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High-voltage, high-current connectors

2015-08-24

Amphenol Industrial Products Group’s ePower connectors series, rated at 800 V dc to 1000 V dc, now includes right angle overmolded connectors for 200 A and 400 A connection systems.

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Two-way communication system

2015-09-29

The Sensear Heavy Vehicle Communication Solution enables clear transmission of two-way radio communications and stereo audio for operating heavy vehicles at any industrial site.

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GE Aviation, Teradata partner on data analytics, edge connectivity framework for airlines

2018-07-17

Officials at GE Aviation and Teradata are expanding their partnership to provide airlines with a framework that combines Teradata’s high-performance analytics in the cloud from with GE Aviation’s edge-connectivity services. Markets and Markets Research estimates the aviation analytics market is a $2.16 billion industry that will grow to an estimated $4.23 billion by 2021.

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A how-to for car hackers

2016-09-22

The automotive cyber wars are just getting started. Regardless of what side of the battle you’re on, there are valuable insights into the other guy’s strategies and tactics in an excellent new book, The Car Hacker's Handbook .

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Bridging the automotive/consumer electronics product cycle gap

2016-09-29

As vehicle owners begin to move seamlessly between homes, offices, and vehicles, the auto supply chain must focus on how to adopt rapidly changing consumer technologies.

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Continental demonstrates new sensing technologies for SAE Level 4 capability

2016-10-06

New braking and cruise control systems and pedestrian-detection sensing are in Continental's product pipeline.

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Precision Hall-effect angle sensor ICs

2014-12-19

Allegro MicroSystems’ new family of contactless Hall magnetic sensors—the A1332 and A1334 high-resolution 360° angle sensor ICs—are based on magnetic circular vertical Hall technology.

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Power distribution modules

2014-12-12

Peerless offers hard-wired modules for use with 280-style components such as mini-fuses, relays, and diodes.

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Allison Transmission expands electrification to accessory systems

2014-11-25

Allison Transmission is offering a new option to fully electrify components used with its H 40/50 EP hybrid propulsion system for transit buses and coaches. Co-developed with Vanner Inc., Increased Accessory Power II provides power from the hybrid system to accessories such as electric air conditioning, electric air compressors, and power steering systems.

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Software-based drive functions

2014-12-12

Siemens extends the range of applications for its Sinamics S120 drives family with software-based advanced technology functions.

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Curtiss-Wright will provide data technology support for Boeing’s MQ-25 unmanned air refueling platform

2019-04-29

The MQ-25 is the U.S. Navy’s first operational carrier-based UAS and is designed to provide a much-needed, low-cost refueling capability to aircraft like the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Boeing EA-18 Growler, and Lockheed Martin F-35C fighters.

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Voice recognition draws high interest but disappointment in J.D. Power survey

2014-12-16

A third of respondents say current systems are flawed, but are looking for natural voice recognition. Many express interest in specific semi-autonomous driving assist features, but only one-quarter was ready for autonomous driving.

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Automotive system-on-chipfamily

2014-12-09

Texas Instruments extends its automotive system-on-chip range with the TDA3x processor family, which is designed to help car manufacturers develop sophisticated advanced driver assistance systems applications that meet or exceed NCAP requirements, reduce collisions on the road, and enable a more autonomous driving experience in entry- to mid-level automobiles.

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FCEVs and hydrogen strategies target 2017

2014-12-03

At the recent 2014 L.A. Auto Show, various OEMs put their latest hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles on stage. Engineers developing FCEVs are working against overlapping regulatory clocks, and OEM collaborations are taking the some of the sting out of development time and costs.

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Personalization, autonomy create many challenges for engineers

2014-10-22

Meeting diverse customer demands is a vexing challenge that will require heavy amounts of engineering work. Development teams will have to give drivers more personal options while they also determine how to ensure that autonomous driving platforms mimic the ways humans sometimes break traffic laws.

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Magnetic field lines made visible in 3-D and real time

2014-11-18

Scientists at Fraunhofer have developed a high-resolution magnetic line camera to measure magnetic fields in real time, which is particularly useful for quality assurance during the manufacture of magnets.

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Chillers and heat exchangers

2014-10-17

Advanced Thermal Solutions’ portable chiller systems and liquid-to-air heat exchangers aid in controlling fluid temperatures in looped liquid cooling systems.

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Next-generation Level 2 charger is grid-smart

2014-11-12

A Level 2 electric vehicle charger that can dispense power based on the available grid supply is undergoing its first field test in Detroit.

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Modeling and simulation platform

2014-11-17

The new release of MapleSim from Maplesoft makes it substantially easier to explore and validate designs, create and manage libraries of custom components, and use MapleSim models within the engineering toolchain.

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Automaker group commits to privacy for vehicle personal data

2014-11-17