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Category: Design
Opening the Window to Mechatronic Systems
It almost seems as though there is no such thing as a purely mechanical system anymore. The proliferation of electronic controls into the automotive industry is evident through almost every vehicle system. With this trend comes the complexity of developing … Read More
Innovative Strategies For the Automotive Industry
This week we finished a set of 5 automotive industry webinars that showcased some technologies and methods to assist in the constant fight to reduce cost and timing while exciting consumers with innovative, better performing products.
How Much Does a Pound Cost?
I recently read an article on the cost per pound for dieting programs. When you factor in the cost of food, counseling, gym memberships, etc., it works out to $70-$100 per pound. Unfortunately, most people gain most of the weight … Read More
Gas up, Weight Down
With gas prices now way past the $3.50 a gallon price that saw a change in consumer habits a couple of years or so ago, perhaps smaller cars will become a more permanent fixture on the North American automotive landscape. … Read More
Small Cars, Global Stars
Ford recently announced the Fiesta is the first car in its segment to earn a top safety rating in the World’s largest auto markets across four continents. The Fiesta achieved 5-star safety ratings in China, Europe and Australia/New Zealand, plus … Read More
Use of Aluminum Extrusion in the Structure of the Altair Bus
Discussion with Tim Smith, Director of Design Engineering with Altair ProductDesign, about the use of aluminum extrusion to build the structure of the Altair Bus.
International Auto Show
As a Brit who has now lived in Michigan for 12 years, I have slowly come to take a very Detroit-centric view of the automotive world. This can be re-enforced by my annual pilgrimage to the North American International Auto … Read More