DRESDEN, Germany–After the participation in the Brazilian edition of one of the main events of the braking industry in the world, the 14th SAE Brazil International Colloquium of Brakes & Engineering – Motion Control, Fras-le executives linked to research, development…
EuroBrake and the SAE Brake Colloquium held in the United States are both well-established annual events. Five years ago, Dr. Seong Kwan Rhee of SKR Consulting LLC recognized a need to establish a third major brake conference, AsiaBrake. Given how many brakes are made in Asia, the size…
Theodoros Grigoratos has been studying brake-related emissions since 2013. He’s a leading expert, but he’s quick to point out that the field is still struggling with incomplete information and a lack of standardized testing. At the SAE Brake Colloquium in…
PFC Brakes is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. David Mohr to President of PFC Brakes, reporting to the Chairman of the Board and CEO. In his position, Dr. Mohr will work closely with the CEO and the PFC…
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]AE Brake Colloquium kicks off this Sunday. In anticipation of the yearly event, The Brake Report spoke with three exhibitors. Cardolite creates industrial products from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL). Bruker creates high-end scientific instruments. Dekati specializes in manufacturing tools…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]magine the proud owner of a new vehicle, one equipped with a dazzling array of driver-assistance features. The owner drives the car off the lot and is soon on the highway. The driver has decades of experience behind the wheel,…
Two tutorials have been added to enhance attendee experiences at the 36th Annual SAE International Brake Colloquium and Exhibition, which will be held Oct. 14-17, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, Calif. The tutorials will include: Tutorial: An Introduction…
NEW YORK – As transportation moves towards autonomous solutions with electrification increasingly a major factor, the question of what the future means for friction braking of vehicles. Prof. Peter Filip posted the following article on The Brake Academy website with…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology introduced its TriboLab HD high-torque friction material tester yesterday, during the first day of the 40th Annual SAE Brake Colloquium (BRAKE) in Grand Rapids, Mich. According to Steve Papanicolaou, Bruker Global…
Source: FMSI announcemnet AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The FMSI board of Directors recently approved and welcomes the following new members: ITT Motion Technologies America LLC Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency Inc. “AMECA” Shandong Daqian Brake System Co. Ltd. NUADI Europe…
Kevin Palmer is the Chief Executive Officer of Palmer International, Inc., a niche chemical company producing derivatives from Cashew Nutshell Liquid. He has been CEO since 2005. In much the same way as prior Palmer family leaders, Kevin strives to…
Company releases statement on the passing of Bruce Palmer It is with heavy hearts that Palmer International mourns the loss of second-generation executive, Bruce B. Palmer. Bruce is credited with many successes at Palmer, including the development of the company…
ESSEX PARTS SERVICES AT A GLANCE Located in Cramerton, North Carolina, with 20 employees A distributor of high-performance brakes for track use Exclusive North American distributor for AP Racing race components and Ferodo racing pads The BRAKE Report continues to…
Promising results from Lapinus research In a recent presentation at the 36th Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition organized by SAE International in Palm Desert (CA), Fernao Persoon, Manager Application Development Center from Lapinus, addressed one of the biggest challenges of the…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t this year’s SAE Brake Colloquium, Michael Schorn is being awarded the Forest R. McFarland Award for his contributions to the SAE Engineering Board. Michael has been participating in the SAE Brake Colloquium for about 20 years and has contributed as a…
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]eneta is on the move. That’s the message from Kim Oestergaard, a 25-year veteran of the automotive business. He is the head of Meneta Germany, Meneta Advanced Shim Technology Denmark, and Meneta North America. Meneta is investing in its business…
United Kingdom — John D. Fieldhouse, a prominent member of the braking community for many years, passed away June 30, 2023 following a respiratory illness. His years within the industry included presentations at numerous international brake conferences and programs including…
Souce: Link Engineering SOROCABA, Brazil –Link Engineering Company celebrated 15 years of operation and service in Brazil on March 28th. Eduardo Ferro was named General Manager of LINK Brazil at its inception and continues to lead the local team and…
Orlando, Fla. – Lapinus setup a display at the 37th Annual SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition, but it did not have any new products to show. Instead it came to Orlando, Fla. to connect with existing customers and distributors.…
Orlando, Fla. – Prominent on the right side of Link Engineering’s display at the 37th Annual SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition is their relatively new “public” version of LabLINK, its proprietary laboratory information management system (LIMS). “We’ve been using…
Orlando, Fla. – The final day of the 37th Annual SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition opens with an extensive two-part tech session on Wheel Bearings and Seals. This tech session will focus on innovations in wheel bearings and their…
Orlando, Fla. – A look at the overall impact of motorsports on brake evolvement for street vehicles as well as a performance retrospective and specific companies’ intersection of the two disciplines encompassed the scope of the presentations during Tuesday’s Technical…
Tech Session Preview Orlando, Fla. – Some form of electrification will be a central factor in automotive propulsion systems from this point going forward, which means re-gen braking systems will become more prominent. Tuesday’s SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition panel…
Orlando, Fla. – The 30,000-square-foot exhibition hall in the at the 37th Annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition featured 68 companies displaying their wares and providing representatives to discuss their offerings. Several times during Monday and Tuesday’s program, a number…
SKIPPACK, PA, USA and VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA — November 20, 2018 — This week, Palmer International, Inc. signed a Limited Liability Partnership agreement to jointly promote and distribute cashew-based derivatives in India and globally. Novosis Green Technologies, LLP, Palmer’s newest…