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Protecting additive manufacturing’s digital thread

2017-08-01

The prevalence of counterfeits, coupled with the critical nature of aviation components, has spawned an industry of supply chain verification technology and services.

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Hacked!

2017-07-26

Is Automotive ready for the inevitable? Cybersecurity experts talk defense strategies.

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Minicars as group do badly in IIHS frontal offset crash testing

2014-01-22

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Chrysler creates vehicle-safety unit

2014-08-12

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GM creates new executive position to oversee safety globally

2014-03-19

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Next-gen seatbelt retractor

2014-06-18

TRW Automotive has launched its next-generation seatbelt retractor, the Floating Spool 1 (FS1), which offers reduced weight (about 15% lighter) and smaller dimensions compared to previous systems, according to the company. Production of the global FS1 technology starts in the second quarter of 2014.

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SAE pursues standard for engine-off airbag deactivation

2014-06-24

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Ford debuts new airbag design in 2015 Mustang

2014-06-20

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Ford reveals five-row side-curtain airbag, an industry first

2014-06-27

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More attractive Kia Sedona minivan on all-new platform

2014-04-24

With 76% high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel, larger welds, and extensive use of structural adhesives, the design is predicted to get top ratings from NHTSA and IIHS. Other highlights are a direct-injection 3.3-L V6, hands- and feet-free liftgate, and UVO infotainment with new eServices.

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GM restructuring its global vehicle-engineering organization

2014-04-22

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Walking through some ideas for improved pedestrian safety

2014-05-13

Vehicular traffic deaths decline, but pedestrian fatalities unchanged. Proposed solutions range from greater use of roundabouts, new signaling, and vehicles with pedestrian detection and auto-braking. Some success found with driver and pedestrian education. "Vision Zero" program adopted in New York City.

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Major security challenges face makers and owners of connected cars

2014-04-10

Dangers from malware, including ransom demands, must be pro-actively avoided as industry and owners enter era of connected cars. For all their conveniences, telematics could pose ugly series of risks that will require new approaches to prevent, explains Cisco Systems scientist to SAE Congress attendees. Vulnerabilities are in many areas, including the OBD system.

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GM creates Global Product Integrity team in wake of ignition-switch recall

2014-04-16

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NHTSA mandates rearview camera technology

2014-04-01

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TRW begins production of roof airbags for Citroën

2014-04-03

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Nissan rearview mirror doubles as rearview LCD monitor

2014-03-03

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Vetting a better NASCAR window net mounting system

2014-03-10

Engineers at NASCAR's Research & Development Center in Concord, NC, recently performed three separate window net and window net mounting tests and used them to design an improved window net mounting system for the 2013 season.

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Enabling high-strength composites to reach their full potential

2014-03-10

The continued use of composite materials in aerospace has revealed other challenges that need to be addressed while the solutions to material and manufacturing cost are reduced. Before the widespread use of the material in transportation vehicles can be realized, safety challenges surrounding the material must be addressed.

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LifeBelt prevents submarining

2014-03-10

LifeBelt is a webbing strap placed in the seat base, just below the seating surface, which is continuous with the standard seat belt and is loaded when the seat belt loads. Its effect is to form a loop around the upper leg area which encloses the pelvis and prevents submarining.