Technology
The New Genesis 400H Hobbing Machine For The Production Of Mid-Sized Gears
The new Genesis 400H Gear Hobbing Machine for workpieces up to 400 mm in diameter and module 8 mm supplements Gleason’s successful line of Genesis hobbing machines in the medium-sized workpiece range.
ContiTech Develops Truck Air Springs for Extreme Temperatures
Comprehensive materials expertise forms the basis for new developments Cold-resistant air springs remain elastic down to -55°C Hi-temp air springs have a long service life, even at extreme temperatures The
Bosch smart temperature regulation increases electric cars’ range by up to 25%
Optimum temperature for passenger compartment and battery Power for temperature control can consume up to half of battery charge Heat conduction: similar to a domestic fridge Solution is basis for
Schaeffler Puts Electromechanical Active Roll Control into Volume Production
A new chapter in the history of chassis technology is being written as an electro-mechanical active roll control from Schaeffler goes into volume production. This innovative system replaces the previous
Toyota invests $50 million with Stanford, MIT for intelligent car
Toyota Establishes Collaborative Research Centers with MIT and Stanford to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Research Toyota will invest $50 million to broaden its focus on computer science and human-machine interaction with an
Travel light and safe with igus e-chains
With the increasing electrification of cars, so too is the demand for moving energy supply systems to reliably guide and protect. igus, the plastics expert, deals with all the challenges
48 V Eco Drive from Continental Makes Diesel Vehicles Cleaner and More Economical
Low-voltage electrification reduces the consumption of the already economical diesel even further and enables additional benefits in terms of emissions Start of series production at Continental for a 48 V
Gleason unveils new gear production, workholding and inspection solutions at Gear Expo 2015
As the industry’s Total Gear Solutions Provider, Gleason will introduce advanced machines, tooling, and global customer support services covering a wide array of processes for the complete production and inspection of
First hydrogen station with two types of refuelling technology
It is now possible to drive by fuel cell-powered car all the way from southern Germany to Lake Garda in Italy. The opening of the hydrogen station in Munich’s Detmoldstrasse
World’s first rear axle transmission crossbeam made of plastic for Mercedes-Benz
The world’s first plastic transmission crossbeam in the rear axle subframe has been developed by ContiTech Vibration Control and BASF for the S-Class from Mercedes-Benz. It is made from the