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Defense

Researchers Design Bat-Inspired Wings for Micro Air Vehicles

Researchers from the University of Southampton have designed innovative membrane wings inspired by bats, paving the way for a new breed of unmanned Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) that...

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Aerospace

Armed Forces Are Developing Laser Weapons

Responding to lawmakers' questions about how close the Army is to developing offensive and defensive directed-energy weapons, Mary J. Miller responded: "I believe we're very close." Miller, deputy...

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Aerospace

Electric Patch Holds Promise for Treating PTSD

An average of 30 years had passed since the traumatic events that had left them depressed, anxious, irritable, hypervigilant, unable to sleep well and prone to nightmares. But for 12 people who...

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Transportation

Mr. Bond, Your DB11 Is Ready with Aston Martin's Latest Aero Advancements

The new Aston Martin DB11 2+2 unveiled at the Geneva Show introduced a number of new features in an evolution of the V12-powered DB9. Aston Martin speaks of a new...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Integrated Electronic Stability Control

ZF TRW has enhanced the capabilities of its electronic stability control (ESC) system—in addition to its wide range of advanced braking functionality, the technology can act as a “black-box”...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Lightweight CV Joint System

GKN Driveline has developed a family of lightweight constant velocity (CV) joint systems that enables rear-wheel drive platforms to save more than 4 kg. The VL3 CV joint increases torque capacity by up to 27%...

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Automotive

PSA's E-TENSE Shows Design Cues for Future DS Models

According to the DS E-TENSE design team, the E-TENSE is not really a concept car because it offers a glimpse of design features that will be seen on future production models. One of...

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Test & Measurement

Accelerated Ash Load Testing of Particulate Filters on an Automated Test Rig

The detrimental effects of ash on diesel particulate filter (DPF) and now gasoline particulate filter (GPF) performance is of significant concern because the resulting permanent backpressure penalty compromises both fuel economy and soot storage capacity, leading to...

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Energy

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Offers Three Electrified Powertrains

Hyundai unveiled the 2017 Ioniq at the Geneva Show, a car only available with an electrified powertrain. There will be three variants of the car, offering a conventional parallel...

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Software

Engineering Simulation Tool

Engineers across disciplines will realize step-change improvements in the way they develop products using ANSYS 17.0. This next generation of ANSYS delivers 10× improvements to product development productivity,...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Connected-Vehicle Technology

Dana Holding Corp.’s Spicer Smart Suite technology is a platform of fully integrated, connected-vehicle features that converts operating data from the drivetrain into actionable insights for enhancing...

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Electronics & Computers

Microcontroller-Based Display

The CL-712 from HED is a solid-state Cortex A8 ARM microcontroller-based display and member of the HED CANLink multiplexed control family. Delivered in a plastic enclosure, the unit provides communication...

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Test & Measurement

Ultra-Compact Cable Extension Sensor

The POSIWIRE sensor WS21 from ASM Sensors is designed for measuring ranges up to 20,000 mm. It is fitted with a robust, noncontact, magnetic multi-turn-sensing encoder, which gives wear-free operation and enables long measuring lengths to be packaged in compact designs. With a protection class of IP67/69K,...

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Green Design & Manufacturing

High-Pressure CNG Hoses

Eaton’s high-pressure 35NG hose and low-pressure NG-TW hose for compressed natural gas (CNG) applications are certified to ANSI NGV 4.2 Class A and D, and ANSI NGV 3.1 Class B and C. Primarily used in dispensing...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Hybrid Lever Connector System

The AMPSEAL 16 hybrid lever connector system from TE Connectivity is a heavy-duty environmentally sealed system that withstands the harsh conditions of agricultural, construction, trucking, marine, and off-highway industries. It features 28 position connectors that consist of a mix of twenty-four size 16 contacts...

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Automotive

Audi Claims First Production E-Boosting on 2017 SQ7

Audi is renowned for winning races and it announced another first at its Annual General Meeting at Ingolstadt, Germany, last week: The first application of an electric-powered...

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Transportation

How Porsche Met Cooling Challenges on the New 4-Cylinder Boxster

New engines always bring fresh design and engineering challenges, but Porsche’s switch to a turbocharged flat 4-cylinder for the latest generation 718 Boxster created one...

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Automotive

2017 Audi Q2 Design Inspired by American Football

Audi unveiled the 2017 Q2, its smallest SUV to date, at the 2016 Geneva Show. Riding on VW Group's MQB modular architecture and fitting into the company’s Q-series SUV models below the...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Miniature Relief Valve

The Lee Company’s miniature, poppet-style pressure relief valve provides a faster opening rate and more stable flow than typical ball-style relief valves. Measuring 5.5 mm (0.2 in) in diameter and 19 mm (0.75 in)...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Image Recognition Processor

The TMPV7602XBG image recognition processor from Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is suitable for monocular cameras used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and will help designers implement...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Position-Control Torque Arm System

A position-control torque arm system from Mountz improves and automates the fastening process while reducing manufacturing costs. The compact position-control device features a touch-screen display that...

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Test & Measurement

Impairment Noise Generator

A solution from Spirent Communications will help reduce the development time and cost of automotive Ethernet/BroadR-Reach (BRR) systems. The AING-5000 automotive impairment noise generator reduces the cost of...

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Software

Integrated Open Development Platform

The Integrated and Open Development Platform (IODP) from AVL features the first integration product, Model.CONNECT. Designed around the system requirements, this platform can be applied in a range of...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Development Kit for Gesture Recognition

Microchip Technology Inc. has introduced a development kit for integrated 2D projective capacitive touch (PCAP) and 3D gesture recognition on displays. The DV102014 kit will provide designers access...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

LED Work Lighting

Grote’s BriteZone line of LED work lamps is a price-conscious option for high-quality work lighting. The line features six lamps, including two handhelds and four colored lens attachments. Mountable lamp options include...

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Green Design & Manufacturing

Advanced Materials for Catalysts

SDCmaterials will partner with Car Sound Exhaust System and supply the company with material for its catalytic converters. SDC's Nano-on-Nano formulation, applied to exhaust-treatment catalysts, requires as...

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Power

New Komatsu Wheel Loader with Tier 4F Engine Consumes 13% less Fuel

Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, the new WA600-8 wheel loader from Komatsu combines an enhanced lockup torque converter function and SmartLoader logic...

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Original Equipment
Transportation

Arctic Cat Debuts Purpose-Built 'Snow Bike' in 2017 Model Line

Arctic Cat’s recently unveiled snowmobile lineup for the 2017 model year includes an OEM industry first: the all-new SVX 450 purpose-built, single-ski snow bike. Other 2017...

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Transportation

Long-Range Air Force Strategies Include New B-21 Long-Range Bomber

With the Government Accountability Office (GOA) recently ruling in Northrop Grumman’s favor for the contract for the U.S. Air Force’s new long-range strike bomber,...

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