmanned demonstrator for its S-512 Quest Supersonic Jet. Competition from Aerion, HyperMach, and Boom points to supersonic commercial flight arriving earlier than thought.

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Virtual terminals

2014-03-31

A comprehensive range of Isobus virtual terminal designs from American Industrial Systems are suitable for special applications on off-highway vehicles.

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NASA crash landing is a complete success

2019-06-24

The test was conducted to better understand the dynamic forces on an aircraft and its passengers during a crash landing. Findings form the event will support a new FAA performance-based rule that will simplify aircraft certification by eliminating or minimizing the use of special conditions.

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NASA high-temp materials, coatings enhance commercial products

2019-05-20

NASA officials are announcing the availability of eight disruptive NASA materials and coatings technologies ready for commercialization. NASA officials are looking for companies interested in using the organization’s high-temperature materials and coatings, including those designed to withstand high temperatures, to improve existing products or introduce new ones.

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Quiet your inner cab

2016-11-07

Off-highway cabs are never going to be sanctuaries of silence, but they’re getting closer. Elements as diverse as glass, electronics and push buttons are being selected in part for their benefits in reducing sound levels.

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Textron Systems, Textron Aviation Defense demonstrate simulated manned-unmanned teaming capability

2018-08-02

The ability to control unmanned systems from the cockpit of a manned tactical aircraft is coming closer to reality. Textron Systems and Textron Aviation have demonstrated manned-unmanned teaming – specifically the command and control (C2) of multiple unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, from a single manned military aircraft.

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Kia announces new interior features for 3rd-gen Sorento

2014-08-05

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Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II, 2nd Edition has been expanded to include new images and information

2019-07-25

Originally published in 1995, now updated and expanded with new specifications, this seminal work focuses on the development of Allied aircraft engines that helped turn the tide of World War II.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Ford Unveils Sync 3

2014-12-16

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Johnson Controls presents interior concept for autonomous driving at 2015 NAIAS

2015-01-14

More than 30 innovations ranging from production-ready to exploratory are featured in a luxury-oriented concept interior aimed at autonomous vehicles.

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Coolant heating solutions

2014-12-15

Thermo Pro 90 and Thermo Pro 50 engine-off coolant heating systems from Webasto are designed for use in specialty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment.

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SAE 2016 Convergence: Touch screens, speech, HUD the likely future of in-car interface

2016-09-21

Expect vehicle interiors to get advanced touch screens and more HUDs, as IHS Automotive says customers seek a user interface that not only simplifies but just plain works.

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Connected aircraft technologies benefit airframe and original equipment manufacturers, operators, and travelers

2018-07-06

Connected aircraft means more than just in-flight movies, free texting, and Facebook posting with friends while in flight. In fact, the connected aircraft revolutionizes airline operations, dramatically improving fleet management, flight safety, passenger experience, maintenance, flight operations, aircraft turnaround time, and costs. For aircraft operators, connectivity presents a new set of operational benefits that were previously unavailable.

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I.D. concept heralds VW’s electric Bolt fighter for 2020

2016-09-30

The VW I.D. Concept, with a claimed range of up to 373 mi (600 km) on a single charge, heralds a blitz of new electrified vehicles based on the company’s new MEB modular platform dedicated to battery-electric models.

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Aircraft orders, engine contracts reach $98B, focus on flying further, faster, greener at Farnborough Airshow

2018-07-17

Aircraft orders exceed $95 billion in value and are complemented by roughly $3 billion in aircraft engine and engine service agreement contracts announced in the first two days of the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. “The future starts at Farnborough; our exhibition halls are full of innovation that will shape how we fly, enabling us to go further, faster, and with less environmental impact,” says Farnborough International Commercial Director Amanda Stainer.