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WABCO opens second Application Engineering Center in India
2014-07-24
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Boeing virtualizes, secures additive manufacturing across supply chain with Assembrix
2018-06-20
Boeing collaborates with Assembrix to manage and protect intellectual property shared with vendors across its global supply chain for additive manufacturing.
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Meritor, Brakes India expand offering of air disc brakes
2014-07-24
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Centre for Modelling & Simulation to develop digital twins for GKN Aerospace additive, composite, and industry 4.0 technologies
2019-01-04
The collaborative development of digital twins will inform additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing), advanced composites, assembly, and industry 4.0 processes at GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre in order to enable the high rate production of aircraft structures.
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Additive manufacturing is transforming mobility engineering, driving the factory of the future
2018-12-27
Two new installments in the burgeoning SAE International Podcast Series cast a spotlight on additive manufacturing, which is fueling innovation, greater efficiencies, and the future of mobility engineering. Additive manufacturing continues to advance and transform mobility engineering, as aerospace and automotive firms increasingly adopt and invest in 3D printing technologies, which are becoming more capable and cost-effective.
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SAE pursues standard for engine-off airbag deactivation
2014-06-24
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Electric vacuum pump for brake systems
2016-07-01
HELLA’s electrically driven vacuum pump for vehicle brake systems is designed to provide on-demand brake-system vacuum for high-efficiency gasoline engines, diesels and turbo- and super-charged engines, as well as hybrid or full electric powertrains.
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Conti revives an old concept for its New Wheel for EVs
2017-08-22
The wheel rim consists of two aluminium (Al) parts, the inner Al carrier star with the Al brake disk and the outer Al rim well with the tyre. Unlike a conventional disc brake, the New Wheel Concept brake engages the Al disk from the inside. This allows it to have a particularly large diameter, enhancing braking performance.
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Venturi effect powers Dayco's new brake-assist system
2017-08-21
The Activac system debuted on 2017MY Ford F-150s powered by the second-generation 3.5-L EcoBoost V6. Weighing 1.82 lb, the vacuum-generation system, including hoses, replaced a 2.27 lb cam-driven mechanical pump.
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High-integrity, low-cost aluminum components produced by semi-solid casting
2015-08-25
Semi-solid casting is a near-net shape casting process that is capable of producing extremely high-quality castings. It differs from all other casting processes as it does not use fully liquid metal to produce the castings, instead using a feed material that is preferably about 50% solid and 50% liquid.
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APUs save fuel, serve as driver retention tool
2015-09-22
Without idling the truck’s main engines, an auxiliary power unit can provide heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cab and sleeper, as well as power laptops, gaming machines, and microwaves. Fleets need to provide drivers with the ability to maintain their wanted comfort level on the road while also ensuring resources are being used wisely.
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Fatigue life analysis software
2015-09-11
Endurica targets tire and rubber product developers with new software release. CAE software adds features for the analysis of rolling structures, self-heating, wrinkling, and cavitation.
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Pedestrian-avoidance using smart devices at Aug. 10 SAE SV Meetup
2017-08-08
SAE's "Innovations in Mobility" Silicon Valley meetup event features a look at cutting-edge advances in pedestrian-collision avoidance using smart devices.
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Time for standard naming of safety features
2017-09-22
Dubious branding of safety-related technologies is putting people at risk.
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Brake pad development tool
2017-09-05
The ITT Smart Pad is a brake pad technology concept from ITT Inc. that offers an approach to friction designed to empower the entire brake system with real-time data.
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Wheel motion sensor
2015-03-05
Applus IDIADA listened to customer feedback in developing its new DynaWheel-III device, focusing on making the system even more reliable and easy-to-use. The wheel position measurement system is composed of two separate parts: the mechanical arms with six absolute optical encoders and the new electronic box (DW-Box), providing real-time calculation of wheel position.
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X-ray testing for large composites
2015-02-19
Conventional CT scanners cannot accommodate long or bulky aircraft components.
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Power transfer coupling
2017-03-13
Startup-company Twin Spring Coupling features its new power transfer coupling that is warrantied to 300 lb·ft (407 N·m) of torque.
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Sensor-controlled air springs
2017-05-09
Equipped with Continental sensor technology, the height of ContiTech’s air springs can now be adjusted electronically, the internal pressure monitored and the internal temperature measured.
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Taming of the drones
2016-12-08
While unmanned systems are already transforming the way that modern warfighting is conducted, the commercial sector is still at the starting gate. That said, personal UAV ownership is expanding at an exponential rate, as small, stable, UAVs enter the market.
