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Reliable marking of leak-proof lines for automotive air conditioning systems
Leak-proof air conditioning lines are a prerequisite for the reliable operation of automotive air conditioning systems. Therefore, suppliers have to ensure that defective parts are separated from good ones prior to shipping the product to the customer. For a renowned automotive supplier, Schreiner ProTech developed a labeling system that can be easily integrated into the testing process. Leak-proof lines are provided with a flag-type label. This...
Freescale offers on-chip security features for prevention of automotive electronics tampering
The security of automotive electronics systems is an escalating topic of concern for automotive OEMs, owners and the insurance industry. Electronic control of automotive systems is steadily increasing, with large amounts of data streaming through body control modules (BCM)/gateways. Freescale Semiconductor is helping significantly reduce the security risks for that data with new additions to its MPC56xx family of Qorivva 32-bit microcontrollers (...
dSPACE SystemDesk 3.0: Performance Boost for AUTOSAR Projects
With a major performance boost in Version 3.0 of SystemDesk, the architecture software, dSPACE has optimized its AUTOSAR modeling and simulation environment for use in production projects.
Lithonia Lighting Launches Z Series LED Striplight
Acuity Brands, Inc has expanded its LED indoor ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the Z Series LED striplight by Lithonia Lighting. The Z Series luminaires are compact, low-profile solid-state strips that deliver long maintenance-free performance in a wide range of retrofit and new construction applications, including uplight and downlight in commercial, retail, manufacturing, warehouse, cove and display. The Z Series luminaires join ...
MathWorks Announces Simulink Code Generation Targets in New Freescale Motor Control Development Toolbox
MathWorks today announced that Simulink code generation targets have been built into Freescale’s new Motor Control Development Toolbox through Embedded Coder. The toolbox, consisting of Simulink motor control blocks and target-ready code generation support, lets automotive and industrial controls engineers design motor control systems using Freescale microprocessors in IEC 61508 (SIL3) and ISO 26262 (ASIL-D) compliant systems.
Delphi Automotive in Exclusive Negotiations to Acquire Motorized Vehicles Division of FCI
Delphi Automotive announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations and has made a binding offer to acquire FCI Group's (FCI) Motorized Vehicles Division (MVL). MVL is a leading global manufacturer of automotive connection systems with a focus on high-value, leading technology applications. The transaction is valued at €765 million on a cash and debt-free basis (approximately $972 million at current exchange rates) and is expected...
Research Programme Targets Next-generation Electric Motors For Luxury Automobiles
Next-generation electric motors for low carbon emission vehicles are the target of a new collaborative research programme to be led by Cobham Technical Services. The project, ‘Rapid Design and Development of a Switched Reluctance Traction Motor’, will also involve partners Jaguar Land-Rover and engineering consultancy Ricardo UK, and is co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board.
High quality wireless audio in the car: how developments in Bluetooth are making it possible
As the home and business environments march towards the reality of wireless connectivity, car drivers and passengers are expecting the same functionality and wire-free freedom they enjoy in other areas of their lives. There are two applications where consumers expect to enjoy high-quality audio. The first is streaming content from their smart devices to the head unit and the second is listening to high quality audio from their rear-seat entertai...
SPRING MANUFACTURER FULLY CERTIFIED FOR NUCLEAR INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
With the upsurge of international interest in nuclear power generation, component suppliers to this market will need to ensure that they have full compliance with the latest specifications that have moved-on from those in place for the earlier generations of plant, many of which are now approaching shut-downs and closure.
Weatherproof Power Supplies in Demand
Honeywell Power Products has witnessed a strong seasonal trend in demand for its weatherproof supplies, made to power video, access control and intrusion systems. Attributed to preparations for impending storm and cold weather seasons, recent sales of Honeywell’s weatherproof power products for added protection of outdoor security systems, have doubled month-over-month.