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Polyamide for low-friction timing system
2016-02-04
Stanyl PA46 from DSM has been chosen for low-friction slide shoes within the timing system of turbocharged gasoline engines.
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High temperature, flexible epoxy
2017-08-29
EpoxySet EC-1030FL is a flexible, two-part epoxy designed to replace silicones for potting, encapsulating and casting applications where temperatures up to 200°C (392°F) are required.
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High-strength aluminum alloys
2017-08-17
Constellium HSA6 from Constellium N.V. is a new generation of high-strength 6000-series alloys designed to help automakers meet growing demand for lighter-weight vehicles. It is in production for several 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles, including the Mini Countryman.
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Nickel-PTFE-nanodiamond coatings
2017-08-08
Nanodiamond material specialist Carbodeon has worked with metal finishing specialist CCT Plating to develop a new electroless nickel polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and nanodiamond composite coating.
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New piston ring engineered for lower emissions targets
2017-09-19
Materion Corp.'s real world testing of new piston ring technology to help reduce downsized engines' emissions enters new phase.
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Expander plugs
2017-09-27
SFC Koenig recently developed seals for an automotive manufacturer’s new anti-lock brake and traction control systems.
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Composite cooling circuit parts
2016-02-12
Cooling circuit components installed by automotive manufacturers consist of a direct composite comprising the PPA VESTAMID HTplus R1033 by the Resource Efficiency segment of Evonik, and a newly developed HNBR elastomer by KACO.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R wins German engineers’ lightweighting award
2017-06-20
A multi-material body and chassis and a high-tech, carbon-fiber torque tube bring a new lightweighting award for Mercedes-Benz's AMG GT R supercar.
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IAC expands with new engineering center in India
2017-06-18
Automotive interior components supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) expands as it opens a new regional and global engineering center in Pune, India.
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Wave spring series
2017-06-05
The Crest-to-Crest Wave Spring Series from Smalley, which features the company’s C (imperial) and CM (metric) Series, has been expanded.
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Testing of low-friction seals
2015-12-22
A new test service introduced by Bal Seal Engineering offers verified performance results for the company’s low-friction spring-energized seals used in rotary/face applications.
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WCX17: 3M enabling machine vision for self-driving vehicles
2017-04-04
3M is leveraging its 78-year history in lane markings and retroreflective traffic sign material to develop products for the automated driving environment.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Aluminum die casting revolution
2015-10-23
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LyondellBasell expands capabilities in India's automotive plastics market
2015-10-06
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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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Sheet molding composite
2014-09-29
Tough Class A Ultra Lite from Continental Structural Plastics is a 1.2 specific-gravity sheet molding composite formulation that provides engineers the ability to design with a lower specific-gravity material without sacrificing mechanical properties, surface qualities, and adhesion requirements.
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Mercedes shows its metal and chooses steel over aluminum
2014-09-23
Mercedes-Benz is replacing aluminum pistons with a new generation of high-strength steel in some of its car diesel engines.
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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New super steels
2015-09-08
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Lightweighting, friction reduction drive DSM's plastics development
2014-04-09
Bob Akins, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, DSM Engineering Plastics Americas, talked with Automotive Engineering in this video interview from the show floor of the SAE 2014 World Congress, touching on the latest developments in engineered plastics and the continued push toward lighter, cheaper, greener.
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Recycled content and bio-based polyols featured in suppliers' concept car
2015-01-14
The Concepts for Advanced Sustainability in Polyurethanes vehicle features polyurethane foams made from recycled content and bio-based polyols.
