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SAE International

2018-04-13

In March, a new demonstrator engine by Rolls-Royce, featuring a cutting-edge lean-burn and low-emissions combustion system for future jet engine programs, began icing tests at the Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research in Manitoba, Canada.

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SwRI: CHEDE consortium closing in on 55% HD diesel-engine efficiency

2018-04-10

The four-year Clean High-Efficiency Diesel Engine (CHEDE) program is using a variety of new technologies and research findings to progress to a super-efficient, low-emitting heavy-duty diesel engine system with 55% brake thermal efficiency.

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Cultivating the next generation of engineers

2018-04-01

Mechanical engineering professor wins SAE Arnold W. Siegel Humanitarian Award, honoring contributions with a lasting impact on humanity

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Waste heat recovery issues, challenges to be discussed at SAE symposium

2018-04-01

The challenges of climate change and energy security require a continuous effort toward reduction of global environmental pollution and fossil oil consumption. To meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets and to decrease oil dependency, overall energy consumption of vehicles must be substantially reduced.

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Fokker uses ZwickRoell creep testing machines to test for hydrogen embrittlement on landing gear components

2018-10-17

Aerospace manufacturers walk a metaphorical balance beam to continually develop and produce stronger, more efficient materials and components, while addressing all potential failure modes. This is true for safety-critical aircraft components like landing gear systems. Fokker Landing Gear B.V./GKN Aerospace recently equipped its mechanical laboratory with three creep testing machines to verify its manufacturing process control of zinc-plated bolts for aircraft landing gear systems.

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Bell incorporates bird-deterring lights as standard equipment on Bell 407 helicopters

2019-08-05

Helicopter manufacturer and Textron Inc. subsidiary, Bell Flight, is adding a new piece of standard equipment to its Bell 407GXi single-engine, civil utility helicopter program: bird-deterring, pulsing lights.

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Industry invited to participate in AeroTech aerospace and defense technical program

2021-09-14

SAE International is inviting global participation in its AeroTech® aerospace and defense technology conference and exhibition, which is for the first time co-located with ASM International’s AeroMat, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, March 15 through 17, 2022.

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Arctic vehicle automation

2021-09-24

Arctic vehicle automation

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SAE International launches aerospace technology symposium at Japan Aerospace 2018

2018-11-27

SAE International, a global association committed to being the ultimate knowledge source for mobility engineering, is bringing together subject-matter experts from across the globe for the first SAE International Aerospace Japan Symposium, held November 29 and 30 in conjunction with Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight convention center in Tokyo.

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Japan signs on for second Boeing KC-46 military tanker and transport aircraft

2018-12-10

Japan officials continue to boost the country’s defenses against threats, exercising the option to add a second Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft, based on the Boeing 767 commercial passenger jet, to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s fleet of aircraft.

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Engineering the 2022 Toyota Tundra

2021-10-27

Engineering the 2022 Toyota Tundra

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ABS ramps up commercial vehicle battery pack assembly

2021-11-01

ABS ramps up commercial vehicle battery pack assembly

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Hercules Alpha electric pickup nears prototype testing

2021-09-16

Hercules Alpha electric pickup nears prototype testing

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Mahle Liebherr develop active pre chamber hydrogen engine

2021-11-10

Mahle Liebherr develop active pre chamber hydrogen engine

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Could this infinitely variable compression mechanism be the next piston engine game-changer?

2018-12-07

Just down the road from SAE International’s headquarters in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, Mark Sokalski has been quietly working out how to maximize piston-driven engine efficiency – with an internal combustion engine mechanism that doesn’t follow the norm.

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NASA’s next X-plane passes major review

2018-11-21

This critical milestone comes after a rigorous review, called “Key Decision Point-C (KDP-C),” that confirmed NASA’s continued support of the X-59 in terms of funding. It establishes an achievable development timeline for NASA’s first piloted full-size X-plane in more than three decades.

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning redefines the pickup paradigm

2022-05-25

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning redefines the pickup paradigm

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Engineering Fords new HF45 hybrid transmission

2022-04-04

Ford Powertrain engineers reveal the challenges of marrying their new in-house electric machine with the proven HF45 under aggressive vehicle program timing.

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Freightliner eCascadia production electric truck

2022-05-12

Freightliner Trucks’ new Class 8 electric tractor will be offered with two battery-size options as well as either a single or tandem eAxle.

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AFRL demos advanced multipurpose robotics for aerospace

2018-06-07

Engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL’s) Manufacturing Technologies Division successfully demonstrated the capabilities of a new multi-purpose maintenance and manufacturing robot at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio.