Technology
Nissan announces innovation for mass production of carbon fiber parts
Nissan has announced a new approach for compression resin transfer molding which allows to accurately simulate the manufacturing process and to have shorter developement times.
Kia and Hyundai develop ICT connected Shift System
Kia Motors Corporation and Hyundai Motor Company have developed a connected Shit System capable of shift gear based on road and traffic conditions.
Protean Electric develops 360 degree steering wheel concept
UK company Protean Electric has developed an advanced electric-drive ‘corner module’ concept for next-generation urban mobility pods, featuring limitless 360-degree steering for maximum maneuvrability.
Bentley previews 3D leather texture
With the new upcoming Flying Spur, which will celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary, Bentley aims at setting new luxury standards, pushing the limits of both both technology and craftsmanship. In this context, the company has previewed an...
Ford testing 3D virtual reality sketching tool
The Dearborn-based Ford Design Studio is exploring the use of Gravity Sketch, a 3D virtual reality sketching tool, with the goal of developing more human-centric vehicle designs.
SINTEC’s SeatBridge seat mounting system awarded Italian Patent
The innovative front seat mounting solution revealed by SINTEC last year has been officially awarded the Italian Patent and is expected to complete the European patenting process within 2019.
Hankook and Royal College of Art develop innovative tire concepts
Hankook has revealed three futuristic concept tires, developed in collaboration with the Royal College of Art.
Ferrari introduces industry’s first low-bake paint technology
Ferrari in collaboration with PPG has developed an innovative low temperature paint system, which allows to use a more sustainable Low Cure clear coats technology.
At Goodwood Foster + Partners will show Mars and lunar pod concepts
Foster + Partners will present its vision of life on Mars and the Moon as part of its Future Lab showcase at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018.
Michelin launches Tweel Airless Radial Tire for the UTV Market
Michelin is introducing a new 26-inch airless radial tire with a designed for use on UTV's.
GM uses generative design for vehicle lightweighting
General Motors is exploring the use of software based on generative design and AI-driven algorithms to optimize shape and weight of automotive structural components.
Hyundai Mobis opens $2.8 M 3D Printing and model workshop for car design
Hyundai Mobis announced plans to build a large-scale design model workshop in its R&D center in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, featuring a clay model processing machine and a powder 3D printer.
BMW to invest € 10M in new 3D Printing facility
BMW has announcement a €10+ million investment in a new Additive Manufacturing Campus to further develop additive manufacturing technology for producing both plastic and metal parts.
Zircotec develops ceramic coatings for Class A surfaces
Zircotec Group has developed a plasma applied thermal barrier coating that can be used with composites that require a Class A display surface.
VW Group and Google working together on quantum computers
The companies have announced a partnership to build up specialist knowledge aimed at traffic optimization, material simulations and new machine learning processes.
Honda unveils Riding Assist-e self-balancing motorcycle concept
Following the first presentation at CES 2017, Honda has announced that at the upcoming Tokyo Show it will debut a new motorcycle concept showcasing the evolution of its self-balancing technology.
Ford testing Microsoft HoloLens as a design evaluation tool
At the Dearborn studios Ford is expanding testing the Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality technology for speeding up the design review and selection process.
Future-Type Concept envisions the Jaguar of 2040
Revealed by Jaguar, the Future-Type is a study of a premium vehicle for a shared mobility system featuring "Sayer", a detachable, AI-powered steering wheel that serves as a personal electronic device.
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