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Transportation

Seeking a Common Language for Vehicle Automation

In late March, SAE had a unique opportunity—a first, according to the record books: Testifying before Congress about an SAE Standard. More specifically J3016—Levels of Vehicle...

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Software

Tackling NVH One DB per Day

The vehicle chief engineer did not like what he was hearing on this recent evaluation ride.

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Propulsion

Regulators, FiatChrysler Continue Maneuvering in Diesel Tiff

With a mid-May report that the U.S. Justice Dept. was prepared to file suit against FiatChrysler Automobiles if the automaker and U.S. regulators did not come to agreement...

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Power

New Nissan Design Chief: One Foot in Design, One Foot in Engineering

Earlier this year, Nissan surprised the industry by announcing that design director Shiro Nakamura was retiring after nearly two decades with the company, with Alfonso...

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Transportation

Toyota Bringing Fuel Cell Technology to Heavy-Duty Market

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced “Project Portal,” a feasibility study examining the potential of its fuel cell technology in a heavy-duty drayage application at...

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Product Briefs
Test & Measurement

Miniature Triaxial ICP Accelerometer

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.’s (Depew, NY) family of miniature triaxial ICP accelerometers, Models 356A43, 356A44 and 356A45, are small (0.4 x 0.4 x 0.75 in/10.2 x 10.2 x 19.05 mm), lightweight (4.2 g/0.15 oz)...

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Supplier Eye
Software

Are You Innovating for NVH?

I’ll never forget the experience, as a kid, of lifting the massive steel hood of my father’s 1971 Dodge Monaco and seeing nothing but V8 engine and a few rubber hoses. The vast compartment was so uncluttered, I...

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Product Briefs
Software

3D CAD Viewer and Universal Viewer

Version 2017 of Kisters North America’s (Citrus Heights, CA) 3DViewStation Desktop, a powerful 3D CAD viewer and universal viewer for engineers and designers, features several updates, including wall...

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Test & Measurement

Portable Emissions Analyzer

The accuracy of an NO gas sensor (the primary component of NOx) can be compromised when exposed to ambient temperatures above 86°F (30°C) and significantly more so above 104°F (40°C). E Instruments (Langhorne,...

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Transportation

Loss Leader: 2018 Chevy Equinox Gets Smaller, Lighter, Tidier

General Motors has made vehicle weight reduction something of a mission for all its brands and as with every other example we’ve seen to date, the weight chopped from the...

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Product Briefs
Mechanical & Fluid Systems

High-Speed Hydraulic Logic Valves

Sun Hydraulics Corp.’s (Sarasota, FL) solenoid-operated digital logic valve (DLV) paves the way for smaller, highly reliable solutions in demanding mobile applications where size, weight, speed and power...

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Electronics & Computers

Commercial Vehicles to Become the Ultimate ‘Sensor’

“This industry is well ahead of passenger vehicle in what it does in the connected space and in telematics. Working in both industries, it’s very interesting to see what customers...

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Executive Viewpoints
Propulsion

Demand Grows for Electrified Off-Highway Machines

Hydraulic hybrids are very much a part of the alternative drivetrain equation, notes Chris Mays, Commercial Vehicle – Senior Technical Specialist, Corporate Advanced Engineering at...

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Aerospace

Rod Ends

QA1 (Lakeville, MN) offers a variety of rod ends to fit every need, including applications for motorsports, off-road, construction, agriculture and other industrial markets. The company delivers the strength, durability and...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Standalone Vision System

The In-Sight 7000 series from Cognex Corp. (Natick, MA) is a suite of ultra-rugged, highly modular standalone vision systems. The second-generation In-Sight 7000 series represents what the company says is a...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Custom Coupler

The Specialty Manufacturing Co.’s (St. Paul, MN) SafeWay Hydraulics engineers were engaged to examine the company’s single zerk hydraulic system design for its overall function and manufacturability. After design review and...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

PolyJet 3D Technology

Now offered as part of Proto Labs' (Maple Plain, MN) industrial 3D printing services, PolyJet technology provides product designers and engineers with the ability to manufacture elastomeric and overmolded prototypes...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

New Generation Orbital X Motors

Danfoss Power Solutions’ (Ames, IA) new generation Orbital X motors increase flexibility in use, improve application performance and reduce total cost of ownership for OEMs. Two new modular platforms will...

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Propulsion

The Future of Off-Highway Drivelines

When you think of Cummins and its 100-year history, you think of its expertise in diesel engine technology. This tradition continues with its latest Stage V engines, which will continue to develop and be...

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Electronics & Computers

Continental Brings Head-Up Displays to Commercial Vehicles

Leveraging the technology and expertise from the company’s automotive business, Continental engineers have developed a head-up display (HUD) specifically for commercial vehicles...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Mechatronics Technology Offers Improvements in Performance and Efficiency

As a company founded on innovation, Dana Inc. has been a technology leader since Clarence Spicer invented the encased universal joint in 1904 and changed the...

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Materials

Laminated Metal

Laminated metal designed to reduce vibrations and noise transmission in metal constructions, internal combustion engines, vehicle bodies, washing machines and office machines, dB Engineering Inc.’s (Mansfield, TX) Noiseless...

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Aerospace

Gas Springs

Industrial damping technology specialist ACE Controls Inc.’s (Farmington Hills, MI) new GS-Line gas springs and dampers come in custom lengths and pressures for ideal performance in demanding applications. Available in UV-cured...

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Product Briefs
Propulsion

Self-Propelled Modular Transporter

Enerpac’s (Menomonee Falls, WI) SPMT600 Series Self-Propelled Modular Transporter (SPMT) is a three-axle per trailer modular system featuring a minimized height, slim design and remote wireless control operation capabilities, making it highly suitable for operating in confined spaces. Flexibility of use and...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Compact Hydraulics Configuration Tool

CHoose, Bosch Rexroth’s (Charlotte, NC) compact hydraulics configuration tool, allows users to realize virtually any hydraulic circuit solution. By incorporating Bosch Rexroth’s cartridge and compact...

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Product Briefs
Materials

Flywheel Pump Couplings

To minimize harmful reaction forces while tolerating high temperatures, CENTA Corp. (Aurora, IL) has developed a new series of couplings to optimize diesel-driven construction machinery. CENTAFLEX-KF, with a torque...

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Propulsion

Fan Drive Systems

Multi-Wing America (Burton, OH) is a single-source provider for fan and fan clutch systems. The viscous clutches are either electronically-controlled or air-sensing via bi-metal sensor. These fan-drive systems are suitable...

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Product Briefs
Propulsion

13.6-L Engine

Designed to meet the future needs of global markets, the 13.6-L engine from John Deere Power Systems (Waterloo, IA) offers customers increased efficiency, installation flexibility and power in a more compact package. John Deere made it a goal to increase the power of the engine, but not the size, and, according to the company, it...

Product Briefs
Propulsion

Corrosion Resistance Ranking

Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s (Southfield, MI) new process for ranking the corrosion resistance of diesel cylinder liner materials will enable the company to supply even more durable components for the most...

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