Automotive Materials: current status, technology trends and challenges Engineering Center of Excellence, Eaton Corporation - Truck Group

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Munhoz, Dorival, author.

Conference Name:

SAE Brasil 2007 Congress and Exhibit (2007-11-28 : Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2007

Summary:

The improvements and future trends of the materials technology for automotive components are analyzed with emphasis on the applications for mechanical transmissions. The main drivers are linked to customers needs, legal regulations and technical requirements, including the reduction of fuel consumption, cost out, environment regulations, energy diversification and others. Important developments in materials technology include the increasing use of light materials (aluminum, magnesium, polymers and composites), high strength steel, nanostructures, smart materials and others. It is also noticed the importance of the integration of different technologies such as the "mechamatronic" (mechanical, materials and electronics) and the managerial tools to take advantage of the new materials technologies

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Publisher Number:

2007-01-2671

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license