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Automotive Product & Service eNewsletter December 2006
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SAE 2007 World Congress
April 16-19, 2007 • Cobo Center • Detroit, Michigan, USA
Products & Services
General Interest
  • November 2006 conference technical papers are now available for the Small Engine Technology Conference. Stay on top of the latest developments from SAE conferences – download your technical paper copies online today!
Environment/Emissions
  • Join the world's foremost experts for a global discussion on the latest fuels and emissions technologies at the Fuels & Emissions Conference, January 23-25, 2007 at the BMW Pavilion in Cape Town, South Africa. Register by January 5, 2007 and save $100!
  • New Publication Release! Diesel Emissions and Their Control will assist readers in meeting today's tough challenges of improving diesel engine emissions, diesel efficiency, and public perception of the diesel engine. It can be used as an introductory text, while at the same time providing practical information that will be useful for experienced readers.
  • Attend the Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium, February 7-8, 2007 in San Diego, California. Learn the latest developments and breakthroughs in hybrid technology. Rated "Outstanding" by previous attendees. Register by January 19, 2007 and save $100.
Design
  • New Publication Release! Introduction to Engine Valvetrains
    Focusing on the fundamental concepts, this book enables you to appreciate design and material considerations, while at the same time understanding the difficulties in designing valvetrains to satisfy functional requirements and manufacturing challenges.
  • Automotive CAD Certification Program
    SAE Automotive CAD Certification provides the industry's first independent measure of automotive computer aided design knowledge. Aimed at new or developing designers and engineers, this software neutral certification validates understanding of automotive best practices by discipline and bridges the gap between automotive theory and industry application in leading CAD programs. For more information, visit www.sae.org/cadcert
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Fundamentals
    This computer-based training course was designed to provide basic skills in the interpretation of engineering drawings that incorporate the use of GD&T Standards. This comprehensive coverage allows employees to correctly interpret drawings that were completed under the requirements of any specific Standards version.
Electronics
  • Access "SAE Eye on Engineering" podcast on Electronics Protocols (Week of November 21, 2006) brought to you by the editorial staff of Automotive Engineering International.
    Click here for other recent "SAE Eye on Engineering" broadcasts on timely topics impacting automotive technology and business today.
Manufacturing
  • Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA) Seminar will include information on how DFM+A fits in with QFD, concurrent engineering, robust engineering, and other disciplines. In addition, there will be a brief demonstration of computer software tools, which simplify the DFM+A analysis. Next offering: January 25-26, 2007
Management
  • Engineering Effective Team Management and Practice Seminar focuses on ten core management processes designed to increase business results. It underscores the importance of effective management practice in engineering and product development processes, and it covers the concepts and tools that drive effective management individuals and teams. Next offering: December 18-20, 2006
Motorsports
  • Delve into brake control technology without the expense of travel and time away from work with the Introduction to Brake Control Systems e-Seminar. This course covers the fundamentals of the tire-road interface, brake control system mechanization, system sensor needs, the basic control strategies, and more.
Propulsion/Powertrain
  • Hybrid Powered Vehicles report explores the basis of hybrid components and system engineering, and then delves into the design constraints, challenges and opportunities.
  • Piston Ring Design/Materials Seminar provides an overview of the factors in the cylinder kit assembly of natural gas, gasoline, and diesel engines that effect oil consumption, ring and cylinder bore wear, and blow-by. Also covered are computer models, designs, and material systems. Next offering: January 18-19, 2007
  • The Basics of Internal Combustion Engines e-Seminar covers the basics of combustion and gaseous cycles, the major components, and the design theories of the three most common internal combustion engines (2- and 4-stroke gasoline and 4-stroke direct-inject diesel). e-Seminars are convenient, portable, and an alternative way to receive the same instruction as live classroom learning without the travel time and expense.
Safety/Testing
  • New Publication Release! The 50th Stapp Car Crash Journal includes technical papers covering new data on the biomechanics of injury and human tolerance, new methods and tools to study the biomechanics of injury, new developments in occupant protection systems, and new concepts on the biomechanics of injury based on experimental and analytical studies.
Standards
Featured News
SAE News Now featured in Automotive Engineering International online AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL 2007 Concept Car Calendar
  • 2007 Best Engineered Vehicle
    It is that time of the year again when the AEI editors want to know what you think is the best-engineered passenger vehicle of the new model year. To cast your vote, visit www.aei-online.org. The winning vehicle will be announced in April at the SAE 2007 World Congress.
  • Access "SAE Eye on Engineering" for quick (:60 second) updates on timely topics impacting automotive technology and business today. Brought to you by the editorial staff of Automotive Engineering International.
Upcoming Events
Call for Papers
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    To learn more about preparing and presenting an SAE technical paper, click here.
Membership & Awards
Membership
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