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Defense

Lab Research Mimics Blast-Induced Brain Trauma in Soldiers

Researchers have developed a procedure to mimic in laboratory experiments a form of brain trauma commonly seen in combat veterans, and findings suggest a new diagnostic tool for early...

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Defense

Sandia Works on Nuclear Weapon Life Extension Program

Sandia National Laboratories is doing what it hasn’t done in decades: extending the life of a nuclear warhead at the same time the U.S. Air Force develops a replacement cruise missile that...

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Automotive

Challenger GT AWD Concept Debuts at 2015 SEMA Show

A two-door muscle car prepped for year-round road conditions is the driving influence behind the Dodge Challenger GT AWD Concept.

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Energy

Fuel Cell Futures No Longer a Dream

The knock on fusion power is that “It is the energy source of the future, and it always will be.” It has seemed like the same criticism could be levied against fuel cell vehicles, as their seemingly...

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Electronics & Computers

Drive Me, Paint Me: Volvo Accelerates Its Tech Trajectory

Ask car buyers what they would list as Volvo’s distinguishing selling points and it’s odds-on that safety will still be at the top. But the company is rapidly moving towards a...

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Design

BorgWarner Tech Center Adds Testing Muscle, Engineering Resources

Additional in-house testing capabilities and the hiring of 180 engineers and technicians at BorgWarner’s newly expanded Auburn Hills, MI, Powertrain Technical Center (PTC)...

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Power

Doosan Introduces Tier 4 Final Wheeled Excavator

Doosan has expanded its wheeled excavator lineup with the Tier 4 Final DX210W-5 excavator, which replaces the -3 Tier 4 Interim model.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Cadillac CT6 Debuts Polyamide Chassis 'First'

In collaboration with General Motors, ContiTech Vibration Control has developed a strut mount for the new 2016 Cadillac CT6 in which fiberglass-reinforced BASF Ultramid polyamide is used as the...

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Transportation

Honda’s All-New Global 2016 Civic Targets Mercedes Refinement

Honda appears to have committed the resources where it counted to create the 2016 Civic. With a 4-link independent rear suspension mounted on a subframe, hydraulic...

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Transportation

Jaguar Enters Performance Crossover SUV Segment

In a bid to combat flagging market share due to declining consumer interest in its signature coupes, roadsters, and sedans, Jaguar is making its first move into the booming market for...

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Transportation

Peugeot Fractal Demonstrates a New Take on Sound Design

Peugeot used the 2010 SR1 concept to introduce its i-Cockpit touchscreen-based system, designed to control heating and ventilation, navigation, audio, connectivity, and the trip...

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Electronics & Computers

Johnson Controls, Faurecia Envision Interiors for Autonomous Driving

As the automotive industry moves to more autonomous driving, the requirements for vehicle interiors and seating will “radically change” as well, according to Johnson...

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Photonics/Optics

Laser Distance Meter

Schmitt Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of laser distance meters under the Acuity product brand, announces availability of the AR 2000 line, with special capabilities for distance measurement on hot surfaces—e.g., red hot, glowing steel, and for outdoor use in bright lighting conditions with high constant or stray light...

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Materials

Composites Permeate Inside and Out

According to Lux Research, automotive use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics will swell to $6 billion by 2020, making the segment larger than the aerospace industry’s use of carbon fiber despite the...

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Transportation

Powertrain Testing: Coping with Complexity

Despite the good news of falling oil prices worldwide, the pressure remains for automakers to deliver efficient powertrains.

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Transportation

Concept Car to Production in Six Months Fits 007’s Timeline

Daniel Craig won’t have to share marquee billing with the Aston Martin DB10, but the usual gadgets and an extended chase scene give the car a major role in Spectre, the latest...

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Transportation

Domino's Tasty New Pizza Delivery Vehicle Designed by Crowdsourcing, Developed by Roush

Four years in the kitchen and now hot out of the oven, Domino's new purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle hits the streets with design attributes that...

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Global Vehicles
Automotive

Opel Designs a New Astra

Opel launched the fourth-generation Astra at the 2015 IAA (Frankfurt Motor Show). The car is more compact than the model it replaces and weighs up to 200 kg (440 lb) less. A five-door hatchback and five-door Sports...

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Automotive

Frictionless Engine Seals

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has announced its first major order for its new generation of automotive seals. The frictionless Levitex seals, a subject of a long research and development process, will go into...

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Propulsion

Piston Ring Coating for High-Output GTDI Engines

Mahle claims to deliver improved top piston rings using a new thermal spray coating for gasoline turbocharged direct injected engines. Under development since 2011 at Mahle’s thermal spray...

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Automotive

Critical Part Transition Services

The average age of vehicles on the road is increasing.

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Propulsion

Castrol’s Removable Oil Cell Heralds 90-S Oil Changes, Reduced Friction and CO2

The sight and sound of Aston Martin’s exotic 600-kW (805-hp) £1.5M Vulcan thundering around the Paul Ricard High-Tech Test Track in the South of France is...

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Propulsion

Power Struggle Produces ESupercharger

With the bold claim of inventing the “world’s most power-dense variable speed electric motor,” U.K. specialist company Aeristech believes it can help solve a significant challenge facing the use...

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Photonics/Optics

Fiber Laser System

Prima Power has introduced the Laserdyne 430 Versa 3D fiber laser system with third-generation BeamDirector, designed for the typical laser processing needs of tool rooms, model shops, and R&D centers of manufacturers. The system provides a balance of cost, flexibility, and precision for laser cutting, welding, drilling,...

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Imaging

"Fused Reality" Combines Simulation and Flying to Train Pilots

There are two ways for pilots to gain proficiency in an airplane and evaluate its handling qualities: climb into the cockpit and take off, or practice in a ground-based simulator....

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Aerospace

Researchers Urge Changes to Design of Commercial Aircraft Engines

Virginia Tech researchers are urging changes in how commercial aircraft engines are designed in the wake of a possible new threat to passenger aircraft safety: drones, or...

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Automotive

Acoustical Spray for Improved NVH

Baytec AS (Acoustical Spray) is a new acoustical spray technology from Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience. The spray forms a durable, customizable part that can be combined with a layer of polyurethane...

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Automotive

Harman CTO Discusses Cutting Edge HMI Design

Business Insider Intelligence forecasts that 75% of the estimated 92 million cars shipped globally in 2020 will be built with Internet-connected hardware. Imagine all the data going in and out of...

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