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Continental Acquires Emitec, Becomes Provider of Exhaust-Gas-Treatment System

Continental announced Thursday in a release that it has acquired 100% ownership of Emitec, an exhaust technologies specialist.

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Automotive

Horton Introduces New WindShift Fan Blade

Horton recently introduced its most efficient fan blade, the WindShift WSE, according to a company release. It has been computer-optimized to allow for increased airflow and reduced operating noise....

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Test & Measurement

Tension/compression Load Cell

The Model XLUS88 subminiature, bidirectional tension/compression load cell from tecsis LP operates from 150 g to 1000 lb. It features a compact size of 0.5" to 0.75" in diameter for limited-space applications. The...

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Test & Measurement

MEMS Wafer Inspection

Sonoscan’s AW322 200 automated system for ultrasonic inspection of MEMS wafers images and identifies internal gap-type defects down to 5 µm in size. It is especially useful for finding non-bonds, voids, and other...

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Aerospace

Vector Signal Generator

The R&S SMW200A high-end vector signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz supports frequencies up to 20 GHz. The system makes it possible to generate two wideband signals with any type of modulation up to 20 GHz...

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Electronics & Computers

Simple Connection for Shielded Cables

The SAB 32 shield connection clip from Conta-Clip provides a quick, simple connection when cables require shielding from interference. With low-interference systems, the point where the cable shielding...

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Propulsion

Testing Audi’s New E-Booster Reveals Turbocharging's Future

The car: Audi RS5 TDI V6 3.0-L 283-kW (379-hp) bi-turbo Concept.

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Automotive

Air Catcher Headlamp Feeds 2015 Challenger SRT's Hellcat V8

A patent-pending headlamp on the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT doubles as a cool air intake for the supercharged 6.2-L "Hellcat" Hemi V8 that produces an SAE-certified 707 hp.

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Sensors/Data Acquisition

Army to Get New IED Detector Technology

Detecting improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan requires constant, intensive monitoring using rugged equipment. When Sandia researchers first demonstrated a modified miniature synthetic aperture...

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Defense

Tiny Laser Sensor Heightens Bomb Detection Sensitivity

A team of researchers led by Xiang Zhang, UC Berkeley professor of mechanical engineering, has found a way to dramatically increase the sensitivity of a light-based plasmon sensor to detect...

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Defense

Army Develops First-of-Its Kind Phase-Coherent Fiber Laser Array System

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory's Computational and Information Science Directorate's Intelligent Optics Team, and partners, recently developed, engineered, demonstrated...

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Automotive

Cetim, Momentive Develop Composite Crashbox Concept

To use composite materials in primary structures of vehicles and mobile equipment, it is necessary to control their crash behavior. Solutions exist in sports cars to reach an energy...

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Defense

Hybrid-Electric Distributed Propulsion Explored

Recent advancements in electronics, computers, and power distribution have made distributed propulsion feasible, but major challenges remain.

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Aerospace

3-D Printing in Aerospace: Not Just Winging It

The demand for innovative manufacturing technology that produces lighter parts with stronger material grows each day in the competitive aerospace industry. 3-D printing, also known as “additive manufacturing,” is at the center of this innovation.

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Aerospace

Embry-Riddle to Offer Master’s in Unmanned Systems

Unmanned systems coursework will examine the application, development, management, and policies of unmanned systems and address issues including regulation; systems design; policy and ethics; education and training; and human performance and machine interaction.

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Aerospace

Sikorsky, NREC Partner for Matrix Application to Demonstrate U.S. Army Autonomous UGV Delivery

The project is an 18-month program sponsored by the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center (TARDEC) through the Robotics Technology Consortium.

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Aerospace

Designing Quieter Aircraft via Acoustic Simulation

Greater fuel efficiency and low emission requirements have grown into such an urgent imperative in aircraft design that it often overshadows an equally significant factor in air travel—noise. Airbus shows that it’s possible to infuse acoustic simulation into design processes from beginning to...

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Electronics & Computers

Tesla and Panasonic Expand Cooperation on Battery Cells

Panasonic will handle the cell-making activity at Tesla's coming battery manufacturing facility dubbed the Gigafactory, the two companies announced July 31. Panasonic already supplies...

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Electronics & Computers

Next-Generation Infotainment System Envisioned by Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America has developed a demonstration vehicle that uses Ethernet as the audio-video bridging architecture to enable any media on any...

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Connectivity

Cybersecurity Gets Input from Students, Others

Finding ways to prevent cyber attacks on vehicles has the attention of the global automotive industry as well as a few high school and college students.

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RF & Microwave Electronics

New Effort Launched for Better Vehicle-To-Grid Integration

The Electric Power Research Institute has announced a collaboration with 8 automakers and 15 utilities to develop and demonstrate an open grid integration platform for plug-in...

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Defense

Strut Integrated Isolator

For fuselage-mounted equipment, ITT’s strut integrated isolator technology incorporates a fail-safe elastomeric cartridge directly in a strut, eliminating the need for separate elastomeric mounts. The isolator...

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Design

Cornell Wins Iron Team Award as Baja SAE Series Concludes (Video)

Each year, SAE International sponsors the Collegiate Design Series (CDS), a series of competitions around the country where teams of student engineers are given a chance to...

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Power

Using CAE to Assess Whining Noise of Electric Powertrains

Engine sound is a characteristic feature of passenger cars, and the well-balanced adaption to vehicle design and driving dynamics is a must for premium cars. The noise and sound of...

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Design

ZF Friedrichshafen AG Expands China, Asia-Pacific Headquarters

The company will expand its space for offices, laboratories, and test benches to 54,000 m² (581,000 ft²), an increase from the current 11,000 m² (118,000 ft²).

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Defense

No Shortcuts for Verifying, Validating Aerospace System Designs

Product designs are increasingly being tested multiple times as they move forward, not just when versions are completed. Verifying the integrity of designs and ensuring that...

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Defense

Pratt & Whitney Enlists IBM to Capture Value of Big Data

Pratt & Whitney is teaming with IBM to enhance the engine fleet management and health solutions Pratt & Whitney offers to customers. Pratt & Whitney, with IBM's help, will...

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Defense

Lockheed Martin to Open Space Technology Office in U.K.

Lockheed Martin is opening a space technology office in Great Britain to explore partnership opportunities with U.K. businesses and universities to support the U.K.'s goal of...

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Automotive

2015 Ford Edge Boasts New 2.0-L EcoBoost Engine

Ford Executive Vice President of Marketing Jim Farley says he knows what happened to the once-popular personal luxury coupe market in the US: those drivers are now buying crossover SUVs like...

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