July 2007 News for the Members of SAE

Update July 2007 News for the Members of SAE

SwRI’s Ryan nominated for 2008 SAE International President During the SAE 2007 World Congress, SAE McFarland Awards for service to SAE as well ate degrees in mechanical engineering from International’s Annual Nominating Com- as the Withrow Award for oral presentation. Penn State University. He has authored or mittee named Thomas W. Ryan III as its Ryan received his bachelor’s degree in ma- co-authored more than 100 technical papers candidate for 2008 SAE President. The slate rine engineering from the U.S. Merchant Ma- and has acquired nine patents in the areas of of nominated offi cers next will be presented rine Academy and his master’s and doctor- engines, fuels, and combustion research. to the SAE membership for approval in November. After election, Ryan will serve as President of SAE International from January 2008 to January 2009. 2008 Board nominees Ryan is Institute Engineer at the Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division In addition to Thomas W. Ryan’s nomination as President, listed below is the Slate of for Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). He Board Nominees announced by SAE International’s Annual Nominating Committee: manages an industry consortium and a consulting service operated by SwRI for global Offi cer Nominees engine and component manufacturers. He • Treasurer—Terence “Terry” J. Rhoades, President, Mechanical Simulation has managed projects for engine OEMs, fu- • Assistant Treasurer—Carol A. Story, Purchasing Manager, Best in Class, International els and lubricants companies, and agencies Truck and Engine of the U.S. government. Ryan has been employed at SwRI since Director Nominees 1979. During his career, he has specialized • Aravind S. Bharadwaj, Head, Advanced Engineering, Ashok Leyland in engines, fuels, and combustion technol- • Cuneyt Oge—Director, PRTM Management Consultants ogy. He has performed basic and applied • Mark Pedrazzi—Deputy Director of Engineering, BAE Systems Land & Armaments combustion research, working with experi- • Brian Richardson—Director of Program Management & Business mental combustion processes and applying Development−Hybrids, Remy sophisticated diagnostics to internal-com- Thomas W. Ryan III bustion engine systems. Much of his work • Victor E. Saucedo—Aeronautical Engineering Senior Manager, Lockheed Martin has involved diagnostic techniques for real Quality Response Team. He also has served Aeronautics and simulated combustion environments. on the Fellows Selection Committee and the • David B. Stout—Principal, David B. Stout Associates As a student member, Ryan presented his Member Service Committee. He has been The elections will take place in November 2007, and those elected will be sworn into fi rst paper at the 1974 SAE World Congress. an SAE Board of Directors member since offi ce at the SAE Board of Directors meeting January 31, 2008. Since then he has served as Chair of the 2005. Ryan was named a Fellow for technical SAE Land and Sea Group and the Technical accomplishment, and he has received two

Ghosn announces Nissan gift of $1.5 million to SAE Foundation Nissan North America years, we hope to nurture a passion that will stay with them “The SAE Foundation is proud to honor an individual will contribute $1.5 forever. This investment in education is an investment in the as worthy as Carlos Ghosn, and we are very pleased and million to the SAE future since we’re helping to prepare young people to suc- grateful for his announcement this evening regarding the Foundation’s “Inspir- ceed in a truly competitive global environment.” contribution. When you have companies with the stature of ing a New Generation” Nissan supporting our Foundation’s efforts with students, campaign, according to I think it speaks highly about both Nissan’s corporate Carlos Ghosn, Nissan’s culture, as well as the worthiness of the SAE Foundation’s President and CEO. programs,” said SAE Foundation Chairman Daniel M. Ghosn’s announce- Hancock. Hancock is Vice President of Global Engineering ment came at May’s at GM Powertrain. SAE Foundation annual While Nissan has been a long-time supporter of the SAE banquet held at the De- Foundation, this gift is recognized as Nissan’s largest. The troit Marriott Renais- funds will be earmarked to develop a curriculum focusing sance Center. Ghosn was on elementary-school children in kindergarten through third honored as the recipient See GHOSN ANNOUNCES, p. 3 of the 2007 Manufactur- ing Leadership Award at the event. At the SAE Foundation annual “Nissan is pleased to banquet on May 24, Nissan partner with the SAE President and CEO Carlos Foundation to sponsor A Ghosn was presented the 2007 Manufacturing Leadership World In Motion,” Ghosn Award. Also at the event, The donation that Ghosn announced will be used to fund said. “By introducing Ghosn announced a $1.5 million the A World In Motion program. Here, middle school children to science and donation to the SAE Foundation students discuss the glider challenge with Ghosn prior to the math in their early school on behalf of Nissan. annual banquet.

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Editorial Message from the President Ghosn’s garden of tomorrow Rising fuel prices show the importance of SAE Carlos Ghosn, Nissan President and CEO and 2007 Manu- As I travel on behalf of SAE International, I am constantly lations regarding diesel emissions, facturing Leadership Award recipient, understands the chal- reminded of the rising price of fuel around the world. On this event plays an important role lenges associated with getting young people interested in a recent trip to Japan, I observed gasoline prices at $4.30 not only in how companies respond, engineering as a profession. As attendees at the SAE Foun- per gallon. In England, it was $7.40 per gallon. And here in but also in how they prepare for dation annual banquet learned, even Ghosn himself was not North America, I do not have to remind you that fuel prices and anticipate what the future will particularly passionate about engineering as a child. have been rising to well above $3 per gallon. It is not just bring. “As a student, I preferred history, geography, and lan- those of us who drive cars, trucks, or SUVs who feel the You may think that fuel effi ciency guages,” he said. “But my good grades in mathematics led pinch. Higher fuel costs are passed along to airline travelers is limited to vehicles that travel on to my studies at École Polytechnique, a French engineering and to consumers who purchase the goods that are delivered the ground, but that is not the case university, and—like many of the adults and young people by truck. at all. Airline manufacturers work in this audience—I soon grew to appreciate the value of this While this scenario is not pleasant for any of us, it does hard to increase the effi ciency of discipline.” serve to show the importance that SAE and its members play their aircraft by decreasing their What attracted Ghosn to engineering was its systematic in the development of technologies that can help ease these overall weight and drag; the result approach to problem-solving. He pointed to an engineer’s problems. Whether it is regarding biofuels, hybrid power- is cost savings for the airline and less jet fuel used. SAE has ability to take a major challenge, divide it into small pieces, trains, or diesel engines, SAE International and its members committees whose goal is to help decrease weight while and then tackle each issue individually. have been at the forefront of these technologies for a long increasing the strength of aircraft. The straightforward nature of the profession was also time. These are just a few examples of how SAE continually something that interested Ghosn. In June, SAE holds its annual Supermileage competition in addresses the challenges that exist regarding fuel economy, “There’s nothing fuzzy about engineering,” he said. “It’s Marshall, MI. This unique event serves as an excellent begin- alternative fuels, materials, and engine development—chal- very clear, with right and wrong, good and bad. Either the ning point for our next generation of mobility engineers. For lenges that can affect each of us in our daily lives. bridge is standing or it is not. There is no good engineer the event, high school and college students compete to get I strongly believe that we all must continue to develop without discipline and focus. You have to pay attention to the best gas mileage from a small, four-cycle engine. Annu- these new technologies and innovations. I spent the major- the details if you want to excel in this fi eld.” ally, the winners achieve nearly 2000 mpg. The 2006 winner, ity of my professional career in the automotive industry As Ghosn pointed out, the engineers of today (and tomor- the University of British Columbia, achieved an amazing working to fi nd new and better ways to make engines more row) are tasked with solving problems that affect everyone, 3145 mpg. effi cient. Often times, I was able to do that with the help of SAE annually holds a Hybrid Vehicle Technology Sym- SAE, whether it was through technical papers, meetings, or from reducing CO2 emissions to increasing fuel economy to developing cars that are safer for passengers and pedestri- posium that offers multiple concepts of the hybrid, while just networking with colleagues from around the country ans. airing the viewpoints of dozens of industry experts—from and the world. Engineers from Nissan and other manufacturers are hard academia, the auto industry, and government—about this As we continue to face these challenges, let us remember at work developing technologies to address all of these is- technology’s future. The event explains the differences that SAE offers many of the tools to help fi nd solutions. And sues, but Ghosn cautioned that some of these tools may not among the many hybrid types, including series hybrids, the most important tool is what makes SAE unique and see widespread use for some time. parallel hybrids, full hybrids, and even mild hybrids. special—its people. SAE’s members offer a plethora of talent, “Many of the solutions we’re developing now will not be Some of the most popular technical sessions and discussion diversity, and problem-solving skills. The answers to better delivered to the marketplace for years to come,” he said. topics each year at SAE’s Commercial Vehicle Engineering fuel economy and engine development are out there, and “But if you want a lush garden in the future, you have to Congress and Exhibition deal with diesel emissions, diesel SAE and its members are leading the way to fi nd them. plant the seeds today.” engines, and biodiesel fuels. With the new government regu- That notion also applies to Nissan’s decision to target its SAE Foundation contribution for developing a K-3 A World In Motion curriculum. “Children at these ages are full of energy, full of curiosity and imagination, full of excitement about learning new SAE News things,” Ghosn said. “By introducing them to the wonders of science or to the possibilities to be explored through math in their earliest school years, we may nurture a passion that SAE’s Willems announces retirement after 33 years will stay with them forever.” After more than 33 years of service, Antenor “Will” Willems is retiring from SAE International. His retirement is effective July 31. Willems is Executive Director for SAE, a position he has held since 2002. Currently, he is responsible for Publishing and Magazines, Membership, Sponsorships, and Exhibits. Prior to serving as Executive Director, Willems was Update Manager of the Publications Division and Director of the Publications Group for SAE. He has spearheaded many im- July 2007 Vol. 24, No. 7 portant initiatives at SAE, including implementing electronic SAE publishing, starting a book publishing program, developing International Published by SAE International to enhance communica- several new magazines, and migrating many products to Executive tions with and among members on nontechnical issues. online delivery. Director Will Members living outside North America have access to the “I have many wonderful memories of my years with Willems will issue via the SAE Web site. retire at the SAE,” Willems said. “It has been a pleasure and honor to end of July after Richard Schaum, President watch SAE grow into a truly global organization and to see more than 33 Raymond A. Morris, Executive Vice President and our products and services refl ect the tremendous growth in years with the Chief Operating Offi cer technology during my tenure. But it is the people I have met organization. and worked with that I will remember most. I have many Antenor R. Willems, Executive Director friends and colleagues that have made my career pleasant known Willems as a colleague and a friend. Matthew R. Monaghan, Editor and memorable.” “Will has served as a mentor and inspiration for many SAE Update (ISSN 0742-972X) is edited and published Willems was one of the original staff members who made people during his time with SAE, including myself,” Morris monthly under the auspices of the SAE Publications the trip when SAE moved its headquarters from New York said. “Through his talent and vision, he has helped position Board at the offi ces of SAE International, 400 Common- City to Warrendale, PA, in 1974. Raymond A. Morris, who SAE to be successful globally for far into the future. He will wealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA, phone: now serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating be missed around the hallways of SAE, but his legacy will 724-776-4841, fax: 724-776-9765, Web site: www.sae.org. Offi cer, began his career with SAE at that same time. He has continue for a long, long time.” Periodical rate postage paid at Warrendale, PA, and additional entrypoint. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to above address. Subscription rate is $5, included in the annual membership dues. SAE International in the news SAE International is not responsible for the accuracy of The SAE Foundation’s annual banquet, featuring Nissan’s • International Herald Tribune (France) information contained in the advertising sections of this Carlos Ghosn, received both domestic and international • Mainichi Daily News (Japan) publication. Readers should independently evaluate the press coverage. 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Sections Tundra team goes big at Detroit Section’s April meeting Everything about the SAE Detroit Section’s April dinner edented project control,” he noted. meeting held during this year’s SAE World Congress was “It was truly a self-reliant, North American program,” big. No, make that really big. he said, leveraging Toyota’s growing design and engineer- Big, as in the all-new 2007 Toyota Tundra, the topic of the ing assets at Calty Design and Toyota Motor Engineering evening’s presentation and one of the year’s most bench- & Manufacturing complex, both part of Toyota’s sprawling marked trucks (built in that rather expansive state of Texas). Technical Center (TTC) complex in Ann Arbor, MI. The two Big, as in “obeya,” the Japanese word that Tundra Chief groups shared obeya space at TTC with teams from Toyota’s Engineer Yuichiro Obu explained means “big room”—the Princeton, IN, manufacturing facility. huge open rooms within Toyota design, engineering, and Except for its 4.0-L V6 and 4.7-L V8 engines, the new manufacturing facilities where vehicle development teams Tundra uses no major carryover parts, Obu noted. Even its collaborate. optional 5.7-L top-of-the-line 3UR-FE V8, rated at 381 hp Big, as in more than 900 SAE members and guests in at- (284 kW) at 5600 rpm and 401 lb∙ft (543 N∙m) at 3600 rpm is

tendance at Cobo Hall’s Riverfront Ballroom. The meeting newly developed. ANTON PAUL was sold out and one of the largest Detroit Section events on Executive Program Manager Mark Schrage noted that Tundra engineering team presenters (left to right): Executive record. Tundra’s current 31-model portfolio includes three cab styles Program Manager Mark Schrage, Chief Engineer Yuichiro And it was big in the number of engineering schools (Regular, Double cab, and the roomy CrewMax with its seg- Obu, Engine Chief Engineer Hirohisa Kishi, and Vice participating in the dinner. Students from eight local col- ment-unique rear sliding and folding seat), three trim levels, President Purchasing Chris Nielsen. leges and universities—Lawrence Technological University, three engine choices, and either 4x2 or 4x4 drivelines. Monroe County Community College, Oakland University, Schrage said high priority was given to developing a trailering capacity, Schrage said. Maximum towing capacity University of Detroit Mercy, University of Michigan (both roomy, highly functional interior with creature comforts and is 10,800 lb (4898 kg). Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses), the University of features that match or exceed those of the incumbent pick- Chris Nielsen, Toyota’s Vice President—Purchasing in Toledo, and Wayne State University—found ample nutrition ups that dominate this ultra-competitive segment. North America, explained the Tundra program’s lean up- in the evening’s program, kicked off by section Chairman Toyota engineers and the company’s U.S. suppliers devel- per management organization—the so-called “three leader Kevin Webber. oped a long list of surprise-and-delight items, including a concept”—in which a chief product manager (Nielsen) and After dipping its toes in the deeper end of the U.S. pickup tailgate assist with dampeners hidden in the taillamp buck- chief market planner worked closely with Chief Engineer market with the previous-generation Tundra (often de- ets, fully retractable backlight on the CrewMax, telescopic Obu. scribed as a 7/8-scale full-size truck), Toyota fi nally dove heated exterior mirrors, and a tailgate-mounted backup But it was Hirohisa Kishi, the veteran Engine Chief Engi- head-fi rst into the full-size segment in ’07. The development camera to aid trailer hook-ups and improve driver rearward neer for the 5.7-L V8 (which is expected to account for half of teams spent years listening to the voice of the customer. visibility due to the tall cargo box. Tundra production), who really exemplifi ed the hard work Much of the research was done in Texas, the world’s largest While the new Tundra boasts a longer wheelbase and and passion in this important vehicle program. In a presen- single pickup market, said Obu. wider track than the previous model, Schrage said it has tation laced with emotion, Kishi thanked the entire Tundra Because of the new Tundra’s importance—Toyota com- a shorter turning radius thanks to shorter front and rear development team for creating a vehicle that is clearly a mitted more than $1.5 billion to a new assembly plant near overhangs. The ladder frame’s trapezoidal rear section with milestone for his company. San Antonio—Obu’s development team was given “unprec- non-parallel leaf springs help boost the truck’s hauling and Collegiate Design Series McGill takes top honors at inaugural Formula Hybrid competition In May, Dartmouth College’s Thayer School used parts from other racecars rather than as the need to shift gears. “I never would have learned nearly as of Engineering hosted the inaugural For- building everything from scratch. The team from Yale University rounded much about electrical engineering had I not mula Hybrid competition at New Hamp- Because of the added complexity of a out the top three. been involved in this project,” said Dart- shire International Raceway in Loudon, hybrid system, organizers expect teams to By bringing together applications of both mouth College Formula Hybrid co-captain NH. An offshoot of Formula SAE, Formula develop the chassis and related systems in mechanical and electrical engineering, the Dana Haffner. “I’ve taken classes in electrical Hybrid challenges students to design, build, the Formula SAE program and then replace competition exposes students to a variety of engineering, but this is hands on; there’s just and test open-wheel, single-seat racecars the internal-combustion engine with a disciplines. no comparison.” that conform to a formula that emphasizes hybrid drivetrain the following year for the drivetrain innovation and fuel effi ciency. Formula Hybrid competition. The event, sponsored by both SAE Inter- The inaugural event featured a fi eld of GHOSN ANNOUNCES, continued from p. 1 national and the Institute of Electrical and nine teams and was won by a team from Electronics Engineers (IEEE), was born out McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Mc- of Dartmouth engineering students’ desire Gill’s vehicle, the lightest in the fi eld at 645 to enter a hybrid racecar in the 2003 For- lb (293 kg), was powered by a 7-hp (5-kW) mula SAE competition. A competition rules gasoline engine and parallel electric motors. change that year disallowed hybrid entries, The vehicle took top honors in the endur- thus inspiring them to develop a hybrid ance, autocross, and presentation categories competition. and ranked second in design. As in Formula SAE events, the hybrid The second-place team from Embry-Riddle vehicles compete in acceleration, autocross, Aeronautical University won the Most Inno- and endurance events as well as engineering vative Design Award and the DaimlerChrys- and construction static events. Formula Hy- ler Award for Hybrid Systems Engineering. brid vehicles also must meet a unique set of Its design featured a gasoline engine and guidelines. Vehicles must use 15% less gaso- motor/generator whose power was mixed line than a comparable “standard” Formula using two automatically controlled continu- racecar operated under the same conditions. ously variable transmissions. This elimi- Teams are also encouraged to incorporate nated the need for a motor controller as well

Students from Dartmouth College prep their car prior SAE Foundation Chairman Daniel M. Hancock (left), Vice President of Global Engineering to the Formula Hybrid at GM Powertrain, and Foundation Board member Donald W. Ableson (right), 1999 SAE demonstration event in President, present Carlos Ghosn with the 2007 Manufacturing Leadership Award. March. Dartmouth’s vehicle uses a series hybrid system, grade for the Foundation’s A World in Motion The Nissan gift continues the SAE Foun- in which the gasoline engine program. dation’s history of having top-level support generates electricity that Nissan’s gift has aided the SAE Founda- from the automotive industry’s most promi- goes into a storage device tion in raising $20.5 million to date; the nent companies including DaimlerChrys- that powers the electric motor that operates the “Inspiring a New Generation” campaign has ler, Ford, General Motors, Caterpillar, and drivetrain. a goal of $25 million. Toyota. JULY 2007 3

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From the PAMA President America’s youth still key to future of aviation maintenance Can the future of airworthiness and of the invariably includes retirements. The elder duced in age-appropriate formats stimulate school, and then completing their certifi cates aviation maintenance professions really statesmen of any industry provide crucial the natural curiosity bubbling up from many by the time they are 20, we can see that they be founded on stealing? Ever since God continuity between the way things were and young people. SAE International’s “A World will have 10 years’ experience by the time gave the Ten Commandments directly to the way we must go. in Motion” program provides a series of they are 30 years old—best case. the people of Israel at Mount Sinai after He The moderately experienced profession- science-related “challenges” to young people Those that fi t the bill of a certifi cated had delivered them from slavery in Egypt, als—those with fi ve to 20 years’ experi- throughout their elementary, secondary, and professional mechanic with 10 years’ experi- we have known the Eighth Commandment ence—are the workhorses of our industry. high school experience. With a corporate ence, should understand they are extremely is “Thou shalt not steal.” Yet, in nearly They see the problems day in and day out focus—no…investment—in school chil- valuable and should not let themselves get every employment ad I see, maintenance and, at the end of the day—they see the dren, we begin to cultivate the future of our “stolen.” Those considering an aviation providers are looking to entice—steal—cer- aircraft out the hangar door and back into profession. maintenance career, recognize the career tifi cated airframe and powerplant mechan- the sky. It is no surprise they are the most in Once interested, a young person still needs path as the extremely valuable asset it is to ics with Inspection Authorizations and 10 demand. But to focus solely on this demo- to determine which technological fi eld they any professional fl ight department or air car- years’ experience on their specifi c model of graphic is to deny the constant shift toward want to enter. This is where the aviation rier. And those looking to attract these valu- aircraft. elder statesman our workforce is making. maintenance community must fully engage able assets to productively work within their I have yet to see the employment ad that Young, inexperienced mechanics are with our prospective workforce. We must own fl ight department, should understand reads: “Wanted—enthusiastic person with becoming fewer and further between. This is show them that we do not compete with that investment in young people, in cultivat- a love of aviation and a desire to learn the the problem facing the future of the aviation computers and other high technology—we ing their skills, and in earning their loyalty is aviation maintenance business from the maintenance technician profession. In order use those services and skills to add value to the key to maintaining a well-rounded staff ground up. No experience required.” When to have certifi cated and experienced profes- an even higher level of technical sophistica- of airworthiness professionals. And nobody we begin to see that kind of vision from sionals, we must grow them ourselves. But, tion. Aviation maintenance is several orders will be able to steal them from you. the human resource professionals, we will how long do you think it takes to develop a of magnitude above what others think is know that the future for our industry is professional aircraft mechanic with 10 years’ high tech. With mature aviation maintenance looking up. experience? In truth—about 18 to 20 years. skills, an aviation maintenance professional Any organization that hopes to survive We must fi rst get the attention of young can translate his or her abilities to nearly any very long knows it must have a complete people beginning to develop their interests. other technical fi eld. Not so in reverse. spectrum of highly experienced, mod- That happens in the fi fth or sixth grade, just By getting technology into the blood of Brian F. Finnegan, A&P erately experienced, and newly minted before they enter their teens. Science, tech- a 10-year-old, seeing them enter aviation President, PAMA professionals on its staff. The labor rotation nology, engineering, and math topics intro- maintenance technology school after high

PAMA Direct A ﬁ ne line between major and minor alterations In several recent cases, the FAA has accused is any chance that the decision could be the principal inspector from the beginning are Offi ce on the move? companies of mischaracterizing alterations second-guessed. Careful documentation of much less likely to have to defend themselves It is widely known that Suspected Unap- as major when they should have been re- one’s reasoning is an important tool to help or their companies against claims that they proved Parts (SUPs) should be reported corded as minor. And in several recent cases, demonstrate that the correct call was made. mischaracterized a repair as minor or major. to the FAA’s SUP Program Offi ce. But that the FAA has lost their claim. FAA inspectors—and FAA attorneys—do will soon change if internal FAA plans for There are several important lessons to be not always have all the right answers; there- No approval necessary realignment come to fruition. learned from these cases that the FAA has fore, it is fair for a mechanic to rely on his or The FAA has issued guidance stating that The FAA is considering closing the SUP been losing. her experience and research and to stand up designated engineering representatives and Program Offi ce and moving its functions Mechanics with responsibility for deter- for what they believe. other FAA representatives are not allowed to to a shared responsibility—shared between mining whether repairs and alterations are Also, it is also a good idea for mechanics to sign 8110-3 forms to approve data to support the Aircraft Certifi cation Service and the major or minor need to be especially careful work closely with local FAA resources. FAA minor repairs and alterations. Flight Standards Service. The two offi ces that they document the decision and the inspectors do bring important experience to The guidance comes in the form of a notice would each review all reports and would reason(s) for the decision, especially if there the table. Those who are on the same page as aimed at proper usage of the 8110-3 form jointly decide where to assign the matter for (for engineering data approval). It specifi cal- investigation. ly indicates that some FAA inspectors have FAA sources have stressed that the FAA re- been requiring air carriers and repair sta- mains committed to investigating all reports tions to document repairs and alterations as of potential safety issues involving aviation, major (including obtaining approved data) including any suspicions concerning aircraft even where they are minor. The guidance parts. indicates that such a practice is contrary to EASA 145 the FAA’s rules and policy. Contract maintenance oversight NEW! and FAR 145 This makes it even more important to Air carriers are required to have a system to training properly identify whether the repair or oversee their contract maintenance. The FAA compliant! alteration is major or minor; because a is required to have a system to oversee the Also receive IA and minor repair/alteration is not supposed to air carriers’ oversight systems. PAMA Regional AMT Awards credits. be subject to an 8110-3, and some designees Obviously, air carrier personnel respon- may refuse to issue 8110-3 forms for data sible for contract maintenance oversight that is clearly intended to support a minor would like to know what the FAA is looking Workshops repair/alteration. For more information on for when they perform their oversight. That this issue, see FAA Notice 8000.344. guidance is now available in FAA Notice Save the date – PAMA training is coming to a city near you! 8000.362. PMAs gaining popularity The guidance recommends that the air Human Factors for the Aviation Are you using Parts Manufacturer Approv- carrier separate the listings of maintenance al (PMA) parts? They are growing in accep- providers into two categories that identify Maintenance Technician Workshop tance in the U.S. and abroad. Recently, British the non-certifi cated repair facilities and cer- Attend the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association’s Airways announced a deal to purchase Heico tifi cated repair stations. Those lists should (PAMA) two-day training course for aviation maintenance PMA parts—a bold move from a carrier that further identify which contractor provides professionals at one of our three regional locations! had previously avoided PMA parts. critical maintenance, scheduled mainte- PMAs are aircraft parts manufactured • July 7-8, 2007 nance, or on-call maintenance. under FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval. It is important to remember that the list- Chicago, Illinois, USA The FAA approves the manufacturer’s ing required by 14 C.F.R. § 121.369(a) must • September 15-16, 2007 design and quality assurance system. Under include a general description of the work Los Angeles, California, USA agreements currently being negotiated performed by the contract maintenance • October 20-21, 2007 between the FAA and the European Aviation providers. Under the new FAA guidance, Safety Administration, PMA parts would be Troy, Michigan, USA inspectors will be checking these descrip- acceptable in most cases for use in European tions to make sure that the maintenance WWWPAMAORG registered aircraft. They are currently accept- performed by each contractor falls within 070409 able for use in U.S.-registered aircraft. the scope of the listing.

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Member News SAE 2007 World Congress Annual Fellow dinner held during World Congress attendee wins Toyota Camry More than 200 Fellows and guests attended the annual SAE Fellow reception and dinner April 16 at the Marriott Renais- Hybrid sance Center, in Detroit, MI, during the SAE 2007 World Michael Streichsbier of Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls Congress. in San Leandro, CA, was selected as the winner of a 2007 SAE Fellows are distinguished leaders, engineers, research- Toyota Camry Hybrid at the SAE 2007 World Congress in ers, and academics who have made signifi cant contributions Detroit, MI. The car, funded by Dassault Systèmes, was to the industries that serve SAE International. The annual Nigel Gale, Vice President of Engine, awarded through a random drawing April 19. Fellow dinner provides an evening of fellowship and a forum in which they honor their newly elected Fellows. This Emissions, and Vehicle Research year, 25 new Fellows were honored. at Southwest Research Institute, delivers remarks during the SAE The new Fellows were presented a special Fellow pin Fellow reception and dinner April 16. signifying their accomplishment. A Citation that described the remarkable mobility achievements of each inductee was To obtain more information about the SAE Fellows, or how read. These 25 new Fellows were also honored the follow- to nominate a member for SAE Fellow, visit www.sae.org/ ing evening during the SAE Awards Ceremony where they news/awards/list/fellow/ or contact Janiece Lang at jl@sae. received their framed Fellow certifi cate. org or 724-772-7137. SAE and the Fellows extend their appreciation to Southwest Research Institute for sponsoring the reception and dinner.

Rich Schaum, 2007 SAE International President, selects the winners on the ﬁ nal day of the World Congress.

A pair of $1000 checks were also awarded during the event to the following attendees: • Jie Chen, North American Lighting Technology Center, Farmington Hills, MI (From left to • Myha Truong, ThreeBond International, West Chester, OH right) Jayant To be eligible for the drawing, SAE 2007 World Congress Patel, Technical Fellow, Boeing; attendees participated in SAE International’s “Technology Subir Chowdhury, Trip Ticket” program. Attendees chose a ticket from one of Chairman and CEO, the following categories—safety, testing and simulation, ASI Consulting; and electronics and software, or powertrain and hybrid—and Eugene Keating, presented the ticket to participating exhibitors for validation. Vice President, No purchase was necessary for eligibility. Environmental Kinetics, interact during the Fellow reception and Members on the move dinner. Akihiko Saito (Mbr’92) has been promoted from Vice Chairman to Chairman of the Board of Directors at Denso. Your search ends here! Eric Glassman (Aff’97) has joined Curtis Screw as Manager of Tech- Career development resources and employment solutions nology and Development. He will be responsible for developing new from SAE International. precision machined products and value-added services for customers. Online SAE Career Center SAE and PAMA Bob McKenna (Mbr’05), President • Job postings Akihiko Saito Members Only and CEO of the Motor & Equipment • Job alerts Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Association Committee • Conﬁ dential resumé posting and more! of 100. He is one of eight association executives joining the SAE Career Fairs committee. The Association Committee of 100 is comprised of the country’s leading association and chief staff execu- • Offered on-site at select SAE meetings tives. Also available, Lunch and Learn Career Development Dean Harlow (Aff’07) has been appointed President of Sessions held at SAE Automotive Headquarters in Troy, Michigan. Ricardo North America. Prior to founding his own automotive consulting business in 2006, he spent more than 20 years with General Motors in a variety of capacities, including engineering, fi nance, planning, and corporate/business development. Thomas E. Prucha (Mbr’81) was named Vice President of Technical Services by the American Foundry Society. There SAE Customer Sales & Support he will oversee the technical department, including commit- 1-888-875-3976 (USA and Canada) • 1-724-772-4086 tee activities and research projects. [email protected] Michael Ippoliti (Mbr’07) has joined ABI Research as Research Director, Telematics & Automotive, where he will 070694 be responsible for all of ABI’s automotive research coverage including automotive infotainment, commercial telematics, location aware software, automotive optics, alternative powertrain, and automotive electronics.

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Calls for Nominations SAE Magazines

Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Open to: Student authors of SAE technical papers Automotive Engineering AEI contributor leads team Description: This award is given annually for the best SAE Open to: Passenger-car, truck, or bus engineers recognized by EPA technical paper presented by a student. The paper must be Description: This award recognizes SAE members and based on work done by the lead author(s) while he/she is a teams who use their engineering skills to achieve product Paul Weissler, contributing editor for Automotive Engineer- student and must be presented at an SAE meeting between or manufacturing process contributions that are assessed to ing International and member of the SAE Interior Climate June 1, 2006, and May 31, 2007. Papers can be on any topic have had the greatest positive effect on the passenger-car, Control Committee (ICCC), has been honored by the U.S. and from any student worldwide. truck, or bus industries. EPA with a 2007 Climate Protection Award for his work in Nomination deadline: July 15, 2007 Nomination deadline: August 1, 2007 developing new SAE standards. Submission: Visit students.sae.org/awdscholar/awards/ Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/awards/list/fordii/ In his ICCC activity, Weissler led the technical delib- myers/ erations for the Improved Mobile A/C Service Emissions Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Reduction Team and wrote SAE J2788, which covers new, J. Cordell Breed Award for Women Leaders Innovation high-effi ciency refrigerant recovery, recycle, and recharge Open to: Women in engineering Open to: Innovative design engineers equipment. SAE J2788, published in January, is effective Description: This award recognizes a woman active in Description: This award recognizes an SAE member whose immediately and equipment certifi ed to a previous standard the mobility industry who exhibits the best balance of life innovative design is described in an SAE paper or whose (SAE J2210) cannot legally be manufactured in the U.S. after through outstanding performance or signifi cant contribu- lifetime of accomplishment is judged to be a signifi cant December 31, 2007. tions both professionally and personally. The intent of the achievement in automotive engineering. Judgment is based award is to recognize the role of women in the mobility in- upon the value of the work as an original innovative con- dustry, and selection is based primarily on how the nominee tribution, not upon the application of some development or creatively deals with the challenges that face professional invention already known. women today. Nomination deadline: August 1, 2007 Nomination deadline: July 31, 2007 Submisson: Visit www.sae.org/news/awards/list/cole/ Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/awards/list/wec/ SAE/InterRegs Standards & Regulations Award for Young Delco Electronics Intelligent Transportation Systems Engineers Award Open to: Standards and regulatory engineers Open to: Intelligent transportation system (ITS) engineers Description: This award recognizes a practicing engineer Description: This award distinguishes an individual or team under the age of 40 who is involved in standards, regula- whose outstanding technical accomplishment is judged to tions, or conformity assessment systems that improved have signifi cantly advanced state-of-the-art ITS. It may also safety or reduced emissions in a ground-vehicle mobility recognize the author(s) of the best paper relating to the in- product. vention, design, construction, or operation of vehicle-related Nomination deadline: August 1, 2007 Kathleen Hogan, Director, EPA Climate Protection equipment or systems operating within an ITS context. Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/awards/list/inter- Partnerships Division, and Stephen O. Andersen, Director Nomination deadline: August 1, 2007 regs/ of Strategic Projects for the division, present 2007 Climate Protection Awards to members of the Mobile A/C Service Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/awards/list/delcoits/ International Leadership Citation Emissions Team. From left to right are Gary Murray of SPX, Frank L. Rogers of General Motors, Andersen, Paul Weissler, Arnold W. Siegel International Transportation Safety Open to: International individuals involved in SAE activities and Hogan. Award Description: This citation was created to provide public Open to: Safety engineers—land, air, space, sea recognition to an individual well known internationally for Weissler worked with fellow 2007 Climate Protection Description: This award recognizes individuals whose ac- continuous professional involvement and participation in Award winners Frank L. Rogers of General Motors, who complishments include outstanding international research, SAE’s meetings, conferences, congresses, and/or unique performed the laboratory research work, and Gary Murray innovation, and contributions to crash-injury protection, assistance and support in helping SAE achieve its goals and of SPX, who provided test equipment and also performed crash-injury biomechanics, and crash-injury design for all objectives, either in the broadest sense or related to one spe- research work. Additionally, SPX was given a 2007 Strato- mobility vehicles: land, air, sea, and space. Nominees should cifi c conference abroad. spheric Ozone Protection Award for introducing the fi rst be those persons in leadership positions who have made a Nomination deadline: August 31, 2007 equipment to meet SAE J2788. signifi cant transportation safety impact on their organiza- Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/awards/list/intl- Weissler also worked on SAE J2791, a new standard for tions or on society worldwide. leadership/ electronic leak detection, with another 2007 Climate Protec- Nomination deadline: August 1, 2007 tion Award winner, William Jamo, formerly of Visteon. SAE Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/awards/list/siegel/ J2791 is intended to enable detection of leaks as small as 4 g/year in an automotive service shop environment. New A/C systems are designed to be ultra-tight and operate with smaller refrigerant charges, to reduce refrigerant emissions. Detection and repair of small refrigerant leaks have become necessary to maintain system performance. A technical journalist and former automotive service tech- 7ANTED !UTOMOTIVE)NDUSTRY%XPERTS nician, Weissler has developed diagnostic procedures and written the Mobile A/C Society’s service technical reports ARi provides an opportunity for SAE Members to become automotive consultants for 26 years. He has been a member of ICCC for more than or have extended career opportunities in the automotive industry with ﬂ exible 17 years. project lengths and challenges that match their industry expertise.

ARi’s pre-screened registered consultants are some of the leading accomplished professionals in the automotive community. Our consultants have backgrounds in various areas of automotive emphasis. Peer recognition … perhaps the most satisfying honor that an We are currently looking to increase our number individual can achieve! of industry experts overall and with specifi c expertise in the fi elds of fi nancial management, SAE administers more than 50 awards purchasing, supplier development and all and recognition programs that recognize aspects of manufacturing. Automotive Resources Institute (ARi) SAE Automotive Headquarters individuals for outstanding achievements in 755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1750 engineering. Information and nomination Please visit our website at: www.ari.sae.org Troy, MI 48084-4903 forms for SAE awards can be found at for more background, including the application Phone: 248-273-4027 www.sae.org/awards. process. Either proceed with registration or give us Fax: 248-273-4028 a call at 248 – 273 – 4027 to answer any questions. www.ari.sae.org

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Standards & Committees Publications WEC panel gives view of alternative-fuel landscape Recent DPF advances The SAE Women Engineers Committee (WEC) hosted a covered in new book panel discussion during the SAE 2007 World Congress The latest and most important research in the fi eld of showcasing some of the women who are leading the way in diesel particulate fi lters (DPFs) is covered in the newly the fi elds of renewable and non-petroleum fuels and associ- published SAE book “Diesel Particulate Filter Technol- ated technologies. Panelists from industry, government, and ogy.” academia addressed the current state of alternative fuels and Edited by Timothy V. Johnson, the book collects 29 the challenges that are being faced by those who make and of the most signifi cant SAE papers on DPF technology, use the fuels. focusing mainly on the advances of the last fi ve years International Truck and Engine’s Rodica Baranescu, (2002-06). 2000 SAE International President, opened the session and provided an overview of the renewable fuels that are being examined as a means to lessen dependence on fossil fuels, as well as a history of the diesel engine. She presented the ben- efi ts and concerns of various fuels such as biodiesel, which she considers to be the long-term solution for diesel engines. (From left to right) Patsy Muzzell, U.S. Army TARDEC Mary Beth Stanek, General Motors’ Director for Environ- National Automotive Center; Melanie Fox, Penn State ment and Energy, presented a roadmap of the future that University; Hind Abi-Akar, Caterpillar; Mary Beth Stanek, includes internal-combustion, hybrid-electric, battery-elec- General Motors; and Wendy Clark, National Renewable tric, and eventually hydrogen-powered vehicles. She also Energy Laboratory were among the panelists at the SAE Women Engineers Committee panel discussion. stated that fuels will transition from today’s conventional petroleum to biofuels and hydrogen. The various barriers to market penetration for biodiesel discussed fuel trends and the issues surrounding the various were explored by Wendy Clark of the National Renewable forms of biodiesel. Energy Laboratory. She stated that the fuel-quality issues With alternative fuels already in use in its fl eet of non-tac- associated with biodiesel must be resolved. There are issues tical vehicles, the U.S. Army has been on the cutting edge currently with biodiesel associated with fl ashpoint, cold- of fuel technology. Patsy Muzzell of the U.S. Army TAR- fl ow performance, and plugging. DEC National Automotive Center explained how the U.S. With emissions levels becoming increasingly stringent in Department of Defense is the country’s largest purchaser of Diesel particulate ﬁ lters (DPFs) are used to remove diesel the off-highway industry, great importance has been placed biodiesel and provided an overview of the obstacles that are particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel on renewable fuels at Caterpillar, according to Cat Technical barring biodiesel’s use in tactical vehicles. engine. Shown is a DPF from a BMW six-cylinder diesel Expert Hind Abi-Akar. During her presentation, Abi-Akar engine. Topics covered include: Nature of Ultrafi nes; DPF Soot Load Modeling; Filter Regeneration Principles; Filter Ma- terials and Catalyst; Ash Management; and Integrated CARIS Director appointed to Aerospace Council DPF and NOx Control. Zhu Hongbin, Director of the China nizations’ standardization activities. Prior to being named Johnson is Director of Emerging Regulations and Aviation Research Institute for Director of CARIS in 2000, he served as Deputy Director, Technologies for Corning Environmental Technologies. A Standardization (CARIS), has been overseeing projects control of China aviation standards recognized expert and frequent speaker on diesel emis- appointed to the Aerospace Council and acting as liaison with various standards development sion control technology and trends, he is currently the of the SAE Technical Standards organizations. Co-Chair for the U.S. EPA Advisory Working Group on Board. Hongbin received a degree in aircraft design from the Diesel Emission Control Retrofi ts. Hongbin began his career at CA- Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and has “Diesel Particulate Filter Technology” (Product Code: RIS, eventually heading the Projects previously served as a visiting scholar at Portland State PT-124) is available for $99.95 ($79.96 for SAE members). Control and Operation Department University. To order, or for more information, visit store.sae.org, where he was responsible for coor- phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776- dinating ISO and non-ISO orga- 4970, or e-mail [email protected]. Zu Hongbin

Technical committee meeting schedule For more information on the following ground vehicle and aerospace standards committee Register by August 24 meetings, please visit www.sae.org/standardsdev/ and click on the Technical Committee SAVE $100 Meeting Calendar. For a list of new, revised, reaffi rmed, and cancelled SAE aerospace and ground vehicle documents, please visit www.sae.org/standardsdev/aerospace/newastds. Homogeneous Charge htm and www.sae.org/standardsdev/groundvehicle/newgvstd.htm, respectively. Compression Ignition Symposium Ground Vehicle Aerospace (All meetings held in Troy, MI, unless noted.) July 8-9 AE-4 Electromagnetic July 11 J563 Cigarette Lighter and Compatibility Technical Attend this event to learn what the future Power Outlet Task Force Committee, Honolulu, HI holds for HCCI development. July 18 Brake NVH Standards July 30- S-18 Airplane Safety HCCI Committee, Plymouth, MI August 3 Assessment, San Francisco, Key topics of discussion: September 12-14, 2007 Grand Hotel August 1 Circuit Protection Task Force CA • Mixture Preparation, Combustion and Lund, Sweden August 8 J563 Cigarette Lighter and July 31- S-16, Turbine Engine Inlet Emissions Developments Power Outlet Task Force August 2 Flow Distortion, Snowmass, • Fuel Strategies CO • Control Issues and Challenges August 15 J2450 Quality Metric for Language Translation Task August G-10 Aerospace • Modeling Updates Force 13-16 Behavioral Engineering • Operational Load Range Issues Technology Committee, San August 22 Electromagnetic Immunity Diego, CA (EMI) Task Force Network • Learn • Exhibit • Sponsor August AMEC, Aerospace Metals August 23 Electromagnetic Capability 21-22 Engineering Committee (EMC) Standards Committee Meeting, Seattle, WA August 23 Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Task Force www.sae.org/hcci August 29 ISO/TC22/SC3/WG4 USAG August 29 Cable Task Force

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Awards Schwitzer Award presented to Ford engineers receive Award for Excellence in Delphi engineering team Automotive Engineering The 41st annual BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award was Five engineers from Ford were presented SAE International’s presented to the engineering team of Erskine Carter, Glen Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Auto- Gray, Andy Inman, Tim Kronenberg, and Bruce Natvig from motive Engineering at the awards banquet held during the Delphi on May 18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The SAE 2007 World Congress. team was recognized for advancements in racecar safety This award, established in 1988, recognizes SAE Inter- with the development of the Delphi Accident Data Recorder national members for their outstanding contributions to 3 (ADR 3). the passenger car, truck, and bus industries. This award The award, presented to engineers by engineers, honors is funded by Ford to honor Henry Ford II and by the SAE racing pioneer Louis Schwitzer, and acknowledges individu- Foundation. als with the courage and passion to explore and develop • William Clarke works for Ford’s advanced product new concepts in racing technology. creation department as the Platform Migration Supervisor. Previously, he served as Ford’s GT body engineering super- (From left to right) Rich Schaum, 2007 SAE International visor. After the GT was launched, Clarke remained with the President, presents the Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for program as the plant vehicle team’s engineering supervisor Excellence in Automotive Engineering to Matthew Zaluzec, Ramakrishna Koganti, Adrian Elliott, and William Clarke. to support the production of the vehicle. Prior to joining the GT team, he was the vehicle engineering supervisor for the Mustang plant vehicle team and a body systems engineer for Prior to joining Ford, Koganti worked in interior and exterior various truck programs. automotive plastics at NYX and as a research assistant in the Clarke has co-authored and presented two SAE papers. mechanical engineering department at Concordia University. He is a 2006 recipient of the Henry Ford Technology Award Koganti has published more than 30 articles and has pre- and the Ford Research and Advanced Engineering Technical sented at a number of international conferences, where he Achievement Award. also served as session chair. He has received two patents in • Adrian Elliott is a group leader in the advanced body the fi eld of vehicle body construction, and has a few patents

IMS PHOTO BY STEVE SNODDY construction department at Ford’s Research and Advanced pending. In 2006, Ford honored him with the Henry Ford (From left to right) Vitor Meira, driver of the Panther Engineering Center, where he has worked for 13 years. Technology Award and two Research and Technical Achieve- Racing car sponsored by Delphi; Steven Holman, Chairman His group focuses on the joining and assembling of body ment Awards. of the Louis Schwitzer Award Committee; and Jim Bailey structures using advanced high-strength steels. He was • Huibert Mees works for Ford’s advanced product cre- of BorgWarner at the presentation of the Louis Schwitzer Award at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. also a member of Ford’s GT team. Previously, Elliott was an ation department as a supervisor of vehicle integration. His applications development manager for Dow Chemical, Swit- current focus is on the future car and truck program. Previ- BorgWarner sponsors this $10,000 award, which is present- zerland. He also worked in the UK at the Advanced Technol- ously, he was the chassis systems design supervisor for the ed by the Indiana Section of SAE International. SAE Interna- ogy Center for the Rover Group after starting his career at a Ford GT program and published a document on his research. tional also supports the Louis Schwitzer Award by providing small industrial engineering company. He is the 2006 recipient of the Henry Ford Technology a $1000 scholarship to the engineering school of the winner’s Elliott co-authored two papers on advanced high-strength Award and the Ford Research and Advanced Engineering choice, which in this case will be Purdue University’s me- steels. He is the 2006 recipient of the Henry Ford Technology Technical Achievement Award. chanical engineering department. The winner’s name will be Award and the Ford Research and Advanced Engineering • Matthew Zaluzec is manager of the materials research added to a permanent trophy on display at the Indianapolis Technical Achievement Award. and advanced engineering department at Ford’s Research Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. • Ramakrishna Koganti is a body engineering technical and Advanced Engineering Center. During his 17-year career Delphi accident data recorders have been required safety expert at Ford’s Research and Advanced Engineering Center. at Ford he has held a number of responsibilities, including devices on IndyCars since 1992. The third-generation ADR3 He has worked at Ford for 11 years with a focus in advanced his most recent role of materials and manufacturing man- offers improvements from the previous design, providing a lightweight materials, manufacturing, and joining processes ager for the Ford GT program. Prior to Ford, he worked as a 37% reduction in size and weight, double the sample speed for body construction. Currently, he is investigating hy- production engineer at Dow Chemical. and memory, and 31 additional external signal inputs. droforming and rollforming technologies for vehicle body Zaluzec has published, presented and co-authored more A team from Delphi was previously recognized with the structures. His previous responsibilities included serving as than 50 publications and holds 35 U.S. patents in advanced Louis Schwitzer Award in 2005 for the Earpiece Sensor Sys- a manufacturing body supervisor for the Ford GT program, materials and manufacturing processes. He is the recipient of tem, which is now mandatory in the IndyCar, Indy Pro, and and leading several projects on joining lightweight materials. two Henry Ford Technology Awards. ChampCar World Series.

Oakland University alumnus, professors recognized for paper Ganesan receives SAE Excellence An alumnus and two professors from Oakland University in Engineering Education Award received SAE International’s Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper at the awards banquet held during the SAE V. Ganesan of the 2007 World Congress. Indian Institute of The award, established in 1998, recognizes the best techni- Technology, Madras, cal paper written by a student and presented at a major SAE was presented SAE meeting. The award honors Dr. Phil Myers, former SAE International’s Excel- President and retired professor at the University of Wiscon- lence in Engineering sin-Madison. Education Award at The following authors are being honored for their paper, the SAE 2007 World “Cycle-Averaged Heat Flux Measurements in a Straight-Pipe Congress. Extension of the Exhaust Port of an SI Engine” (SAE Paper This award recog- #2006-01-1033). nizes contributions (From left to right) Brian Sangeorzan, Mario Farrugia, and • Mario Farrugia is the lead author of the award-winning made by an individ- V. Ganesan (right) with 2007 SAE Alexandros Alkidas received the Myers Award for their ual toward activities President Rich Schaum. paper, which he wrote as a doctorate student at Oakland paper, “Cycle-Averaged Heat Flux Measurements in a University. He is now a lecturer in the mechanical engi- Straight-Pipe Extension of the Exhaust Port of an SI Engine.” related to the SAE Engineering Education Board. neering department of the University of Malta, where he Ganesan, a mechanical engineering professor, has been specializes in thermodynamics and heat transfer. Previously, Research and Development Center, where he worked for 29 working in the fi eld of internal-combustion engines and he worked for Enemalta, the main energy supplier of Malta. years. gas turbines for 40 years. While at the Indian Institute of He also worked at Delimara Power Station as a mechanical The editor-in-chief of the SAE Transactions, Alkidas has Technology, Madras, Ganesan has held many administra- maintenance engineer and later as a project engineer. published a number of articles in technical journals. He is an tive positions, including head of the mechanical engineering Farrugia has nine published documents. A member of SAE Fellow. department and dean of academic research. SAE International, he is also a member of the Institution of • Brian Sangeorzan is an associate professor of engineering Ganesan has published more than 300 papers in national Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and at Oakland University, where he has taught graduate and and international conferences and journals and has authored Technology, both England-based organizations. He is also a undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, fl uid mechanics, four books related to mobility engineering. He has received Chartered Engineer in England. heat transfer, and combustion for 23 years. He also serves as more than 33 national and international awards, and was • Alexandros Alkidas is a visiting professor in the mechani- the faculty adviser for the university’s SAE student chapter. recognized by SAE International as a Fellow in 2006. He is cal engineering department at Oakland University, where he A member of SAE International, Sangeorzan serves as a also a Fellow of the National Academy of Engineering in teaches graduate courses on combustion and internal-com- member of the SAE Detroit Section Governing Board, and on India, Fellow of National Environmental Science Academy in bustion engines. In 2005, he retired from the General Motors a number of SAE committees. India, and a life member of the Combustion Institute.

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Meetings Meetings and symposia schedule Countdown under way for this year’s For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll-free Commercial Vehicle Congress at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting de- The SAE 2007 Commercial Vehicle Engineer- tails can be found on SAE’s Web site at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia ing Congress and Exhibition, to be held details at www.sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm. October 30-November 1 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, will feature a comprehensive offering of SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events on- and off-highway technical sessions and papers. In addition, high-level panel discus- JSAE/SAE International Fuels & Lubricants Meeting July 23-26, 2007 Kyoto, Japan sions will focus on issues including renewable energy, productivity of off-highway 14th Asia Pacifi c Automotive Engineering equipment and machines from global per- August 5-8, 2007 Hollywood, CA Conference (APAC-14) spectives, a 2007 blue ribbon panel focused H.J. Markley and Bharat Vedak of John on big-bore engines, and the annual Global Deere are serving as co-chairs of the SAE Highway Vehicle Event Data Recorder Symposium: September 5-6, 2007 Ashburn, VA CEO Panel. 2007 Commercial Vehicle Engineering 2007 Update Perhaps the leading indicator of the global Congress and Exhibition. 2007 Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions Control September 10-12, nature of the event is its technical content. To Gothenburg, Sweden Symposium 2007 date, more than 50% of the event’s techni- and for all harvesting factories globally. cal content is coming from outside North He is also responsible for John Deere Agri Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition September 12-14, Lund, Sweden America, with 28% from Asia and 17% from Services, a growth-oriented technology and Symposium 2007 Europe. information-based business. ICE2007—8th International Conference on Engines September 16-20, Executive council leadership for this year’s The business focuses on creating value and Capri, Italy for Automobile 2007 event is being provided by John Deere. The enabling innovation for global customers 2007 co-chairs, H.J. Markley and Bharat in the agri-food supply chain. Markley has North American International Powertrain September 19-21, Arlington, VA Vedak, bring a wealth of global commercial additional responsibility for the company’s Conference 2007 vehicle experience as well as a solid under- corporate communications group. standing of the issues facing the industry Bharat Vedak is Senior Vice President, 25th Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition October 7-10, 2007 Orlando, FL today. John Deere Intelligent Mobile Equipment H.J. Markley is President of Deere’s Ag- Technologies. In his role, he is responsible Onboard Diagnostics Symposium: Light & Heavy Lyon-Villeurbane, October 9-11, 2007 ricultural Division—Europe, Africa, South for applying smart electronic solutions to Duty France America and Global Harvesting Equipment John Deere equipment. He has been an ac- October 29- Sourcing, a position he has held since Janu- tive member of SAE International for more Powertrain & Fluid Systems Conference Rosemont, IL November 1, 2007 ary 2006. In his role, Markley is responsible than 30 years. He is currently a member of for serving all customers within his region the SAE Board of Directors. Vedak has also October 30- Small Engine Technology Conference Niigata, Japan served on the advisory board of the Agri- November 1, 2007 Commercial Vehicle Congress Topics cultural and Biological department at North SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & October 30- Carolina State University. Rosemont, IL Body/chassis/drivetrain Exhibition November 1, 2007 This year’s Commercial Vehicle Engineer- Electrical/electronics ing Congress and Exhibition is being held in SAE Aerospace Events Engines/emissions conjunction with the 2007 Powertrain and Fuel economy Fluid Systems Conference, also being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Hydraulics International Conference on Environmental Systems July 9-12, 2007 Chicago, IL The 2007 Powertrain and Fluid Systems Maintenance Conference will occur October 29-November September 17-20, 1, with the Commercial Vehicle Engineer- SAE 2007 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition Los Angeles, CA Safety/braking/steering 2007 ing Congress and Exhibition held October Executive management 30-November 1. Cross-over events, includ- SAE Aircraft & Engine Icing International September 24-27, Seville, Spain Renewable energy (biofuels) Conference 2007 ing exhibits, are being planned as part of this Special interest event.

Silver anniversary of SAE Brake Colloquium to be held in October The latest technological innovations in brake Session Topics and friction technology will be discussed by brake industry experts from around the Effect of Brake Pad and Insulator world at SAE’s 25th Annual Brake Col- Designs loquium and Exhibition, October 7-10, at Materials Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, FL. Models and Simulation The event will feature executive-level speakers, technical sessions, industry up- New Technology dates, and numerous networking oppor- Rotors tunities. Topics covered will include brake squeal and noise, materials, hybrid regenera- Testing (dyno) tive braking, models and simulation, and Testing (vehicles, including personal testing transport) The event opens with the annual “Brake Mixed Scramble Golf Outing” on October 7 Tire Technology Hybrid regenerative at ChampionsGate Golf Course. The Sunday braking, the process afternoon Tutorial on “Hybrid Braking” will Vibration and Squeal Analysis. of recovering some of be delivered by Paul M. Williamsen, Product the energy lost during stopping, is one of the through October 9 in the Exhibit Hall. A net- Education Manager, College of Dealer topics to be discussed at Education and Development, University of working reception will be held in the Exhibit the 25th Annual Brake Toyota, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Hall October 8 from 4-5 p.m.

FORD Colloquium. “The U.S. Auto Industry in Transition” To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the is the topic of the Guest Lecture by Sean P. SAE Brake Colloquium, a “Silver Anniver- mittee meetings immediately following the 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or McAlinden, Chief Economist and Vice Presi- sary Banquet” will be held October 9 at the Colloquium, on October 10-11. 724-776-4970; or e-mail customerservice@ dent of Research at the Center for Automo- hotel pool at 6:30 p.m. To register for SAE’s 25th Annual Brake sae.org. Attendees registering before Sep- tive Research on October 8. Attendees are welcome to attend the Colloquium and Exhibition, or for more tember 21 will save $100 on the registration The exhibit opens October 8 and continues Hydraulic Brake Actuating Forum Com- information, visit www.sae.org/brake; call fee.

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Collegiate Design roundup French Canadian teams make strong showing at Baja SAE event Michigan Tech takes top spot at Aero place overall, placing fi rst in water maneuverability and oral Design East. design, second in the sled pull and overall dynamics events, and third in acceleration and endurance. Texas Tech fi nished A pair of French Canadian teams took two of the top three in the top fi ve for the 26th time since the team began compet- spots at the Baja SAE event hosted by the University of Cen- ing in 1978. tral Florida (UCF) in Ocala, FL, from April 12-15. The UCF “I was really happy with the results,” said Texas Tech team competition exposes participants to various terrains, from captain Andrew Bryant. “We had a good car and a good rolling hills to sandy fl ats and the ever-challenging water team. Out of a 1000-point competition, we fi nished only 20 course. points out of fi rst.” The Université De Sherbrooke topped the fi eld of 75, Ècole De Technologie Supèrieure rounded out the top three, fi nishing in fi rst place overall, and earning top honors in placing third in the cost and dynamic events categories. the overall design and endurance events. The Sherbrooke team, which fi nished in third place overall last year, received Aero Design East second-place honors in the design report, oral design, and The Aero Design team from Michigan Tech followed up its suspension and traction categories. third-place fi nish at March’s Aero Design West competition ÈCOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPÈRIEURE The team from Texas Tech University fi nished in second with a regular-class victory at Aero Design East, held May Ècole De Technologie Supèrieure (ETS) competes in the sled pull event at April’s Baja SAE event at the University of Central Florida. ETS ﬁ nished in third place overall.

4-6 in Ft. Worth, TX. The competition tasked teams to take off and land their plane, both loaded with cargo and empty, and to predict how much payload they can carry. Oral and written technical reports also were presented. The planes were required to have a 1000-in2 (6452-cm2) lift- ing area, an OS 61 FX engine, and a cargo volume of 4 x 4 x 16 in (102 x 102 x 406 mm). Michigan Tech University fi nished second in the report/ presentation category and received a third-place Inventor Design Communication Award. “This is my fi fth year on the team, and I’ve seen a lot of growth, from fi ghting to be in the middle to making it to the top,” said Raymon Smith, design leader for Michigan Tech’s entry. “In the past, we had parts that weren’t rugged enough to handle takeoffs and landings, and we learned a lot from that. It really came together.” École Polytechnique De Montrèal fi nished in second place overall, and Brazil’s Federal University of Itajuba came in third. The Federal University of Itajuba’s plane received the award for most payload lifted, with a mass of 31.69 lb (14.4 A student from Ècole Polytechnique De Montrèal watches as the school’s plane takes off on its way to a runner-up ﬁ nish. kg). It also received the award for best fl ight path.

Professional Development Six seminars now available online Six popular SAE International seminars their own pace, online e-seminars provide Save $100 – Register before September 21! are now available online. With these new participants with the ability to bookmark online offerings, individuals can access the one’s exact place in the course, as well as Celebrating 25 seminars via the Internet, enabling numer- the ability to track the student’s progress as Successful Years! ous employees from one organization to modules are completed. Students complete a participate in the same seminar through a self-quiz before taking a course and follow- 25th Annual site license. up by taking an online post-test. Students Seminars in the online format feature receive CEUs and an SAE certifi cate of full-motion video of the instructor, along completion. with synchronized presentation slides. Cor- The six SAE e-seminars now available BRAKEBRAKE responding handout materials are accessible online are: via download. • A Familiarization of Drivetrain Compo- Colloquium A number of “e-seminars” have been (and nents Register now remain) available on CD-ROM, but the • Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems for the & Exhibition online format increases convenience for both • Controller Area Network for Vehicle Ap- pre-conference October 7-10, 2007 attendees and organizations. In addition to plications eliminating the expenses associated with • Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel golf outing. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate travel, online e-seminars offer even more Drive Systems Orlando, Florida, USA fl exibility and portability, because they do • Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Trans- not require any handling of CDs. Customers missions This event serves as your reliable receive a log-in password and a one-year • Introduction to Brake Control Systems. industry source for brake and www.sae.org/brake subscription, providing the most current For more information on the online ver- friction technical information! version of the seminar. sions of SAE e-seminars, contact mylearn@ Presented in modular topics that allow sae.org, or call 724-772-8528. Key topics of discussion students to progress through the course at • Brake Squeal and Noise SAE Customer Service • Materials 1-877-606-7323 (USA & Canada) • Hybrid Regenerative Braking 1-724-776-4970 [email protected] New Look. New Navigation. • Models and Simulation Fax: 1-724-776-0790 • Testing www.sae.org 070421

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Professional Development Courses from SAE Detailed course descriptions are available online at www. restraint designs for occupant safety. Accident August 13-15 Liquid Atomization, Sprays, and Fuel sae.org/contedu. To register, complete the online registra- crash statistics, biomechanics, government Injection tion form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer regulations and public domain frontal safety August 15-17 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing— Service toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the tests will be reviewed briefl y. Students will Level I U.S. and Canada). also be exposed to Madymo, one of the major August 20 NEW! Lead-time Reduction: Concept to occupant CAE tools. The basic inner workings Market July 2007 of the tool, such as rigid body dynamics, joints, A rapid product development time is critical contact, airbag and seatbelt modeling, and to the success of any company involved in Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters modeling techniques will be shared with the designing, engineering, and manufacturing July 12 NEW! Automotive Cooling Airfl ow class. products. Reduced lead-time results in lower Systems: A Vehicle Perspective July 23-25 Chassis & Suspension Component Design development costs and fresher products in Exterior appearance, vehicle function, and for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks the marketplace. This seminar will provide thermal limits all have a direct impact on the July 25-27 Introduction to Road Vehicle techniques to improve information flow design of a vehicle cooling airfl ow system. Aerodynamics between upstream and downstream processes The goal of this one-day seminar is to provide July 26-27 Design for Manufacturing & Assembly within the product development process. engineers and managers with an overview of (DFM/DFA) The importance of restructuring the fl ow of vehicle/product constraints and design issues July 30-Aug. 1 Engineering Effective Team Management math data for lead-time reduction will be related to front-end and underhood cooling and Practice demonstrated through case study examples airflow. Students will learn about cooling and simulations. The parallel fl ow of data will airfl ow (fan and ram), grille openings (texture, Chicago, IL, USA—The Westin Michigan Avenue be extended to other areas. size, and location), front-end airfl ow patterns, In Conjunction with the International Conference on Environmen- August 20-21 Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel Delivery system resistance, aerodynamic cooling drag, tal Systems Systems estimating radiator heat rejection and vehicle July 7-8 NEW! Human Factors for the Aviation August 20-22 NEW! Internal Combustion Systems: HCCI, cooling performance, underhood restriction, Maintenance Technician DoD, VCT/VVT, DI and VCR and underhood airfl ow patterns. Basic concepts An in-depth review of aircraft accidents and Societal and regulatory demands to lower will be reinforced with in-class case studies. incidents reveal, time and again, that a series emissions and increase engine-operating July 16-17 Sensors & Actuators: Module 1— of human errors, known also as a chain of effi ciencies have forced engine designers to Powertrain Applications events, was allowed to form until the accident adopt new technologies and control strategies. July 16-17 NEW! Noise Diagnostics Using Nearfi eld occurred. The objective of this course is to This seminar will expose attendees to the Acoustical Holography raise awareness of human error and develop emerging technologies in engine design and The demand for better and quieter vehicles ways to prevent or reduce the occurrence and operation that can significantly improve in terms of NVH performance is increasing consequences of human error in aviation. This operational efficiencies. The fundamental every year. This seminar presents a new Human Factors course is compliant with the science and implementation technology of the methodology for performing non-invasive European Aviation Safety Agency 145 Repair various internal-combustion engine systems vibration and acoustic analyses of a complex Station accepted training guidelines, FAA Part will be presented. Attendees will learn how the vibrating structure using nearfi eld acoustical 145 Repair Station Human Factors training, engine control module (ECM) uses information holography (NAH). This course will begin with and FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician related to the operational status to implement an introduction to various NAH techniques (AMT) Awards Program credit. Additionally, real-time running effi ciency of the engine. They such as Fourier acoustics, inverse boundary this course partially satisfi es FAA—Inspection will also learn how the ECM effects changes in element method, and Helmholtz equation Authorization renewal training. This course the operation of the engine through the control least squares method. The advantages and is offered by PAMA, an SAE Aerospace systems that manage its operation. disadvantages of these different NAH Alliance. August 21-23 Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and techniques will be discussed and many practical Light Trucks application examples including vehicle interior August 2007 August 23-24 Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Methods noise, sound transmission into a passenger compartment, engine, transaxle, and brake Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters Birmingham, AL, USA—Southern Research squeals, will be provided. Actual hardware August 1-3 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems Institute and software demonstrations will be given to August 1-3 Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis August 8-9 Design of Experiments—Basic Simplifi ed illustrate the effectiveness of diagnosing noise August 6-7 Diesel Engine Technology Taguchi sources of complex structures using this new August 6-7 Wet Brake & Clutch Technology technology. August 6-7 Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint September 2007 July 16-18 Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger August 6-8 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics & Federal Cars and Light Trucks Regulation Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters July 16-18 Combustion and Emissions for Engineers August 9-10 Static and Dynamic Sealing September 10-11 Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis July 17-18 Sensors & Actuators: Module 2—Chassis August 9-10 NEW! Introduction to Hybrid and Electric September 10-12 Cost, Finance, and Economics for Applications Vehicle Battery Systems Engineers July 19 A Familiarization of Drivetrain Driven by the need for lower emissions, September 10-12 NEW! Strategic Leadership Components better fuel economy, and higher effi ciency, It is the responsibility of the strategic leader July 19 Sensors and Actuators: Module 3— hybrid vehicles are appearing in many to ensure that his or her organization is Body Applications different confi gurations on today’s roadways. moving in the right direction. Executives and July 20 Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel While the powertrain components such high-level managers must have the practical Drive Systems as the drive motor, motor controller and insight necessary to address competitive July 20 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects cooling system are somewhat familiar to the business challenges. Each segment of this Analysis for Product Design (Design FMEA) automotive industry, the battery systems are three-day course is designed to impart July 23-24 The Role of the Expert Witness in Product a relatively unfamiliar aspect. This seminar simple but powerful lessons that will equip Liability Litigation will introduce participants to the concepts of participants to more fully engage in strategic July 23-24 NEW! Vehicle Frontal Crash Occupant hybrid vehicles, their missions, and the role discussions, ask pertinent questions, facilitate Safety and CAE of batteries in fulfi lling those requirements. critical decisions, and shape high-performing According to the National Highway Battery topics including limitations, trends organizations. In addition, the course Transportation and Safety Administration in hybrid development, customer wants and provides students with a personal leadership (NHTSA), a total of 43,200 people lost their needs, battery system development timelines, profi le that illustrates their strengths and lives and 2.7 million people were injured in comparison of electrochemistries, and safety potential limitations. Participative exercises motor vehicle crashes in 2005. Frontal crashes will be examined. Current offerings, cost assist emerging executives with practical and happen more frequently compared with other factors, pack design considerations and testing effective methods of gaining organizational crash modes such as side and rear crashes. This will also be reviewed. Students will have an credibility and avoiding common errors in seminar covers the mechanics of frontal crashes opportunity to perform a battery pack analysis strategic leadership. and how vehicle structures, vehicle restraint exercise using a real world application and are September 17-18 Automotive Electronics—An systems, and vehicle interiors affect occupant requested to bring a calculator to class. Applications Primer safety. It also describes details of how CAE tools August 13-14 Occupant and Vehicle Kinematics in September 17-18 Design of Experiments (DOE) for work in the simulation of frontal crashes. The Rollovers Engineers goal of the course is to familiarize participants August 13-15 Automotive Fuel Cell Systems September 17-18 Metal Corrosion and Its Prevention with engineering principles behind vehicle and August 13-15 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop See PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, p. 12 JULY 2007 11

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Continued from p. 11 case studies and hands-on exercises. Various the automotive industry OEMs, lamp September 18-19 NEW! Modern Fluids for Crankcase measurement instruments, ranging from makers, tier-two suppliers, and human Engines: An Overview traditional micrometers to computer-aided factor experts to develop automotive Lubricating fl uids are the lifeblood of modern laser probes, will be compared for their lighting standards. These standards have engines, performing numerous vital functions merits and shortcomings. The statistics been widely used or referenced by the U.S. from reducing system friction, temperature, of dimensional measurements and the federal or state governments in establishing and fuel consumption to minimizing acceptable tolerance of variations, with and enforcing the lighting regulations. This tailpipe emissions. This comprehensive emphasis on industrial standards in real- seminar emphasizes the safety importance seminar covers the latest developments in life practice will be discussed. Material of automotive lighting devices and provides lubricating fl uids technologies and explores identification, manufacturing process important information on lighting functions, the relationships between lubricating fl uids verifi cation and the system compatibility standards or regulations, testing, and and emissions, aftertreatment devices, of the subject part to be reverse engineered evaluations. biofuels, and fuel economy. Fundamentals will be covered in substantial detail. In October 8-10 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle of crankcase lubrication, including the addition, the materials specifi cations will be Transmissions properties and performance requirements exemplifi ed as useful supporting documents October 8-9 Powertrain Selection for Fuel Economy of global base stocks and lubricants will be for substantiation data. and Acceleration Performance covered. The seminar will further explore September 17-19 NEW! Managing Engineering & October 10-12 Fundamentals of Hybrid Electric the need for lubricating systems to possess Technical Professionals Vehicles thermal and oxidative stability suffi cient to In the fast-paced and competitive October 11-12 The Basics of Internal Combustion withstand the rigors of low-heat-rejection, environment of today’s global economy, Engines high performance diesel engines or other the work of technical professionals is often October 15 Effective Meeting Management & modern engines equipped with various the difference between success and failure Facilitation in a Technical Environment emission control devices. Case studies will in an organization. Providing leadership for October 15-16 FEA for Design Engineers—Hands-on be utilized to demonstrate the existence of engineers is uniquely challenging, and the FEA Workshop overlapping phenomena aimed at extending transition from working engineer to fi rst- October 15-16 Product Liability and the Engineer oil life and protecting key mechanical line technical supervisor is one of the most October 17-19 Automotive Coatings: Materials & components. diffi cult career challenges that an engineer Applications September 20-21 Adhesive Bonding Technology may face. First-time engineering supervisors October 18-19 Control Systems Simplifi ed September 20-21 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fluid Power Seals and mid-level managers who wish to sharpen October 20-21 Human Factors for the Aviation September 20-21 Electronics Packaging: Thermal & their skills and learn new techniques for Maintenance Technician Mechanical Design and Analysis guiding, coaching, and motivating working October 22-23 Automotive Glazing Materials September 20-21 Advanced Diesel Particulate Filtration engineers, technicians, and designers will October 22-23 Accessing and Analyzing Crash and Systems fi nd this seminar valuable. A mix of lecture Injury Data from Online Databases September 24-28 Vehicle Noise Control Engineering and attention-grabbing exercises are used October 22-23 Design for Reliability: Uncovering Academy—Vehicle Interior Noise to develop intense and lasting learning Effi cient Solutions September 24-28 Vehicle Noise Control Engineering results. October 24-25 Designing for Safety and Developing Academy—Powertrain Noise Accurate Safety Specifi cations September 25-26 Turbocharging Internal Combustion Greer, SC, USA—BMW Performance Center October 25 Basic Noise Control Engines September 17-19 Applied Vehicle Dynamics October 25-26 The Role of the Seat in Rear Crash Safety Los Angeles, CA, USA—Los Angeles October 29-30 Practical NVH Signal Processing Methods Convention Center October 2007 October 29-30 Metal Forming In Conjunction with the AeroTech Congress & Exhibition October 29-31 Motor Fuel: Technology, Performance, September 15-16 Human Factors for the Aviation Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters Testing, and Specifi cations Maintenance Technician October 1-2 Catalytic Converters: Design and September 17-18 NEW! Reverse Engineering: Technology Durability Lyon-Villeurbane, France—Centre de of Reinvention October 2-3 Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment Congres L’Espace Tete D’Or During the past decade, reverse engineering Devices: Design and Durability October 8 NEW! Emissions Related OBD Systems: has become a common and acceptable October 4-5 Distributed Automotive Embedded A Design Overview practice utilized by many OEMs and Systems Onboard diagnostics, required by suppliers. This course focuses on the October 8 NEW! Automotive Lighting: Testing and governmental regulations, provide a application of modern technologies Requirements means for reducing harmful pollutants into used to decode the design details and It has not been commonly known that the environment. This one day seminar is manufacturing processes of an existing part automotive exterior lights are safety devices and designed to provide an overview of the in the absence of the original design data. must comply with governmental regulations. fundamental design objectives and the Attendees will learn the applicability and Since the 1930s, the SAE Lighting Standards features needed to achieve those objectives limitations of reverse engineering through Committee has been actively working with for generic on-board diagnostics.

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