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Carmakers are turning to low-cost, quiet, and reliable superchargers for performance.

Machine Design’s annual Best Ride competition this year showcased truckmakers’ latest efforts.

Unlike other plastics, LCP lets engineers use less raw material and manufacture it easier into high-quality medical components.

Partnerships, simulations, and better information control help automakers turn a concept into a new car in just two years.

Copper and brass are replacing aluminum in truck radiators because of low costs, streamlined processing, and reduced scrap.

When creating the world’s first all-engineered-plastic tonneau covers, Prodesign, Elkhart, Ind., chose a coextruded sheet of Lustran ABS resin and Centrex weatherable polymer from Bayer Corp., Pittsburgh. Spartech Corp., Clayton, Mo....

During product development it’s often difficult to make a functional prototype that behaves like the final part. This leaves you with some unappealing options for getting a test part: Either make expensive mockups using the part material, or...

FEA and some scientific sleuthing uncover cardiac behaviors that could help doctors better control irregular heartbeats

There’s still a long road ahead before mass production of eco-friendly vehicles becomes a reality