Smart materials are materials that react to changes in the
environment and consistently repeat recurring behavior. In the auto industry,
there have been some recent breakthroughs in using shape-memory alloys and
polymers which have numerous application opportunities including in the
automotive, medical, aerospace, electronics and appliance industries....
Friday, 16 May 2014
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Why Automotive Chassis Design for Weight Reduction is Important?
Weight reduction is a
priority across automotive industry today. As new regulations and industry
standards push towards achieving increased vehicle efficiency and minimizing
carbon footprint, it has become imperative for auto manufacturing companies to create
designs that minimize weight of the vehicle.
From minutest fasteners to complete
vehicle architectures, modern automotive chassis design for weight reduction focus primarily on...
Thursday, 23 January 2014
How Streamlined Work Flow helps Manage Automobile Design and Development Process?
Automobile Design and Development is an intricate process that demands in-depth knowledge of various technology specifications and excellent understanding of industry expertise and business needs.
Whether it is about designing and developing commercial vehicles, passenger cars, rolling stock, two/three wheelers, farming and industrial automotive vehicles, or recreational vehicles, it is important to develop a streamlined work flow.
Typically,...
Sunday, 29 December 2013
Material Selection - An Important Aspect of Vehicle Engineering
Material selection is one of the most crucial aspects
of vehicle engineering. Earlier the choice was restricted to a select few
materials. However, manufacturers are breaking the mold and are open to
experimenting with new materials to optimize designs for light weight, low
cost, higher endurance and better form.
A recent survey elaborated several pivotal factors
that are considered by engineers before selecting a material for automotive
design...
