October 2008

UpdateNews for the Members of SAE International

SAE plays major role in China International Auto Parts Expo Members asked A co-organizer of the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) 2008, to be held to vote for SAE November 12-15, 2008, in Beijing, China, SAE International, as part of its compre- Board of Directors hensive participation plan, will organize From November 1-30, SAE International and present a special Executive Power- voting members are encouraged to par- train Panel. This two-hour program will ticipate in the election of the President feature senior-level leaders at prominent and Directors. Those elected will officially powertrain companies/organizations from begin their term on the SAE Board of around the world discussing the latest Directors in January 2009. technologies. The voting process will occur on SAE’s A second special SAE event will address website (www.sae.org/encvoting). trends in the automotive industry, presented by Neil Schilke, Managing Director of the Officer nominee: Automotive Resources Institute, an SAE In- 2009 President: James E. Smith, West Vir- ternational affiliate organization. Schilke will ginia University discuss new and advanced technologies and trends that are impacting the global automo- 2009-2011 Director nominees: tive OEM marketplace. By understanding Hal M. Heule, US Airways the long-term trends and how they affect Laura Hitchcock, Boeing Co. the supply chain, attendees can gain insight Andris Lacis, BTG Systems Inc. to positioning their companies for future During a June visit to China, a delegation led by SAE Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer David L. Schutt and 2008 SAE President Thomas W. Ryan III (second and Ronald D. Matthews, University of Texas– success. third from left, respectively) met with officials of the Ningbo Municipal Economic Committee Austin Both the powertrain panel and trends ses- and the Ningbo Autoparts Association at the Ningbo Automotive Component Testing Center. Mark Pope, General Motors Corp. sion will feature simultaneous translation, SAE is co-sponsoring next month’s China International Auto Parts Expo in Beijing. Gregory E. Saunders, U.S. Department of and each will be followed by a question- Defense and-answer session. At CIAPE, SAE will showcase its many and global competitiveness. In coopera- about STEP. For questions regarding the election, offerings developed specifically for the tion with the Ministry of Commerce, SAE SAE will also have a booth at CIAPE fea- please contact the Executive Office at 724- China automotive supply market, including will honor the charter STEP participants at turing a special display on SAE standards. 772-4035. the new SAE Supplier Technology Excel- a luncheon ceremony. This is a prime net- Here, attendees can learn more about the lence Program (STEP), designed to help working opportunity for invited guests to many programs, products, and resources of automotive supply companies with product meet informally with SAE technical experts SAE. innovation, the acquisition of technology, and STEP participants, and to learn more

SAE offers new ‘Fast Tracks’ online courses The first offering in SAE International’s new “Fast Tracks” for six or more students and site license options are also series of short-duration online courses is now available. available. “Laminated Glass: Design Considerations for Vehicle Door Needing only a laptop or PC with an Internet connection, Systems” is a 40-min course that provides an overview of anyone can participate in Fast Tracks at their own conve- best practices for the integration of laminated glass into nience, without the expense of travel or time away from the vehicle door systems. workplace. Additional Fast Track courses are scheduled to Designed to address the growing demand for faster, more be announced in forthcoming months. For more information, efficient ways to learn, Fast Tracks feature animated presen- visit www.sae.org/fasttracks. Subject-matter experts interest- tation screens (including video, graphics, photos, and text) ed in submitting a proposal for Fast Tracks development are synchronized with audio instruction. Knowledge checks are invited to contact e-Learning Manager Shirley Ann Minehart incorporated throughout the course to reinforce learning and at [email protected]. retention of key concepts. The Laminated Glass Fast Track looks at the evolution of vehicle glazing and the benefits and challenges associated with the adoption of laminated glass in automobiles. Instruc- A technician at PPG’s Auto OEM Windshields plant in tors are Peter T. Dishart, Manager, Laminated Glass Division, Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, examines a windshield for PPG Industries Inc., and DeWitt Lampman, Staff Engineer, possible defects. A pair of instructors from PPG will lead the PPG Glass Research. “Laminated Glass: Design Considerations for Vehicle Door Topics covered during the course include laminated glaz- Systems” Fast Track. ing selection criteria, automotive glass strength character- ization, static stresses and door design considerations, and Systems” (Product Code: PD130810ON) is available for $79 laminated glass performance analysis techniques. ($69 for SAE members). Participants receive three months of “Laminated Glass: Design Considerations for Vehicle Door online access to the 40-min presentation. Quantity discounts Update

Editorial Message from the President Ryan’s remarks Mail call… well-received by SAE staff This month, I have decided to address a subject that often munications that are more results in a significant and fervent response from many of closely aligned with our In August, 2008 SAE President Thomas W. Ryan III re- our members—mail from SAE International. members’ interests. turned to the state of his childhood—Pennsylvania—and I can only imagine the thoughts that I have evoked by just In fact, each individual visited SAE International World Headquarters in Warren- this comment. Let me assure you that I, too, am sensitive member can already begin dale. There he made great efforts to interact with staff and about the amount of mail that I receive from SAE. In fact, I this process; simply go had the opportunity to deliver a presentation as part of have investigated this issue and here are some interesting to the SAE International SAE’s “Chat with the Experts” series. facts. website (www.sae.org), log Ryan, an Institute Engineer at Southwest Research • SAE International is involved in organizing more than 30 in as a member, and tailor Institute—the highest technical position attainable at conferences, congresses, and symposia every year. your own individual profile SwRI—provided staff members with a first-hand glimpse • There are more than 300 educational seminars, Webinars, to reflect those offerings that at the issues that are driving the latest global emissions and e-Learning products offered each year through our Pro- would be of most interest regulations and gave his perspective on the positives and fessional Development activities. to you. negatives of the next generation of engines and fuels. • SAE International publishes more than 3000 technical In the meantime, we will Ryan was introduced to the staff by new Executive Vice papers and more than 400 special publications and books, in keep working to improve President and Chief Operating Officer David L. Schutt, addition to developing, maintaining, and distributing more how we provide information who said that during the course of his career he has than 9000 technical standards. to you. worked with 17 organization presidents and described These are some impressive statistics; and, needless to say, I welcome all constructive comments and input. Please feel Ryan as “best in class.” Ryan responded to those remarks the details regarding the timing and availability of these free to e-mail [email protected] by saying that as President he has had “nothing but the ever-changing technical events and publications must be most positive,” dealings with Schutt. conveyed in some fashion to our members. When discussing global emissions regulations, which he I can tell you that SAE International staff members assure described as the biggest driver of new engine technology, me that the best way to deliver such relevant information is Ryan illustrated just how stringent emissions regulations by through the mailings that often elicit comments. stating that in some cases by simply breathing on the filter, I have been working this year to improve the value “you have already flunked the test.” He also explained that proposition for being a member of SAE International. I the root of soot formation is incomplete combustion, and believe that one way we can improve the value is through Thomas W. Ryan III that Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition is one ap- a more tailored understanding of our members’ interests. 2008 President proach being used to control the ignition process. In the future I think that there will be great strides made in SAE International At SwRI, Ryan leads the Clean Diesel and High-Effi- developing this understanding. The result will be com- ciency Dilute Gasoline Engine (HEDGE) consortiums and discussed the efforts the programs are making to refine combustion in diesel and gasoline engines. SAE News Clean Diesel, now in its fifth iteration, Ryan explained, is a $3.5 million project with more than 45 OEM and supplier members that is examining low-temperature combustion modes in light-duty diesel engines and high exhaust gas United Way, SAE International both winners recirculation (EGR) systems in heavy-duty engines. The A $2500 donation to the United Way was given on behalf of contributing to their employees’ financial futures and sense HEDGE consortium, made up of more than 20 members, is SAE International, after the association was selected as one of financial security in everything from retirement plans to focused on high-boost, high-EGR gasoline engines. of The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial benefit education. Finally, Ryan discussed some of the fuel tests that have Security by The Principal Financial Group. “In the not-for-profit world, you can’t always provide the been conducted at SwRI and provided staff with a valu- As part of the award, a donation was made to the chari- same direct compensation as for-profit organizations, so able look at the cost:benefit ratio for fuels such as ethanol. table organization of SAE International’s choice. United benefits really become an important part of your strategy,” Way was selected because SAE International values the said David Schutt, Chief Operating Officer and Executive organization’s wide-reaching efforts in advancing education, Vice President, SAE International. healthcare and income. Schutt noted that proactivity and education—rather than The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial a large budget—were SAE International’s keys to providing Security recognizes growing companies (5-1000 employees) the association’s award-winning benefits package. for excelling, particularly through employee benefits, at Update Career Corner October 2008 Vol. 25, No. 10 Upcoming SAE career events help members get ahead Published by SAE International to enhance communica- As part of its member benefits, SAE International will offer about maintaining confidentiality will be able to meet with tions with and among members on nontechnical issues. several career events in the upcoming months to help mem- hiring companies. Members living outside North America have access to the bers find jobs and brush up on their interviewing and job- The Career Center (Booth 1231) will be open all week dur- issue via the SAE website, www.sae.org. hunting skills. Even for those who are not in the market for ing exhibit hours and feature many job postings. Members Thomas W. Ryan III, 2008 SAE President a new position right now, it is a great time to take advantage may post their resume or submit it to a company exhibiting David L. Schutt, Executive Vice President and Chief of these services and stay informed about industry opportu- at the Career Fair confidentially and schedule private ap- Operating Officer nities and trends and make sure their presentation skills are pointment times with employers who are interested in this the best they can be. service. Thomas J. Drozda, Director of Publications • September 18: Put Your Best Self Forward—Presentation • October 20-21: Convergence Career Fair, sponsored by SAE Matthew R. Monaghan, Editor Skills for Job Hunting and Interviewing. This free session is International, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI. The Career Fair will SAE Update (ISSN 0742-972X) is edited and published part of the Career Development Lunch-and-Learn Training be located on the exhibit floor and be open from noon to 6 monthly under the auspices of the SAE Publications Series and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at SAE Automo- p.m. on October 20-21. SAE will also have a Career Cen- Board at the offices of SAE International, 400 Common- tive Headquarters in Troy, MI. Members will learn valuable ter, Booth 651, open during all Convergence exhibit hours, wealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA, phone: information on how to present their strengths to help get a where attendees can post their resume and browse many 724-772-8509, fax: 724-776-9765, e-mail: [email protected], new job or advance in their career. Lunch will be provided. open positions. website: www.sae.org. Periodical rate postage paid at To register, contact Ila Lee at 248-273-2463 or [email protected]. SAE members can attend these events free*. More informa- Warrendale, PA, and additional entrypoint. POSTMAS- • October 7-8: SAE Commercial Vehicle Career Fair, Don- tion on registration and exhibiting companies can be found TER: Send address changes to above address. Subscrip- ald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. The Career at www.saecareercenter.org under “News and Events.” tion rate is $5, included in the annual membership dues. Fair will be open October 7 from 2-6:30 p.m. and October 8 Jobs can also be searched and resumes can be posted on the SAE International is not responsible for the accuracy of from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees can take advantage of this Career Center website, http://www.saecareercenter.org/. information contained in the advertising sections of this unique opportunity for job seekers and employers to meet An increasing number of employers are using this as a key publication. Readers should independently evaluate the in a networking environment and/or confidential meeting hiring source. accuracy of the material and rely on that evaluation. room. The Career Fair will feature booths within an open *Pre-registration and use of your $99 meeting benefit required Career Center where employers will be available to discuss for Commercial Vehicle or free exhibit coupon for Convergence or Copyright © 2008 SAE International open positions. The second day, employers will be available Commercial Vehicle must be used. Printed on in a semi-private meeting room where candidates concerned Recycled Paper

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A World In Motion SAE International and NSBE expand SEEK camps Urban youths traded carefree summer days for a unique opportunity to pique their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). After SAE International and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) success- fully piloted the Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) Camp in 2007, one of the camp sponsors, the Battelle Foundation, recruited Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. to sponsor another SEEK camp in Columbus, OH, this sum- mer. The three-week day camp was for students currently in grades six to eight. Students engaged in two problem-solv- ing projects from SAE’s A World In Motion (AWIM) program: the Motorized Toy Car and the Glider. A two-day training workshop was held in Washington, D.C., for NSBE members who were trained by the AWIM staff from SAE International along with five contracted teachers. The NSBE members were to serve as mentors to the stu- dents at the SEEK Camps. SAE assisted in the general opera- tions of both camps. A Summer Engineering The D.C. camp’s attendance expanded this year. Two Experience for Kids (SEEK) camps were held, one elementary and one middle school, Camp was recently held in each with up to 300 students, who gathered together to Columbus, OH, for students in grades six through eight experience engineering through the AWIM program. The with the help of volunteers curriculum allowed participants to focus on the Skimmer from Honda of America and JetToy by using several hands-on activities. Manufacturing Inc. The SEEK Camps are a continuing partnership between SAE International and NSBE. NSBE is one of the nation’s largest student-managed organizations serving African JetToy streaks into motion quality control, and market competition. Fifth-grade teacher Americans in engineering and technology. Students in Tim Worthy’s class at Welborne Avenue Public Cynthia Rush said she appreciates GM helping to bring School in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, recently used the Jet- math and science alive for her students. Science in style Toy as their model when exploring a scientific method. The Fourth- and fifth-graders at Girard Intermediate School in program held a great deal of excitement as they were given a Skills Canada builds on the future Girard, OH, planning careers in veterinary medicine, fashion design challenge to build their balloon-powered car. During a Student Activity Day pupils were introduced to design, and entertainment, among many others, now have After construction of their prototypes, each team demon- AWIM with an emphasis on the Glider project. Tim Worthy, more options to consider, thanks to engineers from Delphi strated how far its car would go by blowing up the balloon aa Welborne Avenue Public School teacher, was contracted Packard Electrical/Electronic Architecture and General Mo- with a hand pump, then releasing it on a straightaway that by SAE International to present AWIM to young students tors’ Lordstown, OH, complex who brought AWIM into their had been outlined with tape on the floor. The JetToy and during the Skills Canada. Hosted each May, Skills Canada, in classrooms. Skimmer manuals are now available in French for Canadian Ontario, offers a variety of programs to improve perceptions Not only are the students learning about concepts such teachers. and attitudes held by young people and their parents about as friction, jet propulsion, and air resistance, they are also careers in the skilled trades and technologies. learning to work together. In teams of three, the students Hands-on help built JetToy cars and exchanged ideas about the best way to Emerson Elementary School students in Pontiac, MI, played complete the project. the role of novice engineers for six weeks. They have been Fifth-graders in Chris Notareschi’s class scrambled around applying their skills and knowledge gained through the the floor taking turns inflating balloons, using a ring to en- hands-on AWIM program. Azi Baig, a quality control Find more jobs at the SAE sure that the balloons were uniformly inflated and measur- engineer at the GM Pontiac Assembly facility, is one of 10 ing the distance traveled. They also timed and recorded the employees who partnered with Emerson teachers to show online Career Center duration of each run. how math, science, and language arts are skills used in effec- www.saecareercenter.org In other classrooms, fourth-graders carefully measured tive vehicle design. Students also learned about teamwork, paper sails of various shapes and figured the area each sail covered before attaching them to their Skimmers and sailing them across a table using wind generated by a fan. The mentors from Delphi and GM explained to the class the different branches of engineering and what their jobs entail. “Not only did the children learn about math, science and technology, they learned about careers in engineering that they may not have been aware of,” said Notareschi. In all, six fifth-grade classes and six fourth-grade classes participated in the AWIM program. It is the first time Girard Intermediate School has participated in the program. The Plan now to attend… plan is for it to become an annual event at the school.

AWIM in Montana Filled with excitement and energy, teachers from public and private schools—including remote, rural, and reservation schools—attended a two-and-a-half day AWIM training. The first was at the Montana Learning Center, at Canyon Ferry Lake, outside of Helena, while the second was at Miles Com- munity College in Miles City. Both institutes were conducted in much the same man- ner by experienced AWIM instructors Edith Cranor-Buck, Convergence 2008 is your connection to emerging a former classroom teacher, and Georgia Cobbs from the technologies, leading experts and innovative University of Montana–Missoula. Participants began by organizations guiding transportation electronics. building the Glider and launching it. After an in-depth look at the teaching materials and manuals, they moved on to Be part of the excitement – register today! team-teaching the JetToy and Skimmer. The last portion of the workshop was devoted to designing www.ctea.org and building the Motorized Toy Car. By sharing ideas and net- ATTEND. EXHIBIT. SPONSOR. working, teachers gained insight for using the AWIM materials in any classroom, maximizing students’ exposure to science, 2008 Host Company: math, technology, and communication in the real world. University of Montana credits or teaching certificate renewal credits were available. For information on the 2009 AWIM sum- 071522 mer institutes, contact [email protected]. OCTOBER 2008 3 Update

PAMA Direct New State Department guidance on exporting aircraft parts The U.S. State Department has issued a rule that was meant Exporters of aircraft parts need to be particularly careful to ‘clarify’ the State Department’s policies with respect to that they remain in compliance with the new rules. Civil which aircraft parts are considered commercial for export penalties for export violations were recently increased from purposes, and which ones are considered to be governed $10,000 per violation to $250,000 per violation, so a mistake by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITARs). can be quite costly. The true effect of this rule, though, is to expand the range of civil aircraft parts that are considered to fall within the State Definition change Department’s export jurisdiction. The FAA has changed the definition of “unapproved parts” When exported from the U.S., aircraft parts can be regulat- in its latest unapproved parts guidance, and the change ed by either the State Department or the Commerce Depart- is largely focused on eliminating definitions that could ment. Aircraft parts subject to Commerce Department export interfere with the smooth functioning of the maintenance jurisdiction may often be exported without a license, but an community. exporter almost always must register and obtain a license On July 22, the FAA issued change one to Advisory Circu- to export anything that is considered to fit within the scope lar 21-29C, Detecting and Reporting Suspected Unapproved of the State Department’s ITARs. The State Department is Parts. Change one alters the definition of an unapproved typically slow to issue export licenses, so avoiding ITAR part to remove several categories that used to be considered jurisdiction is usually preferred by exporters. unapproved. The parts subject to State Department control are those that The old definition included parts that have been main- fit within the technical specifications and descriptions found tained or altered and then approved for return to service by in the sometimes vague U.S. Munitions List (USML). The is- someone who was not authorized to perform such services. sue is that the U.S. used to have a law that excluded civil air- This category has been eliminated from the list of parts that Pratt & Whitney The FAA recently published new guidance to help its field craft parts from ITAR jurisdiction. After the law expired, the are presumptively unapproved. inspectors and mechanics to distinguish between major and White House kept it alive through executive orders. When While this represents a surprising move on the part of the minor alterations. Congress recently pledged to reauthorize the law, because of FAA, it makes a great deal of sense. Such work often repre- the useful guidance that it provided, the State Department sents a violation of the FAA’s Part 43 regulations that apply volunteered to publish a regulation that would achieve the to maintenance, but if the work was performed correctly The new definition eliminates a potential impetus to same ends. Some argue that is not the case, however, with notwithstanding their lack of qualification, then another report normal wear as “unapproved,” which means that the published rule. (properly qualified) party may be able to inspect the part the FAA’s investigative resources are not being misused by The new rule permits the State Department to extend its ju- and find that it is in an airworthy condition. being focused on normal events that do not require FAA risdiction practically at will over any aircraft part. Parts with A good example of where this might happen is the case attention—instead those resources can be focused on the true purely civilian applications can nonetheless be deemed to of a repair station that has the right personnel, housing, parts-related safety issues facing the industry. be defense-related articles. If they fit into certain categories, equipment, materials, and technical data to perform the they may be deemed Significant Military Equipment (SME) maintenance work, but that has failed to correctly update its Major or minor? and such equipment can be presumptively defense-related ratings, operations specifications, and/or capabilities list so Been wondering what sort of data approval is necessary for even if it is not used on any military aircraft. Let’s say that that the work represents a technical violation of Part 43. In your maintenance activity? Do you know when a supple- you’ve got a gyro that was originally designed for use in a light of the likelihood that the work was done correctly, there mental type certificate (STC) is required and when it is military Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS). is a strong possibility that such a part can be examined and not? The FAA recently published new guidance for its field The military AHRS could be obsolete now, but if the same found airworthy by a properly rated repair station (or by inspectors to aid them in analyzing field approvals, and this gyro is used in civilian inertial systems (which can be freely the same repair station, if it obtains the appropriate ratings guidance can be useful to mechanics as well. sold in the U.S.) then it is SME that cannot be exported as a from the FAA and then inspects and/or reworks the part as The Aviation Inspectors’ Handbook includes a “Major replacement part without a State Department license. necessary). Alterations Job Aid,” which lists a variety of different com- In another example, GPS equipment whose design makes The new definition also eliminates from consideration mon major alterations and specifies the recommended form it capable of being used above 60,000 ft (18,000 m) and in ex- parts that have been approved for return to service following of approval for each, ranging from Designated Engineering cess of 1000 knot (1852 km/h) velocity will be considered to maintenance or alteration and are subsequently found not Representative data approvals to STCs. Minor alterations fall within the USML. Under prior interpretations of the civil to conform to approved data. This prior definition charac- are not meant to be covered in the chart, so efforts to use it aircraft exceptions, such GPS units could often be excluded, terized parts in need of repair due to normal wear and tear for minor alterations will likely lead to overly onerous data but the new State Department rule will no longer except civil as unapproved parts, which was not useful to the FAA’s approval requirements. aviation GPS units because they do not meet the new defini- mission to identify and eliminate safety problems related to There is room to disagree with the chart in the job aid. For tion of “standard equipment” published in the rule. parts. example, you can have a major alteration from one type cer- tificated configuration to another type certificated configura- tion. Since both configurations are in the type design, no STC should be necessary (it is not a major change to type design if it is already in the type design). But the chart implies that Maintaining Warfighter Readiness if such an alteration affects a critical engine part then it will require an STC, even though the regulations do not require 2008 Department of Defense Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the an STC for such an alteration. premier military and commercial maintenance While the chart can miss from time to time, it still reflects Maintenance Symposium & Exhibition event of the year. the guidance that your FAA inspector will be relying on, so it is a good guideline to use. The chart can be found as October 27-30, 2008 Key topics to be presented at the Symposium include: figure 4-68 of volume four, chapter nine, section one of Order The Colorado Convention Center and the Ê UÊ ,iµÕˆÀi“i˜ÌÃÊ iÌiÀ“ˆ˜>̈œ˜]Ê*>˜˜ˆ˜}Ê>˜`Ê 8900.1. 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Publications Updated version of Unified Numbering System book published The new 11th edition of the book “Metals and Alloys in the indexing, record keeping, data storage and retrieval, and Seven new search fields have recently been added, allowing a Unified Numbering System” is now available. The new edi- cross-referencing. user to focus searches and receive accurate results faster. tion features more than 5000 UNS designations and 11,800 In addition to specifications from SAE and ASTM, the For more information, or to order the new 11th edition trade names (including 200 new UNS designations and 4500 book cross-references documents from these organizations: of “Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System” new trade names since the publication of the previous edi- Aluminum Association, Steel Founders of America, Ameri- (Product Code: HS-1086/2008), visit store.sae.org, or phone tion) and completely updated cross -references and indices. can Iron and Steel Institute, American Society of Mechanical 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970. Jointly developed by SAE International and the American Engineers, American Welding Society, Federal Specification The print book is also available in a set with UNS on the Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the Unified Num- numbers, and Military Specifications. Web. To order the set (Product Code: UNS2008.SET), or the bering System (UNS) provides a framework for correlat- For convenient online access, the latest information is also web product individually (Product Code: UNSWEB), visit ing many internationally used metal and alloy numbering available via the newly updated UNS on the Web, which is www.sae.org/uns/, or phone 888-875-3976 (in the U.S. and systems, thus enabling the uniformity necessary for efficient regularly updated as new numbers or data are added to UNS. Canada) or 724-772-4086.

Book examines use of medical Recent microcontroller Ryan drops by Dream Cruise records in accident, injury studies innovations covered in book Designed to help safety profes- The latest microcontroller sionals in various disciplines design trends and implementa- learn how to read medical tion examples are covered in records, “Forensic Biomechan- “Automotive Microcontrollers, ics: Using Medical Records to Volume 2,” a new book pub- Study Injury Mechanisms,” a lished by SAE International. new book published by SAE Edited by Ronald K. Jurgen, International, reveals the types the book contains 49 papers of information such records covering the past eight years contain and the insight they (2000-07) of research on provide on critical issues such automotive microcontrollers, as restraint usage and deploy- providing a look at innovative ment, injury mechanisms, design trends and the latest severity and outcome, and the applications. Topics covered effects of prior medical condi- include microcontroller design tions. concepts, microcontroller Written by Jeffrey A. Pike, the book features case studies networking, system testing/diagnosis, and implementation examining real-world examples of the use of medical records examples. in situations involving factors such as pre-existing condi- The book also includes editor Ronald K. Jurgen’s introduc- tions and high-speed rear impact. tion (“New Microcontroller Architectures Spark Innovative “The more we know about how injuries are caused (and Applications”) and a concluding section on future develop- how they are not caused),” Pike writes in the book’s intro- ments in automotive microcontrollers. duction, “the better we can allocate society’s resources to “Automotive Microcontrollers, Volume 2” (Product Code: avoid or mitigate injuries, and to respond in an improved PT-137) is available for $89.95 ($71.96 for SAE members). To manner when injuries do occur.” order, or for more information, visit store.sae.org, phone 877- Pike is the author of the previous SAE books “Automotive 606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail Safety: Anatomy, Injury, Testing, and Regulation” and “Neck [email protected]. At the Woodward Dream Cruise on August 15, 2008 SAE Injury: The Use of X-Rays, CTs, and MRIs to Study Crash- International President Thomas W. Ryan III stopped by the SAE Foundation booth and received an overview of the Related Injury Mechanisms.” He is the instructor of the SAE Michigan State Formula SAE car, which sought pledges for seminar “Forensic Analysis of Medical Records in Injury the number of laps it completed to donate to the Make-A- Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction Studies.” Wish Foundation of Michigan. SAE Automotive Headquarters “Forensic Biomechanics: Using Medical Records to Study also sponsored food and refreshments at the event. Injury Mechanisms” (Product Code: R-379) is available for $99.95 ($79.96 for SAE Members). To order, or for more infor- mation, visit store.sae.org, phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail [email protected]. Mobile Hydraulics: Helping Machines Go Green Updated safety papers on CD-ROM available Telephone/Webcast The 2008 editions of SAE International’s Accident Recon- Àˆ`>Þ]Ê"V̜LiÀÊÓ{]ÊÓään struction Technology Collection and Occupant Protection ££\ÎäÊ>“ÊqÊ£\ÎäÊ«“Ê /ÊqÊۈ>Ê/ii« œ˜iÉ7iL and Crashworthiness Technology Collection are now avail- ÜÜÜ°Ã>i°œÀ}ÉÌii‡ÜiLV>ÃÌÃɓœLˆi Þ`À>ՏˆVà able on CD-ROM. 2008 Accident Reconstruction Technology Collection on This SAE International Telephone/ CD-ROM (Product Code ARCD2008) features more than Webcast will explore: 1400 full-text technical papers, including more than 50 new UÊ / iʈ“«>VÌʜvÊvÕiÊVœÃÌÃʜ˜Ê“>V ˆ˜iÊ papers from the SAE 2008 World Congress. Subjects covered design include biomechanics and injuries, braking systems and UÊ "««œÀÌ՘ˆÌˆiÃÊ̜ʈ˜Ìi}À>ÌiÊÃÞÃÌi“Ê performance, crash testing, failure analysis, frontal and side ܏Ṏœ˜Ã impact, occupant dynamics and kinematics, rollover, tires UÊ
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Calls for Nominations Standards & Committees

Excellence in Engineering Education - developing an entrepreneurial idea that will Triple “E” Award positively impact the automotive industry. A new global refrigerant Open to: Advocates of engineering educa- The recipient will receive $10,000 in seed June was a month that hosted several inter- alternatives? Will the replacement refriger- tion money to help alleviate expenses associated national meetings that affect the destiny of ant provide five to seven years of trouble- Description: This award annually recog- with the execution of his or her entrepre- future mobile air-conditioning (A/C) sys- free A/C system operation? nizes outstanding contributions made by neurial idea. Applicants will be judged on tems. The Paris meeting covered events that The industry has done a great job in devel- an individual toward activities related to the basis of the creativity, ingenuity, and included the European belief that carbon oping new SAE standards and the GREEN- the SAE Engineering Education Board. The practicality of the entrepreneurial idea and dioxide is the world’s next global refrigerant MAC-LCCP formula to help address the award is given for any of the following types how it will positively impact the automotive for mobile A/C systems. merits of new refrigerants. The latter of service: promotion of SAE student activi- industry. By contrast, two meetings in Scottsdale, provides a level playing field with the ability ties at the international or local levels, contri- Nomination deadline: October 31, 2008 AZ, pointed to the fact that except for the to have ongoing changes with reputable butions that advance engineering education, Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ German automobile industry favoring car- information. contributions in support of the SAE Colle- awards/list/prechter/ bon dioxide (R744), all other global vehicle With the recent worldwide increased cost giate Design competitions, and promotion of manufacturers are at this time favoring the for fuel, consumers are becoming more educational related activities at any level. new refrigerant HFO1234yf to meet the 2011 aware of fuel consumed by the vehicle and Nomination deadline: September 30, 2008 Call for Experts European phase-out of HFC-134a refriger- accessory systems. They want A/C systems Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ ant requirement. So again, after another that provide adequate cooling performance awards/list/eee year of alternate refrigerant confusion, we and are concerned about the cost and SAE seeks assistance are attempting to answer the question, what amount of fuel needed to operate the A/C Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award alternate refrigerant will be in production in system. Open to: Engineering educators from driver vision the future? Will there be one global refriger- This industry is in chaos over the fact that Description: This award recognizes engi- experts ant? The deadline is less than 30 months a legislated directive requiring a question- neering professors with more than three away for the vehicle manufacturers to de- able refrigerant change is in place. The but less than 10 years of full-time faculty The SAE Driver Vision Technical Committee termine if there is a new global refrigerant. automobile industry has not had sufficient experience who are affiliated with an en- is responsible for developing and maintain- Will the industry have to be selective with time for adequate development of new gineering school from which SAE accepts ing SAE standards related to road vehicle their mobile A/C system production vehicle technologies that will provide a reliable A/C student members. Recipients receive a free components and factors that affect an oc- product line mix? The near future may result system benefiting a global environment and trip to either the SAE World Congress or the cupant’s field of view. The committee is in in the vehicle OEMs building vehicles with consumers. AeroTech Congress, meet one-on-one with the process of creating a “minimum target A/C systems meeting European require- To add to the confusion, there have been practicing engineers to exchange infor- point” standard as well as a non-planar mir- ments and HFC-134a systems for the rest of independent groups that have promoted mation and views on subjects of mutual ror standard. the world. their solutions to meet the EU regulation re- interest, and participate in specialized tours The following standards require immedi- Today, we have more questions than an- gardless of the technical merit. They include of industrial and research facilities. These ate review: swers as we attempt to determine if there is universities, testing facilities, component activities enable the educator to bring valu- J100—Class “A” Vehicle Glazing Shade a new global refrigerant for the mobile A/C suppliers, and independent R&D groups. able information back to the classroom to Bands industry. Most of these groups have never produced a enhance the student experience and knowl- J1050—Describing and Measuring the When considering a new global refriger- production mobile A/C system. edge of real-world practices and theories. Driver’s Field of View ant, we must be sure to understand the total In the end, mobile A/C systems are the Nomination deadline: October 16, 2008 J1246—Measuring the Radius of Curvature environmental issue. Just because a refrig- responsibility of each vehicle OEM. At this Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ of Convex Mirrors erant has a low global warming potential point in time, high system costs, system per- awards/list/teetor/ J264—Vision Glossary (GWP) rating, the real issue is its lifetime formance, and environmental issues remain J834—Passenger Car Rear Vision effect on the environment. Does it provide unanswered. Within the next few months a Heinz C. Prechter Award for Automotive J941—Motor Vehicle Driver’s Eye Locations efficient cooling operation, and what are the decision of what type of refrigerant sys- Excellence J964—Recommended Practice for Measuring direct and indirect tailpipe emissions over tem must be produced to meet the global Open to: Students at Kettering University Haze and Reflectance of Mirrors the lifetime of the vehicle? marketplace will have to be made. Will this and the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor J985—Vision Factors Considerations in Rear It has been stated that any replacement answer result in a new global refrigerant? Description: The Heinz C. Prechter Award View Mirror Design refrigerant must provide the same reliability for Automotive Excellence recognizes a Please contact Micheline Brussow, mbrus- that the consumer has become accustomed Ward Atkinson, Chair of the SAE Interior graduate engineering student, or team of [email protected] or 248-273-2459, if you are an to with their HFC-134a system. At this point Climate Control Technical Committee students, from Kettering University or the expert in ground vehicle driver vision or in time, do we have any real information University of Michigan–Ann Arbor for would like to recommend someone to SAE. regarding the system reliability of any of the

SAE standards address SAE 2008 Light-Duty Diesel emissions from A/C systems Two SAE International standards that address refrigerant Emissions Control Symposium emissions from mobile air-conditioning (A/C) systems are now available. November 3-5, 2008 Pre-register by October 17, 2008 The standards are: SAE Members save $300 Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest • SAE J2727 HFC-134a, Mobile Air Conditioning System Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA Refrigerant Emissions Chart, aids in estimating the annual refrigerant emissions rate (grams per year) from new pro- duction A/C systems equipped with specified component Don’t miss this inaugural event dedicated to light-duty diesel emissions technology issues specifi cally for the technologies. It provides emissions values for current com- U.S. marketplace. ponent technologies, and can be expanded as new technolo- gies come into use. This document provides the information Hot Topics: to develop an Excel file template “System Emissions Chart” UÊ “ˆÃȜ˜ÃÊVœ˜ÌÀœÊÃÌÀ>Ìi}ˆiÃÊvœÀÊ«>ÃÃi˜}iÀÊV>ÀÃÊ>˜`Ê for system emissions analysis. light trucks SAE J2727 was originally developed in 2004 and first pub- UÊ iÜÊÌiV ˜ˆV>Ê>`Û>˜Vi“i˜ÌÃÊ>˜`ÊiÝ«iÀˆi˜ViÃÊÜˆÌ Ê lished in 2005. The new update uses the original component diesel refrigerant emissions rating values and provides clearer UÊi}ˆÃ>̈œ˜]Ê
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Awards Motor Vehicle Council recognizes outstanding contributors Six automotive engineers have been selected to receive SAE tee and organizes three ISO working groups, including the international task force that he chairs, he has harmonized International’s Technical Standards Board Outstanding Con- joint working group on diesel fuel lubricity. He is recognized more than 100 industry metrics. A member of SAE Inter- tribution Award. Selected by the Motor Vehicle Council for as one of the world’s leading experts on diesel fuel injection national, he also chairs the SAE J1100 task force and works their contributions to motor vehicle standards development, equipment product standards. with representatives from the Global Car Manufacturers they were honored during the SAE 2008 World Congress in Henderson was the inaugural chairman of the National Information Exchange group to further standardize vehicle Detroit. Biodiesel Accreditation Commission and was instrumental dimensioning procedures. The Technical Standards Board Outstanding Contribu- in developing BQ-9000, the quality management system • Mark Riefe is a Senior Project Engineer in brake develop- tion Award, established in 1953, recognizes individuals for standard for the biodiesel industry. ment at General Motors Corp.’s Milford Proving Ground. outstanding service on SAE International’s technical com- • Joseph Jaklic is a Principal Engineer and Technical His work focuses on the areas of brake NVH, thermal test- mittees. Liaison for Osram Sylvania, where he works on lighting ing/modeling, and metrology. The following individuals are being honored for their con- issues for lamp and vehicle manufacturers. He has more Riefe is the co-author of five technical publications and tributions to the Motor Vehicle Council. than 20 years of experience in the automotive lighting field. holds a number of pending patents. As a member of SAE • Paul Henderson is the principal Previously, he worked with a Tier 1 lamp manufacturer, International, he is active in the ACA Brake Committee and consultant and lead auditor for Tem- managing several advanced lighting technology develop- serves as its interim chair. He also serves on the Brake NVH plin Quality Systems. In this role, ment projects. Technical Standards Committee and leads and participates in he provides consulting services for A member of SAE International’s Electronics/Lighting the development of brake NVH standards. the engine and diesel fuel systems Committee, Jaklic has led and participated in the develop- • Jesse Schneider is the Fuel Cell industry and quality systems indus- ment of standards for new lighting technology. He has been Vehicle Systems Manager within try. He also leads auditing services involved with SAE technical standards for 17 years and has Advanced Vehicle Engineering for stakeholders. Previously, he had sponsored five standards. He participates in four subcom- at Chrysler LLC. His department a 30-year career in diesel engine and mittees and chairs the editorial committee responsible for all is responsible for fuel cell vehicle fuel systems technology with Allis- lighting standards and the publication of SAE HS-34, or the systems, as well as compressed hy- Chalmers and Stanadyne Automo- “Ground Vehicle Lighting Standards Manual.” Paul Henderson drogen storage systems testing and tive Corp. • Bruce McDonald is a Principal Scientist in the Technical infrastructure. Henderson is a 20-year Chair of Services Group at the Donaldson Company Inc., where he is During his 10-year career with the SAE Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment Standards Commit- responsible for air filter test method development and stan- Chrysler, he served as the senior tee. During his tenure with this committee, he directed the dards. He has more than 38 years of industry experience. engineer for DaimlerChrysler’s fuel Jesse Schneider development of seven international standards and contrib- McDonald is the author or co-author of nine technical cell project within the California uted to the development and/or revision of 47 standards. publications. A member of SAE International, he is also a Fuel Cell Partnership. In this role, he led engineering chang- He also serves as the U.S. delegate to the International member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating es on four generations of Mercedes hybrid fuel cell vehicles Organization for Standardization (ISO) TC22/SC7 commit- and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the American Society of and organized the first cross-country trip with a zero-emis- Mechanical Engineers, The Institute of Environmental Sci- sion vehicle. He also spearheaded industry-first documents ences and Technology, and AFSS. on vehicle safety and hydrogen fuel specification and testing. Also at DaimlerChrysler, Schneider managed hydrogen and • Neil Mitchell is a Senior Design fuel cell vehicle safety within the U.S. Department of Energy. Chrysler’s Martin presented Engineer at General Motors Corp. Previously, Schneider worked for the automotive supplier with a focus on human factors and industry in Germany at ZF Transmissions and Arvin-Zeuna award for transmission and vehicle packaging. In his 20-year Stärker. career with General Motors, he has drivetrain innovation Schneider is the author or co-author of several technical worked in the company’s Lansing papers and standards on fuel cell technology. As chair of SAE Berthold Martin of Chrysler LLC is the recipient of the SAE/ Automotive Division, Combined International committees J2799 and J2601 for hydrogen vehicle Timken-Howard Simpson Automotive Transmission and Luxury Car Division, Saturn Engi- fueling components, he works with an international team of Driveline Innovation Award. He was presented the award neering Program, and GM Perfor- automakers and energy companies. He also has chaired tech- during the SAE 2008 World Congress in Detroit. mance Division. nical committees for the U.S. Fuel Cell Council and the U.S. This award, established in 2007, recognizes an engineer for Mitchell serves as a U.S. technical Neil Mitchell Department of Energy’s Hydrogen C&S Technology team. significantly contributing to the advancement of transmis- expert to the International Organi- sion and driveline technology. The award is funded through zation for Standardization Subcommittee SC6. Through the an endowment from The Timken Co. to honor Howard Simpson, an engineer whose planetary gear patents revolu- tionized automotive transmissions. Martin is a Senior Manager/Specialist in Advanced Trans- mission Engineering at Chrysler Powertrain Product Engi- neering. 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OCTOBER 2008 7 Update Meetings Meetings and symposia schedule GM’s Quarto to lead discussion For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll- on fuel-cell service free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting details can be found at www.sae.org/events/conferences; symposia details at www.sae. Fuel Cells and Service will be the topic of tric propulsion systems will be necessary. org/events/training/symposia. discussion at the September 24 meeting This presentation will explore these areas of SAE International’s Service Technology and more, in providing the audience with elements to consider when planning for a SAE Aerospace Design and Manufacturing Events Program Office.

Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium October 27-30, 2008 Denver, CO and Exhibition November 11-13, Power Systems Conference Seattle, WA 2008 Open Forum on Time-Triggered Technologies November 13-14, Seattle, WA (TTA-Group) Symposium 2008 SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events

2008 SAE International Powertrains, Fuels & October 7-9, 2008 Rosemont, IL Lubricants Meeting The service of fuel- cell vehicles, such as SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and October 7-9, 2008 Rosemont, IL these GM advanced Exhibition technology vehicles, 17th SAE Brasil International Mobility Technology will be the subject of a October 7-9, 2008 Sao Paulo, Brazil Congress & Exposition meeting September 24 of SAE International’s 26th Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition October 12-15, 2008 San Antonio, TX Service Technology Program Office. Convergence 2008 October 20-22, 2008 Detroit, MI All are invited to attend the meeting via production fuel-cell program. Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium The event’s presenter will be Mark Quarto, October 27-30, 2008 Denver, CO WebEx from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (ET) on Sep- and Exhibition tember 24. There is no charge, and those Manager Global Aftersales Powertrain Onboard Diagnostics Symposium: 2008 Update on interested may register by sending an e-mail Engineering–Hybrid & Fuel Cells Advanced October 28-30, 2008 Indianapolis, IN Light & Heavy Duty Vehicles to [email protected]. Access is limited. Powertrain Technology Serviceability Teams, If you would like to attend the live presenta- General Motors Corp. Quarto is responsible Light Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium November 3-5, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI tion at SAE’s Automotive Headquarters in for developing and managing advanced Optimizing Powertrains—Improvements Through Troy, MI., please contact [email protected]. serviceability concepts for all fuel-cell and November 4-6, 2008 San Antonio, TX Electronic Control Systems Symposium As automotive fuel-cell technology devel- hybrid programs. His previous engineering and management responsibilities include the electronica 2008: components, systems, and November 11-14, opment continues to evolve, development of Munich, Germany applications 2008 ancillary concepts are now becoming more advanced hybrid systems 2-Mode program, of a focal point for production programs. parallel hybrid truck, EV1 electric vehicle, November 12-15, China International Auto Parts Expo* Beijing, China 2008 Fuel-cell diagnostic development, serial data S10 electric truck, and alternative fuels sys- and special functions, special tools, technical tems programs. Quarto began his automo- Application of Lean and Six Sigma for the December 2-3, 2008 Dearborn, MI tive career by working as a technician at Automotive Industry Symposium training, and dealer facility considerations are but a few of the areas that are now both dealership and aftermarket facilities. Motorsports Engineering Conference December 2-4, 2008 Concord, NC receiving more focus and attention. Due to Quarto holds a doctorate in technical edu- high-cost, high-risk, low-volume production cation from Nova Southeastern University, 2008 Electric Drive Transportation Association December 2-4, 2008 Washington, D.C. programs more disciplined approaches for as well as a master’s degree from Ferris State Conference and Exposition the field analysis and diagnosis of elec- University. *Co-organized by SAE International

Ground Vehicle Reliability Open Forum 2008: Committee to meet during DOD Maintenance Symposium Time-Triggered Technologies The SAE Ground Vehicle Reliability Committee will meet October 27, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colo- for Aerospace Systems rado Convention Center. This is the same location as the SAE DO Maintenance Symposium, to be held October 27-30, and November 13-14, 2008 the committee meeting will be part of the symposium. New date The committee was established in the spring of 2003 to Bellevue, Washington, USA & location! address issues of uncertainty, structural durability, and structural reliability of ground vehicles. Since its inception, the committee has added software reliability and electronics Your gateway to the latest information reliability of ground vehicles to its portfolio. The meeting will provide an industry/government/academia forum to on fi eld bus technologies and integration review applications of physics of failure technology; reliabil- for safety-critical applications! ity and probabilistic technology; reliability/possibility based design methods, and fatigue prediction to ground vehicles. The following four panelists will address the question Attend. Exhibit. Sponsor. How Do We Make the Business Case for Reliability Centered www.sae.org/time-triggered Maintenance Modeling and Simulation? • Delbert Tesar, University of Texas–Austin • Gerald Moeller, U.S. Army TACOM, Rock Island Arsenal • LTC Jay Montgomery, U.S. Marine Corps, CNATT MARU • Dorothy J. Foley, Deputy Director, PMO Stryker Systems Engineering David Gorsich will serve as moderator for the panel dis- cussion. The panel will be held from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. at the convention center.

P81094 There will be a committee meeting earlier in the day at 8 a.m. For more information, K.K. Choi at [email protected]. edu or Gorsich at [email protected].

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Member News Members on the move Disability insurance available Robert Benneweis (Mbr’91) was presented the 2008 Evelyn including new product innovation, to SAE members R. Rosentreter Standards Award by the American Society of product development, and ongoing Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Benneweis technical support of Lear’s electrical SAE International’s Disability Income Insurance Plan, a was selected for the award in recognition for his contribu- and electronics portfolio. He previ- membership benefit offered through SAE’s Partner Program, tions to agricultural machinery and the International Organi- ously was Vice president of Electri- enables members and their families to retain financial secu- zation for Standardization. Current President of Benneweis cal/Electronics Engineering Core at rity in cases of unexpected disability. Consulting Ltd. and retired Manager of Electronics Engi- Chrysler LLC. All SAE members under age 65 and working 30 hours or neering at CNH Canada Ltd., Benneweis provided leader- more per week can apply for this coverage at low group John P. Moloney (Aff’90) has been rates. Offering the flexibility to choose a monthly benefit ship in the development and adoption of ISO 11783—Serial appointed Vice President of Busi- Control and Communication Data Network. amount (ranging from $500 to $5000) and waiting period ness Development and Marketing (60, 90, or 180 days) suited to individual needs, the plan can C. Stuart Daw (Mbr’08), a researcher at the U.S. Depart- at Ricardo Inc. Moloney, who has 22 William H. Mattingly help avert the need for depleting one’s savings or retirement ment of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), years of business development, stra- funds in circumstances of sudden disability. has been named a UT-Battelle Corporate Fellow. Daw, who tegic planning, sales, and marketing For more information on disability income insurance, call joined ORNL in 1979, pioneered the application of chaos experience, most recently with IRN the plan administrator, Selman & Company, at 800-556-7614, theory and nonlinear dynamics to energy technologies, Inc., will focus on expanding Ricar- or visit www.selman.cc/sitelet/index.cfm/sae.link. For including gas-fluidized beds, internal-combustion engines, do beyond its traditional automo- more information on the wide array of insurance and other and pulsed combustion. tive base into growth sectors such benefits available to SAE members, visit www.sae.org/mem- as commercial vehicles, government Jason M. Forcier (Mbr’95) has been bership/benefits/. and military projects, clean and named Vice President and General renewable energy, and renewable Manager–Global Electronics at Lear energy and advanced technology. Corp. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of Lear’s Global Electronics Mort Pearson (Mbr’00) has been In memoriam business, which includes products named a Fellow of Repair Design John P. Moloney such as smart junction boxes, body at Pratt & Whitney. Pearson joined Patrick F. Flynn, a longtime member of SAE International controllers and gateway modules, P&W in 1974 as an analytical engineer. He is currently and employee of Cummins Engine Co., recently passed wireless devices, lighting electronics, Design Technical Discipline Chief for Global Services Engi- away. Flynn joined Cummins in 1970 as an Advance Devel- and infotainment systems. Previous- neering and is responsible for ensuring that repair design opment Leader and worked his way through a variety of positions, eventually reaching Vice President of Research. ly, Forcier was Regional President, Jason M. Forcier practitioners in Pratt & Whitney’s worldwide part repair and Automotive Electronics for Robert engine overhaul system have tools, processes, and criteria Flynn served on the Board of the Army Science and Tech- Bosch LLC. that make our products and repair and overhaul services nology, National Research Council and was a member of competitively superior. the Combustion Institute and the advisory board of the Alan Martin has become an SAE-ARi Registered Consultant. Combustion Research Facility of the Department of Energy, Martin is an industry executive and consulting professional Andreas A. Schell (Mbr’03) has been named Vice President– Sandia National Laboratories. He received his doctorate in with 37 years of automotive industry experience. Martin’s Electrical/Electronics Engineering Core at Chrysler LLC. mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, background includes 16 years with Ford Europe and the In this capacity, he will be responsible for all electrical and master’s from Indiana University. He also received master’s U.K. Rover/Land Rover Group, 13 years in Manager/Direc- electronics engineering design, development, quality, and and bachelor’s degrees in agricultural engineering from the tor/Partner level positions with consulting firms Arthur voice of the customer activities. Schell previously serve as University of Minnesota. D. Little and Accenture, and eight years running his own Director–Recovery and Transformation Plan and Strategy at consulting firm. As a registered ARi consultant, Martin Chrysler. holds expertise in corporate management, safety, technology Scott G. Whetter (Mbr’08) was appointed President of IEE planning and innovation, the Indian market as well as many Sensing Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI. Whetter brings to IEE facets of product planning, development, processes, cost more than 20 years of automotive experience that includes a New Look. New Navigation. reduction, and project management. variety of roles at Ford, TRW Electronics, and most recently William H. Mattingly (Aff’05) has been appointed Vice Siemens VDO, where he was Vice President and Key Ac- President–Engineering, Global Electrical and Electronics at count Executive. www.sae.org Faster. Easier. More convenient. Better. Lear Corp. He will be responsible for global engineering, 040068

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Professional Development 2008 encore of Diesel Engine Academy to be held in November SAE standards A special second 2008 offering of SAE Inter- discussed at national’s popular Diesel Engine Technology Engineering Academy has been scheduled Materials and Testing for November. Building upon the success of this five-day academy (which is traditionally Symposium in China held in June in Troy, MI), a second academy The Automotive Materials and Testing Sym- will be held at the Southwest Research In- posium, to be held November 11-13 in Hain- stitute in San Antonio, TX, from November ing City, China, will provide an overview of 10-14. materials and testing required to supply to Through lectures, structured practical the North American automotive market. The sessions, and case studies, academy attend- event’s theme is: “Improving quality and ees learn the engineering principles and content of interior and exterior component practices necessary to effectively understand materials through communication,” and will a modern diesel engine. The types of engines address the rapid expansion and technol- addressed include naturally aspirated, ogy needs of North American OEMs and the turbocharged, pre-chamber, open chamber, Asia/Pacific supply base. light duty, and heavy duty. Donald Vesey, Chrysler, will provide the The academy curriculum includes these North American automotive OEM perspec- topics: Terminology and Performance tive and give an overview of the require- Parameters; The Case for the Diesel Engine; ments and procedures to supply interior or Thermodynamics; Air Management Sys- exterior materials to North American OEMs tems; Modern Technology Engines and Fuel A cell used for evaluating heavy- with a focus on textiles, plastics, and coat- Systems; Fuels Technologies; Combustion duty engines, fuels, lubricants, and ings. Topics include: materials, process, tier in Diesel Engines; The Role of Lube Oil in exhaust treatments occupies one of levels and how to asses your tier level, qual- the many testing labs at Southwest Modern Diesel Engines; Diesel Combustion ity certifications, OEM specs, testing, and the and Emissions in DI Engines; Engine Con- Research Institute’s facilities in San Antonio, TX. Attendees of the Diesel material approval process. trols; Onboard Diagnostics; Fuel Injection Engine Technology Engineering Teresa Carter, Guilford Performance Systems; and Emerging Technologies. Academy will have the opportunity Textiles, will discuss the process of inspect- The academy agenda also includes a tech- to tour some of the labs. ing, measuring, and evaluating the charac- nical tour of Southwest Research Institute, teristics and properties of materials. Testing one of the oldest and largest independent, also includes: Ewa Bardasz, Principal Scien- Piacenti, Senior Research Manger, Robert is performed according to the defined test nonprofit, applied research and develop- tist at The Lubrizol Corp.; Andre Boehman, Bosch LLC. methods, which are standard test methods ment organizations in the United States. Professor of Fuel Science and Materials The fee for the Diesel Engine Technol- promulgated by industry-wide organiza- The exclusive tour includes the Petroleum Science and Engineering at the Pennsylva- ogy Engineering Academy is $3,145 ($2,895 tion and are widely used among manu- Products Research Department and the nia State University; Bernard Challen, an for SAE members). To register, or for more facturers and researchers. The session will Emissions Research and Development test independent automotive industry engi- information, visit www.sae.org/academies, focus on the types of tests required by the labs. neering consultant; Philip Dingle, a Diesel phone 1-877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and automotive industry and the assessment of The Academy’s Lead Instructor is Magdi Technology Specialist in the Advanced Canada) or 1-724-776-4970, or e-mail Cus- product performance, research and devel- Khair, an Institute Engineer for the Engine, Engineering Innovation Center of Delphi [email protected]. opment, quality control and government Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division Diesel Systems; Michael Levin, Technical regulations. of Southwest Research Institute. The faculty Expert at Ford Motor Company; and Vince Jim Harper, Techmer PM, will lead a discussion on color communication and the SAE International standards that govern automotive color measurement and observa- ‘Greening’ of mobile equipment explored in new telephone/webcast tion for automotive interiors. Harper will review the practical application of how color The impact of rising fuel costs on machine and reduce engine emissions and noise Hydraulics; and Mark Anderson, Principal is approved at North American OEMs. The design and efforts to improve the fuel ef- pollution in an effort to be more environ- Design Engineer, The Toro Co. future of color CAD and worldwide com- ficiency of mobile hydraulic equipment mentally friendly. For more information, or to register for this munication will also be discussed. will be discussed in the telephone/webcast Discussion topics will include opportuni- telephone/webcast (I.D. #C0827), visit www. Fred Barwick, ATL Inc., will provide an “Mobile Hydraulics: Helping Machines Go ties to integrate system solutions, alternative sae.org/tele-webcasts/mobilehydraulics, or overview of the SAE J369—Flammability of Green,” to be held October 24 from 11:30 technologies being used by designers, and contact SAE Customer Service at 877-606- Polymeric Materials standard, including test a.m.-1:30 p.m. EST. technology trends. 7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776- specimen preparation, apparatus and testing This SAE telephone/webcast, with audio The telephone/webcast’s organizer and 4970. The cost is $179 ($149 for SAE Section environment, definitions of the various test- and open discussion delivered via tele- moderator will be Steven Zumbusch, Man- and Student Chapter-sponsored sites). ing outcomes, data recording and computa- phone, and presentation graphics and poll- ager, Application and Commercial Engi- Discounts on the purchase of multiple site tions, and the safety precautions necessary ing via the Internet, will cover initiatives to neering, Eaton Hydraulics. Other featured connections are available. for the operator. develop “green” mobile equipment perfor- speakers are scheduled to include A.J. Barwick will also lead a review of SAE mance systems that increase fuel efficiency Smith, Strategic Marketing Manager, Eaton J1756—The Determination of the Fogging Characteristics of Interior Automotive Mate- rials. Topics include test apparatus/required equipment including glassware preparation RMC Aerospace Auditor Workshop a success and sample preparation, determination of The Registration Management Committee tion process. • Recognizing CRBs and their auditors fogging photometrically and gravimetrically, (RMC) held a successful two-day Aerospace RMC is a permanent subcommittee of • Recognizing the audit management pro- test data compilation, computation and Auditor Workshop July 14-15 in Long Beach, the Americas Sector of the International gram of CRBs visual assessment of test results, and safety CA, with a record 186 attendees. Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and is • Performing an annual review of recog- precautions for the operator. The purpose of the workshop was to en- established by SAE document AS9014. This nized CRBs including the effectiveness of Joe Robbins, AZ Test; Gary Cornell,Q-Lab; hance communication and provide informa- document addresses the Requirements the AB recognition process and Oscar Cordo, Atlas MTT LLC, will dis- tion and guidance to a targeted audience of for the Registration of Quality Systems to • Overseeing the activities of the recognized cuss the various types of weathering testing Certification Bodies (CBs) aerospace audi- AS9100. It is a requirements document that ABs and CRBs. and will provide an outline of weathering tors, contract aerospace auditors, and CB describes the system that has been imple- The next RMC meeting is scheduled for requirements for the major OEMs of North trainers. The workshop included a general mented in North and South America to September 9-10 in Seattle. The next RMC America. session that provided the latest information provide industry control of the recognition planned workshop is scheduled for January For more information or to register, contact related to Industry Controlled Other Party of aerospace suppliers to quality systems 14, 2009, in Orlando. Please visit the AAQG Kristy Osman at [email protected] or 651- (ICOP) certification improvement initia- document AS9100 by Certification/Regis- website for details on future events at www. 225-6959. tives along with breakout sessions aimed tration Bodies (CRBs). The RMC provides sae.org/aaqg/ at improving aerospace auditing skills. support and control over the process. For more information on the RMC or the Attendees were provided with an opportu- The RMC is responsible for: AAQG, please contact Becky Lemon, Sr. nity to network and discuss key topics that • Recognizing Accreditation Bodies (ABs) Aerospace Standards Specialist, at lemon@ significantly impact the effectiveness of the that are going to operate in the Americas to sae.org or 724-772-4083. aerospace sector 9100 series ICOP certifica- AIR5359

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Professional Development Courses from SAE Detailed course descriptions are available online at www. October 6-8 NEW! Ground Vehicle Systems properties and performance requirements sae.org/contedu. To register, complete the online registra- Engineering: A Practical Approach of global base stocks and lubricants, will be tion form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer Competitive pressures are demanding vehicle covered. The seminar will further explore Service toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the designs that better satisfy customer wants the need for lubricating systems to possess U.S. and Canada). and needs over the entire vehicle life cycle thermal and oxidative stability sufficient to and, especially, are less expensive to build withstand the rigors of low-heat-rejection, and operate. The course goal is to enable the high performance diesel engines or other October 2008 student to apply key systems engineering modern engines equipped with various Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters tools to practical vehicle problems. The basic emission control devices. Case studies will October 1-3 Automotive Coatings: Materials & three-step systems engineering process, be utilized to demonstrate the existence of Applications comparison of the two different systems overlapping phenomena aimed at extending October 6 Patent Law for Engineers viewpoints, and key methods and tools in oil life and protecting key mechanical October 13-15 Fundamentals of Hybrid Electric each of these domains will be presented. components. Vehicles Student exercises, drawn from practical November 10-12 Chassis & Suspension Component October 15-17 Motor Fuel: Technology, Performance, vehicle problems, will be conducted and Design for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks Testing, and Specifications evaluated during this class. Integration November 11-13 Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for October 16-17 Powertrain Selection for Fuel Economy of the two different systems viewpoints Passenger Cars and Light Trucks and Acceleration Performance to create a vehicle conceptual design that November 13-14 NEW! Side Impact Occupant Safety and October 20-21 Control Systems Simplified fully satisfies customer requirements for the CAE October 20-21 Design for Reliability: Uncovering entire vehicle life cycle will be illustrated. Side-impact crashes account for 24% of all Efficient Solutions Finally, translation of vehicle requirements motor vehicle fatal crashes, second only to October 21-22 Leading High Performance Teams to the manufacturing domain and how frontal crashes, according to a 2005 report October 22-23 Automotive Glazing Materials systems engineering methods and tools by the National Highway Transportation October 23-24 Product Liability and The Engineer enable reliable and robust design will be and Safety Administration. This seminar October 27-28 Practical NVH Signal Processing described. is designed to familiarize participants with Methods October 6-8 Managing Engineering & Technical the engineering principles behind vehicle October 29-30 CAN for Vehicle Applications Professionals and restraint designs for occupant safety. October 6-8 Turbocharging Internal Combustion Students will learn the mechanics of side Engines crashes and how vehicle structures, restraint San Antonio, TX, USA—Grand Hyatt systems, and interiors affect occupant safety. (In Conjunction with the Brake Colloquium and Exhibition) Indianapolis, IN, USA—Omni Severin Hotel Students will also be exposed to system, October 16 NEW! Brake NVH, Measurement, and (In Conjunction with the Onboard Diagnostics (OBD): 2008 subsystem, and component level CAE Testing Update on Light & Heavy Duty Vehicles) and testing tools used in the simulation Brake NVH has been a persistent problem October 27 NEW! Emissions-Related OBD Systems: of side impacts. Accident crash statistics, for automobile manufacturers and their A Design Overview biomechanics, government regulations, suppliers, with warranty claims for brake Onboard diagnostics, required by and public domain frontal safety tests will noise and vibration issues totaling more than governmental regulations, provide a means also be covered. A combination of hands-on $100 million per year for each manufacturer. for reducing harmful pollutants into the activities, including computer simulations, The measurement of brake noise has evolved environment. Since being mandated in 1996, discussion, and lecture are used throughout from trial and error to a precise process over the regulations have continued to evolve the course. the past decade. This seminar provides a and require engineers to design systems concise summary of current measurement that meet strict guidelines. This one day November 17-18 Diesel Engine Technology techniques and a disciplined means to seminar is designed to provide an overview November 17-18 NEW! Alternative Fuels: Impact on SI classify brake noise. Examples of standard of the fundamental design objectives and the and CI Fuel Systems, Distribution and measurements and results, as well as features needed to achieve those objectives Storage standard procedures for such measurements, for generic on-board diagnostics. The basic Microbial contamination and material will be described. Attendees will have the structure of an onboard diagnostic will be compatibility present significant issues for opportunity to observe demonstrations in described along with the system definitions alternative fuels, causing costly operational an actual brake dynamometer laboratory. needed for successful implementation. problems for suppliers, distributors, and end The information provided will serve as an users. Fouling, corrosion, sulphide spoilage, excellent foundation for understanding and Via Telephone/Web and increased water content can lead to resolving brake NVH issues. October 24 Mobile Hydraulics: Helping Machines Go filter plugging, blocking of fuel lines and Green Telephone/Webcast injectors, and consequently cause excessive Rosemont, IL, USA—Donald E. Stephens wear and failure of engines and systems Convention Center November 2008 components. This course is a primer for those professionals who desire to learn how (In Conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Engineering Con- Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters gress & Exhibition) new fuel and fuel blends could potentially November 3-4 Simplified Taguchi/DOE Methods October 6 NEW! Introduction to Commercial and impact the operation and reliability of November 3-4 Program and Risk Management Off-Road Vehicle Cooling Airflow engines powered by oxygenated gasoline, November 6 Basic Noise Control Systems desulfurized diesel fuel and biodiesel fuel November 6 The Tire as a Vehicle Component Vehicle functional requirements, emission blends. Attendees will learn the basics about November 6-7 Piston Ring Design/Materials regulations, and thermal limits all have a fuel chemistries, material compatibility, and November 6-7 Acquiring and Analyzing Data from direct impact on the design of a powertrain how the increased susceptibility to water Sensors and In-Vehicle Networks cooling airflow system. Given the expected and microorganisms can affect equipment November 6-7 Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint increase in emission-related heat rejection, operation and reliability. November 7 Tire and Wheel Safety Issues suppliers and vehicle manufacturers must November 17-19 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics & November 7 Noise and Vibration Measurement: work together as partners in the design, Federal Regulation Instruments and Facilities selection, and packaging of cooling system November 17-19 Advanced Electric Motor/Generator/ November 10-11 Wet Brake & Clutch Technology components. The goal of this one-day Actuator Design and Analysis for November 10-11 NEW! Modern Fluids for Crankcase seminar is to introduce engineers and Automotive Applications Engines: An Overview managers to the basic principles of cooling November 19-21 Strategic Leadership Lubricating fluids are the lifeblood of modern airflow systems for commercial and off- November 20 NEW! Understanding and Using the SAE engines, performing numerous vital functions road vehicles. Participants will learn about J2534-1 API to Access Vehicle Networks from reducing system friction, temperature, vehicle/product constraints, integration With the increase in vehicle electronics, and fuel consumption to minimizing issues, cooling airflow, system resistance, the need to gather data from the vehicle tailpipe emissions. This comprehensive fans, shrouds, radiators, coolers, estimating has never been greater. From vehicle seminar covers the latest developments in heat rejection, thermal accumulation, air development, through vehicle test to vehicle lubricating fluids technologies and explores recirculation, system performance, and validation, engineers are required to collect the relationships between lubricating fluids underhood airflow. Basic concepts will be data from the vehicle’s network. The SAE and emissions, aftertreatment devices, reinforced with in-class discussion of case J2534-1 API (Recommended Practice for biofuels, and fuel economy. Fundamentals studies. Pass-Thru Vehicle Programming) gives of crankcase lubrication, including the See Professional Development p. 12

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engineers the tool to collect vehicle data from be collected enabling the participants to distribution and storage network, and how multiple network types including CAN, compare predicted and actual performances a routine surveillance program can manage ISO15765, J1850, ISO9141 and Chrysler and highlight potential sources of variance, risk and mitigate lost profits. Students will SCI, using standard J2534 interface devices. using industry standard practices.The have the opportunity to experience hands- This course is designed to give you an course is not designed to train performance on techniques to detect and remediate understanding of the J2534-1 API, enabling drivers, but rather to build the bridge contamination in aviation fuel systems. attendees to create their own programs to between analysis and theory and actual November 17-19 NEW! Aerospace Program accomplish vehicle communication needs. performance in real driving conditions. Management—It’s More than In addition to learning how to use each of Scheduling and Delivery the J2534-1 functions, students will have the Birmingham, AL, USA—Southern Research Effective and efficient management of opportunity to write a program that collects Institute today’s complex and integrated programs messages off of the CAN vehicle bus and November 10-11 NEW! Sheet Metal Stamping: Robust requires both the refinement of interpersonal another program that reads trouble codes Formability and basic leadership skills as well as the off of a J1850 vehicle. November 14 A Familiarization of Drivetrain application of appropriate technologies November 20-21 Static and Dynamic Sealing Components and tools. This seminar is intended to November 20-21 NEW! Fundamentals of Steering Systems San Antonio, TX, USA introduce basic program management Design and development of a modern November 3 NEW! Modeling and Model-Based skills and techniques to first-line and mid- steering system influences vehicle response, Control of IC Engines level leaders to help them comfortably and driver controllability, comfort, safety, and This seminar is designed to provide confidently assume their role and to aid in fuel economy. In this interactive seminar, the attendee with an introduction to the assuring program success.Areas of special participants will analyze the steering essential aspects of modeling and model- concentration will include: role of project system, from the steering wheel to the road based control of automotive internal- management, communication, interpersonal wheel. The seminar will cover the anatomy combustion engines. Idle speed regulation, skills, schedule management, interfacing and architecture of the lower steering system a specific control problem, will be utilized to with other units, task scoping, project (wheel end suspension geometry, linkages, demonstrate the model-based control design management software use, compliance and steering gear), its effect on vehicle methodology. Matlab/Simulink will be used reporting, and risk management. response, and how a force at the contact for class exercises demonstrating analytical November 19-21 NEW! Aerospace Coatings and patch is translated to a torque in the steering methods for modeling and control and actual Corrosion Control: Materials and wheel. The anatomy and architecture of the design techniques. Participants will review Applications upper steering system (steering column and the dominant dynamics and equations of a Advancing technologies command a intermediate shaft), including the topic of SI engine at idle and use engine breathing, continual understanding of current coating non-uniformity and the role of the upper combustion and inertial models to construct materials and applications. Coating suppliers steering in the occupant protection system and calibrate a dynamic simulator using are being called upon to provide new will also be explored. The seminar will engine dynamometer data. The idle speed and innovative coating technologies that finish with a discussion of common steering problem will then be introduced from a address aesthetics, excellent durability and objective tests and how the kinematics, model-based control design perspective. environmental issues. This course addresses compliances, friction and power assist affect Several control design techniques will be information and processes regarding current steering response and torque feedback. reviewed and compared and Matlab will be products and future trends in the aerospace November 20-21 Robustness Validation of Semiconductor used to demonstrate the implementation of industry. An interactive, learner controlled Devices in Automotive Applications control algorithms in simulation. instruction style, with an emphasis on November 10-14 Diesel Engine Technology Academy problem solving discussions, makes it easy Greer, SC, USA—BMW Performance Center for attendees to obtain answers to specific November 3-5 Applied Vehicle Dynamics Wichita, KS, USA—Wichita Technical College questions. November 5-6 NEW! Applied Hydraulic Brake Systems November 10 NEW! Microbial Contamination in November 20-21 NEW! Understanding the FAA Aircraft Developing and engineering vehicle brake Aviation Fuel and Aircraft Fuel Systems systems requires a substantial amount of Certification Process Microbial contamination in aviation fuel The task of certifying an aircraft or part vehicle level assessment to insure a safe, creates biomats that clog filters and scavenge reliable, and well performing vehicle under can be overwhelming given the lengthy systems, coat fuel quality indicator systems process and the many steps that are a variety of driving conditions. This course probes, and lead to structural corrosion, is designed to expose participants to the required. Understanding the process can impacting the operational and economical greatly enhance the outcome and reduce basic analysis and theory of brake system aspects of turbine powered fixed wing performance for key braking conditions. unnecessary delays or frustrations. This and rotary wing aircraft. From inaccurate course will provide an overview of the Participants will review principles in a fuel level readings to aborted take-offs classroom environment and then reinforce FAA organizational structure, its policies, and air interrupts, microorganisms can guidelines, and requirements leading to these concepts by actually performing the wreak havoc on the entire aircraft and the maneuvers from the driver’s seat in a test Type and Supplemental Type airworthiness system operations. Attendees will learn how approvals. track environment. In-vehicle data will microorganisms enter and survive in the fuel Career Opportunities

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