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AI-Powered Smart Wheels Anticipate User Intent to Improve Control and Mobility
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Events: Defense
Celebrate 50 Years of Tech Briefs: Share Your Story
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Webinars: Unmanned Systems
Driving Reliability: Simulation Driven EMI Techniques for Modern Vehicle Electronics
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Articles: Design
Redefining the Automotive Industry with Versatile Innovation
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Summits: Power
2026 Battery & Electrification Summit (Online)
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Blog: Energy

A Proof‑of‑Concept Quantum Battery

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Blog: Imaging

Ultrasound Wristband Precisely Tracks Hand Movements in Real Time

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Blog: Design

Reciprocal Energy: A New Model for Grid-Friendly Data Centers

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INSIDER: Photonics/Optics

Groundbreaking Study in Light Control Opens Door to New Technological...

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NASA's Space Computing Breakthrough Powers Future Missions

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Blog: AR/AI

Agentic AI Moves from Hype to Reality in Automation Engineering

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Special Reports: AR/AI
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Connected & Autonomous Commercial Vehicles - May 2026
Is commercial success of autonomous trucks closer than we think?...Caterpillar launches an AI assistant...lifelike simulation automates middle‐mile autonomy. Read these stories and more in...

White Papers: Transportation
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Reducing CO2 Emissions by Up to 42% in Vehicle Cabin
Learn how a leading cab manufacturer for agricultural, construction, and industrial vehicles improved vehicle efficiency by trading welding for structural adhesives. The result: lighter,...

White Papers: Medical
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This Coil Spring Alternative Is Transforming Manufacturing
As manufacturers push for smaller, lighter, and more efficient designs, traditional coil springs are increasingly limiting what is possible. This paper introduces an established yet...

White Papers: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
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Accelerating SDV Programs Through Hardware-Software Alignment with Simulink
When building software-defined vehicle technologies, every decision influences delivery speed, system performance, and software longevity. But do engineering teams...

White Papers: Automotive
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How to Select a Threaded Insert for Your 3D Printed Assembly
Selecting the right Threaded Insert for a 3D printed assembly is critical to achieving reliable performance. This White Paper explains how to evaluate material type, load requirements...

Podcasts: Communications
SAE Automotive Podcast: V2X Vehicle Communications
We talk to Honda and Miovision about their V2X communication strategies and products.
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Special Reports: AR/AI
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ADAS/Connected & Automated Vehicles - March 2026
How smart actuators are revolutionizing vehicle technology…Qualcomm's superbrains are here to help with automated driving…building smarter safety systems through sensor collaboration. Read...

Summits: Power
A FREE Two-Day Event Dedicated to Connected Mobility
Increased demand for vehicle connectivity has led to cutting-edge developments in the automotive industry. However, the world of connected vehicles also requires designers to navigate...
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White Papers: Power
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High Density Power Conversion: More Power in Less Space
This eBook includes application examples that show how high-density power conversion can optimize vehicle power from the high voltage battery to an efficient, lightweight 48V zonal...

Webinars: Automotive
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Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure
What happens when a battery is pushed to its limits? Battery abuse testing plays a critical role in understanding how batteries respond when subjected to conditions beyond normal operation. These tests...
Blog: Transportation
Trailblazing Innovators: Meet Rising Star Award Winner Sadiyah Sabah Chowdhury
The second annual SAE Media Group’s Women in Engineering: Rising Star Awards program proudly honors women engineers who are driving innovation and making significant contributions to the engineering profession across six key categories: Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing, Medical, and Robotics & Automation/AI. Meet Rising Star Award Winner Sadiyah Sabah Chowdhury.
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White Papers: Data Acquisition
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Testing and Validation of a Brake Disc Model for a Formula SAE Car
In the 2025/2026 season, the UniNa Corse racing team from Federico II University of Naples took on the ambitious challenge of designing, building, and racing a fully electric...

White Papers: Robotics, Automation & Control
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Electromobility | Is High Power Charging the Future of Charging?
Electric vehicles are driving the need for a scalable, future‑ready charging infrastructure. This white paper explores the evolution of high‑power charging, comparing AC and...

INSIDER: Power
Could Mobile Batteries Enable Electric Construction Vehicles to Enhance Grid Resilience?
In a first-of-its-kind test, engineers at the University of California San Diego are experimenting with large, mobile batteries to both charge electric...
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INSIDER: Energy
Fast Charging of Electric Cars Without Cables
In a cooperative project, Empa researchers investigated inductive charging of electric cars. This is not only similarly efficient to cable-based charging but could also simplify the integration...
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Briefs: Unmanned Systems
Integrating Large Language Models into Autonomous Vehicles
Imagine simply telling your vehicle, “I’m in a hurry,” and it automatically takes you on the most efficient route to where you need to be. Purdue University engineers have found that an autonomous vehicle (AV) can do this with the help of ChatGPT or other chatbots made possible by artificial intelligence algorithms called large language models. Read on to learn more.
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Articles: Data Acquisition
The Intertwining of AI and Simulation in Automotive Design
By leveraging rich simulation data to train AI models, which can then be used to quickly explore a design space and guide further simulations, the existing product design process can be enhanced to become faster and more flexible. Read on to learn more.
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Editorial Webinars: Unmanned Systems
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Quiet, Please: NVH Improvement Opportunities in the Early Design Cycle
Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) is critical in cars because it directly shapes the driver and passenger experience. This 60-minute webinar from the editors of...
Webinars: Electronics & Computers
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Advantages of Smart Power Distribution Unit Design for Automotive & Transportation
Engineers face increasing pressure to design power distribution units (PDU) that can support higher complexity, greater electrification, and stricter safety...
Special Reports: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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Award–Winning Inventions - February 2026
The Create the Future Design Contest recognizes and rewards engineering innovations that promise a better tomorrow. In this special report, learn about the amazing winners chosen in 2025 from hundreds...

White Papers: Automotive
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Your Guide to Sourcing Precision Metals for Bellows Manufacturing
From medical devices to automotive, aerospace, and cryogenic systems, bellows demand material that performs under pressure. Ulbrich supplies precision rolled strip and foil...

Editorial Webinars: Power
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Hydrogen Engines Are Heating Up for Heavy Duty
Zero-carbon fuels are gaining momentum for hard-to-electrify mobility sectors as well as for stationary power generation. Hydrogen internal combustion engines are staking their claim as a future...
White Papers: Electronics & Computers
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Henkel’s Next Generation Gap Filler Case Study
Discover how Henkel’s next-generation gap fillers helped a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier solve complex heat management challenges while improving performance, accelerating production, and...

White Papers: Automotive
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Automotive Relays Across Transportation and Industrial Systems
This white paper examines the critical role of automotive relays across industrial equipment, modern vehicles, off-road machinery, and commercial transportation. It highlights how...

Webinars: Software
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E/E Architecture Redefined: Building Smarter, Safer, and Scalable Vehicles
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the rise of electrification, connectivity and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This webinar explores...
White Papers: Transportation
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Engineering Insights for Zonal and Centralized Compute Designs
As software-defined vehicles reshape automotive design, electrical and electronic architectures must keep up. Engineers now operate in an environment where compute consolidation,...

Podcasts: Transportation
SAE Automotive Podcast: Autonomous Driving Technology
Bringing and keeping robotaxis on the road requires a village.
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Special Reports: Power
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Electric & Hybrid Vehicles - January 2026
Engineering safer, more secure EV chargers…the future of radial flux motors for mobility platforms...why the EV market will overcome tax credit losses. Read about these and other developments in this...

Webcasts

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Webinars: Software

Scaling SDV Development with Virtualization

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Webinars: Electronics & Computers

Why Your Motor Behaves Badly: See BLDC Control Signals, Power,...

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Webinars: Test & Measurement

From Spec to Scale: High-Precision Grinding Strategies for...

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Editorial Webinars: Photonics/Optics

High-Speed Connectivity for Next Generation Aerospace & Defense...

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Webinars: Software

Electronics Digital Twins: From Concept to Scalable Platform

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Webinars: Automotive

Architecting the Future: Why Systems Engineering is the Backbone...

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