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Increased Electrification Brings Need for Specialized Testing
Drive System Design continues to expand its testing capabilities for electric vehicles and components as the need for testing and development increases.
Market Analysis
U.S. and EU Reach Trade Deal
Manufacturing
Manufacturers Report Longest Supplier Lead Time Since 1987
Industry News
Weekly New Products Roundup: Continental Launches New Tire for Telehandlers and Skid Steer Loaders
Electronics
Liebherr Electronics Manufacturing Services Provide Advantages for External Customers
Software
Siemens Simcenter FLOEFD Software
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Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: New Mack Anthem Day Cab Offers Increased Fuel Efficiency
The new Mack Anthem day cab roof fairing provides up to a 2% fuel efficiency increase, Siemens establishes a new standard for electronics manufacturing and more news you may have missed.
Testing
Increased Electrification Brings Need for Specialized Testing
Drive System Design continues to expand its testing capabilities for electric vehicles and components as the need for testing and development increases.
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Hannay Reels Versatile 1500 Series Manual or Power Rewind Hose Reels
Hannay’s 1500 Series is ideal for a variety of applications that require long lengths of hose including steam, high pressure, air and more.
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Materials
Four Reasons Why Steel Prices Are On the Rampage
Steel prices have risen sharply since Q4 2020. Gordian's data team shares four contributing factors behind the unprecedented price increases.
Batteries, Capacitors
Delta-Q Technologies Launches Battery Compatibility Program
The program allows battery partners to combine marketing efforts with Delta-Q and offers global OEMs access to a curated network of existing and compatible battery and charging solutions.
Industry News
Weekly New Products Roundup: Michelin Launches New Mining Tire for Rigid Dump Trucks
Michelin's XDR 250+ mining tire provides up to 15% more TMPH for the MB and MB4 compounds.
Manufacturing
Growing Concern About Lead Times Dampens Metalformers’ Outlook
PMA's May 2021 Business Conditions Report shows 71% of respondents indicated a rise in lead times from the previous month due to challenges finding raw materials.
Trends
From the Editor's Desk: Top New Products for Heavy Equipment Designs
Our annual Top New Products award highlights varied industry innovations and available components for OEM design teams.
Materials
Industry and Labor Urge Biden to Keep Steel Tariffs Amid Escalating Steel Prices
Seven of the leading groups representing the domestic steel industry and labor are urging President Biden to ensure steel tariffs are preserved, citing ongoing investment in domestic steel production.
Sponsored
Hannay Reels Versatile 1500 Series Manual or Power Rewind Hose Reels
Hannay’s 1500 Series is ideal for a variety of applications that require long lengths of hose including steam, high pressure, air and more.
Greases
Graco Compact Dyna-Star 60# (30 L) Reservoir Automatic Lubrication System
Graco’s expansion of its Compact Dyna-Star (CDS) automatic lubrication system provides protection from starter engagement into a running engine, under-speed cranking and more.
Engineering & Manufacturing
From the Editor's Desk: Can Toys be a Part of the Design Process?
Use of LEGO has enabled some manufacturers to quickly evaluate and develop new products as well as conceptualize future equipment design possibilities.
Software
CM Labs Says Simulation can Benefit Design of Smart, Connected Machines
Simulation allows engineering teams to collaborate early on and iterate designs faster which will be integral to creating smarter and more connected equipment.
Testing
dSPACE Smart Charging Station Emulator
The dSPACE Smart Charging Station Emulator supports international standards for charging communication such as ISO 15118 and DIN SPEC 70121.
Industry News
Weekly New Products Roundup: EAO Introduces the Series 09 CANbus Keypad/Rotary Controller Joystick Module
EAO’s Series 09 CANbus Keypad/Rotary Controller Joystick Module is an easy-to-integrate device allowing designers to specify only the HMI features needed for specific applications.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Index Remains Historically High for April
Raw materials and workers remain in short supply according to an April 2021 economic report for the manufacturing sector.
Testing
Embracing a New Alternative to Wind Tunnel Testing
Use of a dual test bench instead of wind tunnel testing can offer several benefits including lower costs and increased flexibility.
Software
Siemens System Simulation Technology Allows Accurate Assessment of Off-Highway Equipment Designs
Simcenter Amesim provides quick simulation capabilities to evaluate interactions between components and their impact on overall machine designs.
Manufacturing
PMA April Business Conditions Report Shows Metalformers Optimistic but Lead Times Continue to Increase
The April 2021 report shows that 56% of metalforming companies forecast an improvement in economic activity, though increased lead times for steel and other materials pose challenges.
Software
Vertex 3D Visualization Platform
Vertex Software has received a U.S. Patent for its Vertex 3D Visualization Platform which enables 3D object visualization and manipulation across multiple devices.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Siemens Digital Industries Software Veloce Hardware-Assisted Verification System
The Veloce hardware-assisted verification system combines next-generation virtual platform, hardware emulation, and FPGA prototyping technologies to help accelerate verification cycles.
Sponsored
Hannay Reels Versatile 1500 Series Manual or Power Rewind Hose Reels
Hannay’s 1500 Series is ideal for a variety of applications that require long lengths of hose including steam, high pressure, air and more.
Manufacturing
The Evolving Landscape of EV Manufacturing
Pailton Engineering evaluates the implementation of microfactories versus gigafactories for electric vehicle manufacturing.
Engineering & Manufacturing
LINAK B10 Lifetime Calculator
The LINAK B10 lifetime calculator predicts the lifespan of integrated actuators in various applications.
Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software Simcenter Testlab 2021.1 Software
The latest release of Simcenter Testlab enables analysis of full vehicle noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) during the design process.
Materials
Volvo and SSAB Collaborating on Vehicles Made from Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo will begin creating concept vehicles and components with steel made by SSAB using hydrogen.
Market Analysis
Manufacturing Economic Index Reaches Highest Number in 38 Years
The Institute for Supply Management reports the manufacturing sector grew in March 2021 and the overall economy experienced its 10th consecutive month of growth.
Engineering & Manufacturing
EAO Emergency Stop Switch Configurator
The Emergency Stop Switch Configurator enables easy configuration of more than 130 component and accessories into more than 2,000 different custom combinations.
Manufacturing
AEM Voices Industry Support for New Manufacturing and R&D Legislation
AEM says equipment manufacturers support new legislation which aims to improve U.S. manufacturing and innovation.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Empowering Engineers with Generative Design and Facet Modeling
Market Analysis
Equipment Manufacturers Optimistic About Sales in 2021
A new AEM survey finds 88% of equipment manufacturers have a more positive outlook for 2021 as customer demand has increased.
Testing
dSPACE Smart Charging Emulator Aids Development of Electric Vehicles and Systems
The new emulator enables manufacturers of electric vehicles and suppliers of battery systems to test their new developments with different technical charging standards and protocols.
Engine Oil
Shell Introducing Carbon Neutral Lubricants and Engine Oils
Shell is introducing carbon neutral alternatives to help customers achieve their sustainability initiatives.
