SAE UPDATE PAGE 1 JANUARY 2006

JANUARY 2006 VOL. 23, NO. 1

Sponsorship opportunities available 2006 World Congress Annual Banquet for Collegiate Design Series continues networking tradition Gathering automotive industry leaders from around the world, the annual banquet at the SAE World Congress has long been the industry’s defi ning networking gala. The 2006 World Congress Annual Banquet will be held April 6 at 7 p.m. in the Renaissance Ballroom (Fourth Level) of the Detroit Mar- riott Renaissance Center. The invited keynote speaker is U.S. Secre- tary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman. Sworn in as Secretary of Energy in February 2005, Bodman previously served as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, and Deputy Sec- retary of the Department of Commerce. The U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman banquet’s Special Guest Announcer will be will be the keynote speaker at the 2006 World Paul W. Smith, long-time morning host at Congress Annual Banquet, to be held April 6 WJR, Detroit. at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. The evening’s pre-banquet reception and Seating is limited, and last year’s banquet afterglow provide additional opportunities sold out in February. Price is $150 per ticket, for networking with the industry’s most or $1500 per table. Orders must be received infl uential people. The pre-banquet recep- by March 1, 2006. To order tickets online, tion begins at 5 p.m. in the Renaissance visit www.sae.org/congress/specialevents/ Mini Baja is one of fi ve CDS competitions that allow students to design, build, and test the Ballroom Foyer. The afterglow will take annualbanquet.htm. For more information, performance of a real vehicle. Mini Baja tasks engineering students with designing and place at Seldom Blues (on the Promenade phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) building an off-highway vehicle capable of operating over rough terrain. Level) at 9 p.m. or 724-776-4970, fax 724-776-0790, or e-mail [email protected]. Corporate sponsorship of SAE’s Collegiate design, fabricate, and compete with small Design Series (CDS) competitions provides formula-style racing cars. For Mini Baja, companies with a unique opportunity to students build off-highway vehicles that increase their visibility with the leading must be capable of surviving the severe Preliminary tech session engineers of the future. punishment of rough terrain. schedule released Nearly 5000 engineering students from Aero Design allows students to conceive, hundreds of universities participated in design, fabricate, and test a radio-controlled The preliminary schedule of technical sessions for the SAE 2006 World Congress is CDS competitions in 2005. Sponsors can aircraft that can take off and land while car- now available at www.sae.org/congress. establish a relationship with these top engi- rying the maximum cargo. See what new and innovative developments will be presented and begin planning your neering students who are likely to become The Clean Snowmobile Challenge chal- attendance at the automotive industry’s ultimate learning and networking event. future employees, as well as reach faculty, lenges students to re-engineer an existing volunteers, and other corporate sponsors. snowmobile to improve emissions and The CDS consists of fi ve competitions— noise, while improving or maintaining its Formula SAE, Mini Baja, Aero Design, performance characteristics. World Headquarters Clean Snowmobile Challenge, and Super- At the Supermileage competition, students welcomes President mileage—in which engineering students develop and construct a single-person, fuel- obtain real-world experience in the design, effi cient vehicle. manufacture, and testing of real vehicles. To Several different sponsorship levels and date, more than 25,000 engineering students packages are available. To become a spon- have graduated with SAE collegiate design sor, or for more information, contact Doug experience. Shymoniak at 724-772-4081 or shymoniak@ Each CDS competition offers its own sae.org. For more general information on the unique challenges. At the Formula SAE CDS, visit students.sae.org. competitions, students must conceive,

SAE Collegiate Design Series schedule Clean Snowmobile Challenge March 13-18, 2006 Houghton, MI

Mini Baja East April 12-15, 2006 Auburn, AL

Aero Design East April 20-22, 2006 Marietta, GA

Mini Baja West May 11-13, 2006 Portland, OR

Formula SAE May 17-20, 2006 Romeo, MI

Mini Baja Midwest May 24-27, 2006 Milwaukee, WI

Aero Design West June 1-3, 2006 Encino, CA In November, 2005 SAE President J. E. “Ted” Robertson stopped by SAE World Supermileage June 8-10, 2006 Marshall, MI Headquarters to talk with employees and give a presentation on “The Art of Design Formula SAE West June 14-17, 2006 Fontana, CA Integration.”

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Stepping away from the centennial year Around the world in 365 days With the beginning of a new year, of President. “The events have exceeded my When I began my yearlong term as SAE Companies course, comes the end of another. As 2005 expectations.” International President last January, I was themselves are reaches its end, it will be remembered as Notable among the events was the 100th excited about serving an organization transitioning, a monumental year for SAE. Surpassing Anniversary Reception, which was held that played a signifi cant role throughout often merging the 100-year milestone is an honor truly in May at the Smithsonian Institution Na- my career and the opportunity for me to or forming joint unique in today’s society. tional Air and Space Museum. The event, give something back to SAE. Today, as I ventures to face To put into context the achievement of held during SAE’s Government/Industry refl ect on the past 365 days, I have learned challenges in an organization sustaining 100 years, one Meeting, featured a keynote address by that SAE is involved in so many venues what they hope can look at how the cultural landscape has Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene Cernan, the that the sun never sets without some SAE will be a stronger changed since 1905. last man to walk on the moon. event happening worldwide. and more effec- tive organization. Albert Einstein had his “miracle year” The milestone was also prominently From Cardiff, Wales, to New Delhi, As I addressed in 1905, publishing a series of papers that featured at SAE conferences. At World India, to Los Angeles, CA, I have had last month, vari- changed the view of space, time, and the Congress in April, in addition to a the opportunity to witness a world fi lled ous energy sources are also undergoing atom. The aviation fi eld was still in its daylong session highlighting the “Signifi - with promising new mobility engineering a signifi cant transition, as are electronics, infancy as future SAE member Orville cant Milestones in 100 Years of Mobility developments. Throughout my travels, I global communications, and member Wright and brother Wilbur had their Engineering,” host company General was interested to discover that the theme services within SAE International. And “Flyer III” fl ight, going 38.5 km (24 mi) in Motors unveiled its Technology Integra- that I had chosen for my Presidential governments are transitioning to form 39 minutes. And it was also the year that tion Vehicle, a 2005 Cadillac STS specially Areas of Focus—“Tradition, Transition, world partnerships and collaborations. Las Vegas was founded, when San Pedro, developed with 50 in-production or yet- and Transformation” —truly resonated Los Angeles, and the Salt Lake Railroad to-reach-production technologies. During in the good work that is being done by Finally, the transformations that have Co. auctioned off parcels of land and cre- October’s AeroTech Conference and Exhi- engineers across the globe. occurred within our industry have been ated a town site. bition, a centennial celebration was held at It was good to see that the support nothing short of amazing. The world is not fl at. It is round and imploding. Every- SAE has changed, as well, growing Texas Motor Speedway. of key traditional activities is ongoing, one has the same technical information from a group of 30 automobile design Some mementos of the 100th anniversa- no matter the time or the location. The via the Internet, and there are no “third engineers to now represent tens of ry will be around long after the centennial original effi ciency that standards were world” countries technically. I have seen thousands of aerospace, off-highway, and to serve as great reminders. The coffee- meant to provide is even greater today barefooted engineers in a nondescript motorsports engineers from all over the table book “The SAE Story: 100 Years with the global reach of all companies. room lit by a single light bulb developing world. of Mobility” provides a great all-in-one The need to reduce design and part costs the most sophisticated technical search source for information relating to SAE’s requires common requirements and, thus, So it is only fi tting that the centennial be engine on a computer. The common fi rst 100 years. John Glover’s centennial global standards. Also, lifelong learning celebrated in a big way. To spearhead the bond of all SAE members is their love of artwork will be a lasting image at World and education of engineers is in greater effort to recognize the accomplishments in technology, their satisfaction with fi nding Headquarters, and the centennial issue of demand today and will continue. SAE SAE’s fi rst 100 years, a 100th Anniversary solutions to problems, and their desire to the SAE magazines can forever be looked is positioned well to continue providing Committee was formed. Virtually every better mankind worldwide. These mutual upon as a snapshot of the mobility engi- these important areas to our members and SAE activity, including meetings, publi- interests transcend politics or race or neering landscape in 2005. member companies. cations, special products, and students religion. I now know why SAE has such a My travels reinforced the notion that competitions, brought attention to the With the 2006 World Congress shaping great network of members and is so well- our industry is undergoing signifi cant milestone. up to be one of the best yet, with a record respected worldwide. transitions right now in a number of ways. “We knew the 100th anniversary was a fi ve automobile manufacturers repre- once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show- sented, the centennial momentum will case SAE’s accomplishments and to speak provide a great starting-off point for our to the future of the society,” said commit- society’s next 100 years. tee Co-Chair John Leinonen, 1995 SAE

January 2006 Vol. 23, No. 1

Published by the Society of Automotive Engineers to enhance communications with and among members on nontechnical issues. Members living outside North America have access to the issue via the SAE Web site. J. E. “Ted” Robertson, PE, President Raymond A. Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer Antenor R. Willems, Executive Director Matthew R. Monaghan, Editor At the 2005 SAE India Mobility Conference and Exposition, held October 23-25 in Chennai, SAE UPdate (ISSN 0742-972X) is edited and published monthly under the auspices of SAE President J. E. “Ted” Robertson was presented with a memento by Dr. Pawan Goenka, the SAE Publication Committee at the offi ces of the Society of Automotive Engineers, Senior Vice President of SAE India. Also at the event were Dr. Natarajan (left), former Director of the Indian Institute of Technology–Chennai, and M. S. Kumar (right), Chairman of the Inc., 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA, phone: 724-776-4841, SAE India Finance Board. fax: 724-776-9765, Web site: www.sae.org. 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 is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained in the advertising sections of this publication. Readers should independently evaluate the accuracy of “The premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide” the material and rely on that evaluation. Copyright © 2006 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. Volunteers needed for driveline committee SAE is currently seeking volunteers for the Driveline Standards Committee. The com- mittee’s goal is to identify the needs, and develop, collect, and disseminate technical Printed on information related to vehicle and equipment drivelines. Those interested in volunteering Recycled Paper should contact Patrick Kurzeja at [email protected] or Cindy Reese at [email protected].

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PAMA challenges all aviation mechanics to annual championships Okay, its time to bring the company jet in literally, separate the professionals from maintenance technician. for maintenance. Even though the war- the amateurs. This year, our symposium Contestants are required ranty has run its course, you are inclined to will be held in Las Vegas and the cham- to identify commonly keep bringing it back to the manufacturer’s pionships will be in progress from March used aircraft hardware by service center. But you have heard some 26-29. Interested in showing us your stuff verifying the appropriate pretty good reports about a number of and competing for the annual trophy? strength, metallic alloy, third-party providers that rival the OEM’s. Here is how it works: and size hardware used in How will you decide which to use? There are two types of competitions: the correct location. The Or, you are planning a family trip across team and individual. Individuals compete electrical connector event the ocean or across the country and you in some of the same timed events as the requires the participant want to be sure your trip is uneventful. teams do and earn the right to achieve to demonstrate the ability That means your airline uses aircraft main- TechnAthlete of the Year and Trouble- to test and verify cables tained by professional and well-trained shooter of the Year distinctions. The and to fi nd problems that mechanics. But how will you know which individual events are open to anyone at comply with written cri- airline is best? More importantly, how will the show who wants to try his/her hand, teria for application and the companies separate themselves from including individual team members who operation standards. Does the pack to win your business? have typically spent considerable amounts that seem too hard? Are you as good as the person The Midcoast Aviation “Arch Rivals” captured the gold medal The answer lies in fi nding the company of time practicing. working next to you? at the 2004 and 2005 events. Pictured from left to right are that provides the most in maintenance However, the highlight of the PAMA Come prove it! team members Vinnie Venditto, John Paterson, Barry Griffi n, professionalism, accuracy, speed, and aviation maintenance championships is Bill Shelton, and Midcoast President Kurt Sutterer. customer service. One way to do that is the team competition. Before the show Do you remember your by participating in the Professional Avia- opens, teams representing OEMs, service “bend allowance?” You’ll tion Maintenance Association’s (PAMA) providers, air carriers, and other groups need it if you expect to bend hydraulic Aviation Maintenance Olympics (PAMO). that organize themselves specifi cally for tubing precisely. And the control surface Sponsored by Snap-on Tools, all con- The PAMA Olympics places teams of this event participate in the Data Research rigging project is an exact science that testants vie for tremendous prizes of professional aviation mechanics against and Troubleshooting competitions. Then, includes adjustable linkages, rig pins, high-quality and valuable Snap-on Tools. one another performing tasks that all must once the trade show fl oor opens to the an actuation arm, a wing mockup, and For more information on the PAMA Avia- complete quickly and accurately. public, the spectator events take place in a linear voltage differential transducer tion Maintenance Olympics, please visit (LVDT). The complete system will need our Web site at www.pama.org. And then Given enough time, practically anyone head-to-head competitions for all to see. to be rigged for a neutral index as well put the PAMA 2006 Aviation Maintenance can get a task done perfectly. By turning a These high-speed heats feature two as for appropriate travel using a control Symposium on your calendar. It is the blind eye to minimum standards, practi- three-person teams, side-by-side, perform- surface protractor, the LVDT, and rig pins. greatest aviation maintenance industry cally anyone can complete a task quickly. ing identical technical projects, all within Are you up to that task? Good! Join us and event offered. But those are foreign concepts to aviation an allotted 20 minutes. Included in this compete for the big PAMO trophy. maintenance professionals. Their work repertoire of competencies are hardware Stay Strong! must be perfect and fast. If you are getting identifi cation, safety wire, hydraulic line Finally, the safety wire event assesses a ready to fl y or to bring your company’s fabrication, aircraft rigging, and electrical contestant’s skill and speed in performing valuable asset in for repair, aren’t those troubleshooting. Each team is entitled to a set of complex safety wire patterns. As the kind of people you want working on have a coach, and that coach, standing just with all of the PAMO events, the speed your aircraft? outside the competition ropes, is the only with which a contestant or team completes the project is important. After speed you This is the philosophy behind PAMA’s person who is permitted to speak with Brian Finnegan, A&P will next be judged on quality of work. successful aviation maintenance cham- the competitors as they speed their way Speed and accuracy is the name of the President pionships, held at our annual Aviation through the events. game. It will not do you any good to be Professional Aviation Maintenance Symposium. There, cor- The events are straightforward but fast and shoddy—or slow and perfect. Maintenance Association porate, air carrier, and general avia- demanding. Hardware identifi cation is a Professionals must do it all well. tion mechanics compete in events that, key skill set for any professional aviation

PAMA DIRECT FAA reaffi rms Mode S transponder mandate The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tougher seat safety rules debut to allow the seats to be in compliance with rier personnel must receive training every has reaffi rmed the requirement that Part 121 Starting in 2009, passenger and fl ight at- appropriate standards. two years, instead of annually. and 135 carriers install Mode S transpon- tendant seats in every newly manufactured ders. After issuing a proposal to rescind it in transport carrier aircraft will have to meet Hazmat training requirements altered Standards proposed for icing conditions 1996, the FAA has re-examined the benefi ts tougher safety standards aimed at increas- The FAA has issued a fi nal rule amending The FAA recently turned its attention to of Mode S transponders in today’s aviation ing survival in the event of a crash. its hazardous materials (hazmat) training the problems of fl ying in icing conditions, climate and withdrawn the proposed revo- The new rule relies on a FAA-commis- requirements. The new rules apply not announcing a proposed rule that would cation of the rule, confi rming that carriers sioned study fi nding that the use of seats just to employees of air carriers, but also develop new airworthiness standards that should follow the 1987 rule, proposing to constructed to withstand 16 times the force to contractors and other business partners must be met for a transport category craft extend it further and phase out exemp- of gravity (“16-g seats”) would have pre- performing certain types of services. to be certifi cated for such conditions. This tions to it. vented more fatalities and serious injuries One of the key changes initiated by the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) According to the FAA, signifi cant changes in impact-survivable transport aircraft new rule is extending training not just to would boost operating safety in icing condi- in the National Aerospace System since accidents between 1984 and 1998 than the those operators who agree to accept hazmat tions while harmonizing U.S. and European 1996 justify retaining the Mode S require- 9-g seats in place at the time. Accordingly, (will-carry certifi cate holders) but to those standards in this area. ment. The agency stresses that the selective the rule requires that any Part 121 aircraft who do not (will-not-carry certifi cate hold- The rule would set parameters for specifi c interrogation and superior resolution abil- manufactured after October 27, 2009, must ers), including Part 135 operators. Will- performance and handling qualities and for ity of Mode S transponders make them the include 16-g seats. The retrofi t of current in- carry certifi cate holders will be required physical and location qualities of the ice best-suited technology for 21st-century air service aircraft will not be required. to conduct in-depth training of anyone that must be considered for each phase of systems. Carriers’ growing reliance on small re- performing or directly supervising a fl ight. The NPRM would also require that The FAA also proposes extending the gional jets, which tend to be based on newer number of specifi ed transport-related func- airplanes must continue to satisfy in icing scope of the Mode S requirement. Under designs with 16-g or 16 g-compatible seats, tions (TRF), while will-not-carry certifi cate conditions the same handling characteristics the 1987 rule, Mode S transponders are only has also contributed to the decreased rep- holders will only be required to conduct that apply in non-icing conditions. Besides required as part of new installations. How- resentation of 9-g aircraft in the American training sufficient to ensure that those setting this general scheme, the proposed ever, the FAA’s suggested revision would passenger fl eet. In addition, the costs associ- performing or directly supervising a TRF rule would also set a specifi c evaluation for require that, starting on March 1, 2007, if ated with installation approval for 16-g seats can identify material that is either marked susceptibility to tailplane stall in icing con- any transponder needs to be permanently on an existing airplane can be prohibitive as hazmat or is unmarked but contains ditions. Comments are due on the circular replaced, it must be replaced with a Mode because other aspects of an airplane’s design indicators of being hazmat. by January 3, 2006, and on the rule itself by S transponder. must sometimes be expensively modifi ed Another important change is that air car- February 2, 2006. See FAA REAFFIRMS, p. 6

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AWARDS 2005 Doctoral Scholars announced Conover to receive 2005 SAE Delco Three graduate students have been awarded • Melanie K. Fox is pursuing her Ph.D. in Electronics Intelligent Transportation loans through the SAE Doctoral Scholars energy and geo-environmental engineering program. The program provides funding to at Penn State University. A resident of State Systems Award assist and encourage engineering graduate College, PA, she earned a master’s in fuel Gerald Conover, PRC Associates is a consulting fi rm that students to pursue careers in teaching at the science at Penn State in 2005, and a bache- Managing Direc- advises on matters of product, technology, college level. lor’s in chemical engineering from Wayne tor of PRC Asso- and corporate management to fi rms and Each recipient can receive a forgivable State University in 2002. She is a graduate ciates, has been agencies in the ITS and services community. loan of up to $5000 per year for three years. research assistant at The Energy Institute at selected to receive Before founding PRC, Conover was man- Upon completion of doctoral requirements, Penn State, and an NSF graduate fellow at the 2005 SAE ager of product and technology analysis one year’s loan is forgiven for each year the the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute Delco Electronics within Ford’s Global Business Development recipient teaches engineering at an accred- at the university. Her Ph.D. project involves Intelligent Trans- operations. Conover spent 32 years at Ford, ited engineering school. research on alternative fuels in spark igni- portation Systems including assignments in car product plan- tion engines. The 2005 Doctoral Scholars are: Award. Conover ning, manufacturing operations, and the • Steven V. Przesmitzki is pursuing his will be presented technical staffs. From 1991 on, he focused • Vincent S. Gerald Conover Ph.D. in thermal and fl uid sciences at MIT the award at the on the development and implementation of Costanzo is pur- and is employed at the Sloan Automotive Honors Convoca- ITS product and supply strategies for Ford suing his Ph.D. Laboratory at the school. He received a tion during the SAE 2006 World Congress, and its worldwide affi liates. in mechanical en- master’s in thermal and fl uid sciences from April 3-6 in Detroit, MI. gineering at the Conover is active in numerous profes- the University of Michigan-Dearborn in Massachusetts This award recognizes the impact that sional organizations including SAE, the In- 1999, and a bachelor’s in automotive engi- Institute of Tech- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) telligent Transportation Society of America, neering from Kettering University in 1995. A nology (MIT). will have on mobility in the 21st century. and the board and organizing committee resident of Worcester, MA, and a member of An SAE mem- Established in 1996, it distinguishes an indi- for the ITS World Congress, as well as local SAE, his doctoral work involves researching ber, he authored vidual or team whose outstanding technical and national charitable and community oil transport through the piston ring pack of the paper “Mix- accomplishment is judged to have signifi - organizations. an internal-combustion engine. ture Preparation cantly advanced state-of-the-art ITS. It may Vincent S. Costanzo Conover holds bachelor’s and master’s Mechanisms in a The Doctoral Scholars Forgivable Loan also recognize the author or authors of the degrees in mechanical engineering from the Port Fuel Injected Program is sponsored by the SAE Founda- best paper relating to the invention, design, University of Michigan. Engine” in 2005. A resident of Cambridge, tion. For more information, visit students. construction, or operation of vehicle-related MA, he received bachelor’s degrees in sae.org/awdscholar/loans/doctoral/. equipment or systems operating within an mechanical engineering and mathematics The application deadline is April 1 of each ITS context. from Villanova University, and a master’s year. in mechanical engineering from MIT. 2006 SAE/InterRegs Standards & Massachusetts teacher to receive Regulations Award honoree named 2005 Reuss Award David G. Gon- wheel end and hydraulic brake department. ska, an Engineer- His department’s responsibilities include Joan L. Pepin of Established in 1998, the award honors the ing Manager at the design and validation of medium- and the George H. work and dedication of Lloyd Reuss, former ArvinMeritor, heavy-class vehicle brake components. In Potter Elemen- President of General Motors, Chair of the has been select- addition to his primary responsibilities, he tary School in SAE VISION 2000 Executive Committee, ed to receive the has been actively involved in SAE’s Truck North Dart- and supporter of the AWIM program. 2006 SAE/Inter- and Bus Wheel Subcommittee, working to mouth, MA, is Pepin has taught children at the G.H. Regs Standards update current standards and develop new this year’s recipi- Potter School for 32 years. She has always and Regulations ones to improve the safety of commercial ent of the Lloyd had an interest in mechanical engineering Award for Young vehicles. Prior to joining ArvinMeritor, Reuss Award for and design technology, sparked from her Engineers. The Gonska held positions that provided him Teaching Excel- upbringing in a self-described family of award will be David G. Gonska a well-rounded understanding of motor lence. Pepin was Joan L. Pepin “car nuts.” She values the hands-on aspects presented at the vehicle systems. These positions focused to be presented of science and math, believing that children 2006 SAE Gov- on diesel engine development, hybrid the award at a school assembly in De- need lots of experience taking things apart ernment/Industry Meeting in Washington, powertrain development, and suspension cember. and putting things together and fi nding out D.C., on May 8-10, 2006. component design. This award recognizes an outstanding el- how they really work. Pepin says she has This award, established in 2001 by Inter- A member of SAE, Gonska has been ementary school teacher or team of teachers seen great gains in the confi dence levels of Regs and the SAE Foundation, recognizes a actively involved with the society for the who have effectively implemented the SAE her third-grade students who have worked practicing engineer under the age of 40 who past 13 years in both the standards activity Foundation’s A World In Motion (AWIM) with AWIM challenges, especially the girls. is involved in standards, regulations, or con- and the K-12 educational program, A World program. Developed by SAE in 1990, the She credits her success with AWIM to her formity assessment systems that improved In Motion. He holds a bachelor’s degree program targets fourth- through 10th-grade mentor, Dr. Irv Krause, who has volunteered safety or reduced emissions in a mobility in mechanical engineering from the GMI students in an effort to develop increased in her classroom for the past three years, product. The intent of the award is to en- Engineering & Management Institute and a interest in math and science. Applicants for encouraging students in their scientific courage participation of young engineers in master’s in the same subject from the Uni- the Reuss Award are judged on the amount pursuits. the standards and regulations development versity of Michigan–Dearborn. Gonska also of effort they put into AWIM, the quality Pepin received her bachelor’s degree in process early in their technical careers. holds a master’s in business administration of the teacher-volunteer partnership, and psychology/education from Southeastern Gonska joined ArvinMeritor in 2002 and is from Walsh College. the quality of the students’ experiences. Massachusetts University. currently managing the commercial vehicle

Smart engineers know the importance “The premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide” of keeping their skills razor sharp. Volunteers needed for fuel-system committee So does SAE. The Fuel System Technical Standards Committee is forming a task force to revise SAE J285 Fuel Dispenser Nozzle Spouts. The committee is currently looking for volunteers View our extensive schedule of seminars offered at our Automotive to participate on this task force. Of particular interest are individuals involved with the Headquarters in Troy, MI by visiting www.sae.org. design, manufacture, and testing of refueling systems of automobiles or fuel-dispenser 031715 nozzles. Others who might be interested would be regulators of automotive refueling systems or fuel-dispensing equipment. Please contact SAE at [email protected], or Charles Sunderhaus at 513-870-3366 or [email protected].

JJanuaryanuary UUPdatePdate 11-23.indd11-23.indd 4 112/1/052/1/05 11:24:5111:24:51 AAMM SAE UPDATE PAGE 5 JANUARY 2006 AWARDS Gritt honored with Dan Mahannah Giasson receives Agnew Award Achievement Award for Outstanding AWIM Volunteers In keeping with initiatives that have been the brake dyna- Melanie Giasson, a safety performance en- perience in safe- fostered by the Brake Colloquium to mometer test pro- gineer at General Motors, has been selected ty engineering promote technology and progress within cedures used by to receive SAE International’s 2006 SAE to demonstrate the brake and friction industry, the Dan DaimlerChrysler. Bill Agnew Award for Outstanding AWIM to her students Mahannah Award is presented each year to In 1994, Gritt Volunteers. the importance an individual who has made a signifi cant was recognized The award, established in 2003, recognizes of wearing seat- contribution to the industry. with the SAE For- volunteers active in SAE International’s A belts. Mahannah, a former brake engineer at est R. McFarland World In Motion program. More commonly In addition to General Motors and Link West in Phoe- Award for his ser- known as AWIM, the program is designed to volunteering in nix, AZ, is remembered for his ability to vice to the Engi- Paul Gritt increase interest in math and science in the the classroom, introduce technical advancements, mentor neering Meetings classroom. The award honors Dr. William Giasson stays Melanie Giasson young engineers, and give back to the Board. In 2002, he received an SAE Certifi - G. Agnew, a retiree from General Motors involved in her industry. cate of Appreciation for his contribution to Research Laboratories who has supported community by participating in the Detroit A task force of the Executive Committee the SAE World Congress and also received AWIM since its inception in 1996. Volunteer Impact’s park clean up and the Ju- of the Brake Colloquium has selected Paul the Allan M. Lang Award for best presenta- Giasson is a volunteer at the Our Lady of venile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk Gritt as recipient of the 2005 Dan Mahan- tion at the 2002 SAE Brake Colloquium. La Salette School in Berkley, MI. During her for a Cure. She also served as a team captain nah Award. Gritt has been Chairman, Co-Chairman, three years of service, she has introduced and leader for the Boy Scout Explorer Pro- gram. Giasson holds a bachelor’s degree Gritt created the industry’s fi rst dynamic, Organizer, and Co-Organizer of the Brake more than 50 students to the world of in mechanical engineering from Michigan high-performance brake booster test stand. Technical Sessions for the SAE World Con- engineering. As the program’s organizer, Tech University. She will be receiving her He also developed and wrote 95% of all gress for 23 years. she teaches her own sixth-grade class and recruits fellow engineers to lead the fourth- master’s degree in engineering from Purdue and fi fth-grade classes. She also uses her ex- University in 2006. Second 2005 Fuchs Student Award recipient announced Michigan middle school teachers Curtis Schmidt, his presentation entitled, “The Infl uence of recognized with Dickinson Award a graduate engi- a Taper on the Stress Concentration Factor neering student at of a Shoulder Filleted Shaft.” Mary Sanders and Patricia Schneider, teach- involvement with AWIM, she is a member of ers at Derby Middle School in Birmingham, the National Science Teachers Association, the University of Schmidt’s current research focuses on us- MI, have been named recipients of SAE the Michigan Science Teachers Association, Tulsa, was select- ing ANSYS engineering simulation software International’s 2005 Gary Dickinson Award and the Michigan Earth Science Teachers ed as the second to determine how different tapered fi lleted for Teaching Excellence. Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree recipient of the shaft geometries affect stress concentration from the University of Michigan, a master’s 2005 SAE Henry factors. He also works part time as a Design The award, established in 2001, recognizes degree from Michigan State University and O. Fuchs Student Engineer at Bertrem Products, where he middle school teachers who have made an Educational Specialist certifi cation from Award. Schmidt assists in the manufacture of metal-seated exemplary use of SAE International’s A Wayne State University. received the hon- Curtis Schmidt ball valves. World In Motion (AWIM) program, which or at the SAE Fa- is designed to increase interest in math Schneider, a math teacher and leader of Schmidt holds a bachelor’s degree in me- tigue Design & and science in the classroom. The award Derby Middle School’s gifted program, has chanical engineering from the University of Evaluation (FD&E) Committee meeting, honors Gary Dickinson, an automotive been teaching fi rst through 10th grade for 30 Tulsa. While an undergraduate, he made the held October 18 at U.S. Army Tank-automo- industry leader who played a major role years. A member of SAE International and President’s Honor Roll and placed second in tive and Armaments Command (TACOM) in the development of AWIM for middle the K-12 Education Committee, she has been the regional American Society of Mechani- in Warren, MI. school students. recognized with the Outstanding Service cal Engineers (ASME) Student Conference’s to AWIM and Manufacturing Leadership This award is given in memory of Profes- competition for oral presentations. He is also Sanders, a seventh-grade teacher at Derby for the Future awards. She holds multiple sor Henry O. Fuchs and recognizes a gradu- a past recipient of the Pattie Wilson Johnson Middle School, has been teaching science degrees from Wayne State University. ate student (or recently graduated, i.e., post and Erin White Memorial scholarships. for more than 25 years. In addition to her doctorate or new professor) for his/her work In addition to being a member of SAE, in the advancement of engineering practice Schmidt is a member of Tau Beta Pi, the in the area of fatigue. It is made twice an- Society of Petroleum Engineers, and ASME. Mackay to receive Siegel International nually by the SAE FD&E Committee in the He expects to graduate with his master’s in spring and fall. Schmidt was recognized for Transportation Safety Award mechanical engineering in 2006. Murray Mackay Council on the Biomechanics of Impacts, has been selected and Chairman of the Technical Advisory New award presented at to receive SAE In- Board for Autoliv AB. He is a professor ternational’s 2006 emeritus at the University of Birmingham, DOD Maintenance Symposium Arnold W. Sie- England, and an adjunct professor of neuro- gel International surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The 2005 Department of Defense Mainte- The symposium’s speakers included P. Transportation Mackay has authored more than 100 peer- nance Symposium and Exhibition marked Jackson Bell, Deputy Under Secretary of De- Safety Award. He reviewed technical papers, plus articles, text the inaugural award presentation of the fense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness, will be presented book chapters, and reviews on transport Robert T. Mason Award for Depot Mainte- and Lieutenant General C.V. Christianson, with the award safety issues. nance Excellence. the Joint Staff Director for Logistics. at SAE World Murray Mackay His other honors include the National The award commemorates Mason, the With the theme “Sustaining Weapon Congress in De- Highway Transportation Safety Associa- former Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of System Readiness Through Reliability, troit, MI, April tion’s Award for Safety Engineering Excel- Defense for Maintenance Policy, Programs, Cycle Time, and Continuous Process Im- 3-6, 2006. lence and the Volvo International Traffi c and Resources, for leading efforts to gain provement,” the symposium concentrated The award, established in 1987, recog- Safety Award. In addition to his fellowship support of the department’s depot-level on transforming Department of Defense nizes a leader who has made an impact in with SAE International, Mackay is also a maintenance requirements. maintenance into a more responsive and improving transportation safety. It honors fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineer- agile system. Military and commercial The award’s fi rst recipient, the Mainte- SAE Fellow Arnold W. Siegel, whose pio- ing, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, maintenance technologies, information nance Center of Albany, GA, was recog- neering research contributed to the design and the Association for the Advancement systems, and management processes were nized for its Vehicle Armor Protective Kits of modern crashworthy transportation of Automotive Medicine. He received his also addressed. Program, which provides kits for Marine vehicles and the understanding of tolerance master’s degree from the Massachusetts Corps combat vehicles in Iraq. The event, administered by SAE Interna- in collisions. Institute of Technology and his bachelor’s tional for the U.S. Department of Defense, The Phoenix Award, the highest honor in Mackay is currently a founding director and doctorate degrees from the University was held October 24-27 at the Sheraton Bir- fi eld-level maintenance, was also presented of the European Transport Safety Council, of Birmingham. mingham Hotel and Birmingham-Jefferson at the Secretary of Defense Maintenance President of the International Research Awards ceremony. Convention Complex in Birmingham, AL.

JJanuaryanuary UUPdatePdate 11-23.indd11-23.indd 5 112/1/052/1/05 11:24:5211:24:52 AAMM SAE UPDATE PAGE 6 JANUARY 2006 A WORLD IN MOTION ARI CONNECTION AWIM takes fl ight in San Diego Turning challenges into opportunities Retired Navy helicopter pilot Ross Davis has sorts as they became students for a day. Chal- I always attend Neil DeKoker’s Original current clients future engineers fl ying gliders in the rotunda lenge 1 Skimmer and JetToy curriculums Equipment Suppliers Association Annual and potential of the San Diego Aerospace Museum. In were presented to educators from Dough- Outlook Conference; I think it’s one of the clients continue partnership with the SAE A World In Motion erty County Schools and the Georgia Inter- best events for getting a solid pulse on to be impressed (AWIM) program, Davis works with stu- national Tech-Ed Association. The teachers current issues and forthcoming challenges with the depth, dents from San Diego City Schools teaching will be implementing the curriculums into and opportunities facing the automotive breadth, and the physics of fl ight using Challenge 3. their classrooms, inspiring children to be the industry. quality of the Approximately 300 students each year next generation of engineers. What I heard at the latest conference in resources ARi of- participate in a week-long investigation us- November was that 2005 sure was “fun” fers. Take a look ing the standard glider to explore the forces Illinois and 2006 will have its surprises, chal- at our Web site, involved in fl ying. As Education Resources/ Sixteen students along with their teachers lenges, and opportunities as well. And the www.ari.sae.org, Volunteer Coordinator at the museum, Ross’ from Chicago schools were invited to pres- winners will be those that are not sur- for an updated enthusiasm for the project is evident and is ent their completed AWIM projects at a prised and are able to turn the challenges summary of our matched by the students. reception hosted during SAE’s Commercial into opportunities. No doubt, the key to resource capabilities. Vehicle Engineering & Exhibition. The 2005 More than 1000 students have participated survival and success for this year will ARi can provide you with many differ- exhibition theme was “Past, Present and in the program so far. He has been using the involve recognizing the problems, getting ent ways to calculate how to make our Future” with AWIM students representing AWIM materials since 2003 along with the a correct identifi cation of the root causes, costs fi t into your budget, whether you are the future. Fifth-grade students from Caro- Director of Education at the museum, Amelia and then marshalling the right resources an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or too-often-for- line Bentley School displayed their JetToy Chapman. to work toward a solution. gotten Tier 2 or 3 supplier. activity. The Challenge 2 projects were show- Today, having the right resources to Bottom Line: What you don’t want to cased by Streamwood High School students. Michigan marshal can be pretty diffi cult, given the calculate is how much it cost you not to Through these programs students learn how Paul Lee, a teacher in the Benton Harbor reduced and lean staffs in just about every hire ARi when we could have helped turn to work in teams, solve problems, and think (MI) Schools, held a summer science camp organization. This is the exact reason the that challenge into an opportunity. both creatively and strategically. Math and for children using the Challenge 2 and 3 Automotive Resources Institute (ARi) was science principles are brought to life through Best wishes for a prosperous new year, projects. Lee presented a report before the created, i.e., so that companies facing chal- interactive classroom projects that are both school board with some of the students who lenges and seeking opportunities have a exciting and fun for students. participated. These students had the oppor- place to turn for some extra help in a time tunity to present and explain their projects. of need. ARi provides help that has the News SAE Foundation Board of Trustee member expertise, experience, and working knowl- SAE International and the Hispanic Engi- Ana van de Velde was instrumental in start- edge to be able to provide assistance neer National Achievement Awards Corp. ing this initiative. quickly, on a project-by-project basis. (HENAAC) recently signed a memoran- dum of understanding that will allow Remember, ARi is a service of SAE Inter- Georgia more students to learn the principles of national; it exists to help the industry. ARi Neil A. Schilke, Managing Director In October, two AWIM workshops were engineering. HENAAC will use the AWIM is in the business of providing experience SAE Automotive Resources Institute conducted in Albany and Savannah. For materials at 20 of its VIVA Technology sites. and expertise across a wide spectrum of about 110 third- and fi fth-grade math and 755 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1750 HENAAC is based in Los Angeles, CA. areas; more than 50 registered consultants, science teachers it was a role reversal of more than 250 areas of expertise, a com- Troy, MI 48084-4903 bined century of experience, and 25 suc- Phone: 248-273-4024 Fax: 248-273-4028 cessful industry and military projects. Our E-mail: [email protected]

“The premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide” SAE UPdate now available online Current and past issues of SAE UPdate are now available online to all SAE members and student members. Files of past issues back to March 2003 are available in PDF (Portable Document Format). Adobe Acrobat is needed to view the fi les. The link to UPdate will appear in several places on the SAE Web site: • In your MyMember Info page after you log on • On the SAE Membership page in the “Member-Only Resources” box • On the UPdate main page at http://store.sae.org/update.htm • On the front page of Student Central at http://students.sae.org. Students in Benton Harbor, MI, participated in the AWIM Challenge 2 project, designing simple, mechanically propelled toys.

FAA REAFFIRMS continued from p. 3 Become a Company Representative FAA takes wraps off ODA program FAA estimates that the new rule will save Help spread information about the benefi ts of SAE by becoming a Company Representative The FAA recently unveiled a makeover for the aviation industry $24.9 million between at your workplace. Company Reps are SAE ambassadors who serve as information resources for its programs delegating aircraft certifi cation 2006 and 2015. SAE members and nonmembers. Receive important SAE information fi rst and be responsible for tasks to private organizations. The new Under the reorganization plan, any signing up new members, routing timely SAE notices, supplying necessary forms, and answering system, called the Organization Designation organization to which the FAA delegates questions that your co-workers may have about SAE programs and activities. Company Reps Authorization (ODA) program, will merge certifi cation duties will receive an ODA. receive early SAE news appropriate to their industry, as well as up-to-date membership materials its existing delegation initiatives and widen The designation will identify both an ODA to help them spread the word. the scope of organizations and tasks that can Holder—a parent organization to which the fall under its purview. If you’d like to serve as a Company Rep at your work site, call 724-772-7138, fax 724-776- FAA will grant an ODA Letter of Designa- 3393, or e-mail [email protected]. By combining the existing certifi cation tion—and an ODA Unit—a unit of individu- delegation programs into one system with als within the ODA Holder that will perform a single management and set of procedures, the authorized functions. To facilitate the the FAA hopes to provide more effective consolidation of existing programs, the oversight into this area. The expansion of the ODA rule also includes provisions issuing scope of delegation also will allow the FAA a standardized set of procedures for ODA to place more of its resources elsewhere. The Holders.

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Barry D. McNutt Award for Excellence in vidual at the corporate official level for Sid Olsen Engineering Manager Award AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Automotive Policy Analysis outstanding contributions to the fi eld of Open to: Off-highway professionals Award for the Off-Highway Industry Open to: Automotive policy makers aerospace engineering. It is to recognize Description: This award recognizes an Open to: Off-highway or powerplant in- Description: This award recognizes individ- an individual who has applied leadership outstanding engineering manager in the dustry engineers uals who have made outstanding contribu- skills in aerospace engineering to make off-highway industry who demonstrates Description: This award recognizes a young tions to the development of improved federal contributions leading to positive impact on capabilities in fi eld-proven products and/or engineer who demonstrates outstanding automotive policy. Government policy is an the aerospace community. Recognition may services, successful protégés, development leadership skills, teamwork, integrity, in- increasingly important and complex infl u- be for a singular accomplishment or lifetime of outstanding teams, unquestioned integ- novation, community involvement, and ence on the ability of the mobility community achievement. rity, charismatic leadership, and creation participation in SAE activities. Candidates to serve humanity. Through this award, SAE Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006 of a supportive environment allowing a should be nominated by their managers or recognizes the importance of sound policy Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ customer/product focus. supervisors. analysis and inspires members of the mobil- awards/list/aero_leadership/ Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006 Nomination deadline: May 15, 2006 ity community in government, industry, and Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ elsewhere to strive for excellence. Bruce R. Aubin Aerospace Customer awards/list/olsen/ awards/list/outstanding/youngoh.htm Nomination deadline: January 15, 2006 Support Award for Excellence Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Open to: Air transport individuals awards/list/mcnutt/ Description: This award recognizes an individual in the air-transport industry Applications now being accepted for William R. “Bill” Adam Formula SAE working for an aerospace supplier (Tier 2 or SAE scholarships & loans Grant 3) whose efforts contribute to the excellence Open to: Rookie Formula SAE teams of the prime manufacturers and the viability A number of $5000/year forgivable loans on research or study related to the inter- of airline operations. In the assessment of are available for PhD students in North nal-combustion engine. Applicants must Description: This award provides funding America who plan to teach engineering at be citizens of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. to a Formula SAE rookie team to assist with his/her peers, the individual should have contributed to the advancement in safety, the university level upon graduation. For Application deadline: April 1, 2006. the development of its project. Applicants each year of eligible teaching, one year’s must be registered for the competition held reliability, and product worthiness in the • SAE Long Term Member Sponsored air-transport industry through initiative, loan is forgiven. Applicants must be citizens Scholarship—The scholarship continues in Detroit, MI, at the time of application. of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. Apply at Teams that have never competed or have dedication, and excellence in personal to be supported through generous contri- interfaces in working with customers to students.sae.org/awdscholar/loans/ by butions from long-time members of SAE. not competed in the last fi ve years are con- April 1, 2006. sidered rookie teams. achieve operational effi ciency for custom- Several $1000 nonrenewable scholarships ers and users. SAE is also accepting applications for are awarded annually to student members Application deadline: January 15, 2006 Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006 the scholarships listed below. These schol- who actively support SAE, the collegiate Submission: Visit students.sae.org/awd- arships are geared toward college juniors chapter, or the local SAE Section and its scholar/awards/adamfsae/ Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ who will be entering their senior year of programs. Student grade point average is awards/list/customersupport/ undergraduate studies in the fall of 2006. not a determining factor within the scope William Littlewood Memorial Lecture Details and applications are available on of this scholarship. Application deadline: Open to: Civil air transportation profes- Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace the SAE Web site at www.sae.org/students/ April 1, 2006. Vehicle Design and Development Award sionals scholarships. • William G. Belfry SAE Memorial Open to: Aerospace design & development Description: This award provides for an • Yanmar/SAE Scholarship—This scholar- Grant—Two $1000 grants sponsored by engineers annual presentation and recognizes a dis- ship, established by Yanmar Diesel America, the SAE Foundation Canada and the SAE tinguished leader in the fi eld of civil air Description: This award recognizes an indi- awards a $2000 scholarship to a student who Central Ontario Section are awarded annu- transportation. The objective of the lecture vidual or team that has had a distinguished is pursuing a course of study or research ally. Eligible applicants will be citizens of is to advance air transport engineering and career involving signifi cant contributions related to the conservation of energy in Canada and will be juniors entering their to recognize those who make personal con- in the innovative design and development transportation, agriculture, construction, senior year of full-time undergraduate en- tributions to the fi eld. of advanced aircraft and/or spacecraft. or power generation, with emphasis placed gineering studies at a Canadian university. Nominations will be judged primarily Nomination deadline: February 1, 2006 Application deadline: April 1, 2006. for the technical value and originality of Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ the contributions that have expanded the awards/list/littlewood/ knowledge of aerospace engineering. Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006 SAE WORLD CONGRESS Henry O. Fuchs Student Award Open to: College students working in the Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ fi eld of fatigue research and applications awards/list/johnson/ Awards Ceremony at World Congress Description: This award promotes the edu- Franklin W. Kolk Air Transportation cation of engineering students in the area of to honor engineering excellence Progress Award fatigue technology. The winning student will Open to: Air transportation professionals SAE award winners will be honored at a Honor, Arch T. Colwell Merit Award, Henry be required to discuss his/her work related to special new ceremony during the SAE 2006 Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence the fi eld of fatigue research and applications Description: This award recognizes an indi- World Congress. The “SAE Awards Cer- in Automotive Engineering, SAE Fellows, in the form of a half-hour presentation, with vidual or team for unique and outstanding emony: Honoring Excellence” will be held Rumbaugh Outstanding Student Leader time for questions and answers, at the SAE contributions to air transportation and/or April 4, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Award, Ralph R. Teetor Education Award, Fatigue Design and Evaluation Committee contributions to the work of the aerospace Renaissance Center in Detroit. Russell S. Springer Award, and Technical meeting in spring 2006. technical committees in developing aero- Standards Board Outstanding Contribu- space standards, specifi cations, technical Hosted by past SAE Presidents and SAE Nomination deadline: February 28, 2006 tion Award. reports, and data through cooperative re- Fellows, the ceremony will honor more than Submission: Visit students.sae.org/awd- search. Selection is based on originality and 80 engineers. More than 15 different awards For more information, visit www.sae. scholar/awards/fuchs/ value of the contribution, the impact and will presented, including the SAE Medal of org/congress. infl uence on the progress and development Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery of air transportation, and peer recognition. Engineering Award Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006 SAE International appoints Open to: Turbomachinery paper authors Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Southeast Asia associate Description: This award promotes engi- awards/list/kolk/ neering developments and the presentation SAE International has named Business and collaboration will strengthen our ties with of SAE papers on turbomachinery engineer- Industrial Trade Fairs (B&I) as its exclusive the Southeast Asia market and the global Marvin Whitlock Award ing. SAE administers an annual lecture by a marketing representative in China, Hong automotive industry.” Open to: Aerospace professionals distinguished authority in the engineering Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand. “We are proud of receiving this appoint- Description: This award recognizes an of turbomachinery for on-highway, off-high- B&I exclusively will represent SAE Inter- ment from SAE International,” said Arthur individual or team for signifi cant technical way, and/or spacecraft and aircraft uses. national by selling advertising, exhibition Tang, Executive Director of B&I. “We will contributions and/or innovation related Nomination deadline: March 31, 2006 space, sponsorships, and related products endeavor to promote SAE International’s to the operational availability of aircraft. and services for the SAE World Congress activities in Southeast Asia and enhance Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Operational availability includes areas in Detroit, MI, April 3-7, 2006. The company its networks, image, and infl uence in the awards/list/garret/ such as repair, design, tooling, maintenance also will focus on promoting SAE’s Automo- region. This is also a valuable opportunity practices, logistics, inspection, modifi cation, tive Engineering International magazine. for us to provide SAE International with SAE Aerospace Engineering Leadership and safety. “We are pleased to announce this relation- direct, privileged, and quality products and Award Nomination deadline: May 1, 2006 Open to: corporate level aerospace leaders ship with B&I,” said Raymond A. Morris, services to Asia’s automotive enterprises Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ and traders.” Description: This award honors an indi- SAE International’s Executive Vice Presi- awards/list/whitlock/ dent and Chief Operating Offi cer. “Such

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‘Handbook of Automotive Engineering’ SAE publication on U.S. auto history now available in English wins ‘Best of Books’ award For the fi rst time, as a consequence of differing priorities. “Pioneers, En- more, breaking ground, setting standards, “Handbook of Specifi c concepts, including electric drive, gineers, and and otherwise being a positive example to Automotive fuel cells, hybrids, and gas-turbine propul- Scoundrels,” those who follow. Engineering,” a sion are described. written by na- Kimes, an automotive editor and author best-selling Ger- The chapter on “classical” powertrain tionally ac- with hundreds of articles and numerous man-language systems occupies a prominent portion of claimed auto- books to her credit, began her career in 1963 automotive en- this book. Automatic transmissions, CVTs, motive histo- at Automobile Quarterly and is considered gineering refer- and automatic transmissions using a greater rian Beverly by many to be the most honored automobile ence book, has number of gears are covered. Other impor- Rae Kimes and historian in America. She is a past President been translated tant topics discussed include exhaust gas published as of the Society of Automotive Historians, and and made avail- aftertreatment, turbo- and super-charging, part of SAE’s has served as Executive Editor of the Classic able from SAE and optimization of auxiliary devices. Ad- Centennial Cel- Car Club of America since 1981. Five of her in an updated ditives and alternative fuels are detailed, as ebration Series, books have won the Society of Automotive English edition. well as alternative energy sources, whose was recently Historians’ Cugnot Award for best book of The German-lan- merits and disadvantages are examined recognized with the year, and four times she has received guage edition is the successor to a well- and compared. a “Best of Books” award at the the Interna- the Society’s Benz Award for best article known handbook fi rst published in 1940 tional Automotive Media Awards. Vehicle bodywork, fundamentals of unit of the year. and familiar to generations of German bodies, space frame technology, convert- The award, presented during the Madi- “Pioneers, Engineers, and Scoundrels,” automotive engineers. ibles, ergonomics, comfort, vehicle safety, son Avenue Sports Car Driving & Chowder available through store.sae.org or by calling The “Handbook of Automotive Engineer- communications, and navigation systems Society Luncheon in New York, was one 877-606-7323, is a portrait of the American ing” covers the latest information in all areas are all discussed. of two honors for Kimes. She was also automobile industry’s early years, focus- of automotive research and development. selected to receive the Recognition of The section on suspensions includes tire ing on the individuals who dreamed, Its content provides day-to-day, relevant Lifetime Achievement, which is presented and brake systems and demonstrates the schemed, innovated, succeeded, and failed advice for engineers and automotive spe- to an individual who has been selected progress achieved in acoustics, road hold- in their quests for fame, fortune, glory, and cialists seeking to expand their knowledge, by his or her peers for contributing to the ing, comfort, and safety. knowledge. as well as technically interested individuals, craft of automotive media for 25 years or students, and non-technical laypersons who The section on electrical and electronic wish to learn more about contemporary components and systems includes in-depth automobiles and their systems. text on by-wire systems, as well as illumina- tion, sensors and actuators, and multimedia Spanning more than 1600 pages with illus- systems. STANDARDS & COMMITTEES trations, this hard-bound text was written by more than 40 experts from the automo- Vehicle design, development, and manu- tive and supplier industries, and edited by facturing are at the core of this text. As such, Passing the torch Hans-Hermann Braess and Ulrich Seiffert, it includes a comprehensive view of future leaders in the German automotive engi- materials engineering, manufacturing tech- neering fi elds. Considering the complexity nology and structural design, optimization of the modern automobile, far-reaching of the product creation process, reduction cooperation was essential in compiling this of development costs and time, quality comprehensive manual. improvement, and recycling. Application of computation, simulation, testing, and qual- This reference book includes a compre- ity assurance methods, including virtual hensive subject index and describes the reality methods are revealed. In addition, current state-of-the-art and rapid develop- the relationships between vehicle manufac- ment of the automobile. The design process turers and suppliers and global production as a major factor in winning customers, in is discussed. the purchase decision, and in customer ac- ceptance is described in detail. The chapter “Handbook of Automotive Engineering” covering vehicle concepts and packaging (Order No. R-312) is available for $139.95 illustrates how a multitude of different ($111.96 for SAE members). To order, or for overall concepts and variations may arise more information, visit store.sae.org.

SAE International tire book updated, expanded SAE International’s newest tire book serves Pacejka is a as a resource for design engineers and former professor students in the automotive, commercial of mechanical vehicle, and aerospace industries. engineering at Hans Pacejka’s ”Tire and Vehicle Dy- Delft University namics, Second Edition” covers basic and of Technology. advanced tire modeling and simulation, He has written including case studies, application ex- papers on ve- amples, and chapter exercises. The book hicle handling also explains Pacejka’s “magic formula,” and stability, a tire model widely accepted by vehicle vehicle steering After 32 years as Chairman of SAE Committee G-3, Aerospace Couplings, Fittings, Hose, manufacturers worldwide. vibrations, tire and Tubing Assemblies, Hans van der Velden (right) has turned over the reins to Roger mechanics, and Christianson. Van der Velden guided G-3 in preparing many SAE Standards and in converting This expanded and updated version of system dynam- MILSPECS to SAE Standards. He also led the formation of the PRI concepts and watched it Pacejka’s fi rst edition has two new chap- reach maturity. Van der Velden will remain active in G-3 and ISO and his other SAE-related ics. He received an honorary doctorate ters: endeavors to share his experience and knowledge for some time to come. from the Royal Institute of Technology in • Short Wavelength Intermediate Fre- Stockholm, Sweden. quency Tire Model The 700-page, soft-cover book, co-pub- • Tire Steady-State and Dynamic Test lished by Elsevier, (Order No. R-372) is Facilities. available for $79.95 ($63.96 for SAE mem- bers). To order, or for more information, visit New Look. New Navigation. store.sae.org. www.sae.org

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Meetings and symposia schedule Members on the move For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll-free Jeff Blankenship try suppliers. Trenne was previously Vice at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting details (Asc’04) has been President of R&D at YNA. can be found on SAE’s Web site at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia details hired as the Vice at www.sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm. President of Qual- Jeremy Zills ity Assurance at (Asc’04) has SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events Horton Holding. been promoted He will oversee to Director of En- Connect2Car: The Automobile’s January 6, 2006 Las Vegas, NV Horton’s War- gineering of the Convergence with Consumer ranty and Field OEM Truck Busi- Electronics—Convergence Transportation Service group, ness Unit at Webb quality functions Jeff Blankenship Electronic Series Wheel Products. in all plants, and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies February 1-2, 2006 San Diego, CA the company-wide Lean Six Sigma efforts. Jeremy Zills 2006 Symposium Blankenship was previously Director of Quality, Six Sigma, and Lean Production at Humberto Mo- SAE 2006 Automotive Dynamics Stability February 14-16, 2006 Novi, MIControls Bombardier Recreational Products. nesi (Mbr’04) has & Conference and Exhibition Bob Crumley been named Re- (Mbr’88) was gional Manager SAE 2006 World Congress April 3-7, 2006 Detroit, MI named Executive of Horton’s sales Vice President of offi ce in São Pau- Government/Industry Meeting May 8-10, 2006 Washington, DC Product Planning, lo, Brazil, where Purchasing, and he will be respon- Defense Standardization Program Logistics at Yazaki sible for sales and Conference May 23-25, 2006 Arlington, VA North America. customer support He will oversee Humberto Monesi AWD Vehicle Symposium & June 20-22, 2006 East Liberty, OH for all truck, bus, the R7D function, off-highway, and Ride & Drive Event along with the Bob Crumley industrial market segments in South marketing and Alternate Refrigerants Systems Symposium June 27-29, 2006 Scottsdale, AZ America. product manage- Digital Human Modeling for Design and ment functions formerly part of the Devel- In memoriam opment and Planning group. Crumley was Engineering Conference July 4-6, 2006 Lyon, France Walter J. Over- previously CEO of SY Systems Technology end, a member of SAE Aerospace Events of America. the SAE S-7 Com- mittee for more PAMA 35th Annual Aviation Maintenance Jim Romine (Mbr’87) has been than 30 years, Symposium March 28-30, 2006 Las Vegas, NV hired by Yazaki recently passed away. Recently Defense Standardization Program North America as President of honored with the Conference May 23-25, 2006 Arlington, VA the General Mo- 2004 SAE Arch T. Colwell Coopera- 36th International Conference on tors Business Unit tive Engineering Environmental Systems July 17-20, 2006 Norfolk, VA (GMBU). Romine will be respon- Medal, Overend Walter J. Overend sible for the over- worked for Delta all management for 38 years as of current GMBU Jim Romine Manager of Performance Engineering and SAE to administer 2006 programs and Programs and previously served in the DOD Standardization Conference planning for future growth opportunities. Royal Air Force. Lawrence F. Looby, a former aerospace For the fi rst time, SAE International will automation capabilities, new directions for Myron Trenne engineer and member of SAE’s Continuing administer the 2006 Department of Defense the parts management program, and an (Mbr’75) has been Professional Development Group, recently (DOD) Standardization Conference, to be update on the future direction of the DOD appointed Vice passed away. Looby earned a bachelor’s held May 23-25 at the new Westin Arlington 4120.24-M conference. President, Alpha degree from Michigan Technological Uni- Gateway in Arlington, VA. Group, by Yazaki For updated information on the confer- North America versity and a master’s from Ohio State The conference, which will explore stan- ence’s development, please visit either (YNA). He is University. dardization efforts throughout the DOD www.dsp.dla.mil or www.sae.org. tasked with con- and industry, will feature high-level DOD You may register for the conference online tinuing to grow executive panels, information on joint stan- at www.sae.org. YNA’s relation- dardization boards, tutorials on enhanced ship and business with heavy-ve- hicle OEMs and Myron Trenne large Tier 1 indus-

“The premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide” Scholarship money up for grabs Is your son or daughter a current high school senior planning to pursue a career in engineering or a related science? If so, SAE offers scholarships that can be used at any university that has an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET). SAE also has more than 60 scholarships that are “The premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide” specifi c to sponsoring universities in the United States. Scholarship amounts range from $400 to full tuition, and many are renewable if certain criteria are met. Hybrid committee seeks volunteers Eligible students must be U.S. citizens, intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science, be a high school senior at the date of application, and meet minimum Volunteers are being accepted for the newly formed Hybrid Technical Standards GPA, SAT, and/or ACT requirements as explained in the individual scholarship de- Committee within the Powertrain Systems Group. Its goal is to identify the needs and scriptions. Information and applications are available on the SAE Web site at www. develop, collect, and disseminate technical information related to hybrid vehicles. It sae.org/students/engschlr.htm. The deadline for submitting applications is December seeks to provide technical information and recommended practices to the designers, 1, 2005. manufacturers, users, and maintainers of hybrids in order to serve the public interest. Those interested in volunteering should contact Don Anderson at dda3@daimlerchrys- Information on other scholarship opportunities can be found at www.sae.org/stu- ler.com or Patricia Ebejer at [email protected]. dents/scholarships.

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of a few kilowatts up to propulsion requirement levels of 100 kW. Over UGS, SAE, and CAD Potential team up this range, vehicle maximum voltages increase from 12 volts to several to deliver certifi cation program hundred volts. While much of the attention on fuel cells has focused on thermal and electrochemical matters, electromagnetic effects can occur SAE and CAD Potential have reached an our products, they want to measure the as electrical power is generated to propel the traction drives. This course agreement with UGS, a global provider of knowledge and skills of their users. Indus- covers three electrical issues that arise in fuel-cell and hybrid-electric product life-cycle management (PLM) soft- try-specifi c certifi cation, such as the SAE systems: causes of electrical noise in the system, ways in which that noise ware and services, to provide PLM-related Automotive Design Certifi cation, fi ts well can create problems, and grounding and shielding methods to address training and testing components for SAE in today’s fast-paced economy because it these concerns. In addition, various modeling techniques to simulate and Automotive Certifi cation. The certifi cation complements the user’s existing industry predict electrical behavior are presented. program will provide automotive OEMs knowledge, commercial training, and/or and suppliers a tangible method to fi rst pro- university education,” he added. March 2006 vide, and then validate users’ knowledge, Certifi cation allows employers to develop Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters skills, and profi ciencies at utilizing PLM more effective personal development pro- March 2-3 Wet Brake & Clutch Technology technologies in context of specifi c automo- grams for existing employees, quantify the March 2-3 Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis tive processes, thereby ensuring a maximum effectiveness of training investments, and return on PLM investments. more effectively screen potential employees March 2-3 Fundamentals of Gear Design and Application The SAE Automotive Certifi cation Pro- and contractors to make more educated March 6-7 New! Practical NVH Signal Processing Methods gram, in addition to validating the abilities hiring decisions. This common industry Because signal processing has become a critical tool in optimizing vehicle of design engineers through skill- and certifi cation also allows OEMs to qualify noise, it is critical for NVH specialists to have a solid mastery of this knowledge-based tests in automotive best suppliers based on a single standard. technology. One must understand the foundation common to all NVH practices, automotive theory, and industry “We are extremely pleased that UGS is data acquisition equipment including digitizing, windows, aliasing, application, will also test for profi ciency in partnering with SAE and CAD Potential on averaging techniques, and common analysis functions such as the power the use of NX software, UGS’ digital product this program,” said Kevin Perry, Manager, spectrum, transfer function, and coherence. To provide an applied, real- development system. The examinations and Professional Development, SAE. “Given world focus, most signal processing concepts are illustrated with computer training are designed by global industry their existing expertise in training and cer- demonstrations and physical experiments. Case histories are also used to subject matter experts who combine existing tifi cation, along with their extensive reach illustrate two common data intensive NVH tasks: transfer path analysis and evolving processes, based on years of across the industry, automotive designers and CAE model correlation. Each day the course will close with brief experience working directly with virtually will quickly realize the value of having UGS introductions to emerging concepts such as advanced time/frequency every OEM in the industry. deliver the SAE Automotive CAD certifi ca- analysis and automated pattern recognition. “UGS is pleased to be a part of this impor- tion program. tant program with SAE and CAD Potential. “The automotive market will be well March 6-7 Controller Area Network for Vehicle Applications SAE is recognized as a leading professional served through this new partnership,” said organization that provides great value to Kevin Noe, President, CAD Potential. “We March 6-7 Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint UGS customers in the automotive indus- are very excited to be partnered with UGS March 8-10 Advanced Electric Motor/Generator/Actuator Design and Analysis for try,” said Eric Sterling, Vice President of and SAE to deliver the fi rst Automotive Automotive Applications Automotive Marketing for UGS. “As UGS CAD Industry Certifi cation.” March 8-10 Automotive Fuel Cell Systems customers expand the implementation of March 9-10 Adhesive Bonding Technology March 9-10 New! Collaborative Supply Chain Integration This course is one in a fi ve-course series that leads to a Professional Courses from SAE Certifi cate in Automotive Product Development Management, jointly conferred by SAE and Oakland University’s renowned School of Business. Detailed course descriptions are available online at www.sae.org/contedu. To register, This course focuses on the product-development aspects of supply-chain complete the online registration form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer Service management and post-launch operational supply-chain management. toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Today, when it is not unusual for companies to outsource as much as 60- January 2006 70% of various components of their fi nal product, the capability to design, Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters manage, and control supply chains has never been more important. This is especially true for companies that are becoming more dependent on January 9-10 Diesel Engine Technology suppliers for product design and development support. January 12-13 Managing Integrated Product Development March 14-15 Turbocharging Internal-Combustion Engines January 16-17 Design of Experiments for Engineers March 15-17 Chassis & Suspension Component Design for Passenger Cars & Light January 18-20 New! Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Control, Design, and Applications Trucks One of the fastest-growing automotive fi elds, hybrid-electric vehicles March 16-17 Automotive Electronics—An Applications Primer (HEVs) present both opportunities and challenges. This three-day seminar March 16-17 New! Acquiring and Analyzing Data from Sensors and In-Vehicle will cover the fundamentals, design, and special topics of HEVs. In an Networks easy-to-understand format, the course will explain the engineering of HEVs, including the components, design, modeling, and control. Some The evolution of personal computers, data-acquisition hardware, and existing HEV models such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, and Ford analysis software has provided engineers with the ability to measure and Escape will be used as case studies. The course will include lectures, interpret data quickly, make design enhancements, and ultimately move simulations, hands-on examples, and design exercises utilizing Ansoft a product to market faster. As in-vehicle networks become increasingly Simplorer software. more sophisticated, both in terms of the number of controllers and the speed at which they communicate, they are becoming a virtual gold mine January 20 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects Analysis for Product Design for the test engineer. If the data is already available on the vehicle and January 23-24 Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers—Hands-on FEA Workshop can be accessed from the standard OBD connector under the dashboard, January 26-27 Design for Manufacturing & Assembly the user only needs to add the missing sensors, if any. This course will provide you with information on current trends and applications in PC- January 27 Exhaust Flow Performance and Pressure Drop of Exhaust Components based data acquisition and analysis. Hardware and software possibilities, and Systems as well as relevant technical standards to determine what can practically be acquired from the in-vehicle network and how to combine this with February 2006 sensor data, will be covered. In addition, a practical guide for analysis Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters and presentation techniques will be covered along with practical, hands- February 13-14 The Role of the Expert Witness in Product Liability Litigation on examples. Students will have the opportunity to utilize a classroom February 13-15 Combustion and Emissions for Engineers PC with data-acquisition hardware and software to acquire and analyze February 13-15 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Federal Regulation test data. February 20-21 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fluid Power Seals April 2006 February 23-24 Reliability and Maintainability for Manufacturing Machinery and Detroit, MI, USA - Cobo Center Equipment In Conjunction with the SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition February 23-24 Electronics Packaging: Thermal & Mechanical Design and Analysis April 3 The Tire as a Vehicle Component February 27-28 New! Electrical System Issues in Automotive Fuel Cell and HEV April 3 Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law for Engineers Applications Hybrid-electric and fuel-cell vehicles feature an increase in electric continued on page 11 power levels from those of a typical internal-combustion engine vehicle

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April 3-4 New! Benchmarking for Competitive Advantage April 5 Design Reviews for Effective Product Development Benchmarking, a key strategic initiative, is responsible for helping April 5-6 Accelerated Test Methods for Ground and Aerospace Vehicle many companies to enhance quality, improve operations, increase Development performance, stimulate innovation, and achieve best-in-class status. This April 5-6 New! Control Systems Simplifi ed seminar provides an organizational framework for benchmarking and The advent of digital computers and the availability of ever cheaper and demonstrates how it can be a tool for change and continual improvement. faster microprocessors have brought a tremendous amount of control Four kinds of benchmarking are presented: internal, supplier, competitive, system applications to the automotive industry in the last two decades. and functional. This hands-on workshop will provide you with the tools This seminar begins by introducing the highly mathematical fi eld of and methods used to benchmark business and operational processes, control systems, focusing on what the classical control system tools do products, and services. Utilizing automotive examples, attendees will and how they can be applied to automotive systems. Dynamic systems, practice concepts learned that may be implemented to achieve tangible time/frequency responses, and stability margins are presented in an improvements in their own companies. easy-to-understand format. Utilizing Matlab and Simulink, students will April 3-4 Hands-on Racecar Suspension Setup learn how simple computer models are generated. Other fundamental April 3-4 Managing Integrated Product Development techniques in control design such as PID and lead-lag compensators will April 3-4 New! Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel Delivery Systems be presented, as well as the basics of embedded control systems. During this interactive seminar, attendees will utilize case studies to develop Key to a vehicle’s overall operation is the superior, quality design of a simple control design for a closed-loop system. And, with the aid of its major moving subsystems. Automotive gasoline and diesel fuel a simple positioning control experiment, students will learn the major delivery systems in particular must be virtually malfunction-free of all components and issues found in many automotive control applications components for the entire vehicle prescribed service life. This course today. provides a basic yet thorough examination of technical issues involved in automotive gasoline and diesel fuel delivery. Participants will acquire April 5-7 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems a fundamental understanding of the current technology and requirement April 5-7 Hybrid-Electric Vehicles: Control, Design and Applications guidelines and apply some of the principles through an in-class project April 5-7 New! Introduction to Road Vehicle Aerodynamics and exercises. Examples of frequently encountered technical issues of Aerodynamic considerations in the design phase of a road vehicle fuel delivery systems shall also be discussed. The course is designed to have signifi cant implications for fuel economy, vehicle stability, safety, encourage discussion, insights, and possible solutions into the engineering engine cooling, interior noise, and overall aesthetics. Both governmental problems encountered in the gasoline and diesel fuel delivery systems regulations and customer requirements for comfort must be taken into and components. consideration. Just as an airplane in fl ight is subjected to several forces, April 3-4 Product Liability and the Engineer including lift, drag, and lateral forces, the same is true of ground vehicles, April 3-4 New! Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Methods although the lift component is, in general, not as prominent as in fl ight Automotive accident reconstruction is a process carried out with the vehicles. The aerodynamic characteristics of a vehicle are determined by specifi c purpose of estimating in both a qualitative and quantitative the combination of the vehicle overall shape and the shape and location manner how an accident occurred. Reconstructions are based on physical of its components. This seminar will introduce you to basic aerodynamic data and physical evidence gathered during an accident investigation. principles and tools to evaluate aerodynamic features including wind This seminar is devoted to the exposition, use, and limitations of the tunnel testing, fl ow visualization, track testing, and computational engineering, scientifi c, and mathematical principles and methods used methods. Testing of scale models, measurement methods, and data to reconstruct vehicular accidents. The primary objectives are to help the interpretation will also be covered. Real-life situations and problems will attendees achieve a high level of understanding of these methods and to be discussed and attendees will have the opportunity to solve problems immediately begin reconstruction of accidents. The course covers a wide utilizing skills learned. range of topics including uncertainty, impact mechanics, tire mechanics, April 5-7 Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks vehicle-pedestrian impacts, and vehicle dynamics. Most of the calculations April 5-7 Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis can be carried out using commonly available spreadsheet technology April 6-7 Selection, Evaluation, and Measurements of Acoustical Materials for suitable for personal computer use. Vehicle Interior Noise April 3-4 Metal Corrosion and its Prevention April 6-7 Occupant and Vehicle Kinematics in Rollovers April 3-4 Catalytic Converters: Design and Durability April 6-7 The Basics of Internal-Combustion Engines April 3-5 Engineering Effective Team Management and Practice April 6-7 New! Advanced Diesel Particulate Filtration Systems April 3-5 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Transmissions As diesel emissions regulations have become more and more stringent, April 3-5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing—Level I diesel particulate fi lters (DPFs) have become possibly the most important April 3-5 New! Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks and complex diesel aftertreatment device. This seminar covers many Hydraulic brake systems, one of the most important safety features on DPF-related topics using fundamentals from various branches of applied road vehicles today, must meet manufacturer and customer requirements sciences such as porous media, fi ltration, and materials sciences and will in addition to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This course will provide the student with both a theoretical as well as an applications- analyze automotive braking from a system’s perspective, emphasizing oriented approach to enhance the design and reliability of aftertreatment legal requirements as well as performance expectations such as pedal platforms. Structure, geometry, composition, performance, applications, feel, stopping distance, fade, and thermal management. Calculations and optimizations of DPFs are some of the main topics covered in this necessary to predict brake balance and key system sizing variables that advanced-level seminar. Computer simulation techniques for analysis contribute to performance will be discussed. Major components of a brake and optimization of DPF performance are also demonstrated. system, including calipers, boosters, master cylinders, drum brakes, and April 6-7 Engineering Project Management park brakes, will be presented in detail, highlighting the many design April 6-7 Diesel Engine Technology variations. An overview of the chassis control components and operating April 6-7 Static and Dynamic Sealing principles will be presented with an emphasis on ABS, traction control, and stability control. April 6-7 Design of Experiments for Engineers April 3-5 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop April 6-7 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects Analysis for Product Design & Manufacturing Process Design April 3-5 Cost, Finance, and Economics for Engineers April 7 Engine Cooling Design: a System Engineering Approach April 4 Tire and Wheel Safety Issues April 4-5 Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment Devices: Design and Durability April 5 New! Tires and Handling for Racing and High-Performance Vehicles The pneumatic tire is extremely complex and not well understood. Peer recognition … Automotive and race engineers are forced to rely on experience as well as trial-and-error methods when trying to get the most from their perhaps the most satisfying recognition vehicles. Capitalizing on instructor Paul Haney’s 20-year struggle to understand how tires work on a car, this seminar provides a practical that an individual can achieve! applied approach to understanding how a car gets around a corner, SAE administers more than 50 awards and recognition programs that recognize rubber friction, tire behavior, and basic vehicle dynamics. While the individuals for outstanding achievements in engineering. Information and nomi- information presented explains tire technology and vehicle dynamics nation forms for SAE awards can be found at www.sae.org/awards. in general, the seminar uses racing and high-performance settings to illustrate the major points.

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It’s easy to place an advertisement in SAE SAE Members can now post FULL OR PART TIME RETIREES Mechanical Engineer UPdate. Simply call with your space reservation their resume and search job AUTO ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION Utilize engineering skills to plan and analyze UNIX computer-generated and fax--or e-mail and save the typesetting openings at http://www. CAD models and technical drawings needed to provide engineering fee!--your ad copy to Kathy Belles: saecareercenter.org/. Peter R.Thom & Assoc. Fax 925/254-1650 support to design, manufacturing and quality. Use knowledge of automotive glass, adhesives and injection molding to complete solid SAE assumes no responsibility www.prtassoc.com mechanics and vibroaccoustical research, using IDEAS/ Hyper mesh and 724/772-4014 for the statements set forth in any listing or the Mold flow, including but not limited to modal analysis, force frequency availability or existence response analysis, linear and nonlinear static analysis, statistical analysis, of such listed positions. thermal analysis and plastic injection molding material flow studies. SAE does not review or 724/776-3087 warrant the qualifi cations Prepare technical reports to document research and provide statistical or statements of those technical information to design, production and quality professionals. responding to a listing. Candidates must possess both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Please forward resume to Human Resources, [email protected] Magna Donnelly, 3501 John F. Donnelly Dr, Holland, MI 49424 or Vehicle Accident [email protected]. You will be contacted promptly to discuss your ad Reconstructionist, and to receive details about pricing and deadlines. Mechanical Engineer The Power of Dreams Experienced accident WANTED: reconstructionist with Automotive Industry Leaders engineering degree wanted to analyze and reconstruct ARi is currently registering industry leaders vehicle collisions. and experts as consultants to assist in solving Minimum requirements: industry challenges in areas such as engineering, - BS in mechanical or related international business, manufacturing, product- lifecycle-management, and sales and marketing. engineering field - Hands-on experience with To learn more visit vehicles and machinery www.ari.sae.org - Knowledge and experience in or contact Neil Schilke At Honda R&D Americas, Inc., you’ll be involved in projects that not only excite you, at [email protected] vehicle dynamics and AR or 248-273-4029. software but also turn the heads of an entire industry. Our engineers are designing, testing - Highly desired are knowledge and using their talents to create the motorcycles/ATVs, automobiles and power of heavy trucks and air brake equipment concepts of the future. And in the process they rediscover why they systems, CDL, PE license and chose this profession — the power to turn today’s dreams into tomorrow’s prod- ucts. It’s a high-performance, highly rewarding opportunity and we invite you to Faculty Position in Automotive Engineering Technology testifying experience. For come along for the ride of your life. Minnesota State University, Mankato further position and company details, visit www.ruhl.com/recon. Our success is built with a hands-on approach beginning with concept gen- The Automotive Engineering Technology Program, renowned for its eration and continuing through the finished vehicle. All this is made eas- ier by our proximity and accessibility to Honda’s manufacturing facility. applied research in alternative fuels and engine emissions along with Please respond via mail or vehicle systems development, invites applications for a tenure track e-mail with detailed resume Be part of the excitement. If you are interested in a career at Honda, send your resume to: Human Resources, Honda R&D Americas, Inc., 21001 assistant/associate professor position. In addition, MSU is the lead including three reference State Route 739, Raymond, OH 43067-9705. Fax: 937-645-6337. institution recently awarded legislative appropriation for the Minnesota names and phone numbers, Email: [email protected]. An equal opportunity employer. Center for Excellence in Manufacturing and Engineering. The Center is full education and training, to develop a national reputation through industry/education collaborations work history, publications, skills Honda R&D Americas, Inc. and other qualifications to: with a focus on innovation in teaching and research and the use of www.hondaresearch.com renewable and recyclable resources. Mary K. Dooley-Owen Ruhl Forensic, Inc. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. by the start date in an Automotive 1210 Lancaster Drive Headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, ZF is among the largest Engineering related area plus three years of relevant industry experience. Champaign, IL 61821 automotive suppliers in the world and a leading player in the market of Duties include: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in [email protected] drivetrain technology and steering and chassis systems. ZF global operations Automotive Technology and Systems, Automotive Thermodynamics/ exist in over 100 facilities in 26 countries and employ some 54,000 people. Engine Design, Fluid Power, CAD, and an area of primary interest at the Join us in this key opportunity: undergraduate and/or graduate level. Supervise and maintain teaching laboratories; Develop a research program that will engage students and ZF Sales and Service North America, LLC. have the potential of seeking external funding; and serve on departmental Marketing Manager committees and advise students. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant teaching and research experience. Check out In this key marketing role, the successful candidate will work independently to coordinate trade shows and press communication activities for ZF Sales The position begins on August 21, 2006. Complete Notice of Vacancy, our new and Service North America’s multi-division sales and service organization located in Vernon Hills, IL. Additional responsibilities include establishing position description, and application procedures can be obtained at and maintaining relationships with trade press and trade show vendors, www.mnsu.edu/dept/humanres/employment.html, or by contacting the online organize and execute trade show activities for the organization; and Department at 507-389-6383. The application review process will begin build brand and product awareness. Trade Show related duties include: on February 1, 2006 and continue until filled. AA/EOE and a member of Career Center! negotiating space, contracting the booth builder, coordinating hotels, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. credentials, displays, booth graphics, and onsite supervision of construction and dismantle of the booth. Advertising activities include interfacing with an www. established advertising agency on literature, press releases, direct mail and saecareercenter. e-marketing initiatives. Strong communication skills will help to maintain Sales Engineer - We are a growing division of a multinational company, the relationship with the German parent factories marketing personnel. This which is a world leader in surface engineering technologies. Recent org position requires 60%+ travel required and trips may extend from 7-14 days expansion requires us to hire an individual to promote our products to the at a time. Must have valid passport or ability to obtain one. automotive and off-highway industries. B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering required with three years experience. The position is located The selected candidate will have a B.A. in Marketing and have experience in in Columbus, Ohio, and will require travel. Compensation includes car off road, on road or automotive markets; with a minimum 3 years experience allowance, expenses, medical, dental, and 401K plan. Submit resume to in marketing, trade shows and advertising. Excellent communication skills, H.E.F.-USA, Human Resources, 1070 Ridge St. Columbus, OH 43215, or verbal and written required. International experience (German) a real plus. email to [email protected]. ZF provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits package commensurate with your experience. Interested candidates may email resume and salary history to [email protected], fax to (847) 478-6890 or mail to ZF Sales & Service North America, LLC., Human Resources, 777 Hickory Hill Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 • EOE/M/F/D/V

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