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SAE Automotive Podcast: Solid-State Batteries
To help pass the time during your commute or while working around the house or in the garage, we've launched the SAE Automotive Engineering podcast.
News Energy
Donut Lab and Verge Unveil Solid-state Battery-powered Motorcycle
Verge Motorcycles and Donut Lab have announced that a solid-state battery will be the centerpiece of the new TS PRO electric motorcycle, expected in the first quarter of 2026.
News Design
Poland is Making Moves to Be a Larger Automotive Supplier
Established in 2016, PGM's goal is to cultivate and help introduce the world to Poland's automotive sector.
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SAE Automotive Engineering Podcast: Additive Manufacturing
To help pass the time during your commute or while working around the house or in the garage, we've launched the SAE Automotive Engineering podcast.
On-Demand Webinars Software
Optimizing Production Processes with the Virtual Twin
The automotive industry is facing a number of challenges in today's market including the pressure to adopt advanced digital technologies like digital twins, AI, big data, and AR/VR as well...
On-Demand Webinars Energy
EV and Battery Thermal Management Strategies
Managing temperature in an electric vehicle (EV) is key to battery performance and range — not to mention safety. Thermal management techniques have made great strides over the past decade, but it...
INSIDER Test & Measurement
New 3D-Printable Nanocomposite Prevents Overheating in Military Electronics
U.S. Army and university researchers collaborated to develop a 3D-printable material using tiny particles that conduct heat and can be used to more efficiently cool...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
APFIT Invests $50 Million into US-Made Drone Battery Production for Air Force, Army, Navy, and SOCOM
The Defense Department’s APFIT program has committed up to $50 million to Packet Digital to fast-track production of advanced batteries...
INSIDER Design
New Defense Department Program Seeks 300,000 Drones From Industry by 2027
The U.S. Department of War, on Dec. 2, outlined a new program where it is seeking the development of more than 300,000 drones "quickly and inexpensively" from...
Podcasts Manufacturing & Prototyping
How Packet Digital Is Scaling Domestic Drone Battery Manufacturing
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Packet Digital CEO Terri Zimmerman breaks down the company’s push to expand U.S.-based production of advanced lithium-ion batteries for military unmanned aircraft systems. Listen now!
On-Demand Webinars Automotive
Advancements in Zinc Die Casting Technology & Alloys for Next-Generation Automotive Applications
Today’s automotive manufacturing demands progressively lighter, stronger, and more sustainable components, and zinc die casting processes and...
On-Demand Webinars Materials
Vehicle Test with R-444A: Better-Performing R-1234yf Direct Replacement for Hybrid & EV Heat Pump Systems
EV heat pumps present unique thermal management challenges. OEMs want to use existing R-1234yf systems as well as maintain low...
On-Demand Webinars Software
Vibroacoustic and Shock Analysis for Aerospace and Defense Applications
Aerospace and defense programs face increasing challenges in predicting and mitigating vibration, acoustic, and shock impacts on vehicle performance and reliability. This...
Articles Transportation
IAA 2025: Qualcomm’s Superbrains Are Here to Help With Automated Driving
The way Ride Pilot was developed and certified means it will be available to automakers in over 100 countries by next year.
News Manufacturing & Prototyping
Rewriting the Engineer’s Playbook: What OEMs Must Do to Spin the AI Flywheel
The automotive industry’s future hinges on a new AI-native engineering workflow.
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Machine Learning Drives Design Space Exploration
Opportunities for innovation can be missed. Entire regions of the design space – potentially rich in viable or even optimal solutions – remain unexplored.
News Energy
Precast Concrete Bases Pave the Way for Rapid EV Charger Development
Precast concrete pads for EV chargers can speed design and installation for rapid growth.
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Now Playing: MUSiC, the First Multi-user Silicon Carbide Fabrication Facility in the U.S.
The University of Arkansas opens the nation’s first multi-user silicon carbide fabrication lab.
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OEM Growth in China
The growth of the Chinese automotive sector is going to alter the industry globally.
Original Equipment Energy
Thor Lets Campers Go Further Off Grid With Electric Embark RV
The Embark Class A RV offers less range anxiety thanks to an onboard range extender.
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Komatsu Augments Intelligent Machine Control in New Excavator
The IMC 3.0 platform is currently only available on the PC220LCi-12. Komatsu plans to expand IMC 3.0 into its new excavators and dozers for future launches, Matthew Moen, Komatsu product manager for excavators, and Darrell Binnion, Komatsu digital products training manager, said.
Articles Automotive
IAA 2025: Arbe Chipset Improves Automated Driving Decisions
Arbe designed and now sells three types of chips for its systems: transmitters, receivers and processors.
News AR/AI
Eaton Strengthens AI Investment
Eaton has made moves to solidify its standing in the race for better AI data centers.
Articles Motion Control
Revolutionizing Vehicle Technology Through Intelligent Actuators
Autonomous driving is often seen as just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to public perception of how artificial intelligence has been implemented in vehicles. However,...
News Energy
2025 Altair Enlighten Awards Winners
Winners of the 13th edition of the Altair Enlighten Awards, presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research, were recognized during a ceremony at the CAR Management Briefing Seminars in...
News Manufacturing & Prototyping
SAE Books: 'Automated Fiber Placement' with Ramy Hari
Ramy Harik, a Fulbright alumnus and director of the Clemson Composites Center, is pushing the boundaries of manufacturing with his latest book, Automated Fiber Placement: Status,...
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Ultra-Wide, Low-Distortion Lenses for Crash Testing Environments
In the demanding field of automotive crash testing, imaging systems face a dual challenge: They must survive extreme forces while delivering precise, distortion-free footage for...
News Automotive
Etching for a Greener Future
Chemical etching doesn’t make headlines like a new EV launch or hydrogen refueling station, but it’s a quiet enabler.
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Hybrid, All the Time
The RAV4 remains a people-mover worth considering. It’s got the looks and performance to keep families happy, and it can come with some nice bonuses. The off-roading capabilities of the Woodland trim certainly stand out. Read on to learn more about it.
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SAE Automotive Podcast: Solid-State Batteries
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A New Approach to Manufacturing Machine Connectivity for the Air Force
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Optimizing Production Processes with the Virtual Twin
