In a bid to further boost the performance and alluring design of the BAC Mono, British supercar manufacturer Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) collaborated with Autodesk to apply generative design methods to its design and manufacturing process. Today, BAC proudly unveils the new generation BAC Mono.
An innovative new material from Tenneco Inc.’s Powertrain business group delivers wear-resistant performance with greatly reduced cobalt content, helping engine manufacturers mitigate the limited availability and price volatility of cobalt.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG is joining the Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP), which was announced in 2019 by the BMW Group and Microsoft. The aim of this initiative is to enable faster and more cost-effective innovations in the manufacturing industry. The OMP technology framework and community are designed to nurture the development of smart-factory solutions across the sector. Sharing knowledge and utilizing industrial use cases and sample code, OMP members will be empowered to simplify and accelerate the development of their own services and solutions.
Lightweight technology has long been and is sure to remain a mainstay of automotive and aerospace engineering, shipbuilding and a host of other industries. Lighter materials and components could also help cut emissions that drive climate change. But lighter options are pricier, and the relatively steep cost has impeded their adoption. That is about to change thanks to the efforts of a consortium of automakers, suppliers and research institutes. Called ALLIANCE and coordinated by Daimler and the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF, this project has some good news for designers: As it turns out, it is entirely possible to build components that are up to 33 percent lighter at an added cost of less than three euros per kilogram-saved.
With all environmental issues, car manufacturers are under great pressure to reduce the CO2 emissions for new vehicles. While many advances have already been made, we must go further to find solutions combining mechanical performance and economic growth. In this perspective, NTN-SNR, world leader of bearings has designed a new roller bearing to reduce friction losses of the crankshaft. Compared to the alternatives available on the market, this highly competitive innovation has recently been awarded the prestigious "Solar Impulse Efficient Solution" Label.