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New Thin-Film Resistor Technology Developed for High Temperatures
The thick film resistive ink often used to produce thick film devices is calibrated with conductive ink to guarantee the best load-life stability. This stability, combined...
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Airbus Helicopters Launches Japan’s First Helicopter Full Flight Simulator
Airbus Helicopters Japan recently inaugurated Japan’s first full flight simulator (FFS) for helicopters at its facilities located in the Kobe Airport vicinity....
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Stain-Resistant, Antimicrobial Fabric Coating
Johnson Controls’ FreshPer4mance coating for fabrics repels dirt and liquid from automotive seats and protects passengers from microbes and static. According to the company, FreshPer4mance can be...
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Vehicular Mobile Unit
Radwin adds to its FiberinMotion portfolio with the vehicular mobile unit (VMU) installed to enable high-speed video, voice, and data transmissions in vehicles. Delivering capacity of up to 50 Mbps to streamline...
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Nissan Tries to Re-Create Murano Buzz Through Design
Nissan aims to recapture some of the magic that helped set the original Murano crossover SUV apart from the rest when it debuted as a 2003 model. It was one of the first crossover SUVs...
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Chevy, Honda Join U.S. Subcompact Crossover Market
Multiple derivatives from a single platform are a familiar automotive concept, but the business case works best when the newest variant has a distinctly different, but logical place in the...
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Security Labels
Available for the first time in the U.S., FORGE GUARD from FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc. is a security label that offers manufacturers of automobile parts or machinery a new alternative for their brand and...
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Hexagon Metrology Targets Inline, Real-Time Measurements
In today’s competitive automotive world, quality is no longer an option—especially in fit and finish. There is an oft-quoted phrase in business that you get what you measure, and...
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NASA Plane Simulates Rocket Maneuvers for New Launch System
NASA engineers used an F/A-18 aircraft to simulate a rocket in its early flight phase to test adaptive software for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS), the largest, most powerful launch...
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Bird-Inspired Unmanned Aircraft Show Higher Efficiency and Endurance
RMIT University researchers in Melbourne, Australia, are developing bio-inspired unmanned aircraft capable of soaring like birds, boosting energy efficiency and endurance. In...
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Aircraft Engine Coating Could Triple Service Life and Save Fuel
Researchers at University West in Sweden are using nanoparticles in the heat-insulating surface layer that protects aircraft engines from heat. In tests, this increased the service...
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Hyundai Reveals More Conservatively Styled 2015 Sonata
Aesthetes will be left to debate the success of Hyundai's revamp of its successful Sonata mid-size sedan, as the company opted for a more conservative tack after igniting the company's...
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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Becomes S63 AMG for 2015
The latest edition in Mercedes-Benz’ effort to consolidate its product line is the high-performance version of the company’s new full-size sport-luxury coupe. Previously branded the...
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GM Restructuring Its Global Vehicle-Engineering Organization
In part to improve safety performance of its vehicles and to enhance cross-system integration, General Motors is restructuring its global vehicle-engineering organization. It will...
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Subaru Carefully Reworks Outback on New Platform
The Subaru Outback, a vehicle that was a pioneer in the crossover wagon segment, gets a complete but careful remake for its 20th anniversary model. There are many changes, but with a popular...
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Infiniti Creates 'Executive Boardroom' for 2015 Model
The new Infiniti QX80 Limited obviously is looking for conquest sales from the Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class owners or prospects who've decided to consider something a bit...
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Group Seeks SAE Expertise to Keep Historic Vehicles Humming
The SAE International Motor Vehicle Council (MVC) has indicated support for a proposal by the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) to cooperate in the development and publication of...
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Rugged Handheld
Juniper Systems’ latest rugged handheld display is the Archer 2. Designed to improve productivity and speed, the Archer 2 features an IllumiView display that stays bright under glaring sunlight, enhanced global navigation...
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Current Transducers
American Aerospace Controls (AAC) offers a line of reliable ac and dc standard and custom electrical transducers for rail, heavy locomotive, high-speed train, and light rapid transit monitoring. For locomotive and rail...
Product Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Coaxial Oscillator
Crystek’s CVCO55CXT-6000-6075 coaxial resonator oscillator (CRO) is a coaxial-based voltage controlled oscillator with an internal proprietary frequency doubler. Frequency and technology doubling improve performance levels...
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CAN Controller
Adding thermocouple (TC) and analog signal input to the Axiomatic CAN controller line improves flexibility for these rugged I/O controllers. Simulink block libraries allow designers to program the device for specific...
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Position Sensor
Rota Engineering’s position sensors for hydraulic cylinders have been designed for robust environments where a small footprint is required to maintain the critical pin-to-pin dimensions of existing cylinders. The sensors are...
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Vertical Connectors
Molex's a vertical configuration version of its DuraClik 2-mm (0.08-in) pitch wire-to-board connector was designed for various space and installation needs with onboard instrumentation, including steering wheels, shift...
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Relief Valve
A direct-acting, normally closed control proportional valve family is being piloted from Comatrol. The updated valves build from the company’s experience with both proportional relief valves and fan drive control and are...
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Compact Controller
MEN Micro offers the flexible G51 3U CompactPCI Serial session border controller (SBC) with a QorIQ processor and eight standard I/O interfaces that can be switched to the backplane without hardware modification. The board...
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Electronic Pressure Switch
Type MEP is the latest electronic pressure switch for off-highway equipment from Danfoss. The switch is suited for use in safety applications, including control of stabilizer legs as well as bucket and tilt control....
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Renesas Reigns Among Automotive Semiconductor Makers
Renesas remained king the automotive semiconductor race in 2013, with the company’s dominance in microcomponents and logic ICs (integrated circuits) helping it to hold a...
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Rugged Pressure Switches
Ashcroft pressure switches offer a selection of features to meet the requirements of most industrial applications. Available in a variety of sizes and configurations, the switches can be provided with NEMA 4 watertight...
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Koenigsegg Returns to U.S. Market with Carbon-Fiber 'Hypercar'
Koenigsegg, the 20-year-old Swedish high-performance “hypercar” maker, does its own thing with product development, so it's probably good that the maker of slightly over 100...
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