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Hydraulic Hybrid Cars: No Batteries Required
Hybrids with fully hydraulic power trains have so far been aimed at delivery and refuse trucks, but they could make sense for smaller vehicles too. So why aren’t automotive engineers paying more attention? Video included.  
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Apr 28 2008 12:00AM
Latest Technology Stories
Tomorrow's Fuel-Efficient Automotive Transmissions
Concerned about fuel economy? Well, forget about hybrid electric vehicles for a minute. Automotive engineers are revamping the transmissions of conventional vehicles to save fuel without sacrificing driving performance. 
From CTI Symposium | May 7 2008 11:14AM

Bosch CEO's 2008 Forecast, Views on Engineering
Bosch Rexroth CEO Berend Bracht shares his views with DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge on the state of his company, engineering education and the engineering profession. 
Apr 24 2008 9:24AM

Phoenix Mars Lander Will Probe for Signs of Life
NASA is setting up a lab May 25 on Mars to analyze polar ice in an effort to determine if the Red Planet can support life. A shovel will chop terrain the consistency of granite. Video and podcasts included. 
Apr 23 2008 9:45AM


ELECTRONICS/TEST SPOTLIGHT


Auto Industry Working Hard to Make an Electric Vehicle Battery
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles won’t roll out until the EV battery is finished.  
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Apr 28 2008 12:00AM
Latest Technology Stories
Small Sensors Make a Big Difference in Consumer Products
New features and functionality result when consumer products include sensors. 
Sensors and Machine Vision | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM

The System Aspects of Sensing
Author Rob Lineback discusses the increasing focus on the system aspects of sensors, including interfacing, communication (including wireless), packaging and ease of use. 
Sensors and Machine Vision | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM

Sensors Address System-Level Design Issues
The ability to sense common or unusual parameters is a great start for any control system. However, those sensors that take into account system-related aspects distinguish themselves from the competition. 
Sensors and Machine Vision | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM


Software/Hardware SPOTLIGHT


Flipping the Switch on Electric Car Design
Engineering teams working on electric vehicle programs face traditional design objectives along with new challenges in the areas of aerodynamics, packaging and power.  
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Apr 28 2008 12:00AM
Latest Technology Stories
The Art of 3D Printing
A new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art puts the spotlight on additive manufacturing technology. 
Web Log | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM

Autodesk Emphasizes Digital Prototyping for Inventor 2009
Autodesk rolls out Inventor 2009, with enhancements that emphasize digital prototyping and improve connections between manufacturing and design processes. 
Design Tools | Apr 7 2008 1:00AM

Designing for Mechatronics
The complexity of today’s products has development teams exploring new systems engineering approaches that make way for cross-disciplines collaboration much earlier in the process. 
Apr 7 2008 12:00AM


Materials/Fastening SPOTLIGHT


Phoenix Mars Lander Will Probe for Signs of Life
NASA is setting up a lab May 25 on Mars to analyze polar ice in an effort to determine if the Red Planet can support life. A shovel will chop terrain the consistency of granite. Video and podcasts included.  
Full Story >>
Apr 23 2008 9:45AM
Latest Technology Stories
Liquid Silicone Rubbers Are A Hot Molding Material
Technical developments are dramatically improving design engineering potential for liquid silicone rubbers in automotive, healthcare, electronic and consumer applications. 
Materials | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM

The Art of 3D Printing
A new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art puts the spotlight on additive manufacturing technology. 
Web Log | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM

Magnesium, Aluminum Will Play Big Role in Auto Weight Reduction
Auto engineers love carbon fiber and other advanced plastics, but will make more extensive use of lightweight and thinner metals as core weight-reduction strategies for cars. 
Apr 21 2008 6:14AM


Automotive SPOTLIGHT


Electric Dirt and Street Motorcycles Make Debut
Zero Motorcycles' new Zero X electric dirt bike promises to replace fumes and noise with zero emissions and silence. Video included.  
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Apr 18 2008 6:49AM
Latest Technology Stories
Tomorrow's Fuel-Efficient Automotive Transmissions
Concerned about fuel economy? Well, forget about hybrid electric vehicles for a minute. Automotive engineers are revamping the transmissions of conventional vehicles to save fuel without sacrificing driving performance. 
From CTI Symposium | May 7 2008 11:14AM

Hydraulic Hybrid Cars: No Batteries Required
Hybrids with fully hydraulic power trains have so far been aimed at delivery and refuse trucks, but they could make sense for smaller vehicles too. So why aren’t automotive engineers paying more attention? Video included. 
Apr 28 2008 12:00AM

Auto Industry Working Hard to Make an Electric Vehicle Battery
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles won’t roll out until the EV battery is finished. 
Cover Story | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM


Careers SPOTLIGHT


Bosch CEO's 2008 Forecast, Views on Engineering
Bosch Rexroth CEO Berend Bracht shares his views with DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge on the state of his company, engineering education and the engineering profession.  
Full Story >>
Apr 24 2008 9:24AM
Latest Technology Stories
Engineering’s Terrorism Link?
“Engineers of Jihad,” a report from Oxford University’s Dept. of Sociology, examines whether there is something about engineers that makes them more likely to join extreme Islamic groups. 
Trends, Breakthroughs, Developments | Apr 28 2008 12:00AM

The U.S. Should Be Smart Enough to Know Better
Americans should embrace education and manufacturing, not turn their backs on it. 
Rant | Apr 7 2008 12:00AM

Readers Pick the Best and Worst Tech Movies
Readers say engineers are not often the central character in science/engineering movies and that's just plain wrong. 
Web Log | Apr 7 2008 12:00AM



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Latest Blog Postings

Expiring Tax Credits May Sink Major Arizona Solar Project
There is a good, short article posted on-line recently in the Christian Science Monitor entitled, “Arizona’s Solar Aspirations In Peril...
Posted in I Have The Power! | May 09, 2008 12:02am

Maple 12 Touts Improved CAD Connectivity
Maplesoft is touting improved connectivity to CAD tools and new analysis functions among the highlights of the Version 12 release of its flagship m...
Posted in CAD/CAM Corner | May 08, 2008 08:17am

GreenSoft releases GreenData Manager
GreenSoft Technologies Inc. (formerly Pacific Oaks Technology) has launched GreenData Manager, a desktop application designed to help companies man...
Posted in Lead-Free Zone Blog | May 07, 2008 08:56pm

Antec: The Bioplastics Debate Is Shifting
Plastics made from sustainable resources, or plants, are at a tipping point, according to several speakers at special session at the annual technic...
Posted in Engineering Materials | May 07, 2008 09:22am

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Latest News

Freescale Rolls out Dual-Core DSPs
Freescale Semiconductor rolled out DSP56720 and DSP56721 multicore DSPs for audio and video applications.  
Electronics | May 08, 2008 12:00am

Aras Debuts Second Generation Open-Source PLM
Aras Innovator Version 9 leverages open-source technology and a model-based SOA to deliver greater flexibility around PLM.  
Design Tools | May 07, 2008 12:00am

Tomorrow's Fuel-Efficient Automotive Transmissions
Automotive engineers are revamping the transmissions of conventional vehicles to save fuel without sacrificing driving performance.  
Automotive | May 07, 2008 12:00am

John and Regina's Hydrogen Car Adventure
DN Editor-in-Chief John Dodge and Web Editor Regina Lynch tomorrow will test drive one of GM's Chevy Equinox hydrogen fuel cell test vehicles. Stay tuned for coverage including video and photos.  
Automotive | May 05, 2008 12:00am

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