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Bio-Ink for 3D PrintingTBMG-5218912/01/2024
Biomedical engineers have developed a “bio-ink” for 3D-printed materials that could serve as scaffolds for growing human tissues to repair or replace damaged ones in the body. Bioengineered tissues show promise in regenerative, precision, and personalized medicine; product development; and basic research, especially with the advent of 3D printing of biomaterials that could serve as scaffolds or temporary structures to grow tissues.
SAE TOMORROW TODAY: What is the Future of the Car?1347508/27/2024
From autonomy to software to customization, the future of the car is multifaceted. As one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space, Magna International uniquely understands this. The company's capabilities span the entire vehicle -- from design to manufacturing to technology -- thus optimizing vehicle performance and shaping the future of the car. To learn more, we sat down with we sat down with Joerg Grotendorst, Senior Vice President, Corporate R&D, Magna, to discuss advancements in electrification and autonomy, innovative design features, and sustainable technologies -- and why a holistic approach to mobility is necessary.
Hineman, Marcie
Customization drives new Porsche paint process20AUTP06_1106/01/2020
Combining manufacturing and paintshop processes with hardware and software similar to those used in the printing industry, Porsche says it has ready a new customization option for its 911 lineup that will allow customers to apply a custom design to the paintwork of the vehicle. To demonstrate the technique, Porsche initially is offering the ability to imprint the hood with a recreation of the customer's own fingerprint, but other customer-desired designs are intended to be offered later. The company developed the new “direct printing” paint method in conjunction with partners, saying the technique makes it possible to produce painted designs “that are not possible with conventional painting.” Currently, adding special designs on specific areas of a vehicle's sheetmetal typically is achieved by applying film graphics or so-called “skins,” but Porsche said that in terms of aesthetics and tactile sensation, the new paint process is superior to film-based appliques.
Visnic, Bill
Personalized Human-Machine Cooperative Lane-Changing Based on Machine Learning2020-01-013104/14/2020
To reduce the interference and conflict of human-machine cooperative control, lighten the operation workload of drivers, and improve the friendliness and acceptability of intelligent vehicles, a personalized human-machine cooperative lane-change trajectory tracking control method was proposed. First, a lane-changing driving data acquisition test was carried out to collect different driving behaviors of different drivers and form the data pool for the machine learning method. Two typical driving behaviors from an aggressive driver and a moderate driver are selected to be studied. Then, a control structure combined by feedforward and feedback control based on Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) and model-based optimum control was introduced. LSTM is a machine learning method that has the ability of memory. It is used to capture the lane-changing behaviors of each driver to achieve personalization. For each driver, a specific personalized controller is trained using his driving data. Finally, a
Zhu, Bing, Han, Jiayi, Zhao, Jian
Considerations for Suspension ModificationJ2492_201910 (Current)10/09/2019
The scope of this document is limited specifically to the following types of passenger vehicles: automobiles, light trucks, and sport/utility vehicles. This document addresses modifications as they apply to legal use of the vehicle, and examines suspension modification as it applies to stock (as manufactured) ride height, and changed (raised or lowered) ride height. Note that modifications of ride height are considered, exclusive of wheel and/or tire modifications, which can also have potentially serious side effects, and are outside the scope of this document.
Motor Vehicle Council
The Selection of Adhesives for the Attachment of Exterior Aftermarket AccessoriesJ2375_201910 (Current)10/03/2019
The scope of this SAE Recommended Practice is to provide a mechanism for the proper surface preparation and selection of adhesive for the attachment of exterior aftermarket accessories.
Motor Vehicle Council
Cobra: an Extendable Tool for Interactive Code AnalysisTBMG-2605412/01/2016
Source code analysis typically requires the use of expensive and difficult-to-configure tools that support only a predefined set of standard checks. In some cases, it is possible to add customized checks, but doing so can be laborious and requires a deep understanding of each tool’s internal data structures, which means that it is rarely done.
Java Pathfinder (JPF) Core SystemTBMG-2482006/01/2016
The JPF Core System is a framework to analyze and verify Java bytecode programs. The major component of JPF core is an extensible and runtime-configurable virtual machine (VM) that can be customized with runtime components such as specific instruction sets and plug-ins to observe program execution. The JPF core can store and restore program states, and comes with a configuration that constitutes a standalone software model checker that can be used to detect and analyze concurrency defects in Java applications like deadlocks or data race conditions.
New Model-Based Paradigm: Developing Embedded Software to the Functional Safety Standards, as ISO 26262, ISO 25119 and ISO 13849 through an efficient automation of Sw Development Life-Cycle2014-01-239409/30/2014
Using a Model-based approach to the embedded software development process contributed significantly in reducing the development time while also supporting a high quality level of the software code implementation. However, based on our experience with CNH Industrial application scenarios, involving multiple suppliers from vehicle ECU to the engine ECU, it only addressed the need of the implementation phase without any consistent influence in other software development life-cycle phases such as requirements and specification. Mandatory functional safety requirements, new complex functionalities, and reducing time to delivery while maintaining high quality level of software are driving factors in our new software development projects. Ideally the adoption of international standards, as for example the ISO 12007, and the safety standards, as the ISO 26262, ISO 25119 and ISO 13849, should represent a consistent guide to develop software. In this approach, the adoption of them should satisfy
Cortese, Demetrio
On the Hybrid Framework of Personalization Data for the Automotive HMI2014-01-027604/01/2014
The framework for the connected HMI with respect to the configuration and computation of personalization data is presented. The connectivity medium of the future car would be based on either an embedded internet connection through the mobile data services, Bluetooth based data connection based on the user smartphone, Wi-Fi based connection using a wireless network connection or an optimized hybrid approach based on the availability of the connectivity medium or the preference of the user. It is assumed that the car cannot remain directly-connected at all times and the computational requirements of the advanced personalization application cannot be optimized using the inbuilt HMI hardware in the vehicle alone. Our algorithm is based on the concept of Constant Data Availability (CODA) distributed file system and the Distributed Application Processing framework (DAPF). The CODA distributed network filesystem is used for caching of data to perform disconnected operations during the non
Yusuf, Adeel, Avery, John
SCOTUS Rules Out Gene PatentsTBMG-1700308/01/2013
In June, academic researchers and clinical laboratories seeking to make a mark in the emerging fields of molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine were buoyed by the long-awaited ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) v. Myriad Genetics Inc., (2013).
Remote Data Exploration with the Interactive Data Language (IDL)TBMG-1591603/01/2013
A difficulty for many NASA researchers is that often the data to analyze is located remotely from the scientist and the data is too large to transfer for local analysis. Researchers have developed the Data Access Protocol (DAP) for accessing remote data. Presently one can use DAP from within IDL, but the IDLDAP interface is both limited and cumbersome. A more powerful and user-friendly interface to DAP for IDL has been developed.
Web-Based Customizable Viewer for Mars Network Overflight OpportunitiesTBMG-1356305/01/2012
This software displays a full summary of information regarding the overflight opportunities between any set of lander and orbiter pairs that the user has access to view. The information display can be customized, allowing the user to choose which fields to view/hide and filter.
Realizing Customization and Personalization through Vehicle Connectivity10VARCNV1410/28/2011
Connectivity, software and services are the key elements that will define the next-generation vehicle experience. Drivers are being provided new innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate their online digital lifestyle into their vehicle environment, enabling automakers increased opportunity for brand differentiation, while giving drivers the ability to personalize their vehicles down to an individual level. Presenter Niall T. Berkery, Cross Country Automotive Services
T., Niall
Mercury Toolset for Spatiotemporal MetadataTBMG-805406/01/2010
Mercury http://mercury.ornl.gov is a set of tools for federated harvesting, searching, and retrieving metadata, particularly spatiotemporal metadata. Version 3.0 of the Mercury toolset provides orders of magnitude improvements in search speed, support for additional metadata formats, integration with Google Maps for spatial queries, facetted type search, support for RSS (Really Simple Syndication) delivery of search results, and enhanced customization to meet the needs of the multiple projects that use Mercury. It provides a single portal to very quickly search for data and information contained in disparate data management systems, each of which may use different metadata formats. Mercury harvests metadata and key data from contributing project servers distributed around the world and builds a centralized index. The search interfaces then allow the users to perform a variety of fielded, spatial, and temporal searches across these metadata sources. This centralized repository of
AutoGen Version 5.0TBMG-760203/01/2010
Version 5.0 of the AutoGen software has been released. Previous versions, variously denoted “Autogen” and “autogen,” were reported in two articles: “Automated Sequence Generation Process and Software” (NPO-30746), Software Tech Briefs (Special Supplement to NASA Tech Briefs), September 2007, page 30, and “Autogen Version 2.0” (NPO-41501), NASA Tech Briefs, Vol. 31, No. 10 (October 2007), page 58.
International Space Station United States Operational Segment Crew Quarters On-orbit vs. Design Performance Comparison2009-01-236707/12/2009
The International Space Station (ISS) United States Operational Segment (USOS) received the first two permanent ISS Crew Quarters (CQ) on Utility Logistics Flight Two (ULF2) in November 2008. As many as four CQs can be installed in the Node 2 element to increase the ISS crew member size to six. The CQs provide crew members with private space that has enhanced acoustic noise mitigation, integrated radiation-reduction material, communication equipment, redundant electrical systems, and redundant caution and warning systems. The rack-sized CQ system has multiple crew member restraints, adjustable lighting, controllable ventilation, and interfaces that allow each crew member to personalize his or her CQ workspace. The deployment and initial operational checkout during integration of the ISS CQ to Node 2 is described in this paper. On-orbit to original design performance is also compared for the following key operational parameters: interior acoustic performance, airflow rate, temperature
Broyan, James Lee, Borrego, Melissa Ann, Bahr, Juergen F.
Specialized Color Function for Display of Signed DataTBMG-344612/01/2008
This Mathematica script defines a color function to be used with Mathematica’s plotting modules for differentiating data attaining both positive and negative values. Positive values are shown as shades of blue, and negative values are shown in red. The intensity of the color reflects the absolute value of the data value.
International Space Station USOS Crew Quarters Development2008-01-202606/29/2008
The International Space Station (ISS) United States Operational Segment (USOS) currently provides a Temporary Sleep Station (TeSS) as crew quarters for one crewmember in the Laboratory Module. The Russian Segment provides permanent crew quarters (Kayutas) for two crewmembers in the Service Module. The TeSS provides limited electrical, communication, and ventilation functionality. A new permanent rack sized USOS ISS Crew Quarters (CQ) is being developed. Up to four CQs can be installed into the Node 2 element to increase the ISS crewmember size to six. The new CQs will provide private crewmember space with enhanced acoustic noise mitigation, integrated radiation reduction material, controllable airflow, communication equipment, redundant electrical systems, and redundant caution and warning systems. The rack sized CQ is a system with multiple crewmember restraints, adjustable lighting, controllable ventilation, and interfaces that allow each crewmember to personalize their CQ workspace
Broyan, James Lee, Borrego, Melissa Ann, Bahr, Juergen F.
Aerospace Engineering 2007-10-01AEROOCT0710/01/2007
Let's get digital Aviation and defense companies are turning to software tools as a way to create systems and components faster, cheaper, and more efficiently than ever before. Global collaboration is in the air From national to international to global, aerospace programs have become ever more geographically interlinked. Whether military or civil, the need for transworld technology collaboration and partnership is rising to new heights. Creating, customizing aircraft interiors Aircraft designers who have made the transition to digital design tools are expanding their use as the tools extend their capabilities.
Highly Maneuverable Mobility Platform for Personal Vehicle2007-01-084304/16/2007
Personal mobile vehicles have been extensively studied recently, for the benefit of fuel economy and transportation efficiency. This study proposes a personal vehicle system comprising a new tilting mechanism -Stephenson six-bar linkage- combined with a new diamond-shape wheel arrangement chassis for high maneuverability. The present personal concept vehicle not only makes all the wheels and body lean simultaneously, and achieves an effective tilting angle of 32° in cornering, but can also, in normal attitude, turn in a narrow space with the steering front wheel and freely steering rear wheel. The current prototype of the proposed diamond-shape tilting chassis of personal vehicle concept, driven by 1.5kW hub motor in the front wheel, tandem two-seat, is 1m wide by 2.1m long. Preliminary test results indicate that the minimum turning radius is 1.05m for turn-in-spot, and the anti-rollover capability is almost 0.5g.
Peng, Yu-Yin, Li, C. H., Wang, James H., Gau, Tien-Ho
Customized Power MOSFETs for Automotive Application2007-01-159004/16/2007
This paper describes the customized power MOSFET technologies that we have developed over the last twenty years for automotive use. During the 1980s we developed thermal-destruction free power MOSFETs with monolithically integrated polysilicon thermal sensing diodes (PTSDs), which are in wide use around the world. In the 1990s, we succeeded in developing the CONCAVE-DMOSFET, the first vertical channel power MOSFET for automotive use that achieves both lower dissipation and optimal gate reliability. Recently, we have greatly advanced power MOSFET performance through the development of PTOx trench-gate MOSFETs (TMOSs), where PTOx stands for partially thick gate oxide film structure. The PTOx structure consists of thick oxide around the trench top, thin oxide on the trench sides, and thick oxide at the trench bottom, and is formed using a simple process that we developed. Estimated figures of merit (Ron*Qgd) compared with conventional devices are remarkably reduced by 32% at 60 V, 28% at
Mizuno, Shoji, Aoki, Takaaki, Tsuzuki, Yukio, Suzuki, Mikimasa
Scheduling With Automatic Resolution of ConflictsTBMG-3809/01/2006
DSN Requirement Scheduler is a computer program that automatically schedules, reschedules, and resolves conflicts for allocations of resources of NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN) on the basis of ever changing project requirements for DSN services. As used here, “resources” signifies, primarily, DSN antennas, ancillary equipment, and times during which they are available. Examples of project-required DSN services include arraying, segmentation, very-long-baseline interferometry, and multiple spacecraft per aperture. Requirements can include periodic reservations of specific or optional resources during specific time intervals or within ranges specified in terms of starting times and durations. This program is built on the Automated Scheduling and Planning Environment (ASPEN) software system (aspects of which have been described in previous NASA Tech Briefs articles), with customization to reflect requirements and constraints involved in allocation of DSN resources. Unlike prior DSN
Coordinating an Autonomous Earth- Observing SensorwebTBMG-10307/01/2006
A system of software has been developed to coordinate the operation of an autonomous Earth-observing sensorweb. Sensorwebs are collections of sensor units scattered over large regions to gather data on spatial and temporal patterns of physical, chemical, or biological phenomena in those regions. Each sensor unit is a node in a data-gathering/ data-communication network that spans a region of interest. In this case, the region is the entire Earth, and the sensorweb includes multiple terrestrial and spaceborne sensor units. In addition to acquiring data for scientific study, the sensorweb is required to give timely notice of volcanic eruptions, floods, and other hazardous natural events. In keeping with the inherently modular nature of the sensory, communication, and data-processing hardware, the software features a flexible, modular architecture that facilitates expansion of the network, customization of conditions that trigger alarms of hazardous natural events, and customization of
Software for Collaborative Use of Large Interactive DisplaysTBMG-13106/01/2006
The MERBoard Collaborative Workspace, which is currently being deployed to support the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Missions, is the first instantiation of a new computing architecture designed to support collaborative and group computing using computing devices situated in NASA mission operations rooms. It is a software system for generation of large-screen interactive displays by multiple users. The architecture provides a platform and applications programming interface (API) for the development of collaborative applications for NASA mission operations. The standard deployment configuration provides an integrated whiteboard, Web browser, remote viewing and control for collaboration over distance, and personal and group storage spaces that provide ubiquitous access and sharing of data. Customization for specific domains is provided through plug-ins. For the MER mission, plug-ins include a flow-charting tool for strategic rover operations and mission planning, 3D visualization of the
Vehicle Electronic Programming Stations (VEPS) System Specification for Win32 TMJ2461_200208 (Historical)08/29/2002
Identification This system specification, SAE J2461, revises the requirements for Vehicle Electronics Programming Stations (VEPS) set forth in SAE J2214, Vehicle Electronics Programming Stations (VEPS) System Specification for Programming Components at OEM Assembly Plants. SAE J2461 specifies the recommended practices for a Win32 TM environment while maintaining the core VEPS architecture specified in SAE J2214. Introduction SAE J2461 describes the application of the Win32 TM environment to the customization of programmable components assembled in OEM vehicles, where components provide a communication API such as TMC RP1210. Because the customization is performed using both OEM-provided and vendor-provided software, the roles and responsibilities of the vendor and OEM elements must be defined to permit the development of common vendor software elements for all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). SAE J2461 identifies the system resources of a Win32 TM computer between OEM and
Truck and Bus Low Speed Communication Network Committee
Personalization of Vehicles Via Electronics86106110/20/1986
Weishaupt, Walter
Equipment Customization as a Full Time Business80098909/01/1980
The business of full time equipment customization in the international market presents unique, complex problems. To cope with these presistent problems, a company twist be organized in such a way to assure interfacing of all the company's facets in a consistent and efficient manner. With proper interfacing, each facet of the company is assured of participating in the decision processes throughout the product development cycle. In this manner product problems can be shared and solved broadening the entire company's knowledge and increasing efficiency.
Seabaugh, David T.
Application Of Computer Control In Computer Manufacturing67044902/01/1967
This paper treats the problem of efficiently and economically customizing a so-called standard product. Analysis showed that numerically controlled tools could solve the problem if they could be supplied with command data at a much higher rate than normally supplied to N/C machine tools, and if a means could be devised for obtaining feedback from the tools. After exploring several manufacturing system alternatives the solution was found in a computer controlled manufacturing system. The Solid Logic Technology (SLT) board, a basic building block in computers, is a part for which the customizing system was developed.
Addesso, Gene A., D'Ambrosa, Paul V.
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