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Rexroth Releases New Flow-Sharing Valve for Mini Excavators

Bosch Rexroth took advantage of bauma China to launch a new size for its RS valve platform, the RS15, which the company says was in reaction to an “upwards spiral” in the...

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Transportation

The Off-Highway System

In a speech given in late February, Samuel R. Allen, Chairman & CEO of Deere & Co., had some good words for 2014, and some cautious words for 2015.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Flexible, ‘Invisible’ Assembly Lines Gain Popularity

Interest in automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to convey product from one station to another on the plant floor assembly line continues to grow as manufacturers look for greater...

Technical Innovation

Defense

High-Performance PEKK-Based 3-D Printing a First

Oxford Performance Materials Inc. (OPM) launched in December the first two grades of its OXFAB 3-D printing technology—OXFAB-N and OXFAB-ESD—suitable for aerospace and other industrial...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Old Is New in Powertrain Laser Welding

Using lasers is often the best choice for welding, especially in precision parts where weight is a premium, such as in powertrain and engine components. Why? Given a proper fit-up, manufacturers can...

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Power

Caterpillar Adds to Its Paver Family

Several features of Caterpillar's new F-Series pavers help improve fuel economy. Engine performance is aided by the 167 kw (225 hp) Cat C7.1 ACERT engine, which meets European Stage IV and U.S. EPA Tier...

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Power

Making the Case for Mild Hybrid Systems for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Significant improvement potentials in conventional powertrains have been achieved over the past few years. Still, hybrid systems are under development by many OEMs, as the...

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Transportation

Volvo CE Transfers Backhoe Loaders and Motor Graders Manufacture to SDLG

Volvo Group announced in late 2014 that Volvo Construction Equipment will discontinue development and production of backhoe loaders and motor graders in Europe and the...

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Transportation

ZF Wins Innovation Award for Electrically Driven City Bus Axle

As part of the "International busplaner Sustainability Prize 2015," an independent jury of experts assessed bus innovations that combine economic success with social...

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Transportation

Komatsu America Launches New Hydraulic Excavator

With an operating weight range between 66,359 lb (30,100 kg) and 68,122 lb (30,900 kg), Komatsu America Corp.'s PC290LC-11 hydraulic excavator features improved efficiency, lower fuel...

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Electronics & Computers

Danfoss Introduces Robust Telematics Platform

“Telematics has become a megatrend in heavy equipment industries as more and more companies see value in having a 24/7, real-time overview of their fleet,” according to Marco Tacke, Product...

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Deere Tier 4 Final Construction-Class Dozers Feature New Electrohydraulic System

John Deere says its 750K and 850K crawler dozers meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards while offering higher productivity, increased uptime, and lower daily...

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Automotive

BorgWarner Expects EGR, Natural-Gas Growth for Commercial Vehicles

BorgWarner presented its new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modules, EcoFlash ignition system, and heavy-duty controlled coolant pump for commercial diesel and natural gas engines at the recent IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany. During the event, Prof. Christopher P....

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Communications

GPS, Telematics Augment Sensor Input Needed for Autonomous Driving

When vehicles start handling multiple aspects of driving, electronic controls won’t always rely solely on input from onboard sensors. Often, antennas will point skyward to...

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Aerospace

Seals for Oil-Lubricated Wheel-End Applications

A new generation of SKF Mudblock cassette seals has been launched for oil-lubricated wheel-end applications that the company says will significantly extend seal service life compared with...

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Transportation

Making Virtual Vehicle Design a Reality

With products more and more diverse and growing vehicle portfolios on the market, variant management has become of enormous significance in coping with challenging cost and quality requirements. Modular...

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Automotive

Federal-Mogul Develops New Bearing Materials for Tougher Heavy-Duty Operating Conditions

The use of lead in engine bearings for light-duty vehicles was banned in the European Union from July 1, 2011, bringing about a widespread change in...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Allison Transmission Expands Electrification to Accessory Systems

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. is now offering an option to fully electrify components used with its H 40/50 EP hybrid propulsion system for transit buses and coaches....

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Transportation

Bridgestone Begins U.S. Production of Earthmoving Tires

Bridgestone Americas announced on Nov. 18 the opening of its off-highway radial tire plant in Aiken County, SC—the first plant of its kind for Bridgestone outside of Japan, according...

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Electronics & Computers

Magnetic Field Lines Made Visible in 3-D and Real Time

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen, Germany, have developed a high-resolution magnetic line camera to measure magnetic fields in real time....

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Transportation

John Deere Adds Three Models to Its K-Series-II Wheel Loaders Line

John Deere says it was armed with insights from loader owners and operators when it engineered changes to its K-Series-II loaders, such that they are now equipped with Tier...

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Propulsion

Eaton Unveils DCT for Medium-Duty Trucks and Buses

Trucks were some of the first vehicles to adopt automated manual transmission systems in the 1980s, and Eaton was among the first transmission suppliers to launch such a system with its...

Original Equipment

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Toro Launches New Riding Trencher

The Toro Co. says it designed its all-new RT1200 riding trencher with versatility and productivity in mind, particularly for utility contractors.

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Terex Launches GEN2 Loaders, with Claims of More Than 100 Upgrades

Based on proven designs and engineering, the new Terex Generation 2 (GEN2) loaders feature more than 100 customer-driven enhancements from the previous models and are...

Global Vehicles

Photonics/Optics

A Hundred Innovations for Renault’s Eolab Concept

When Renault prepares a motor show concept, it invariably does so comprehensively. But for Paris this year it has excelled itself, claiming that its ultra-lightweight Eolab environmental...

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Transportation

Machines Working Remotely

Remotely operated machines have been researched and developed in various industry sectors including military, automotive, agriculture, aerospace, and construction, to name a few. Remote operation is desired where...

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Energy

ECU Advances Take Many Paths

The demand for automated features and functions is prompting electronic engineers to alter their design strategies, distributing intelligence throughout the vehicle. As more electronic controls are added, the...