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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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Closed-cell silicone sponge sheeting

2014-08-27

BELLOFOAM closed-cell silicone sponge sheeting from Bellofram Silicones is designed to support a variety of industrial, manufacturing, gasketing, insulation, sealing, and padding requirements in automotive, aerospace, factory floor, and industrial environments.

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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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Prodrive helps fast-track Ford’s new PHEV van program

2017-12-04

Prodrive Advanced Technology put its cross-functional teams to work in fast-tracking Ford's sector pioneering Transit Custom PHEV program.

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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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Federal-Mogul reveals cool solutions for downsized engines

2017-08-22

At the 2017 IAA, Federal-Mogul Powertrain plans to reveal HTC and TIM solutions to keep engine valves cooler via significant heat transfer.

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Oil- and abrasion-resistant cable

2017-02-01

ÖLFLEX 409 P PUR control cable from Lapp Group USA (Florham Park, NJ) is an oil- and abrasion-resistant cable for industrial machine tools and appliances.

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GM turns to carbon fiber for 2019 GMC Sierra pickup bed

2018-03-20

The battle to create the lightest, strongest pickup cargo bed intensifies yet again, as carbon fiber debuts as the bed material for the 2019 GMC Sierra Denali.

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Rapid overmolding process

2016-09-28

Proto Labs has expanded its rapid injection molding offerings with the launch of its new overmolding process.

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2017 Nissan Rogue adds hybrid system with EV-only mode

2016-10-06

Nissan gives its 2017 compact crossover a hybrid-electric powertrain option and electric A/C.

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High-performance thermoplastic elastomer

2016-11-29

Sarlink ML-2355B from Teknor Apex is a new styrene block copolymer thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-S) for automotive interior parts such as cable ducts and grommets.

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What we're driving: 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+

2018-01-23

It isn’t every car maker that introduces you to your new car with a session on a tight and slippery test track - but it's useful education for exploiting the capabilities of the hugely powerful Mercedes-AMG E 63 S 4Matic+.

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M xDrive: BMW’s power + grip solution

2017-10-16

The big challenge for Dirk Hacker's engineers was to retain the rear-drive feeling that the M5 is known for; "we want the driver to feel that he can steer the car on the throttle as well as with the steering wheel,” he explained.

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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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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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Toyota's new Structural Blue paint shimmers on Lexus LC500

2017-12-04

The color coat is an accumulation of ultra-thin, multi-layer film layers formed by a vapor deposition process that applies a thin layer of atoms of one material onto thin sheets of a polymer.

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S series connectors

2017-12-12

LEMO recently redesigned the outer shell for its S series connectors with LEMO’s “chocolate block” look (shown).

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Global supplier opens headquarters in Detroit

2018-01-16

Automotive acoustic and textile solutions global supplier Auria Solutions, Ltd. (Southfield, MI) has established its headquarters facility in metro Detroit.

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GM heat pump system boosts EV range reduces charge times

2022-04-26

Every vehicle powered by Ultium batteries incorporates efficiency-enhancing energy recovery system based on heat-pump technology covered by 11 patents.

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High-performance plastics

2014-07-10

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics' custom-designed, high-performance plastic seals for vehicle driveline applications offer critical sealing, wear resistance, and long operating life.