UpdateNews for the Members of SAE January 2008

Executive panel discussions highlight World Congress theater, forum schedules Critical issues facing the automotive indus- The questions of where future energy try as a whole, and topics impacting current will come from, and what infrastructure and future powertrain technology, will be changes will be required, will be discussed discussed by industry executives through- in “The Future of Energy—‘Field To Wheel’” out the SAE 2008 World Congress during panel. The “Electronics: Expectations and A total of panel sessions held at the AVL Technology Opportunities” panel will discuss how the seven panel Leadership Theater and the FEV Powertrain dramatically increased electronics content of sessions are Innovation Forum. vehicles meets the current and future expec- currently The AVL Technology Leadership Theater tations of customers. scheduled for the AVL will feature executive management panel A panel of global OEMs and dealers will Technology sessions comprised of top-level executives discuss the factors that influence customer Leadership and officials from industry, government, values, and how such values differ through- Theater research, and academia. out the world in the panel session “The at the SAE Theater sessions will kick off with the Changing Values of the Global Customer.” 2008 World keynote address by SAE 2008 World Con- In the “Globalization is 24/7” panel, experts Congress, April 14-17 at gress General Chairman Frank O. Klegon, from both inside and outside the automotive Cobo Center Executive Vice President, Product Develop- sector discuss challenges such as standards, in Detroit. ment, Chrysler. The initial panel discussion, government regulations, technology solu- “A Climate for Change,” will focus on major tions, processes, and service/warranty New Transmission and Driveline Technolo- It? What Concepts are Rising to the Top industry challenges such as infrastructure, issues. gies Influence Consumer Buying Decisions? and How Much of a Cost Increase Do They supply chain, employees, and collaborative The panel on “Strategies for Active Safety • Where’s the Rub? How Far Can We Go Represent? product development. Technology Delivery” will examine inte- With Low Friction Concepts and What Will • Alternative Fuels: Does the Model Work? Six other panel sessions are currently grated safety, rating schemes, regulatory ap- They Bring? What are the Powertrain-Related Technical scheduled in the AVL Technology Leader- proaches, market incentives, and customer • Designing for the Customer: OEM-After- Challenges? ship Theater. A “Powertrain Diversity” panel acceptance issues. market Collaboration • The Military: Is It Becoming the New Test discussion will examine the challenges asso- Daily sessions at the FEV Powertrain Inno- • A View from the Top: An Update and Bed for Future Transportation Technologies? ciated with developing future powertrains, vation Forum will feature an impressive mix Feedback from the SAE 2007 North Ameri- For more details on the panel discussions including internal-combustion engines, hy- of industry experts discussing key power- can International Powertrain Conference and sessions scheduled at the AVL Technol- brids (plug-in and others), fuel-cell systems, train issues. Scheduled panel topics are: (NAIPC) ogy Leadership Theater and FEV Powertrain and full electric. • The Other Half of Powertrain: How Will • Will Fuel Economy Sell and Can We Afford Innovation Forum, visit sae.org/congress.

Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress lauded for global focus Bylaw changes approved at Global market concerns are heard in the news almost daily, from 25 nations,” said Mark Pflederer, then-Vice President, special meeting yet the 2007 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress Commercial Vehicle for SAE International. Pflederer recently & Exhibition, with executive leadership provided by John concluded his term, and SAE’s next Commercial Vehicle Vice At a special meeting of the membership, held October Deere, is in the books as an industry success. President, Ric Kleine, Vice President, Off-Highway Business, 31, 2007, changes to the SAE Bylaws were approved. “The 2007 Commercial Vehicle Congress exceeded even Cummins, was introduced at the event. The approved changes include the replacement of the the high goals we set for it. More exhibitors and outstand- Networking and knowledge-sharing were the highlights Annual Nominating Committee (ANC) with an Execu- ing sessions combined to attract more than 3000 attendees See commercial vehicle, p. 3 tive Nominating Committee (ENC), for the selection of nominees to serve as SAE Officers and Directors. These changes were covered in detail in the August 2007 issue of SAE Update. The nomination process for the 2009 Slate of Nomi- nees has begun. An article can be found on Page 7 of this issue.

More than 3000 attendees from 25 nations turned out for the 2007 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition. Update

Editorial Message from the President Congress Chair at forefront A year of travel and a year of learning— of Chrysler rebirth A year of SAE One of the major automotive news stories of 2007 was the It is hard to believe, but this is my last Update article as SAE But, regardless of where purchase of Chrysler by American equity firm Cerberus International President. I have enjoyed writing these col- the meetings take place, the Capital Management. The news surrounding Chrysler umns because they give me a direct way to speak with you, benefits remain the same throughout the year has been of particular interest here the members of SAE. whether you are from Sao at SAE International because the automaker is serving as I have also enjoyed sharing some of my thoughts and expe- Paulo, Beijing, or Detroit. host company of our 2008 World Congress. riences this past year as SAE International President. Of the In addition to the wonder- After a great deal of transition, Chrysler is forging ahead many things that I have learned, one stands out—the love ful people and cultures I met with what it is calling “The New Chrysler.” Over the affair with personal mobility is alive and well; it seems that and experienced through summer, Frank Klegon, Chrysler Executive Vice President everyone wants to be a part of this wonderful industry… my travels, I also had the of Product Development and SAE 2008 World Congress whether it is through ground vehicles or aircraft. good fortune of seeing some General Chairman, outlined the company’s plans moving As I think back over the past 12 months, one of my first pretty amazing and creative forward to a group of senior management from automotive thoughts goes to the many different places that I have trav- technology—technology suppliers and manufacturers. eled to and the people whom I have met. such as the application of electronic control systems in all Klegon called Cerberus’ acquisition of Chrysler “a By last count, I was fortunate to visit 13 countries on behalf forms of transportation. These systems helped lead to the historic opportunity to reinvent our company” and stated of SAE International. In fact, I prepared notes for this article development of fully autonomous aircraft; construction that the company’s focus is on a strategy that will make it while on a plane at the start of a three-week trip that would vehicles that can automatically grade to ±1 cm, and automo- competitive long into the future. include visits to China and Japan. biles that know where they are at all times. Not to mention As the first privately held North American automaker in I also visited more than 20 SAE sections and 12 universities the fact that such innovation has spawned a whole new era more than 50 years, Klegon stated that it will be beneficial, in North America alone. of accident avoidance technology. allowing it to make decisions more quickly and move This type of travel is not only an honor and pleasure for Engineers around the world are some of the most creative faster to respond to the market. To illustrate this point he me as SAE’s President, but it also shows the truly global people I know. Give them a problem, no matter how chal- gave the following example: “After the original agreement nature of SAE International and global nature of mobility lenging it may be, and they will find solutions. Time and was reached for Cerberus to acquire Chrysler, we still engineering. time again over the past several months, I got to see first- needed to get approval for nine projects that were in the It is estimated that more cars, trucks, and aircraft will be hand the results of such innovation. works. These were big projects, like a new engine plant manufactured between now and 2020 than were produced Technology that was just an idea 10 years ago is now found and our alliance with Chinese automaker Chery Automo- since the beginning of the 20th century when these wonder- in our cars, trucks, tractors, and planes. tive. Within 36 hours, all nine projects were approved.” ful machines were first mass-produced. In China alone, the Ideas that were said to be “impossible” or “too difficult During his remarks, Klegon detailed the company’s number of vehicles produced has increased from 7.2 million to achieve” are now helping to power a new generation of recovery and transformation plan (RTP), which includes in 2006 to an estimated 8.5 million in 2007—an increase of engines and fuel cells that will help take us into the next more than 22,000 ideas to help it achieve long-term success. more than 18%. century of advancement. As part of the RTP, Klegon said the company is focusing on In my opinion, we are entering a new era of hyper-compe- And the common denominator through all of this is three key areas: delivering exciting product, expanding pro- tition, and the need for collaboration among individuals and people. People are who create the ideas and develop the duction outside North America, and leveraging alliances to companies is greater than ever. The past year has shown me technology to make those ideas work. And people are who accelerate growth and take advantage of new opportunities. that, now more than ever, SAE International has an impor- make SAE International a premier mobility engineering soci- The New Chrysler is moving aggressively on all fronts, tant role in facilitating the exchange of information as part of ety. It has been that way for more than 100 years, and I know introducing 20 new and 13 refreshed vehicles through this collaboration. that it will be that way for many, many more to come. 2009, investing $3 billion in new powertrains, and forming Similarly, the need to develop consensus standards and I have enjoyed my year as President of SAE International. partnerships with Chery and Getrag. to help harmonize regulations also has never been greater. It has been an honor and a pleasure serving this great orga- “It’s been a dramatic year for us, but after months of un- Again, there is no better organization than SAE International nization and its members. I want to thank the staff of SAE certainty, then a period of transition, we’re clearly focused to accomplish this consensus. International for all of their hard work and support over this on the task ahead,” Klegon said. “At The New Chrysler, What I saw during my travels is that like-minded people past year. we’re driving to create the brightest future that the com- enjoy getting together periodically to share and communi- I also want to thank you, the members, for your continued pany has ever seen.” cate ideas. SAE International provides these forums on a support of SAE International and its mission of serving mo- global basis through its three congresses—AeroTech Con- bility engineering around the globe. gress, Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, and World Congress—where professionals from all over the world meet. SAE also accomplishes this on a more local basis through its sections. At these meetings, people can communicate in Update their own languages and cultures and in familiar settings. January 2008 Vol. 25, No. 1 Published by SAE International to enhance communica- tions with and among members on nontechnical issues. Schaum helps lay groundwork for global sections Members living outside North America have access to the issue via the SAE Web site, www.sae.org. Richard Schaum, 2007 SAE President Raymond A. Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Thomas J. Drozda, Director of Publications Matthew R. Monaghan, Editor SAE Update (ISSN 0742-972X) is edited and published monthly under the auspices of the SAE Publications Board at the offices of SAE International, 400 Common- wealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA, phone: 724-772-8509, fax: 724-776-9765, e-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.sae.org. Periodical rate postage paid at Warrendale, PA, and additional entrypoint. POSTMAS- TER: Send address changes to above address. Subscrip- tion rate is $5, included in the annual membership dues. SAE International is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained in the advertising sections of this publication. Readers should independently evaluate the accuracy of the material and rely on that evaluation. During a September trip to Italy, SAE 2007 President Rich From Italy, Schaum traveled to Prague, Czech Republic, for Copyright © 2007 SAE International Schaum met with Alessandro Barberis, President of the the FISITA Congress council meeting, where he met with Torino Chamber of Commerce, and discussed the formation Akihiko Saito, President of FISITA. While at the meeting, Printed on of an SAE section in Turin. the Czech Automotive Society (CAS) agreed to have an SAE Recycled Paper section in Prague.

2 january 2008 Update

World Congress 2008 Congress program features seven technology tracks The technical program at the SAE 2008 history, career development, standards, and World Congress (April 14-17, Cobo Center, management and leadership in engineering Detroit) will feature more than 1500 pub- and manufacturing organizations. lished technical papers. Sessions are divided The “Materials” track will feature ses- into seven technology tracks. sions on nanotechnology and nanomateri- This year’s program features a new track als; innovations in modeling and testing of on “Integrated Design and Manufacturing,” advanced high-strength steel; magnesium which will include sessions on accelerated technologies; powder metallurgy; load testing and vehicle reliability, Six Sigma, simulation and analysis; plastic components; virtual engineering, the OEM global supply welding, joining, and fastening; and light- chain, lean manufacturing, and reliability weight vehicles. and robust design. “Propulsion and Powertrain” track ses- The “Electronics” track covers in-vehicle sions will include advanced hybrid vehicle networks, vehicle diagnostics, simulation powertrains, advanced battery technology, and modeling mechatronics, sensors and renewable fuels, calibration optimization, actuators, intelligent transportation systems, new diesel engines and components, and multimedia systems, and safety-critical power boost technology. systems. The “Safety and Testing” track will include Sessions in the “Emissions and Environ- sessions on vehicle dynamics and simula- ment” track will examine integrating the tion, tire and wheel technology, noise and base pyramid and sustainable mobility, vibration, lighting technology, occupant advanced catalysts and substrates, diesel protection, and vehicle aerodynamics. exhaust emissions control measurement and For more information on SAE 2008 World testing, and nanoscale and nanotechnology. Technical sessions at the SAE 2008 World Congress will be divided into seven tracks, including Congress technical sessions, including up- “Management and Marketplace” track the new “Integrated Design and Manufacturing” track. dated session titles and schedules, visit sae. sessions will include engineering education, org/congress.

OEMs, suppliers featured on COMMERCIAL VEHICLE, continued from p. 1 of the event for the engineers, Award, and the SAE Commercial Vehicle Sector Lifetime 2008 Congress show floor suppliers, and manufacturers who Achievement Award. The “OEM/Supplier Park” will again be a feature of the attended. In the spirit of globaliza- Herb Kaufman, Director of Commercial Vehicle Business show floor of the SAE 2008 World Congress. This popular tion, more than 50% of the techni- and Chief Technology Officer for SAE International, believes area is designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to cal papers presented were from that the conference now has become a must-attend event for meet management and engineering staff from OEM and key outside the U.S. The conference technology professionals in the on- and off-highway indus- supplier companies, view their most advanced and innova- featured technical sessions and tries. “The SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress tive technology, and learn of their future strategic direction. presentations, panel discussions, a is only 4 years old, but even if you judge solely from the This year, the park will feature exhibits from a record seven global CEO panel, and an exhibit high-level networking, the conference really has captured its OEM companies—Chrysler (2008 World Congress host showcasing the world’s premier own part of the international commercial vehicle industry. company), Ford, General Motors, BMW of North America, companies in the commercial- The BRIC countries, Brazil, Russia, India, and China, were Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. vehicle industry. Alan Taub, General well-represented. The sessions and exhibits truly offered Top industry suppliers exhibiting in this area include Borg- The annual banquet featured a Motors Executive attendees a global view of the latest and most comprehensive Director of Research & Warner (the 2008 Tier 1 Strategic Supplier Partner), Dassault keynote address by Alan Taub of technical information.” General Motors. Several awards Development, was the The 2008 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Systémes, Henkel, Lear, PPG, The Timken Company, and keynote speaker at the Yazaki. were also presented at the banquet, Commercial Vehicle Exhibition, with executive leadership from Cummins, is set This year’s exhibit also features a Technology Pavilion including the AEM Outstanding Engineering Congress for October 7-9 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center featuring exhibitors focused on Powertrain, Propulsion and Young Engineer Award, the SAE annual banquet. in Rosemont, IL. Energy Efficiency, Materials, Electronics, Safety, and Testing Sid Olsen Engineering Manager and Simulation.

Cast your vote for AEI’s Register by 2008 Save $100 January 25! Best Engineered Vehicle Hybrid Vehicle Key topics of discussion: UÊ ÕÃ̜“iÀÊ>˜`ÊܜÀ`܈`iÊ Technologies acceptance of hybrids UÊ*œÜiÀÌÀ>ˆ˜Ê>˜`ÊÛi ˆViÊ`iÈ}˜ UÊÕÌÕÀˆÃ̈VÊVœ˜ÌÀœÃÊ>˜`Êi˜iÀ}ÞÊ It is that time of the year again when Automotive Engi- Symposium “>˜>}i“i˜ÌÊÃÌÀ>Ìi}ˆià neering International’s editors seek readers’ opinions as to Uʈi`ÊiÝ«iÀˆi˜Vià what constitutes the best-engineered passenger vehicle February 13-14, 2008 UÊÕiÊiVœ˜œ“ÞÊ>˜`Ê environmental aspects of the new model year. Omni San Diego Hotel UÊœÛiÀ˜“i˜ÌÊÀi}Տ>̈œ˜ÃÊ Members are asked to select a vehicle from the field San Diego, California, USA and incentives candidates that possesses greater performance than its competitors through its engineering excellence in the Plan to attend the event that has been touted as following areas: the best hybrid vehicle symposium anywhere! • Commonality • Flexibility • Cost • Innovation • Package efficiency To cast your vote, visit www.aei-online.org. The win- ning vehicle will be announced in April at the SAE 2008 World Congress.

For more information on attending, exhibiting, or sponsoring, visit www.sae.org/hybrid january 2008 3 Update

From the PAMA President PAMA/SAE Institute launching first technician certification The much-anticipated launch of the aviation • Aircraft materials maintenance specialist/engineer profes- • Common tools and precision measuring sional certifications for aviation maintenance devices and production technicians will begin with • Technical data the opening of the first testing window on • Human factors and safety awareness February 18, 2008. The two-week window • Regulations and regulatory bodies nance professionals. The insurance indus- is scheduled to permit candidate prepara- • Documentation try also feels this way, and AIG Aviation tion and sufficient opportunity to schedule a • Common shop practices insurance company has offered its support convenient time for the exam. The technical certifications developed by for developing this series of professional This first certification assessment estab- the PAMA/SAE Institute alliance can with- certifications. Its support comes in the form lishes a baseline for all aviation mechan- stand legal scrutiny because they: of premium discounts for their clients who ics, whether they are certificated by the • Are based on a body of knowledge devel- certify large percentages of their technical FAA or not. Non-certificated maintenance oped through industry consensus by a broad employees, and as public recognition of our technicians, working under the supervision base of aviation maintenance professionals. certification programs. of FAA-certificated airframe and power- The names and companies of those that Future certifications are already on the plant (A&P) mechanics, can now validate participated in this effort are recognized on drawing board, and we will soon be making a new standard of aviation maintenance the PAMA website. an announcement on which certification will knowledge with the Aviation Maintenance • Utilize industry-recognized subject matter be next. However, the structure for the over- Specialist—Technician (AMS-T) certification. experts in the development of job tasks, all certification program is well established This industry-developed and recognized exam objectives, and test items. with the non-FAA certificated Aviation certification establishes an important start- Goodrich • Follow a globally recognized certification Maintenance Specialist track identifying and ing point from which they can grow their PAMA and the SAE Institute are preparing development process that includes recurrent validating the considerable skills to perform careers. to launch aviation maintenance specialist/ engineer professional certifications for training as a means of continuous validation many highly technical processes. The Avia- Mechanics that have already achieved their aviation maintenance and production of certification. tion Maintenance Engineer track identifies FAA A&P ratings can validate their knowl- technicians. These baseline standards are intended to various airframe platforms and industry edge and receive the Aviation Maintenance be inclusive—a starting point for a career in segments and validates the broad knowl- Engineer (AME) certification by passing this aviation maintenance. They establish a new edge necessary to ensure safe operation. baseline certification exam. The AME recog- that are meant to open the eyes of people minimum standard for shops and indi- Check our website at www.pama.org for nizes that A&P mechanics are authorized to entering our profession to the primacy viduals that want to excel and a method of all the certification information and sign up approve aircraft for return to service follow- of safety in the workplace as essential to conveying that message to their clients and today. The best investment you can make is ing maintenance and harmonizes their certifi- safety in the air. Those 10 objectives, as the industry. to become PAMA certified. cation with their global AME counterparts. identified by our Subject Matter Experts and appraised through a comprehensive AIG Aviation insurance in support Legally Defensible industry survey, are: In an industry so technologically advanced, Our foundation assessments, the aviation • Overall view of maintenance operations it is disquieting that little required train- maintenance specialist/engineer certifica- • General familiarization with aircraft ing and no advanced certification has been Brian F. Finnegan, A&P tions, are built around 10 basic objectives • Inspection previously available for aviation mainte- President, PAMA

PAMA Direct Airworthiness approval now granted outside the U.S. Need an aircraft part outside the borders of the United Safety management systems present to the aviation industry by the end of 2007. Once this States? Need an 8130-3 tag on it—either because of require- The FAA continues to investigate ways to implement Safety report is available, it will seek industry input with the inten- ments of local law or because of the company’s receiving Management Systems (SMS). SMS is a safety program that tion of presenting a final report to FAA management, with a inspection requirements? This scenario has been a real head- uses procedures and systemic analysis to proactively iden- proposed action plan by spring 2008. ache in the past. tify anticipated risks and address them before they become The team has already identified a need for better guidance For decades, FAA rules have prohibited the issuance of safety issues. and processes for approving data associated with fabrication 8130-3 tags outside the U.S. (14 CFR 21.325(b)(3)). These The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), in the course of maintenance, to supplement the fabrication rules meant that a perfectly airworthy part found outside the part of the United Nations, has called for all U.N. member guidance published in AC 43-18. U.S. must be returned to the U.S. for an 8130-4 tag and then nations to implement regulations requiring SMS systems for It is likely that the FAA’s report will make a number of re-exported to the foreign location. As the 8130-3 tag has their airports by 2009. The FAA published SMS guidance for recommendations, but one possible recommendation that is become more and more important to traceability throughout airports in February 2007 (AC 150/5200-37), and the FAA already being discussed would be the delegation to prop- the industry, this issue has cropped up repeatedly. The FAA anticipates publishing a proposed SMS rule for airports in erly qualified designated engineering representatives of the has issued substantial numbers of exemptions from the rules 2008. But that will not be the end of SMS. authority to decide whether an alteration reflects a major or in order to circumvent this result. ICAO has also endorsed SMS in maintenance organiza- minor change to type design. If this authority was delegated, On November 13, the FAA issued a spot-change to the tions, and the FAA is actively investigating how to imple- then the FAA would likely also publish more complete guid- rules that permits designees to issue airworthiness authori- ment requirements for an SMS system in repair stations and ance on how to make such a determination. zation tags (8130-3 tags) outside the U.S. The standards for other maintenance organizations. Although the details are issuance have not changed—the parts still need to be airwor- not yet known, repair stations should expect SMS system Applications being accepted thy and the issuer still needs to be qualified by the FAA— requirements to include a number of elements drawn from Air carriers and repair stations with Designated Alteration but the geographical limits are now subject only to the FAA’s Transport Canada’s implementation. Station (DAS) or Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) undue burden analysis. SMS regulations for maintenance organizations are cur- 36 authority have been advised to submit their applica- rently being developed in parallel to similar regulations for tions for Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) no On the fast track Part 135 operators and Part 121 air carriers. later than April 2008 to ensure they are processed in time to Those waiting for alternative parts could be pleasantly sur- The U.S. is not alone in this endeavor. Under ICAO’s lead- be approved and implemented before the November 2009 prised by the time it takes to receive them. The FAA is work- ership, most of the major aerospace nations are implement- deadline. ing on a fast-track process for reviewing and approving parts ing SMS requirements within and throughout their regula- The ODA program was established in 2005 as a single, manufacturer approval (PMA) applications for non-critical tory structure. uniform replacement to the various existing FAA authori- aircraft parts. The process was outlined at the Modification ties delegated to companies. Under this program, qualified and Replacement Parts Association meeting, and it is meant Under investigation companies are able to exercise certain types of FAA approval to facilitate easy processing of applications for FAA design Some in the industry have raised concerns to the FAA that functions on behalf of the FAA. The program notice also and production approval of non-complex replacement and repairs, alterations, fabrications, and replacement part announced that the delegations that it replaced—particularly modification aircraft parts. designs are not being adequately engineered and evaluated SFAR 36, Delegation Option Authorization, and DAS— By streamlining the process for approval of non-critical for compliance with FAA regulations. In response to these would be phased out as of November 14, 2009. parts, the FAA hopes to free up agency resources to be able concerns, the FAA charted a team to review all regulations Companies that do not currently have delegated privileges to better focus on review and approval of more safety-critical and policy related to repair, alteration, and fabrication dur- but that wish to exercise ODA privileges in the future will parts and assemblies. This is part of the FAA’s new para- ing maintenance. Its mission was to identify any gaps in the be processed after all existing organizations with delegated digm of using risk-based analysis to better focus its scarce regulations and recommend solutions. privileges have been converted to ODA operations. resources on the areas of the industry that most need FAA The FAA’s Repair, Alteration, and Fabrication Study Team oversight in order to ensure safety. started work in February 2007 and hoped to have a report to

4 january 2008 Update

A World In Motion AWIM students display talents at SAE SAE editor presents at teachers conference Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress The future of science, math, and engineer- of the “challenges” that they have worked ing was on display when 15 students from on from SAE International’s A World In Mo- Streamwood High School in Streamwood, tion (AWIM) curriculum. AWIM is a highly IL, and five students from New Lenox, IL, interactive K-12 educational program that SAE Magazines Senior Editor Lindsay Brooke showed their technical skills prior to the brings math and science to life and has provided science and physics teachers with a look into future vehicle propulsion, and discussed SAE International’s A World In Motion (AWIM) and Collegiate Design Series programs, during his presentation, “Hybrids, Hydrogen, Diesels, Gas—Why Tomorrow’s Auto Engineers Need You,” during the National Science Teachers Association regional conference October 18 at Detroit’s Cobo Hall. More than 2400 educators attended the two- day event, which included breakout sessions with AWIM hands-on activities focusing on science and math preparedness. A lan G ibson

Calls for Experts Hose/clamp, small engine committees seek participants Hose/Clamp Performance and Small Engine and Powered Equipment Compatibility Committee Standards Technical Committee This committee is responsible for review- This committee has recently been reactivated ing the needs of the stationary and motive and is seeking qualified members of the Students from area schools demonstrated the AWIM projects prior to the Commercial Vehicle Engineering Conference & Exhibition annual banquet. power industry relative to joints and con- small-engine community to join. nections comprised of hoses, fittings, and Those in the small-engine area who would clamps or retaining devices used to secure like to participate in the standards develop- Commercial Vehicle Engineering Confer- introduced more than 3.75 million students the joint. Areas addressed include: ment, writing, and review of existing docu- ence & Exhibition annual banquet on to rewarding engineering, science, and • Developing methods for the evaluation and ments, should contact Cindy Reese (creese@ October 31 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in technical career possibilities. validation of joints or connections secured sae.org), SAE Senior Standards Specialist, Rosemont, IL. Demonstrations included the Motor- by the above-mentioned devices. about becoming a member. The students, ranging from elementary ized Toy Car, Skimmer, JetToy, and Glider • Establishing basic standards, specifica- The committee will be working on the fol- school to high school, demonstrated some design projects. tions, and recommended practices that lowing documents: will be used by the general community of J1088—Test Procedure for the Measurement automotive engineers and designers in the of Gaseous Exhaust Emissions From Small ARi Connection deliberations of design considerations. Utility Engines • Establishing credible guidelines for use J1174—Operator Ear Sound Level Measure- by those interested in the application of ment Procedure for Small Engine Powered ARi growing with age hoses, clamps, and related devices without Equipment implying that any one device is superior to J1175—Bystander Sound Level Measure- As we enter a new year, we are reminded the senior staff of a company to assist with another. Each device shall stand upon its ment Procedure for Small Engine Powered that at April’s SAE 2008 World Congress, the gaining and or expanding awareness and own merit. Equipment Automotive Resources Institute (ARi) will visibility in the marketplace, plus executive • Harmonizing global markets by sup- J144—Procedure for Evaluating Transient celebrate its fourth birthday. coaching. Leads are shared with other SAE porting specifications that support current Response of Small Engine Driven Generator ARi’s original business model was built members for the client’s interest in publica- practices of participating markets. Sets with two purposes in mind. The first was to tions, exhibiting at SAE events, sponsorship SAE is looking for experts in this area to J1940—Small Engine Power and Torque Rat- extend and expand the careers of SAE mem- opportunities, etc. review previously published standards and ing Procedure bers, and the other was to provide a service We continue with our SAE-ARi CEO Circle contribute to new documents in this area. J607—Small Spark Ignition Engine Test Code to industry by retaining expertise and expe- of Friends, whereby we extend invitations Interested parties should contact Jill Kqiraj, (Cancelled Aug 1988, Superseded by J1349) rience that otherwise may have been lost. to senior officers to join us at an SAE event SAE Standards Specialist, at [email protected]. J609—Mounting Flanges and Power Take- We do this with knowledgeable and very or other activities within the industry, thus For further information on this committee, Off Shafts for Small Engines experienced personnel that have been re- giving them the comfort level of sitting among please visit forums.sae.org/access/dispatch. J624—Tapped and Flanged Exhaust Connec- viewed and interviewed to verify that they their peers. It is in this setting where they cgi/temnmppls12_pf. tions for Small Engines (Cancelled July 2001) are who they say they are and can do what can enjoy the evening’s activities and can The committee is scheduled to meet at they say they can do, so that when deployed participate in an informal dialogue of issues, least twice per year, usually on a conference on a project, their credentials will be the while recognizing the competitive spirit in the call basis. There will be a meeting in con- backbone of their input while maintaining marketplace. junction with the SAE World Congress, April the good name of SAE International. 17, 2008, in Detroit. We now have 75 of these registered consul- tants and almost 100 projects to date, with billing, approaching a critical-mass level that we feel can be sustained as a base for the future. Thus, ARi is a new found and proven value within the SAE family. New Look. New Navigation. Equally as exciting as new clients is provid- Neil A. Schilke, Managing Director ing a service that goes beyond the norm of a SAE Automotive Resources Institute 2-to-3 month project, but rather a long-term 755 West Big Beaver Rd., Suite 1750, Troy, relationship of a minimum of 12 months. MI 48084-4903 www.sae.org In this instance, it includes working with Phone: 248-273-4024; Fax: 248-273-4028 E-mail: [email protected] 040068 Faster. Easier. More convenient. Better.

january 2008 5 Update

Meetings Awards NVH technology focus of SAE Brasil conference Timken’s Kotzalas recognized as outstanding SAE Brasil, an affiliate of SAE International, able to exchange information with interna- young off-highway engineer is sponsoring the SAE Brasil Noise and tional colleagues, but will also be able to Vibration Conference (NVH-Brasil), March explore the rich market for NVH in South The SAE International/AEM Outstanding ing Analysis” (CRC Press, New York, 2006), 30-April 1, 2008, at the Costao do Santinho America. Brazil has many related industries Young Engineer Award for the Off-Highway a two-text engineering reference widely resort in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Bra- including passenger jet airplanes manufac- Industry was presented to Michael Kotzalas regarded as an industry standard. He has zil. More than 400 international participants tured by Embraer, and large automotive of Timken during the SAE Commercial Ve- also published nine papers in peer-reviewed are expected for the conference. assembly plants and auto part producers hicle Congress & Exhibition annual banquet journals and four papers in conference pro- The conference, which has the theme representing all the major brands world- October 31. “Lighter and Less Expensive Materials for wide. These are just two examples of the NVH,” is aimed at national and international many South American industries for which NVH technical communities operating in NVH technology plays a very important role vehicle markets including trucks, buses, in safety and comfort. airplanes, and all other means of transport. Those planning to visit Brazil, must ensure NVH-Brasil will provide the opportunity to that their passports are valid for at least six see the latest technologies related to consult- months after the date of entry. For U.S. citi- ing, measurement equipment, NVH predic- zens, a visa is also necessary. Visitors should tion tools, control materials, standards, and check with their local Brazilian embassy or testing and development of quiet products— consulate for further details. Michael Kotzalas (left), a all from cost/benefit and sound quality For details about NVH-Brasil, visit the SAE Technical Group Leader points of view. Brasil website at www.saebrasil.org.br and for Timken, receives the Technical sessions and distinguished click on the NVH-Brasil tab. Those interest- SAE International/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer speakers, including Klaus Genuit of Head ed may also contact Valter Samões, Gerente Award for the Off-Highway Acoustics, Robert Dougherty of OptiNav, Marketing e Publicações, SAE Brasil, via Industry from Mark Pflederer, and Phil Shorter of ESI Group, will provide phone, 55-11-3287-2033 ext. 130, or e-mail, then-SAE International Vice information on state-of-the-art technologies [email protected]. Those inter- President–Commercial Vehicle. in the NVH field. ested in exhibiting at NVH-Brasil, should While in Brazil, attendees will not only be contact Silvana Mele at 55-11-3287-2033 ext. The award recognizes an outstanding ceedings. He is the recipient of the American 133 or [email protected]. young engineer in the off-highway or Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) powerplant industry who demonstrates Tribology Division’s Best Paper Award and a innovation, teamwork, integrity, community two-time recipient of the Society of Tribolo- 2008 SAE Annual Business Meeting announced involvement, and leadership in SAE Interna- gists and Lubrication Engineers’ (STLE) The Annual Business Meeting of the SAE members has been scheduled for April 15, 2008, tional activities. Hodson Award. during the SAE World Congress. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the AVL Technology Kotzalas is a Technical Group Leader for A member of SAE International, Kotza- Theater of Detroit’s Cobo Center. During the meeting, 2008 SAE President Thomas W. Timken. In this role, he is responsible for las is also a member of ASME, where he is Ryan III will announce the 2008 Board of Directors, seek support of the SAE Bylaws modifi- the application and design engineering of Secretary and Treasurer of the Tribology Di- cations, and the SAE annual report will be presented. off-highway and marine power transmis- vision, and STLE. He also instructs courses Information regarding the meeting will be available in the 2008 World Congress final sion applications for the company’s global for the American Bearing Manufacturer’s program. customer base. Prior to Timken, he was a Association. research assistant at the Applied Research Kotzalas holds bachelor’s, master’s, and Laboratory for Penn State University. doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering Kotzalas holds two U.S. patents for cylin- from Penn State University. He resides in Meetings and symposia schedule drical roller bearing designs. He is the co- North Canton, OH. For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll- author of the fifth edition of “Rolling Bear- free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting details can be found at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia details at www. sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm. Henne presents SAE/AIAA William Littlewood SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events Memorial Lecture Connect2Car: The Automobile’s Convergence with January 7, 2008 Las Vegas, NV Preston Henne of Gulfstream Aerospace was Consumer Electronics* selected to present the SAE International/ Preston Henne, Emerging Automotive Technologies—Global and American Institute of Aeronautics and Senior Vice January 9-11, 2008 New Delhi, India Indian Perspective Conference Astronautics (AIAA) William Littlewood President for Memorial Lecture during September’s SAE Programs, 2008 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium February 13-14, 2008 San Diego, CA AeroTech Congress and Exhibition in Los Engineering, and Testing Angeles. at Gulfstream 2008 Defense Standardization Conference March 4-6, 2008 Arlington, VA This award, established in 1971, recognizes Aerospace, an individual who has made significant presents the SAE contributions to the field of air transport International/ SAE 2008 World Congress April 14-17, 2008 Detroit, MI engineering. It perpetuates the memory of AIAA William William Littlewood, the only person ever Littlewood Government/Industry Meeting May 12-14, 2008 Washington, D.C. to serve as President of both SAE Interna- Memorial Lecture on September 19. tional (1954) and the AIAA (1959). He was Minsk 2008 International Congress of Heavy May 28-31, 2008 Minsk, Belarus renowned for his contributions to the design tion process. Vehicles, Road Trains and Urban Transport of, and operational requirements for, civil A past recipient of the AIAA Engineer of Fifth Styrian Noise, Vibration & Harshness June 4-6, 2008 Graz, Austria transport aircraft. the Year Award and the AIAA Hap Arnold Congress—Optimizing NVH in Future Vehicles Henne is Senior Vice President for Pro- Award for excellence in aeronautical pro- grams, Engineering, and Testing at Gulf- gram management, he is also a recipient of Alternative Refrigerant Systems Symposium June 10-12, 2008 Scottsdale, AZ stream Aerospace. In this role he is respon- the University of Illinois Alumni Award for sible for program management, engineering, Distinguished Service. 2008 Digital Human Modeling for Design and June 17-19, 2008 Pittsburgh, PA Engineering Conference and Exhibition and flight operations. He is also a Vice Henne is a Fellow of the AIAA and a Fel- President at General Dynamics, a position low of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He is 2008 SAE International Powertrains, Fuels and June 23-25, 2008 Shanghai, China he earned when the company acquired a member of the National Academy of Engi- Lubricants Congress Gulfstream. neers, the Innovation Leadership Advisory SAE Aerospace Events Henne began his aerospace career in 1969 Board at the University of Illinois’ College of at McDonnell Douglas, where he managed Engineering, and the Georgia Tech Research 2008 Defense Standardization Conference March 4-6, 2008 Arlington, VA several advanced programs in aerodynamics Corporation Board of Trustees. and acoustics for both military and commer- Henne holds a bachelor’s in aeronautical 2008 Digital Human Modeling for Design and cial aircraft. He was also Vice President and and astronautical engineering with highest June 17-19, 2008 Pittsburgh, PA Engineering Conference and Exhibition General Manager of the MD-90 Program at undergraduate honors from the University 38th International Conference on Environmental McDonnell Douglas’ Long Beach Douglas of Illinois and a master’s in engineering from June 29-July 3, 2008 San Francisco, CA Systems Aircraft facility, where he oversaw the air- California State University at Long Beach. He craft’s complete development and certifica- resides in Hilton Head Island, SC. *Held during Consumer Electronics Show, CES Partner Program CTEA/SAE 6 january 2008 Update

SAE Sections 2008 Chrysler minivan team engages Detroit Section meeting SAE Detroit Section dinner meetings provide the “inside story” aero refinements, give the new minivans class-leading aero- on new vehicle development from a wide variety of engineer- dynamics despite their boxier forms. ing teams. But while getting the scoop on the latest high- The cars’ abundance of surprise-and-delight customer performance coupes, sedans, and trucks is often invigorating, features were explained by Rick Kukucka, Director of Front- there is nothing like a minivan team taking over the venue. Drive Product Marketing. A graduate mechanical engineer That is exactly what Chrysler’s 2008 minivan team did at and 22-year Chrysler veteran, Kukucka clearly enjoyed the November section meeting, held at the San Marino Club highlighting the cars’ Swivel n’ Go seating configurations, in Troy, MI. The team brought Chrysler Town & Country and dual-DVD entertainment system, omnipresent LED lighting Dodge Caravan vehicles and cutaway bodies to the dinner, arrays, and a slew of other amenities. into which the audience was encouraged to dive during the But it is always the program’s chief engineer that really cocktail hour. puts the team effort into perspective, and Minivan Program Engineers jammed themselves into the all-new vehicles’ Chief Engineer Chris Alaniz took the audience on a full tour spacious cabins, and were seen spinning and flipping the of the vehicles’ features and some of the development chal- vehicles’ Swivel n’ Go and Stow n’ Go seats, and investigat- lenges in this extremely competitive market segment. ing the new vehicles’ many interior comfort and convenience P aul A nton Alaniz, who is one of nine female chief engineers at Chrysler RT minivan program executives (from left to right) features. Chrysler and a 28-year veteran of the automaker’s materi- Rick Kukucka, Chris Alaniz, and Ralph Gilles at the November Suppliers to the 2008 RT program that displayed their prod- Detroit Section dinner meeting, in front of a cutaway body als, powertrain, and body-engineering groups, said she is ucts and contributions in the lobby included PPG, Lydall, showing deployed-airbag coverage. particularly proud of the Caravan and Town & Country’s TRW, Dakkota Interior Systems, Magna, Yazaki, Meridian, “five-star/five-star” crash ratings from the National High- and ArvinMeritor. ing one with a 300C nose grafted onto a minivan clay model. way Traffic Safety Administration. But the presenters stole the show. Ralph Gilles, Vice Presi- Gilles affirmed his understanding of engineering issues on “Our CAE modeling closely correlated to the actual dent of Chrysler’s Jeep/Truck and Advance Interior Design a number of details of the RT’s body-in-white development, NHTSA testing,” Alaniz said. Group (and no stranger to Detroit Section meetings), kicked including Chrysler’s unique “cubic pillar” A-pillar design, She also noted that the bodies are quantifiably quieter than off the evening by taking the audience through the RT pro- which allows undisturbed airflow around the front corners the previous-generation Chrysler minivans, and are 18% gram’s design milestones from the earliest phases. He also of the body. The vehicles also feature an aero-shearing D- stiffer in bending performance. showed photos of a number of early design iterations, includ- pillar that, in concert with the A-pillars and various other SAE News SAE removes ‘FileOpen’ digital rights management for students, faculty In 2008, students and faculty will be able to use SAE Inter- said John Kinstler, chairman of the DRM Task Force. In will increase its emphasis on other DRM methods, includ- national’s Digital Library of Technical Papers in academic academia, use of the SAE digital library of technical papers ing closer monitoring of download activity of licensees via settings without the former restrictions. without “FileOpen” restrictions will be introduced in the automated, electronic methods. SAE will also add other IP As recommended by a special task force, the SAE Interna- first quarter of 2008. protection techniques, including ‘watermark’ document tional Publications Board voted October 31 to eliminate the use The “FileOpen” form of digital rights management was identification to more easily track abuses when they occur.” of the “FileOpen” plug-in on digital library products for licens- applied on certain SAE information products for nearly two ees at colleges, universities, and other academic institutions. years. Some in the academic community had concern that Composed of university professors, librarians, publica- the “File Open” model limited full and easy access to valu- tions board members, and staff publishing professionals, able literature and knowledge. The “FileOpen” plug-in con- Call for nominations for the the Special Digital Rights Management (DRM) Task Force trols placed limits on downloading, printing, e-mailing and 2009 Slate of Nominees was charged with making recommendations to improve the file-sharing options available to the user. Specific controls are To nominate a candidate for SAE elective office, complete “ease-of-use” of the society’s Digital Library of Technical set by the publisher. the nomination form, which can be obtained electronically Papers in academic settings. This group concluded that the “SAE remains committed to protection of its intellectual at www.sae.org/about/board/enc_nomination_form.doc, special information needs of students and faculty members property rights and related digital rights management,” or e-mail the SAE Secretary at [email protected]. The would be best served in a more open environment—without Mike Madley, chairman of the SAE Publications Board, said. SAE Secretary will submit all nominations to the Executive the DRM restrictions imposed by a file security system resi- “We seek to find the right compromise between ease-of-use Nominating Committee for consideration. Nominations are dent at the client computer level. for legitimate licensees and IP protection for SAE. With due to SAE by January 14, 2008. “The academic community spoke out and SAE listened,” the elimination of the “FileOpen” approach to DRM, SAE

SAE Aerospace Engineering magazine expands focus Sow the Seeds of Endless on manufacturing SAE International’s Aerospace Engineering magazine is ex- Possibilities for Today’s Students panding to become Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing in January 2008. “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, By increasing its manufacturing coverage, the magazine but by the seeds you plant.” aims to keep the aerospace product-development communi- Robert Louis Stevenson ty aware of new technology, engineering, and manufacturing advances from around the world. Leave a gift that will help develop and inspire future engineers “The complexity of aerospace product development re- and scientists for generations to come. quires air-tight collaboration with product design, engineer- ing, and manufacturing,” said Edward McCallum, Publisher Through a planned gift to the SAE Foundation, you will leave a of SAE International’s magazines. “Coverage of all these legacy that will help ensure that our innovative and award-winning perspectives is necessary for any publication to effectively educational programs will continue to advance science, technology, serve today’s aerospace industry.” engineering and math education to today’s students. “The decision to expand our manufacturing reach parallels There are many easy giving options from which you can choose— what has been going on in the aerospace industry,” con- strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well as the firmed Jean Broge, Editor of Aerospace Engineering & Manu- programs of the SAE Foundation. Visit the SAE Foundation’s new facturing. Planned Giving website at www.saefoundation.org/plannedgiving. Beginning in January, Aerospace Engineering & Manufactur- ing will feature an expanded editorial package along with a The next generation of innovators is counting on you! new look designed around a larger-page format with more detailed images and graphics. Aerospace Engineering & Manufacturing is part of SAE Inter- national’s magazine group, which also includes Automotive Engineering International and SAE Off-Highway Engineering. 071689 january 2008 7 Update

Members News Members on the move Morris recognized for Jeffrey Case (Aff’98) has been is known for his expertise in vehicle reaching milestone selected to head the newly formed development, particularly in the Automotive Sensors Division at PCB area of driving dynamics and refine- Piezotronics. In his new role as Au- ment. He is also highly regarded tomotive Sensors Division Director for his work on product safety and of Sales and Marketing, Case will be environmental initiatives. responsible for worldwide technical sales and marketing, engineering, Mark A. Schulz (Mbr’76), recently customer service, and target-market- retired after spending 32 years at focused strategy development of all Ford (most recently as Executive Vice President and President International automotive products under the PCB Richard Parry-Jones umbrella. He was formerly Chief Jeffrey Case Operations), has joined the Board of Program Engineer at Ricardo North America. Directors at YRC Worldwide.

Alfred Jung (Mbr’91), Technical Services Manager, Perfor- Dennis M. Welvaert (Mbr’79), mance Chemicals-Automotive and Refinery Industry for President of the North American BASF in North America, has been elected Vice Chairman aftermarket division of Dayco of the American Petroleum Institute’s Detroit Advisory Products, has been appointed Panel (DAP). The DAP was formed to keep the fuels and Chairman of the Automotive lubricants committees of the General Committee on Market- Aftermarket Suppliers Association ing and the On-Road OEMs informed about developments (AASA). within automotive companies pertaining to fuels, lubricants, Special recognition and vehicle servicing. J. Victor Perr (Mbr’04) was recog- nized at Cummins as part of a team Mark A. Schulz Richard E. Kleine (Mbr’86), Vice President of Off-Highway for its work developing a structural Business at Cummins and SAE International Vice Presi- ceramic fuel injector timing plunger. The team received the dent—Commercial Vehicle, has been elected to serve on Dr. Julius P. Perr Innovation Award, named for J. Victor the Board of Directors for the Association of Equipment Perr’s father, given annually to employees whose inventions In November at a meeting of the SAE staff, Raymond Manufacturers. best represent the spirit of innovation that Dr. Perr brought A. Morris (left), SAE Executive Vice President and Chief to Cummins. Operating Officer, was presented a certificate in recognition Richard Parry-Jones (Mbr’00), former Group Vice President of his 30 years of SAE membership by Ken Kallis, SAE and Chief Technical Officer at Ford, has retired. Parry-Jones Business Unit Leader—Membership & Sections.

Calls for Nominations

Barry D. McNutt Award for Excellence in Henry O. Fuchs Student Award of air transportation, and peer recognition. of turbomachinery for on-highway, off-high- Automotive Policy Analysis Open to: College students involved in fa- Nomination deadline: March 1, 2008 way, and/or spacecraft and aircraft uses. Open to: Members involved with federal tigue research and applications Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Nomination deadline: March 31, 2008 automotive policy Description: This award promotes the edu- awards/list/kolk/ Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Description: Recognizes individuals who cation of engineering students in the area of awards/list/garret/ have made outstanding contributions to the fatigue technology. The winning student will Marvin Whitlock Award development of improved federal automo- be required to discuss his/her work related Open to: Aerospace professionals Bruce R. Aubin Aerospace Customer tive policy. Government policy is an increas- to the field of fatigue research and applica- Description: This award recognizes an Support Award for Excellence ingly important and complex influence on tions in the form of a half-hour presenta- individual or team for significant technical Open to: Air transport individuals the ability of the mobility community to tion, with time for questions and answers, contributions and/or innovation related to Description: This award recognizes an indi- serve humanity. Through this award, SAE at a meeting of the SAE Fatigue Design and operational availability of aircraft. Opera- vidual in the air transport industry working recognizes the importance of sound policy Evaluation Committee. tional availability includes areas such as for an aerospace supplier (Tier 2 or 3) whose analysis and inspires members of the mobil- Nomination deadline: February 28, 2008 repair design, tooling, maintenance prac- efforts contribute to the excellence of the ity community in government, industry, and Submission: Visit students.sae.org/awd- tices, logistics, inspection, modification, and prime manufacturers and the viability of air- elsewhere to strive for excellence. scholar/awards/fuchs/ safety. line operations. In the assessment of his/her Nomination deadline: January 15, 2008 Nomination deadline: March 1, 2008 peers, the individual should have contrib- Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson Aerospace Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ uted to the advancement in safety, reliability, awards/list/mcnutt/ Vehicle Design and Development Award awards/list/whitlock/ and product worthiness in the air transport Open to: Aerospace design and develop- industry through initiative, dedication, and William R. “Bill” Adam Formula SAE Grant ment engineers SAE Foundation Young Manufacturing excellence in personal interfaces in work- Open to: Rookie Formula SAE teams Description: This award recognizes an Leadership Award ing with customers to achieve operational Description: This award provides funding individual who has had a distinguished Open to: Promising manufacturing leaders efficiency for customers and users. to a Formula SAE rookie team to assist with career involving significant contributions Description: Awarded to promote careers in Nomination deadline: May 1, 2008 the development of its project. Applicants in the innovative design and development manufacturing by recognizing young men Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ must be registered for the competition held of advanced aircraft and/or spacecraft. and women, age 35 and younger, who have awards/list/customersupport/ in Detroit, MI, at the time of application. Nominations are judged primarily for the significant accomplishments as manufactur- Teams that have never competed or have not technical value and originality of the contri- ing leaders and who show potential for sig- SAE Aerospace Engineering Leadership competed in the last five years are consid- butions that have expanded the knowledge nificant leadership growth in industry. These Award ered rookie teams. of aerospace engineering. individuals must have: proven accomplish- Open to: Corporate-level aerospace leaders Nomination deadline: January 15, 2008 Nomination deadline: March 1, 2008 ments in their manufacturing career; shown Description: This award honors an indi- Submission: Visit students.sae.org/awd- Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ promise and possess leadership ability; vidual at the corporate official level for scholar/awards/adamfsae/ awards/list/johnson/ received recognition from their employer or outstanding contributions to the field of organization; and demonstrated commit- aerospace engineering. It recognizes an indi- William Littlewood Memorial Lecture Franklin W. Kolk Air Transportation ment to the community. vidual who has applied leadership skills in Open to: Civil air transportation profes- Progress Award Nomination Deadline: March 30, 2008 aerospace engineering to make contributions sionals Open to: Air transportation professionals Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ leading to positive impact on the aerospace Description: This award provides for Description: This award recognizes an awards/list/youngmfg/ community. Recognition may be for a singu- an annual presentation and recognizes a individual or team for unique and outstand- lar accomplishment or lifetime achievement. distinguished leader in the field of civil air ing contributions to air transportation and/ Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery Engineering Nomination deadline: May 1, 2008 transportation. The objective of the lecture is or contributions to the work of the aerospace Award Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ to advance air transport engineering and to technical committees in developing aero- Open to: Turbomachinery paper authors awards/list/aero_leadership/ recognize those who make personal contri- space standards, specifications, technical Description: This award promotes engineer- butions to the field. reports, and data through cooperative re- ing developments and the presentation of Nomination deadline: February 1, 2008 search. Selection is based on originality and SAE papers on turbomachinery engineer- Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ value of the contribution, the impact and ing. SAE administers an annual lecture by a awards/list/littlewood/ influence on the progress and development distinguished authority in the engineering

8 january 2008 Update

Standards & Committees SAE G-16 Committee working toward Ground Vehicle Standards harmonization of aviation fuel standards has strong presence at ComVEC Around the world there are currently sev- The G-16 Aviation Fuel Operations com- The second annual Bagels & Briefings Stan- Awards were presented to Michael Gacioch eral standards for the handling, storage, and mittee was approved by the SAE Aerospace dards Update session was held October 31 as Jr., Deere, and LeLand Warren, GSI Group, distribution of aviation fuel at airfields. Council in early 2005. The committee has part of the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engi- on behalf of the Construction Agricultural These standards, which cover airfield members from many different organizations, neering Congress. Jack Pokrzywa, Manager & Off-Road Machinery Council. James storage facilities as well as into-plane opera- including airlines, oil companies, into-plane of Ground Vehicle Standards at SAE, hosted Marsden, Volvo Powertrain; Mike Meleck, tions, have a lot of common ground but also service providers, the U.S. military, and the session. Phillips & Temro; and Paul Johnston, Meri- differ quite a bit in their scope and actual regulators. The first objective of the commit- requirements. tee was to merge all of the existing standards The existing standards come broadly from into one—AS 6401 Storage, Handling and three sources: airlines, oil companies, and Distribution of Jet Fuels at Airfields national/regional governments. The group has met 15 times since its incep- This myriad of standards is a problem for tion (January 2005). While it was easy to the same reason a lack of a common stan- achieve consensus on most sections of the dard is a problem in other industries or ar- standard, there were a small number of areas eas of interest. During audits, there are often where North American practice differed disputes over which standard applies—the significantly from the rest of the world. one commonly used locally or the one the In these instances, the standard is worded airline is trying to impose. such that it does not impose anything new It therefore became obvious that some in a particular area—i.e., where it would be sort of harmonization effort was required. cost-prohibitive to impose a requirement Indeed in Europe, the oil companies had without the benefits being fully understood. Dan Roley, Jim Linden, and Richard Kempf presented the hot topics within their industries already gone through a similar exercise with Task teams already have been formed to during the Bagels & Briefings Standards Update on October 31. the airlines, resulting in what amounted to a study these contentious issues and recom- single standard. mend a common approach. Eventually these The event featured presentations from tor Wabco received awards on behalf of the To that end, a meeting was held in Hous- “geographic waivers” will be weeded out Dan Roley of the Construction, Agricul- Truck & Bus Council. ton in October 2004 to discuss the issue and the standard can be truly global. tural, & Off-Road Machinery Council; A Standards Hot Spot lounge was made with the various stakeholder organizations. A draft of AS 6401 was sent out for indus- Richard Kempf of the Truck & Bus Council; available to members of SAE standards- Agreement was quickly achieved on the try comment during the summer of 2007. and Jim Linden of the Fuels & Lubricants writing committees and guests during the need to move toward one, industry-consen- More than 1400 comments were received, Council. Each speaker presented the hot Congress, offering refreshments, Internet sus standard that could be applied world- ranging from simple editorial changes to topics and emerging technologies within access, SAE materials, information, and staff wide and to have that standard published full-fledged changes to some of the content. their industries. support. The lounge provided an excellent by a recognized standards-writing body. The committee is now halfway through the The next Bagels & Briefings session will be opportunity to network with those individu- SAE International was selected because comments and expects to finish by the spring held during the SAE 2008 World Congress, als who create SAE standards. A Standards of its long history in aviation and its solid meeting 2008, after which the standard will April 14-17 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Hot Spot will also be available during the reputation as a standards-publishing orga- go to ballot. Also during the session, Technical Stan- SAE 2008 Congress. nization. In addition, it is a neutral forum Future projects for the committee include a dards Board Outstanding Contribution where all parties can meet. standard for small airports.

New standard provides requirements Swenson named Chair of for detecting ice on aircraft wings Truck and Bus Electrical/ Ice on the wings can spell disaster for an aircraft—no matter Electronic Committee how thin that ice layer may be. Eric Swenson, Manager of Vehicle Detecting that ice before the plane leaves the ground is the The Goodrich Requirements for Electrical and focus of a new SAE International aerospace standard—AS IceHawk is Electronic Systems at International 5681: Minimum Operational Performance Specification for one of several Truck and Engine, has been named Remote On-Ground Ice Detection Systems. ice-detection systems Chair of the Truck and Bus Electri- AS 5681 specifies the minimum performance requirements available cal/Electronic Committee. of Remote On-Ground Ice Detection Systems (ROGIDS). today. IceHawk Swenson has nearly 20 years of Such systems have been around since the early 1990s, but provides real- standards development experience there were no set of requirements to accurately measure that time images with the subcommittees under the the ability to detect ice by ROGIDS was equivalent or supe- of frozen Truck and Bus Electrical and Elec- rior to human visual or tactile capability. contaminants tronics Committee. He was present- AS 5681 addresses those issues and provides the frame- on aircraft surfaces. ed the Technical Standards Board work for manufacturers to comply with requirements and Outstanding Contribution Award obtain pertinent regulatory approvals. Eric Swenson in 2004 for work advancing the use “The development of this standard involved some very a result, we believe this standard can help lead to improve- of SAE J1939 for onboard diagnostics. He has also authored thorough testing by many experienced and knowledgeable ments in safety, and it can also reduce unnecessary turnbacks several SAE papers and organized sessions for SAE’s Truck industry people,” said Frank Eyre, AS 5681 sponsor. “The to de-icing pads.” and Bus convention. testing showed that, under the specification outlined in this AS 5681 was written and created by SAE International’s At International Truck and Engine in Fort Wayne, IN, document, sensors could detect ice better than people. As G-12 Ice Detection Committee. Swenson participates in the development of new emissions- related and safety regulations, and advises designers and engineers about new and existing requirements for electrical and electronic designs derived from government regulations. Swenson received a master’s from the University of Lou- isville and a bachelor’s and M.B.A. from Indiana University. He has been awarded four U.S. patents.

Peer recognition … perhaps the most satisfying honor that an individual can achieve! SAE administers more than 50 awards and recognition programs that recognize individuals for outstanding achievements in engineering. Information and nomination forms for SAE awards can be found at www.sae.org/awards.

january 2008 9 Update

Publications New book covers eight SAE historical books catalog available online decades of Chrysler engines Complete details about SAE’s acclaimed and award-winning ert Post, a coffee-table book commemorating the society’s series of books on automotive history are now available in centennial More than 75 years of engine design, development, and one concise catalog on SAE’s website. A PDF of the 2007 • “Equations of Motion: Adventure, Risk, and Innovation,” production at Chrysler is chronicled in “Chrysler Engines Historical Books Guide, featuring information on 16 titles, the story of William F. (Bill) Milliken’s lifetime of experimen- 1922-1998,” a new book published by SAE International. can be accessed at store.sae.org (by clicking on “Historical” tation and innovation in aircraft, auto racing, and vehicle Written by Willem L. “Bill” Weertman, the book covers ev- under the Product Catalogs heading). dynamics research ery production engine built by Chrysler, providing descrip- The guide includes information on recent SAE historical • “Pioneers, Engineers and Scoundrels: The Dawn of the tions, pictures, specifications, and timelines provided for titles such as: Automobile in America,” Beverly Rae Kimes’ portrait of the each. Landmark engines discussed include: Zeder, Skelton, • “Chrysler Engines 1922-1998” by Willem L. Weertman, early years of the American automobile industry, which has and Breer engines; L-head six-cylinder engines; V8s; 426 which chronicles more than 75 years of engine design and received awards from the Society of Automotive Historians Hemi; Slant Six engines; Viper engines; truck engines; and development at Chrysler and the Antique Automobile Club of America the Chrysler gas turbine. • “Hall-Scott: The Untold Story of a Great American Engine The catalog also showcases special combination discount Maker” by Francis H. Bradford and Ric A. Dias, tracing the pricing on the multi-volume series “Ford: The Dust and The history of the commercial engine manufacturer Glory,” and “Pioneers of the U.S. Automobile Industry” and • “The SAE Story: One Hundred Years of Mobility” by Rob- special sale prices on limited-quantity titles.

Seventh edition of 2007 ComVEC technical The 426 Hemi Automotive Handbook is one of papers, collections available many engines available Technical papers presented at the 2007 SAE Commercial discussed in “Chrysler An updated and expanded seventh edition of the Bosch Au- Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition (held October Engines tomotive Handbook is now available. Featuring comprehen- 30-November 1 in Chicago) are now available. Approximate- 1922-1998,” sive coverage of hundreds of automotive subjects, extensive ly 175 papers from the event are available, as are three books published technical data, and insight into state-of-the-art automotive collecting papers from specific sessions. by SAE Individual papers are available in print or as a PDF down- International. technology, the handbook has long been the definitive reference for designers, engineers, mechanics, students, and load. Special Publication (SP) books collect related papers, Each engine is defined in terms of its basic structure, in- enthusiasts. and can save purchasers 60% or more when compared to the cluding its cylinder bore spacing, number of main bearings, In addition to details on basic principles, physics, materi- collective purchase price of individual papers. and valve operation. In addition to the specifications, the als, science, and machine parts, the book covers topics such Commercial Vehicle Congress papers are categorized in the book also looks at the personalities behind the engines’ de- as sensors, internal-combustion engines, gasoline engine following session tracks: Braking and Steering; Chassis and velopment and the vehicles in which the engines were used. management, diesel engine management, alternative drives, Suspension; Drivetrain/Powertrain/Transmissions; Electri- Weertman spent 40 years with Chrysler. As Chief Engi- chassis systems, vehicle safety systems, lighting technology, cal and Electronic; Fluid Power and Hydraulics; Mainte- neer—Engine Engineering, he was responsible for all new occupant protection systems, emission control legislation, nance; and Total Vehicle. engines for the corporation’s new car lines of front-wheel and hundreds of other subjects. The event’s three SP collections are: Commercial Vehicle drive vehicles and for adapting and testing the engines pur- The book also includes more than 1000 illustrations, dia- Alternative Fuels 2007 (8 papers), Commercial Vehicle chased from outside companies. He led the design efforts for grams, tables, and sectional drawings. Advancements in Braking, Steering Systems, and Vehicle the LA V8 engine series, the 426 Hemi competition and street “Bosch Automotive Handbook, Seventh Edition,” pub- Stability Control Effects (10 papers), and Commercial Vehicle engines, and an all new six-cylinder engine for manufacture lished by Robert Bosch and distributed by SAE International, Chassis and Suspension Systems and Effect of Tire, Suspen- in Australia. is available for $49.95 ($39.96 for SAE members). To order, or sion, and Chassis Failure on Vehicle Dynamics and Control “Chrysler Engines 1922-1998” (Product Code R-365) is for more information, visit store.sae.org, phone 877-606-7323 (11 papers). available for $69.95 ($55.96 for SAE members). To order, or (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail custom- To purchase papers or books, for more information, or to for more information, visit store.sae.org, phone 877-606-7323 [email protected]. request a catalog of papers and books from the 2007 Com- (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail custom- mercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, visit store.sae.org, [email protected]. phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776- 4970, or e-mail [email protected].

Available now through online delivery! Stapp Conference papers collected in journal Papers presented at the latest Stapp Car Papers published in the journal are exten- Crash Conference, held October 29-31, 2007, sively reviewed by members of the Stapp SAE e-Seminars in San Diego, CA, are now available in the Advisory Committee and have been judged Stapp Car Crash Journal, Volume 51. to warrant publication in the open scientific Convenient and portable, SAE e-Seminars offer a new way to receive the same The journal, published annually by SAE literature. instruction as live classroom learning without the expense of travel and time away from the workplace. e-Seminars deliver classroom seminar content featuring International, includes 19 papers covering “The 51st Stapp Car Crash Journal” full-motion video illustrated with synchronized presentation slides. new data on the biomechanics of injury and (Product Code P-401) is available for $119.95 human tolerance, new methods and tools to ($95.96 for SAE members). To order, or for The seminar content is based on SAE’s classroom seminars and is presented study the biomechanics of injury, new de- more information, visit store.sae.org, phone in modular topics, allowing you to progress through the course at your own pace. The program interface offers linear progression through the video, with velopments in occupant protection systems, 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or the flexibility to pause or review specific concepts and to jump to individual and new concepts in the biomechanics of 724-776-4970, or e-mail customerservice@ slides from the table of contents. Handout materials are included, making each injury based on experimental and analytical sae.org. e-Seminar a complete ready-reference package. studies.

e-Seminars offered: • Diesel Engine Technology • Fundamentals of Modern • The Basics of Internal Vehicle Transmissions Combustion Engines • Introduction to Brake SAE site now offers • Catalytic Converters: Control Systems Design and Durability • Commercial Vehicle more information on books • A Familiarization of Braking Systems Drivetrain Components • Controller Area Network Expanded information about the books published by SAE International is now available • Fundamentals of (CAN) for Vehicle on the SAE website. Every book’s page now gives visitors the option of viewing that Applications Automotive All-Wheel book’s Table of Contents. Drive Systems By clicking the “View the Table of Contents” link on a book’s page, users can view a low-resolution PDF detailing the book’s contents. (Books that are collections of technical papers such as Proceedings or Special Publications feature a “See List” link that leads to a complete listing of the titles of the papers included.) For detailed product descriptions or to order, visit store.sae.org • [email protected] For details on any book available from SAE, visit store.sae.org or click on the “Shop the www.sae.org/e-seminars. Quantity discounts for six or Phone 1-877-606-7323 [U.S. & Canada only] more students and Site License options are available - Phone +1-724-776-4970 [International] Store” link from the SAE home page. contact SAE Customer Service or email [email protected]. 071086

10 january 2008 Update

Professional development

Acoustical Holography Components Courses from SAE February 15 Exhaust Flow Performance and Pressure March 13-14 Metal Corrosion and Its Prevention Detailed course descriptions are available online at www. Drop of Exhaust Components and March 14 Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel sae.org/contedu. To register, complete the online registra- Systems Drive Systems tion form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer February 20-22 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems March 17-18 Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint Service toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the February 21-22 Electronics Packaging: Thermal & March 17-18 Controller Area Network (CAN) for U.S. and Canada). Mechanical Design and Analysis Vehicle Applications February 28-29 The Role of the Expert Witness in March 26-28 Strategic Leadership Product Liability Litigation March 26-28 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics & January 2008 Federal Regulation Greer, SC, USA—BMW Performance Center March 27-28 Metal Forming Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters February 11-13 Applied Vehicle Dynamics March 27-28 Distributed Automotive Embedded January 7-9 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Systems Transmissions Birmingham, AL, USA—Southern Research January 10-11 Managing Integrated Product Institute April 2008 Development February 4 Lead-time Reduction: Concept to Market January 10-11 Design for Manufacturing & Assembly February 5-7 Introduction to Metallurgy and Its Detroit, MI, USA—Cobo Center (DFM/DFA) Practice (In Conjunction with the SAE 2008 World Congress.) January 14-16 Fundamentals of Hybrid Electric Vehicles February 8 Patent Law for Engineers April 14 Engine Cooling Design: A System January 21-22 Diesel Engine Technology Engineering Approach January 21-22 The Basics of Internal Combustion March 2008 April 14 NEW! High Performance Engine Engines Design and Development January 24-25 Design of Experiments (DOE) for Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters Ever since Beau de Rochas patented the Engineers March 3-5 Automotive Fuel Cell Systems four-stroke engine in 1862, engineers March 3-5 Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger have pursued the development of high- February 2008 Cars and Light Trucks performance engines for road and racing March 4-5 Wet Brake & Clutch Technology Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters applications at an accelerated pace. While March 6-7 Control Systems Simplified this course will not cover such ancient February 7-8 Leading High Performance Teams March 6-7 Practical NVH Signal Processing Methods history, it will focus on engine design and February 8 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects March 6-7 Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis development advances over the last 40 years Analysis for Product Design (Design March 10-12 Advanced Electric Motor/Generator/ from “BC to AD” (“Before Cosworth to After FMEA) Actuator Design and Analysis for Duckworth”), covering the concepts and February 11-13 Combustion and Emissions for Automotive Applications designs behind the modern racing engines Engineers March 11-12 Turbocharging Internal Combustion for series including Formula One, Indy February 11-13 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop Engines Racing League, and NASCAR. This course February 14-15 Noise Diagnostics Using Nearfield March 13 A Familiarization of Drivetrain will help attendees determine how to design

january 2008 11 Update

Professional development

Continued from p. 11 a championship-winning racing engine April 14-16 Fundamentals of Hybrid Electric May 2008 including many of the key calculations that Vehicles support the pursuit of power. Attention April 14-16 Designing Onboard Diagnostics for Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters to detail on every aspect of engine design Light- and Medium-Duty Emissions May 5-6 Diesel Engine Technology is emphasized with focus on applying Control Systems May 5-7 Chassis & Suspension Component simple math, physics, and common sense, April 14-16 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop Design for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks rather than relying heavily on sophisticated April 15 High-Performance Brake Systems May 5-7 NEW! Ground Vehicle Systems software. April 15 Automotive Cooling Airflow Systems: Engineering: A Practical Approach April 14-15 Adhesive Bonding Technology A Vehicle Perspective Competitive pressures are demanding April 14-15 Catalytic Converters: Design and April 15-16 Finite Element Analysis for Design vehicle designs that better satisfy customer Durability Engineers—Hands-on FEA Workshop wants and needs over the entire vehicle April 14-15 Static and Dynamic Sealing April 15-16 Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment life cycle and, especially, are less expensive April 14-15 Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel Devices: Design and Durability to build and operate. This can only be Delivery Systems April 16 Basic Noise Control accomplished by understanding the April 14-15 Occupant and Vehicle Kinematics in April 16 Fundamentals of Aerodynamics Applied translation of customer wants and needs to Rollovers to Race Cars engineering requirements and then ensuring April 14-15 NEW! Vehicle Frontal Crash Occupant April 16 Design Reviews for Effective Product every vehicle produced conforms to these Safety and CAE Development requirements for its entire life, even in the According to the National Highway April 16-17 Modern Fluids for Crankcase Engines: presence of a wide variety of customer usage Transportation and Safety Administration An Overview and operational environment variations. (NHTSA), 43,200 people lost their lives and April 16-18 Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis The course goal is to enable the student 2.7 million people were injured in motor April 16-18 Managing Engineering & Technical to apply key systems engineering tools vehicle crashes in 2005. Frontal crashes Professionals to practical vehicle problems. The basic happen more frequently compared with April 17 Fundamentals of Race Car Chassis Setup three-step systems engineering process, other crash modes such as side and rear April 17-18 Vehicle Accident Reconstruction comparison of the two different systems crashes. This seminar covers the mechanics Methods viewpoints, and key methods and tools in of frontal crashes and how vehicle structures, April 17-18 Alternative Fuels: Impact on SI and CI each of these domains will be presented. vehicle restraint systems, and vehicle Fuel Systems, Distribution and Storage Student exercises, drawn from practical interiors affect occupant safety. It also April 17-18 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric vehicle problems, will be conducted and describes details of how CAE tools work in Vehicle Battery Systems evaluated during this class. the simulation of frontal crashes. The goal April 17-18 Race Engine Calibration for Optimal May 7-9 Cost, Finance, and Economics for of the course is to familiarize participants Performance Engineers with engineering principles behind vehicle April 17-18 Automotive Product Lifecycle May 12-13 Automotive Glazing Materials and restraint designs for occupant safety. Management (PLM) May 12-14 Automotive Coatings: Materials & Accident crash statistics, biomechanics, April 17-18 Design of Experiments (DOE) for Applications government regulations and public domain Engineers May 12-14 Liquid Atomization, Sprays, and Fuel frontal safety tests will be reviewed briefly. April 17-18 Accelerated Test Methods for Ground Injection Students will also be exposed to Madymo, and Aerospace Vehicle Development May 15 The Tire as a Vehicle Component one of the major occupant CAE tools. The April 17-18 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects May 15-16 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fluid Power class also offers participants opportunities Analysis for Product Design & Seals to do hands-on computer analysis as well Manufacturing Process Design (Product May 15-16 The Role of the Seat in Rear Crash as simplified hands-on crash tests. & Process FMEA) Safety April 17-18 Sheet Metal Stamping: Robust April 14-16 Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars May 15-16 Piston Ring Design/Materials Formability and Light Trucks May 16 Tire and Wheel Safety Issues April 17-18 Engineering Project Management April 14-16 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle May 19 Designing with Glass April 17-18 The Basics of Internal Combustion Transmissions May 19-20 Simplified Taguchi/DOE Methods Engines April 14-16 Geometric Dimensioning & May 19-20 Reverse Engineering: Technology of April 17-18 Advanced Diesel Particulate Filtration Tolerancing—Level I Reinvention Systems April 18 Patent Law for Engineers

Career Opportunities

It’s easy to place an advertisement in SAE Update. SAE Members can now post their Fu l l o r Pa r t Ti m e Re t i r e e s Simply call with your space reservation and fax— resume and search job openings at Au t o Ac c i d e n t Re c o n s t r u c t i o n or e-mail and save the typesetting fee!—your ad http://www.saecareercenter.org/. Peter R.Thom & Assoc. Check out our new online copy to Deb Catalano: Fax 925/254-1650 Career Center! www.prtassoc.com www.saecareercenter.org SAE assumes no 724/772-4014 responsibility for the statements set forth in any PRODUCT ENGINEER - with Behr Industry America, LP in Belmont, Mi. For a company engaged listing or the availability in design and manufacture of cooling systems for construction, agriculture, and industrial machines, works in close contact with the customer in design, development, testing, and validation and or existence of such listed oversees serial production during the initial launch of the project. Requires MS degree in Mechanical positions. SAE does not Engineer. and at least 6 months of experience in the design and manufacture of heat exchangers, review or warrant the and knowledge of project management and CATIA. Applicants with any suitable combination of qualifications or statements education, training, or experience are acceptable. Send resume to Lori Ann Bors, HR Manager, Behr of those responding to a 724/776-3087 Industry America, LP, 5858 Safety Drive Belmont, MI 49306. listing.

Project Engr, Van Buren Twp, MI. Engr & modify using UG CAD hydraulic valve lifters, aluminum pistons & wrist pins, & transmission/drainback/IPR valves for pssgr car & motorcycle [email protected] engines. Research & engr engine component design processes, incl concept CAE, CAD design, CFD simulation, & reverse engrg. Apply math/engrg concepts to construct CAD models from measured data (shape reverse engrg), numerical analysis, approximation methods, signal processing approach, You will be contacted promptly to discuss your ad and & computational geometry. Master of Science, any Engrg Technology field. 3 mos. exp in job or in to receive details about pricing and deadlines. Alternate Occupation of CAD Designer. 3 mos Alt Occ exp must incl engrg & modification using Update UG CAD of hydraulic valve lifters, aluminum wrist pins for pistons, & transmission/drainback/IPR valves for pssgr car or motorcycle engines, which may be concurrent w/Alt Occ exp. Send resume to N. Syracuse, Ricardo, Inc., 40000 Ricardo Dr., Van Buren Twp, MI 48111. Ref code 74827.

12 january 2008