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Spike Aerospace validates supersonic aero design with subsonic demonstrator

2017-11-19

The Boston-based start-up successfully completed test flights of the SX-1.2—a subscale, subsonic, unmanned demonstrator for its S-512 Quest Supersonic Jet. Competition from Aerion, HyperMach, and Boom points to supersonic commercial flight arriving earlier than thought.

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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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NAIAS 2017: Lightweight door module aims to trim vehicle weight

2017-01-12

An ultralight door architecture nets a 42.5% weight savings compared to a current production door, and that's enough to put this lightweight concept, developed via collaboration, in an enviable position.

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Operator chair system

2017-01-06

The Merritt Synergy system from J.R. Merritt Controls is engineered for continuous use in a variety of machine and industrial cabin applications from cab-operated cranes and mining dredges to drills and maintenance-of-way equipment.

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Adient rethinks interior technology for autonomous vehicles

2018-01-24

Designers are envisioning new looks for vehicle interiors, as in-vehicle connectivity and electrified powertrains usher in the autonomous driving age. As more EVs enter the marketplace with battery packs housed underneath the cabin floor, the door opens to a new era of interiors.

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Virtual terminals

2014-03-31

A comprehensive range of Isobus virtual terminal designs from American Industrial Systems are suitable for special applications on off-highway vehicles.

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SABIC showcases customizable sheet, 3D seat for aircraft interiors

2015-11-06

Lightweighting and design customization are focus areas for SABIC's new material solutions for aircraft cabins.

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Tata AutoComp, Magna team to develop commercial-vehicle seats in India

2014-10-23

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Prodrive process 'clips' carbon-composite costs by up to 40%

2014-03-24

The technology organization has developed an innovative process to help reduce the cost of composite component use. Features normally added in a separate operation, such as clips and inserts for threaded fasteners, can now be molded directly onto the back of high-quality composite panels, producing a more cost-effective part than a conventional bonded assembly.

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Creating Chrysler 200's interior identity

2014-04-01

The 2015 Chrysler 200 midsize sedan's floating center console design with pass-through storage area may have staying power beyond this Chrysler Group-first application.

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Northrop Grumman to modernize Black Hawk cockpit for U.S. Army

2014-08-20

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Mechatronic system production on the uptick at Brose's Michigan plant

2014-09-30

Brose is manufacturing different vehicle mechatronic systems from its recently renovated New Boston, MI, plant.

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Johnson Controls to create world's largest interiors company with Chinese firm

2014-05-19

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Kia announces new interior features for 3rd-gen Sorento

2014-08-05

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Johnson Controls presents interior concept for autonomous driving at 2015 NAIAS

2015-01-14

More than 30 innovations ranging from production-ready to exploratory are featured in a luxury-oriented concept interior aimed at autonomous vehicles.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Ford Unveils Sync 3

2014-12-16

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Coolant heating solutions

2014-12-15

Thermo Pro 90 and Thermo Pro 50 engine-off coolant heating systems from Webasto are designed for use in specialty commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment.

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Honeywell partners with Indian manufacturer on low-GWP auto refrigerant

2016-04-25

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How OEMs can keep up with new product innovations

2016-05-12

OEMs can satisfy both increasing emissions requirements and keeping up with new product innovations by focusing their attention on the areas of the equipment that impact the operator experience on a larger scale, says Southco's Bob Straka.