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Fully Embedded CFD

Mentor Graphics Corp. (Wilsonville, OR) offers the only fully embedded computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution for Solid Edge software, a mainstream computer-aided design (CAD) solution developed by Siemens’ product...

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Aerospace

Elastomers and Thermoplastics Portfolio

Qultimax proprietary elastomers and thermoplastics portfolio developed by Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (Minneapolis, MN) is suitable for application in custom-molded parts greater than 3 in (76 mm) in...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

CES 2017: Faraday Future Shows Its First Vehicle—the FF 91

After teasing the media and consumers with a racecar concept at the 2016 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, and then with a series of detailed close-up images and...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

High-Pressure Spiral Hose

The EC600 X-FLEX high-pressure spiral hose from Eaton (Eden Prairie, MN) is designed for demanding applications that require very high-pressure performance in small areas, including construction, mining and industrial equipment. At 50% of the SAE 100R15 bend radius, the hose’s flexibility makes installation in tight...

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Software

CAD Viewer Module

CoreTechnologie (Moembris, Germany) offers a new module that enables easy creation of animated explosion views for assemblies of all major CAD formats for its conversion software and the CAD viewer 3D_Analyzer. Illustrated as...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Flat Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors

The new MLSG series of Cornell Dubilier Electronics' (New Bedford, MA) flatpack ruggedized flat aluminum electrolytic capacitors targets compact power supply applications in military and aerospace, as well...

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Electronics & Computers

Through-Shaft Sensor

Piher Sensors & Controls’ (Brighton, MI) hollow-shaft PST-360 contactless Hall-effect magnetic sensor was designed as a reliable solution for maintaining accurate pedal position (brake, accelerator or throttle) in...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

1000-V SiC MOSFET

The 1000-V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET from Wolfspeed (Durham, NC) enables a reduction in overall system cost, while improving system efficiency and decreasing system size. The company claims the new MOSFET, specially...

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Test & Measurement

Data Acquisition and Control System

DynPro2 from Taylor Dynamometer (Milwaukee, WI) is a data acquisition and control system that provides one common platform for engine, vehicle and industrial component testing. The system can automate the...

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Test & Measurement

Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulator

With the new SCALEXIO LabBox, dSPACE (Wixom, MI) offers a compact high-performance system for hardware-in-the-loop tests. The LabBox fits on every desk and therefore can be used for early function tests right at...

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Electronics & Computers

1.7-Megapixel Automotive Image Sensor

The OV10650 from OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) is a wide-format image sensor that captures high-quality color images and video in a 2:1 aspect ratio. Built on OmniVision’s 4.2-µm...

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Electronics & Computers

Continental Demonstrates New Sensing Technologies for SAE Level 4 Capability

A braking and cruise-control system that can move a vehicle up and down steep off-road hills. Vehicles that can detect at-risk road users not in the driver’s...

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Aerospace

High-Performance Thermoplastic Elastomer

Sarlink ML-2355B from Teknor Apex Co. (Pawtucket, RI) is a new styrene block copolymer thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-S) for automotive interior parts such as cable ducts and grommets. The compound...

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Automotive

New Ford Fiesta Claims B-Car Tech Leadership

It may look similar to the current model but Ford describes its next generation Fiesta as the “world’s most technologically advanced small car.”

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Electronics & Computers

Pour Your Next EV Battery?

While electric propulsion appears destined to supplant the internal combustion engine at some point in the future, the laws of economics and market forces will likely keep ICEs around for decades. Batteries for...

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Automotive

2016 Los Angeles Auto Show: Mazda’s All-New CX-5 to Include Diesel Engine for North America

Mazda made no secret it would unveil an all-new CX-5 compact crossover—now one of its best-selling models in the U.S.—at the 2016 Los Angeles...

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Electronics & Computers

New EEAs for the Connected, Autonomous Future

The connected, electrified and eventually driverless vehicle revolution has a less publicized but equally important back story — the development of next-generation electrical and electronic...

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Propulsion

Bridging the Power Gap with 48 Volts

The hybrid Lincoln MKZ I'm driving feels like it's floating on air as we hustle down I-75, the combustion engine having been shut off by a clever bit of electrification. On this long, flat stretch of...

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Software

HMI Development: More Features, less System Complexity

Human machine interfaces are changing rapidly as radio head units handle more functions and connect to diverse systems inside and outside the vehicle. HMI systems are being...

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Electronics & Computers

Connectivity Advances Dominate at CES 2017

If there’s any doubt that connectivity is the next wave for advanced features and functions, it should dissipate after CES 2017. A multitude of advances in over the air updates and security will...

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Electronics & Computers

Delphi Showcasing Next-Gen Autonomous System at CES 2017

Delphi will use CES 2017 to demonstrate an advanced new automated-driving technology platform the company plans to make available to automakers by 2019 as a complete system to enable...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

The Impact of Shifting to the ‘Softer’ Side

Welcome to Supplier Eye, a new monthly column that explores the changes facing our industry and analyze the impact—of new technologies, regulations, business dynamics and consumer...

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Unmanned Systems

Vital Transformation

Almost lost in discussions about autonomous-driving technology are the “other” road users and how they fit into the driverless, robotic-vehicle future.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Magna’s CTO Talks Innovation and Disruption

Swamy Kotagiri, Magna International’s Chief Technology Officer, will discuss how to foster an innovative organizational culture during a Leadership Summit roundtable, April 4 at the SAE WCX17...

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Software

Application Lifecycle Management Module

As part of Arena Solutions’ (Foster City, CA) 2016 Fall Release, Arena Verify adds requirements and defect management to the company’s product offering. These capabilities result in what the company...

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Electronics & Computers

Mid-Air Haptics Evaluation and Prototyping

Ultrahaptics’ (Bristol, England) development platform allows companies looking to evolve innovative control solutions a route to evaluate and appreciate the benefits of gesture controls enhanced by...

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Electronics & Computers

Integrated Accelerometer/gyro Combo Series

The fully integrated ADXC150x series of inertial combo sensors from Analog Devices, Inc. (Norwood, MA) brings together reliability and accuracy with shock and vibration immunity at a reduced...

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Unmanned Systems

Focus for 2017: Cyber, Connected-Car, EV Charging, Vehicle Autonomy

Our new section, SAE Standards News, aims to update readers on the extensive activity in the SAE Global Ground Vehicle Standards development arena, by more than 800 ground...

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Electronics & Computers

Intel Inside the Cloud-Based Data Future

Kathy Winters has been re-introducing herself in auto industry circles lately. Last summer, the well-known Delphi engineering executive joined Intel as General Manager of the Automated Driving...

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