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Airman Brings Fuel Sampling Innovation to Eglin, Possibly Air Force

An innovation, known as the single-point nozzle adapter, or SN, removes two-thirds of the time and steps required to take a fuel sample from multiple fuel sources, such as trucks and mobile stations. It also removes almost any chance of direct exposure, from spillage or spray to the hazardous chemicals that make up the fuel. Read on to learn more.

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Technical Innovation
Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Danfoss Targets Excavators with New Digital-Hydraulics System

Danfoss Power Solutions claims to increase the productivity of excavators while reducing their fuel consumption by up to 15% by swapping out the machine’s main hydraulic pump...

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Supplier Eye
Automotive

The Soft Underbelly of The EV Transition

The list of OEMs and suppliers that are splitting their organizations into traditional ICE powertrain and EV operations continues to grow.

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News
Connectivity

Industry Invited to Participate in AeroTech Aerospace and Defense Technical Program

SAE International is inviting global participation in its AeroTech® aerospace and defense technology conference and exhibition, which is for the first time...

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Q&A
Sensors/Data Acquisition

Parker Takes Electro-Hydrostatic Approach for Electric Machines

Off-highway industrial machines require multi-function implement operation with dynamic duty cycles. In many cases, machine implements demand short bursts of full engine power...

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Original Equipment
Transportation

Iveco Pursues Natural Gas in Stralis NP Models

For long-haul efficiency, Iveco believes CNG- and LNG-powered trucks, such as this Stralis NP LNG demonstrator, provide a low-emissions solution without compromising range or load-carrying ability.

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Q&A
Green Design & Manufacturing

In Support of Diesel’s Future

Dr. Ing. Stefan Pischinger serves as Professor and Director of the Institute of Combustion Engines RWTH Aachen, Germany. He is also a member of the supervisory board at Mahle GmbH. Dr. Pischinger spoke with Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Brooke in Detroit.

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Articles
Software

Heavy-Duty Engine Design

Increasing regulations and market demands call for cleaner, more durable and fuel-efficient engines. Developers rely on CAE simulation, enhanced test methods and 3D printing to keep up.

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Technology Report
Power

Venturi Effect Powers Dayco's New Brake-Assist System

A unique twist on a basics physics principle provides a fuel efficiency boost to more than 188,000 full-size pickup trucks fitted with the innovative brake-assist technology, known as...

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News
Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Eaton Solves Nuisance Problems with Electrohydraulic Solutions

Hysteresis is a common shortcoming in applying fluid power products to industrial and mobile equipment. It is frequently unreported due to a lack of a cost-effective option to...

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News
Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Refining Ride Quality at Lower Cost

Achieving product differentiation without adding significant cost is on the wish list of all automakers.

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News
Power

HydraForce Strengthens Electrohydraulic-Controls Position in India

HydraForce, a manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves, manifolds, and electrohydraulic controls, has established a new LLC corporation in India. HydraForce India LLC,...

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Executive Viewpoints
Green Design & Manufacturing

Bringing Intelligence into Fluid Power Systems

In today’s world of hydraulics, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must determine how to deliver innovative solutions that meet the stringent customer requirements for better efficiency,...

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News
Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Re-Phasing Hydraulic Cylinders

Bailey International LLC offers a line of Chief TCR re-phasing hydraulic cylinders that are engineered to be a high-quality, value-priced solution for OEM agricultural applications such as seeding, tilling,...

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News
Propulsion

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Names Acting President

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies has appointed Dr. Theodore G. Duclos (SAE Member, 1985) Acting President of its North America organization, effective June 11, 2014. He...

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Articles
Power

New Sandvik Stainless Tubing Enables Higher-Pressure GDI

GDI systems facilitate the injection of fuel into the cylinders at considerably higher pressures, resulting in a more controlled and even burn.

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News
Automotive

Chevrolet Ups the Performance Ante with MY2015 Corvette Z06

General Motors engineers have continued to wring still more performance from a Chevrolet Corvette design package that remains very consistent.

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