GENERAL INTEREST

• New at the SAE 2007 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition, the SAE Career Fair and Career Services Center provide opportunities for you to meet with prospective employers, attend a resume clinic, post your resume (SAE Members Only), and more. More than 20 employers and recruiting firms will be onsite!

• Attention exhibitors: there's still time to reserve your booth.

• Deborah M. Freund to Present SAE Buckendale Lecture

• This year's Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition will host two on-site professional development seminars:

• Accelerated Test Methods for Ground and Aerospace Vehicle Development

• New! Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering: A Practical Approach

• For more information on SAE Handbook Supplements, click here.

• Now featured in SAE Off-Highway Engineering Magazine annual Product Guide:

• Powertrain - Underground mining

• Electronics - High-resolution display

• Hydraulics - Compact pump

• Components - Multipurpose tire radials

• Computer design - Electronics desig

• Testing - Temperature forcing

• Manufacturing - Electric inert-atmosphere furnace

Explore the 250+ standards development committees of SAE.
Participate and impact the global automotive industry.

• Technical papers are now available for the Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference. Download your technical paper copies online.

• Plan now to attend the most comprehensive DoD maintenance, logistics, and materiel readiness event of 2007! The Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium & Exhibition will be held November 13-16, 2007 at Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA.
  Register by October 26, 2007 and save $100.

• To celebrate the new and anticipated online format of six SAE e-Seminars, an introductory discount has been implemented offering "e-Mazing" prices on these convenient and flexible learning tools. Offer ends October 31, 2007 and is available only by ordering via telephone through SAE Customer Service at 1-877-606-7323 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-724-776-4970. Call for details to see which titles are available. Offer excludes e-Seminars on CD-ROM.

ELECTRONICS

• Make plans now to attend SAE's On-Board Diagnostics Symposium, October 9 - 11, 2007 in Lyon-Villeurbane, France. Key sessions include: Practical Experiences in Europe and the USA; Breakout Sessions on hybrids, diesel, communications standards, and safety critical systems; Heavy-Duty OBD Regulation Status; OBD Considerations for Heavy-Duty Diesel NOx Control, and more.
  Register by September 21, 2007 and save $100.

• Take advantage of an additional learning opportunity at the symposium.
  Emissions Related OBD Systems: A Design Overview Seminar
  October 8, 2007

• Beginning with a brief history and general overview of diagnostics of automotive electronic control systems, the 59 papers in the On- and Off-Board Diagnostics book include descriptions of basic diagnostic technologies as well as specific diagnostic systems for many types of electronic failures in automobiles.

• Intelligent Vehicle Technologies publication provides in-depth information on a range of key IV elements such as intelligent sensors, vehicle control, navigation, and communications systems.

• Infotainment Systems book contains 89 papers covering the past eight years (2000-2007) of engineering developments related to infotainment systems. Subjects covered include: Enabling technologies; Software; Communications; Voice recognition; Speech synthesis; Displays; Radio systems; Driver assistance systems; Navigation; *** departure warning; Parallel parking; Driver/Vehicle interfaces; and more.

• Electronics Packaging: Thermal and Mechanical Design and Analysis Seminar provides the basics that enable engineers with various backgrounds to develop a mutual understanding of the problems facing the design of an electronics package.
  Next offering: September 20-21, 2007

• In-Vehicle Networks, 2007 special publication contains 11 papers with the latest developments and proposals for in-vehicle networks. Typical subjects covered are: new protocols, gateways, vehicle control, message handling, X-by-wire, diagnostics and off-board connectivity.

• Also recommended In-Vehicle Software & Hardware Systems.

EMISSIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• There's still time to register for these upcoming symposiums being held in Sweden:

• Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions Symposium, September 10-12, 2007, specifically targeting regulations, health effects, emission control strategies, current use and future trends related to the truck and bus sector.
  Register by August 24, 2007 and save $100.

• Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Symposium, September 12-14, 2007, increase fuel efficiency, reduce emission levels, in addition to learning how HCCI research is being supported, the challenges encountered when going from lab to vehicle, the necessary fuel requirements of this type of combustion system, and more.
  Register by September 6, 2007 and save $100.
  Plus, attend both events and save an additional $100.

• Also recommended Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines, 2007 special publication

• With interest in the diesel engine increasing, the challenge lies in accomplishing greenhouse gas reductions while still maintaining the engine's durability. The 25 technical papers in the Alternative Diesel Fuels book discuss the findings and testing procedures used to evaluate alternative fuels and blends.

• Military Vehicles, 2007 special publication contains 18 papers addressing several interesting and perplexing challenges in the areas of fuels and lubricants today. Fuels papers reveal the effects of bio-diesel fuels on engine performance and exhaust emissions, and more.

• New! Modern Fluids for Crankcase Engines: An Overview Seminar explores the latest developments in lubricating fluids technologies and the impacts on emissions, after-treatment devices, bio-fuels, and fuel economy.
  Next offering: September 18-19, 2007

ENGINEERING/DESIGN

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Fundamentals is a computer-based training course designed to provide basic skills in the interpretation of engineering drawings that incorporate the use of GD&T Standards. Interpret drawings that were completed under the requirements of any specific Standards version.

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fluid Power Seals Seminar presents the findings of several seal research and development programs, focusing on the "lessons learned" from, and innovative solutions to, seal problems.
  Next offering: September 20-21, 2007

• Design Reviews for Effective Product Development Seminar describes how formal design reviews can improve products by uncovering potential problems before they are discovered at a later stage of development or application, when the costs of correction are much higher.
  Next offering: October 3, 2007

ENGINES

• SAE Engines Technology Series on CD-ROM—Essential collections for engine and emissions technology professionals. Purchase the collection of CD's in any combination or individually!

• Diesel Fuel Injection and Sprays, 2007 special publication contains 15 papers devoted to experimental and computational work in the area of diesel fuel injection and sprays.

• Advanced Diesel Particulate Filtration Systems Seminar covers topics including structure, geometry, composition, performance, applications and optimizations of DPFs. Computer simulation techniques for analysis and optimization of DPF performance are also demonstrated.
  Next offering: September 20-21, 2007

• Chassis Design: Principles and Analysis is based on Olley's technical writings, and is the first complete presentation of his life and work. This book provides insight into the development of chassis technology and its practical application by a master.

MANAGEMENT

• Upcoming management seminars:

• Patent Law for Engineers Seminar—Learn the intricacies of patents, patent infringement litigation and patent licensing.
  Next offering: October 5, 2007, Greenville, South Carolina

• Effective Meeting Management & Facilitation in a Technical Environment Seminar addresses the techniques and skill-sets involved in effectively planning, managing, and facilitating meetings, which have become a critical component in successfully implementing team-based project assignments.
  Next offering: October 15, 2007

• ISO Joe's Executive and Manager Overview: ISO9001:2000/AS9100 Rev. B
  Offers 30+ years of experience in organization and process approach leadership, this product is a unique leader's guide and training package for companies specializing in production, operations, distribution, and service.

MATERIALS

• Plan to attend these material seminars:

• Automotive Coatings: Materials & Applications Seminar—Learn about the future trends for coatings that address aesthetics, durability and environmental issues.
  Next offering: October 17-19, 2007

• Automotive Glazing Materials Seminar covers a wide range of topics including history, manufacturing, testing, and safety in addition to chemical, physical, and design issues related to various glazing materials (annealed, laminated, tempered, glass-plastic, and plastic).
  Next offering: October 22-23, 2007

• Metal Forming Seminar covers forming and related manufacturing processes, emphasizing their applications to the automotive industry, and interrelationships between various factors that influence the quality of manufactured products.
  Next offering: October 29-30, 2007

NOISE

• The Noise Control Engineering Academy on September 24-28, 2007 in Troy, Michigan covers a variety of vehicle noise control engineering principles and practice. Two specialty tracks are available:

• Vehicle Interior Noise

• Powertrain Noise

• The 25th Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition, October 7-10, 2007 in Orlando, Florida, USA will serve as your reliable industry source for brake and friction technical information! Key topics of discussion:• Brake Squeal and Noise • Materials • Hybrid Regenerative Braking • Models and Simulation • Testing.
  Register by September 21, 2007 and save $100.

• Delve into brake control technology from your desktop with the Introduction to Brake Control Systems e-Seminar.

SAFETY/TESTING

• Accident Reconstruction 2007 special publication includes 22 papers that detail accident reconstruction tools, techniques and analysis based on the latest use of technology. Rollovers, all types of impacts and statistical analysis and evaluation of vehicles and data are included.

• Automotive Lighting: Testing and Requirements Seminar emphasizes the safety importance of automotive lighting devices and provides important information on lighting functions, standards, regulations, testing and evaluations.
  Next offering: October 8, 2007

• Accessing and Analyzing Crash and Injury Data from Online Databases Seminar focuses on the use and interrelationships of crash injury data from diverse sources, including both population-based data and non-population-based data.
  Next offering: October 22-23, 2007

• Designing Safer Vehicles Seminar reveals how significant cost savings can be obtained by designing for safety. With a focus on writing clear, accurate safety specifications, and creative techniques for avoiding accidents, cutting costs, and reducing recalls.
  Next offering: October 24-25, 2007