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Infiniti Concept Conjures a New-Tech Q45

The design signature for autonomous technologies and connected vehicles could be a car’s front-end, and that message--delivered in edgy design language--is a centerpiece of the Infiniti Q...

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Transportation

Nissan Xmotion Blends Interior Artistry and Technology

The influence of Japan’s landscape and traditional wood crafting techniques are dovetailed in Nissan’s Xmotion (pronounced cross-motion) concept CUV, a design exploration that...

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Automotive

2019 Kia Forte Gets 'Smart' CVT

Kia’s 2019 Forte compact sedan gets the spicy exterior design cues of the Kia Stinger fastback sports sedan and improved mpg with the first production 'intelligent' variable transmission from parent...

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Automotive

2019 Jetta Gains Space and Tech with Move to MQB

As some automakers are ditching the U.S. sedan market in favor of more profitable crossovers and trucks amid moderate retail fuel prices, Volkswagen is continuing to see the compact market as...

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Transportation

Lexus Unveils Concept Flagship Crossover

A key product missing from the portfolio of Toyota's luxury division is a flagship crossover utility vehicle. That’s likely to change, given the world debut of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept at...

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Propulsion

Ford Unveils 2019 Mustang Bullitt, Promises Performance EV

Ford bet heavily on its heritage cards at the 2018 Detroit auto show. After unveiling a new-age midsize pickup coming in 2019 that revives the Ranger name, the company went on to...

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Automotive

Mercedes Boosts Off-Road Prowess of 2019 G-Wagen

Enthusiasts still call it the "G-wagen" and its boxy exterior form remains faithful to the 1979 original. There's still a ladder-type frame, three fully-locking differentials and low-range...

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Transportation

New Toyota Avalon Gains Advanced Suspension, Lighting Systems

An adaptive variable suspension that improves ride and handling, and a dynamic headlamp system that illuminates the surroundings on curved roadways represent brand-first...

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Propulsion

China Engine MRO Market Seeing Major Boom

While engine manufacturers fill orders from large operators for numerous new commercial engine types, maintenance costs of older, in-service engines will also continue to rise. Analysts currently...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Super Vacuum Die Casting to the Rescue Via Improved Quality, Reduced Costs

To large manufacturers, new technologies and variations on existing technologies demand bound conditions through specifications to determine standardized design...

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Electronics & Computers

All U.S. Toyotas to Be ‘Connected’ by 2020

All U.S.-market Toyota models will be enabled with cellular/internet connectivity by 2020, Zach Hicks, CEO and president of Toyota Connected and senior VP and CIO of Toyota Motor North America,...

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Aerospace

NASA Tests 3D-Printed Rocket Part

Engineers successfully hot-fire-tested an RS-25 rocket engine with a large 3D-printed part for the first time, marking a key step toward reducing costs for future engines that power NASA’s new heavy-lift...

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Aerospace

Unmanned Helicopter Enables Rapid Resupply

Autonomy options for the Marine Corps have taken a major step forward, as the Office of Naval Research completed a helicopter flight demonstration with autonomous capability that will enable the Marine...

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Materials

Keeping Carbon-Composites Cool in Hot Applications

Cost is not the only inhibitor to wider use of automotive carbon composites. Their inability to cope with high temperatures is also of serious concern. Locating carbon-composite parts...

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Defense

Spain’s Indaero Cuts Cost, Time with 3D Printed Tooling

Spanish aerospace engineering and production specialist, Indaero, recently invested in a Stratasys Fortus 450mc Production 3D Printer to complement its existing manufacturing...

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Propulsion

GE, Lockheed Martin Commit to Aerion's Supersonic Bizjet

“Conditions are ripe for a supersonic renaissance,” said Brian Barents, Executive Chairman, Aerion. “We believe that speed is the next frontier in civil aviation, and we will...

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Electronics & Computers

Disruptive Flight Control Technology on Trial

A joint project between Manchester University in the U.K. and BAE Systems has seen the successful completion of the first phase of flight trials with a small unmanned air vehicle, Magma, that...

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Transportation

Acura Teases RDX Replacement for Detroit Auto Show

Acura confirmed it will join what’s certain to be a number of other automakers revealing new or revised SUVs at January’s Detroit auto show, releasing before the holidays a teaser image...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Innovate, Collaborate, Adapt—find a Way to Space

Large, traditional satellites require complex systems and often a dedicated launch vehicle to place them in orbit. The immense costs associated with these endeavors have led to growing...

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Power

Ford Plans to Move Self-Driving and Electric Vehicle Teams to Detroit

Ford is returning to its roots as the company looks to its future with the move of its key autonomous vehicle and electric vehicle business and strategy teams to Detroit...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Solving the 'Grand Challenge' of Battery Research

Research universities are playing an increasingly vital role in advanced automotive battery R&D and manufacturing capability. Among several new partnerships in Europe is the British...

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Defense

Lockheed Looks to Improve Efficiency with Ubisense IIoT Solution

As Lockheed Martin Aeronautics ramps up production of its fifth-generation F-35 fighter program, it is also looking to improve manufacturing efficiency. To address that goal,...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Android, CarPlay Alter Taiwanese Companies' Strategies

The expanding role of smart phones in automotive environments is altering aftermarket and OEM strategies throughout Taiwan, forcing vendors of diverse products to expand their efforts...

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Defense

Lockheed Martin Brings Fury Closer to Mission Readiness

Lockheed Martin’s Fury, the expeditionary, runway-independent, unmanned air vehicle (UAV), now has engine updates that will further increase its flight endurance.

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Aerospace

Drones More Damaging to Aircraft than Birds

An FAA study concluded that drone collisions with aircraft cause more structural damage than birds of the same weight for given impact speed. Even small unmanned aircraft systems can do...

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Aerospace

NASA Data Aids California Wildfire Response

NASA’s Earth resources aircraft, as well as multiple satellites, are providing critical data to aid various agencies responding to the wildfires damaging vast areas of southern California. NASA...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Sounds like Holistic Audio System Development

Whether they’re driving cars or someday relaxing in autonomous vehicles, people are seeking better sound quality for their infotainment options. Automakers are responding by adding more...

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Imaging

New Invention Could Lead to Novel Terahertz Light Sources

A new device could open new avenues for the generation of high-frequency radiation with applications in science, radar, communications, security and medical imaging.

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Aerospace

New Unmanned Air System Tested on USS Coronado

Researchers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) successfully tested their Nomad flight vehicle off of USS Coronado (LCS 4) recently. This test demonstrated the Nomad’s upgraded...

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