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Rancho Cordova business park hosts self-driving Olli shuttle

2019-08-12

Olli – Phoenix-based Local Motors’ self-driving shuttle – is currently in use at a major business park in Rancho Cordova, California for its first business use pilot program. According to Local Motors, the 12-passenger autonomous vehicle is the world's first to be co-created at distributed microfactories using additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) techniques.

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Honda sticking with structural adhesives

2022-05-18

We query a 2022 Acura MDX principal engineer on the company’s expanding use of adhesives, and their role as a dynamic performance enhancer.

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Filtering out common mode noise with monolithic EMI filters

2019-03-13

Some OEMs are finding that the traditional solutions for eliminating EMI/RFI are no longer sufficient given increases in operating circuit frequency, noises of higher frequencies that expand the affected frequency range, and the miniaturization of electronic devices that shrink the distance between source and device. This is leading many OEMs to employ monolithic EMI filters instead of traditional options.

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Researchers reduce graphene-enhanced composite development time using neural networks

2019-02-01

Nano Graphene Inc. dba GrapheneCA (“GrapheneCA”) has cut the time and cost of developing graphene-enhanced advanced composites by using neural networks to extrapolate material data from a single sample.

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Additive for fluoropolymer coatings

2016-04-20

Carbodeon has developed a new additive for fluoropolymer coatings, based on its uDiamond NanoDiamond technology. It targets solvent-based coatings used across multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, and industrial.

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Pin Fin heat sinks

2017-09-14

Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.’s (ATS) family of Pin Fin heat sinks is designed as cost-effective solutions for systems with adequate airflow.

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Airbus, U.S. airline flight test GKN Aerospace hydrophobic coating for cockpit windows

2018-10-22

Officials at an as-yet-unnamed airline in the U.S. is assessing a new hydrophobic coating developed by GKN Aerospace materials science and engineering specialists in Garden Grove, Calif., for cockpit windows on its commercial passenger aircraft. GKN Aerospace debuted the new materials science technology, which Airbus engineers are also flight-trialing on the airframe manufacturer’s flight-test aircraft, during Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, England, in July 2018.

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Federal-Mogul reveals cool solutions for downsized engines

2017-08-22

At the 2017 IAA, Federal-Mogul Powertrain plans to reveal HTC and TIM solutions to keep engine valves cooler via significant heat transfer.

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Irkut's MC-21 takes first flight, thanks to a global team

2017-08-12

Eaton manufactured engine-driven pumps for the first flying MC-21 prototype and supplied additional system sub-components including thermal bypass valves, while Pratt & Whitney supplied its PW1000G GTF engine and Rockwell Collins, Honeywell, and Elbit supplies various avionics systems.

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S series connectors

2017-12-12

LEMO recently redesigned the outer shell for its S series connectors with LEMO’s “chocolate block” look (shown).

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Nanotechnology may lead to huge advances in engines of the future

2016-10-23

There is a general consensus among experts that it will take vast advances in materials technology to meet future efficiency and emissions requirements that can truly only be speculated about today.

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Rapid overmolding process

2016-09-28

Proto Labs has expanded its rapid injection molding offerings with the launch of its new overmolding process.

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Self-piercing rivets shoot for vehicle-lightweighting applications beyond aluminum

2016-08-31

The SPR process can join aluminum, steel, plastics, carbon fiber, composites, and combinations of materials without the need for a pre-drilled hole. And SPRs don’t require heat to complete the assembly process.

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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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Acrylic tape

2014-04-07

Adchem offers 488M Red 8-mm (0.31-in) high caliper acrylic adhesive double-sided tape.

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Materials intelligence consortium launched

2014-04-30

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High-strength steels

2014-04-16

SSAB offers Hardox wear plates in various thicknesses combined with updated dimensions and the ability to double as structural steel.

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Green cleaning solvent

2014-04-09

Honeywell introduces Solstice performance fluid with improved cleaning power for metal and plastic parts.

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High-performance plastics

2014-07-10

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics' custom-designed, high-performance plastic seals for vehicle driveline applications offer critical sealing, wear resistance, and long operating life.

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Koenigsegg returns to U.S. market with carbon-fiber 'hypercar'

2014-04-21

The Agera two-seat sports car has all carbon-fiber body, carbon-fiber wheels, and an in-house developed 5.0-L V8 rated at 1100 hp (821 kW) on premium pump gasoline, 1200 hp (895 kW) on E85. The transmission is a special dual-clutch 7-speed design developed in conjunction with Cima.