Design News Serving the 21st Century Design Engineer
5 days ago · Design News is the trusted source of news, trends, and technology insights and analysis for the engineering community.
Understanding the Role of Cobalt in Batteries - Design News
Feb 16, 2023 · A new report by the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) in Germany suggests that worldwide supplies of lithium and cobalt, materials used in electric vehicle batteries, will become critical by 2050.. The situation for cobalt, a metal that is typically produced as a byproduct of copper and nickel mining, appears to be especially dire as “…the cobalt demand by batteries might be twice as high as ...
Magna's Next-Generation E-Motor: More Power, Less Mass
Jan 19, 2024 · Magna has advanced the technology and design of its EV motor with significant upgrades to the motor design that improve its flexibility and reduce its size.
A Look at 10 Hot New Internal Combustion Engines - Design News
Apr 19, 2019 · Electric powertrains are all the rage these days, but the evolution of the internal combustion engine hasn’t slowed. In fact, new changes are coming faster than ever.Consider, for example, this short list of recent engine innovations: a turbocharged engine with no cams; a new diesel with the world’s lowest compression ratio; a four-cylinder engine with a variable compression ratio; and the ...
Designed for Disaster: The DC-10 Airliner, Part 1
Nov 23, 2009 · The Cargo Door Fiasco - American Airlines Flight 96: Prelude to a Catastrophe. Of all the airliners certificated over the years by the Federal Aviation Administration and its predecessors, the DC-10 stands out.
About the Author - Design News
Why the Auto Industry is Following Tesla’s Lead into Large-Scale Castings Why the Auto Industry is Following Tesla’s Lead into Large-Scale Castings. Whether the terms are megacasting, gigapress, or large-scale casting, these single-piece solutions are the future of the auto industry.
Look Inside NASCAR'S Garage 56 24 Hours of Le Mans Racer
Dec 31, 2024 · NASCAR collaborated with Hendrick Motorsports to develop a modified version of the Next-Gen NASCAR Cup Camaro ZL1 that was suitable for driving at the 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race.Every year, Le Mans reserves one entry for a special demonstration vehicle that doesn't fit into its existing classes. This is called "Garage 56" as it is the last garage in the pit building at Le Mans.
What's the 2024 Outlook for Engineering Jobs? - Design News
May 3, 2024 · Rob Spiegel serves as a senior editor for Design News.He started with Design News in 2002 as a freelancer covering sustainability issues, including the transistion in electronic components to RoHS compliance. Rob was hired by Design News as senior editor in 2011 to cover automation, manufacturing, 3D printing, robotics, AI, and more.. Prior to his work with Design News, Rob worked as a senior ...
Latest from DesignCon - designnews.com
The must-attend event for chip, board, and systems design engineers. DesignCon is the premier high-speed communications and system design conference and exposition, offering industry-critical engineering education in the heart of electronics innovation — Silicon Valley.
DIN Rail Basics - Design News
Jun 17, 2001 · TS-35 (35 mm wide rail) is the industry standard. Most existing and new designs of DIN rail mountable components incorporate this footprint. The TS-35 is available in two profiles, (1) "The Standard" which is 7.5mm in height and, (2) "The High Hat" which is 15 mm in height.