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This technical paper collection places an emphasis on, but not limited to, innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling, analysis method developments, simulation and pre/post processing tools, optimization techniques, crash code developments, finite element model updating, model validation and verification techniques, dummies and occupants, restraint systems, passive safety as well as lightweight material applications and designs.

This technical paper collection covers papers with an emphasis on, but not limited to, innovative ideas to enhance automotive safety with improved material constitutive modeling, analysis method developments, simulation and pre/post processing tools, optimization techniques, crash code developments, finite element model updating, model validation and verification techniques, dummies and occupants, restraint systems, passive safety as well as lightweight material applications and designs.

This collection features 29 technical papers including, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more. This collection features 29 technical papers including, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.

This collection features 12 technical papers that deal with aircraft design, design methods, aircraft design software; applied aerodynamics and stability and control to aircraft design; propulsion and performance; development of personal transportation vehicles and components, focusing on CTOL and VTOL hybrid flight vehicles, roadable airplanes and flying cars; and Computational Fluid Dynamics related topics. This collection features 12 technical papers that deal with aircraft design, design methods, aircraft design software; applied aerodynamics and stability and control to aircraft design; propulsion and performance; development of personal transportation vehicles and components, focusing on CTOL and VTOL hybrid flight vehicles, roadable airplanes and flying cars; and Computational Fluid Dynamics related topics.

This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more. This collection features 29 technical papers cover issues of simulation for composites, RFID impact on manufacturing, automated manufacturing methods technology, the ALCAS project and the specific goals it wishes to attain, robotics and automation, successful coating application and measurement, metrology and automation control system developments, and so much more.

This collection of technical papers covers advanced portable semi-automated drilling and fastening systems and portable crawler/flex track systems; assembly methodologies and advanced assembly fixtures and tooling; composites assembly and fastening; composte/heavy metal drilling and assembly; large component assembly, sub-assembly, major section join and final assembly; robotic applications in drilling, fastening and assembly; and advancements in drill bit, temporary and permanent fastening technology.

The 23 technical papers in this collection cover, innovative end-effectors, orbital drilling, vision systems, fastener installation, industrial robotics, and more.

This technical paper collection contains 32 papers that cover automotive lighting technologies including product innovation and improvement, engineering analysis modeling and evaluations, advanced lighting technologies LED applications, and human factors in driver vision and lighting, rear and indirect vision.

The 28 papers in this technical paper collection discuss automotive lighting product innovation and improvement; engineering analysis: new light sources evaluations; advanced lighting technologies: LED applications; benefits of the advanced road illumination; and visual aspects of the lighting systems and how drivers are effected by the inputs of these systems.

The 11 papers in this technical paper collection focus on energy savings and sustainability, LED light source application and its energy savings and environmental benefit and lighting products advancement for their performance.

The 16 papers in this technical paper collection discuss automotive lighting and human factors in driving vision. Topics include: image processing methods; adaptation into automotive of the NASA developed CATS (Cognitive Avionic Tool Set); safety and performance benefits associated with the use of a spotter mirror; automotive legibility; 25W HID headlamp; automotive illumination design with LED modules; and more.

The 17 papers in this technical paper collection discuss body engineering and design. Topics include: vehicle crash and steering column frequency simulation; optimum constraint strategy for liftgates; a methodology for evaluating body architecture concepts; the effect of strain on stainless steel surface finish; CAE analysis method research of minimum door closing speed; and more.

The 6 papers in this technical paper collection are from the body engineering and design session from the SAE World Congress.

Body Engineering & Design papers cover several important areas that are related to vehicle body, including its components such as instrument panel, steering column and wheel, seats, hood, decklid, transmission cross-member, hard mounted chassis, CRFM, etc. The topics included are: Novel concepts, Analysis, Design, Testing, Predictions of strength, stiffness, and fatigue life, Various welding methods, Improvement in vehicle body quality, durability, reliability, and Performance of safety, ride & handling, NVH, aerodynamics, mass reduction, as well as fuel economy.

This technical paper collection discusses aerodynamics: design and evaluation process; vehicle drag reduction; bluff base flows; wind tunnels; CFD applications and test procedure corrections.

This technical paper collection contains 29 papers covering lighting technologies. Topics covered include improving lower beam visibility, LED headlamp design, mirror mounted turn signals, condensation in headlamps, headlight glare exposure and recovery, glare on driving behavior, and more.

The 18 technical papers in this collection cover essential aircraft technology and applications that cover aircraft coatings, metal and composite fabrications and joining, economics of composites and lean manufacturing.

This collection of technical papers addresses advanced low cost aircraft structures; advanced robotics applications; aircraft coatings, polymers and sealant technologies; automated composites manufacturing; composites fabrications and joining; lean manufacturing, sig sigma & supply chain; metals, fabrication and processing; dimensional management and metrology systems; product design and manufacturing integration; and trimming, drilling & assembly of composites structures.

This technical paper collection contains 14 papers focusing on automated robotic drill and fastening systems; automation and automated fastening technologies; large component assembly sub-assembly, major section and final assembly; enhanced fasteners; assembly methodologies and advanced assembly fixtures and tooling; and composite assembly and fastening.

The 18 papers in this technical paper collection focus on aircraft coatings technologies; advanced metal materials, fabrication, and joining processes; advanced low cost aircraft structures; advanced robotics and automation applications; information technologies; structural health monitoring; lean manufacturing integration; metrology automated systems; high output composites; RFID applications in aerospace; hybrid metal/composite drilling and assembly; and environmental compliance, green and sustainable applications.