Testing & Simulation

Rockwell improves machine- and site-level HMI solutions Rockwell Automation has announced its latest version of FactoryTalk View visualization software for machine-level and site-level human-machine interface (HMI) solutions. Read full story

Lightweighting heavy trucks Heavy trucks that weigh less but still carry the same payload—that’s the future according to Volvo Group engineers. Though lightweight technology has mainly been the domain of Volvo Aero for its aircraft engine components, engineers at AB Volvo’s research company, Volvo Technology, believe using similar technology can reduce the weight of the cab and chassis in heavy trucks by at least 20% within 10 years. Read full story

Electrical design suite tames complexity at Daimler Trucks “Configuration complexity of electrical systems for commercial trucks is one of the major problems confronting OEMs like Daimler Trucks,” said Nick Smith, Business Development Director, Integrated Electrical Systems Division for Mentor Graphics. Daimler Trucks has deployed Mentor’s CHS electrical design software at Mercedes-Benz in Germany, and CHS is also used at subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso in Japan. Read full story

Optimizing diesel engine operating conditions Premixed charge compression ignition diesel engines have the potential to achieve homogeneous mixture in the cylinder, resulting in lower NOx and PM as well as performance improvements, though studying the technology requires a complex calibration process. Read full story