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Engineering & Manufacturing
New B&R Simulation Tool aids Model-Based Machine Development
B&R Industrial Automation Corp.
Integration of the industrialPhysics simulation tool into B&R's Automation Studio engineering environment allows importing of CAD data for simplified development.
Wearing VR or AR headsets, machine developers can interact directly with their model, free of distractions.
Software
Mechanical Simulation Extends User Programming Capabilities
Mechanical Simulation Corp.
For the company's CarSim, TruckSim, and BikeSim 2019.1 software programs, VS Commands have been added which are available for controlling moving objects, defining actions based on detected signals, and other applications.
Testing
SAKOR Provides Dynamometer for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Testing
SAKOR Technologies Inc.
The system features dual opposing 7.5 kW AccuDyne four-quadrant AC motoring dynamometers, variable frequency drives, and a variety of subsystems configured for testing electrical machines.
Huston Export 3 Knock Out
Software
Driver Control for Autonomous Vehicle Development Added to CarSim and TruckSim 2019.1
Mechanical Simulation Corp.
Mechanical Simulation's latest software release includes built-in controllers to provide steering, throttle, and braking controls as needed to simulate traditional vehicle testing and new scenarios for autonomous vehicles.
Trends
Mack Defense Partners with Crysteel Mfg. on U.S. Army Heavy Dump Truck
Mack Trucks Inc.
Crysteel's dump body for the M917A3 provides maximum durability, safety and functionality in the field.
190806 Mack Defense Crysteel
Market Analysis
Evidence of Slowdown in Manufacturing
Ball State University economist Michael Hicks' latest economic report indicates slow downs in U.S. and world economies which are causing a decline in the manufacturing sector.
Materials
New Sumitomo Polymers for High-Speed Connectors
Three new liquid crystal polymers address concerns for higher speed data transfer without signal loss, distortion, or interference.
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Software
Electric Powertrains Added for CarSim and TruckSim 2019.1
Mechanical Simulation Corp.
Mechanical Simulation has extended the built-in modules of its software to now also simulate electric-only powertrains.
Mechanical Simulation
Testing
HORIBA Adds New Testing Capabilities for Brake Development
HORIBA
The company's new GIANT EVO NVH brake dynamometer enables advanced noise, vibration and harshness investigations, in addition to industry standard brake test procedures.
The HORIBA GIANT EVO NVH brake dynamometer.
Materials
SSAB Acquiring Abraservice
SSAB
The acquisition will enable the company to extend its quenched and tempered steels offering for OEMs and end users.
Testing
dSPACE SCALEXIO AutoBox In-Vehicle Prototyping System
dSPACE
The SCALEXIO AutoBox enables developers to experiment and test new functions at an early stage in real-world test drives.
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Software
Enhancing Off-Highway Vehicle Design Through Cross-Domain Collaboration
Mentor, A Siemens Business
ECAD-MCAD co-design helps eliminate costly electromechanical issues during vehicle development, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and durability of electrical and mechanical systems.
Figure 1: New agricultural tractor cabins are equipped with electronic controls and multiple displays.
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