Engineering TV : Automotive

EOS Laser Sintering Systems

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT

EOS systems enable a wide variety of e-Manufacturing applications for producing metal or plastic parts. e-Manufacturing with EOS technologies is a method of manufacturing by which parts for consumer goods, industrial components and tools are laser-sintered directly from electronic data. A laser selectively melts and fuses together plastic or metal in powder form layer by layer until, after the final layer has been applied, the completed product is removed from the machine. For more information, visit EOS Electro Optical Systems.

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EOS Laser Sintering Technology

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Laser sintering is a generative layer manufacturing technology. Any three-dimensional geometry can be built effectively and flexibly, without any tools or laborious milling path programming. During production, the 3D CAD model is sliced into layers. EOS's innovative laser-sintering technology then builds the required geometry layer by layer. The energy of a laser solidifies powder-based materials, for example plastic, metal or foundry sand. The laser-sintering process allows for the production of several different parts in one single build job. For more information, visit EOS Electro Optical Systems.

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Pronto4 Capabilities and ProntoMimic Software

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:08:00 GMT
Vehicles retrofitted with the Pronto4 System can perform flexible roles in a tele-operational or semi-autonomous mode. The ProntoMimic Software Suite has a series of path creation / following interfaces that perform the task of path creation and maintenance using numerical data or aerial images and path execution in the form of GPS waypoint following. The software is highly flexible and adaptable, and can also be used for tele-operation. Also watch this episode: Pronto4 Agnostic Autonomy System. For more information, visit Kairos Autonomi.

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Pronto4 Technical Components

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT
Troy Takach, President & CEO of Kairos Autonomi, takes us through the components of the Pronto4 Agnostic Autonomy System. This compact, modularly-constructed hardware system is capable of installation anywhere in the field in a four-four-four process — a four-person team can install four backpack-sized modules in four hours. Also watch this episode: Pronto4 Capabilities and ProntoMimic Software. For more information, visit Kairos Autonomi.

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Pronto4 Agnostic Autonomy System

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:22:00 GMT
Rather than build expensive, purpose-built systems, Kairos Autonomi produces high-quality, cost-effective solutions that can be retrofitted or "strapped-on" to any existing vehicle or vessel that has a steering wheel. The Pronto4 Agnostic Autonomy System converts any existing ground vehicle or surface vessel — either steering-wheel or skid-steer — into an unmanned system in less than four hours. Featuring scalable autonomy, the Pronto4 system allows for vehicle control ranging from tele-operation to semi-autonomy. Also watch this episode: Pronto4 Technical Components. For more information, visit Kairos Autonomi.

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Festo Airmotion Ride Simulator

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:00 GMT
The interplay of fluidic muscles and mechatronic systems in the Airmotion_ride makes it possible to generate an extraordinary range of driving and flight simulations. A hexapod structure using parallel kinematics, with six Festo fluidic muscles, creates a realistic driving and flying sensation. In this project, leading pneumatics supplier Festo demonstrates an exciting, cost-effective alternative to complicated hydraulic constructions. Also watch this episode: Festo CMXR Robotic Control. For more information, go to: Festo.

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Origins of Lightning Hybrids

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Sam Johnson, Chief Industrial Engineer and one of the driving forces behind Lightning Hybrids, gives us a glimpse into the colorful origins of this Loveland, Colorado company to round out our coverage on Engineering TV. This is a true example of an entrepreneurial team of engineers getting in the garage every day and through rigorous research, practical application and hard work, making their vision a reality. Lightning Hybrids: Go fast. Go far. Go Green. No compromise. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Designing for the 5-Axis Router

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Designing for a 5-Axis Router can be a complex process - Ken Netzel, Senior Engineer - Body Design and Fabrication at Lightning Hybrids, describes his work on the LH4 vehicle and the LH3 they are designing for the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE challenge. Lightning Hybrids has developed a unique and ultra-fast design to prototype process that allows for ultra fast design iteration, and the ability to develop a variety of options and configurations, with a relatively small investment. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids and Diversified Machine Systems.

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DMS 5-Axis CNC Router

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) is a builder of precision 3 & 5-axis CNC routers, as well as custom engineered machine tool solutions. Lightning Hybrids uses a 5-Axis CNC Router from DMS to fabricate molds and parts for their LH4 and LH3 vehicles. By leveraging CAD and CAM systems throughout the entire design process, the large 5 Axis Router, and a proprietary approach to molding and layup, Lightning Hybrids can go from designing to having production body parts in less than a week. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids and Diversified Machine Systems.

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Lightning Hybrids Body Mold Fabrication

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT
CEO Dan Johnson describes the various plugs and molds they've created for fabricating the carbon fiber bodies on the LH4 and LH3 vehicles. They have partnered with EBS Carbon in Boulder, CO, to create their unique composite car bodies. Lightning Hybrids creates the part plugs in-house using a 5-axis router from DMS, and then send them to EBS Carbon to be made into molds and then actual carbon fiber body parts. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Lightning Hybrids Design Process

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Jude Hueber reveals the process at Lightning Hybrids for designing and fabricating their LH4 and LH3 vehicles in-house, from the drivetrain and the body panels, to their own custom designed circuitry. Lightning Hybrids is an automotive research and manufacturing company that has designed a hydraulic hybrid retrofit system and two 100 MPG hydraulic-biodiesel hybrid cars. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Lightning Hybrids Automotive X PRIZE Design

CurtisEllzey — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Dan Johnson from Lightning Hybrids discusses their original design for the international Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE competition. They have an aggressive plan to win with their unique patent-pending biodiesel-hydraulic hybrid vehicle that emphasizes thermodynamic and hydraulic system efficiencies, lightweight mechanical and composite structures, and sports car appeal. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Lightning Hybrids Hydraulic Drivetrain - Part 3

CurtisEllzey — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Engineering TV continues its in-depth coverage of Lightning Hybrids as Dan Johnson digs deeper into their hydraulic drivetrain design. He also addresses some questions about safety as well as how the weight of the system compares to an electric-hybrid design and incorporates into their retrofit plans. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Hydraulic Drivetrain Design

CurtisEllzey — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Jude Hueber, Lightning Hybrids Senior Engineer - Powertrain, Controls and Chassis - describes why they chose a parallel hydraulic system in their design. Depending on how the electrical controls are arranged, a parallel system can serve to lessen the load on a conventional internal combustion engine at all times. This flexibility allows tuning to increase performance and drivability of the vehicle and eliminate many failure modes that would render the vehicle unable to drive. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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Lightning Hybrids Hydraulic Drivetrain - Part 2

CurtisEllzey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Dan Johnson continues his detailing of the hydraulic drivetrain used in the Lightning Hybrids vehicles. The 2010 and 2011 versions of the LH3 and LH4 will showcase a 90 HP Diesel/BioDiesel engine currently rated at 90 MPG in Europe, mated in parallel to a 150 HP Hydraulic motor/pump and accumulator system. The parallel system will provide 0-60 MPH in less than 6 seconds, and full highway cruising speeds, with an estimated top speed of 110 MPH. Also watch these episodes on Lightning Hybrids: Lightning Hybrids on Engineering TV. For more information, go to: Lightning Hybrids.

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