Host Eric Jennings sits down with Marc LeDuc at the SAE International office in Troy, MI. Marc shares his thoughts on the SAE Brake Colloquium and the challenges affecting the tradeshow and conference industry. This year’s SAE International 2020 Brake…
Source: Transport Topics post ARLINGTON, Va. – Integrating braking systems with sensors and telematics can enable more timely maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime and optimize component life while supporting “brake health.” Such integration also is necessary to continue development of advanced…
Source: Hot Rod Magazine posted the following article by Marlan Davis for its consumer audience explaining disc brake friction codes. LOS ANGELES – All street-legal disc brake pads sold in the U.S. feature DOT-mandated friction codes and other data marked…
Source: LINK Engineering Company announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – As a customized testing resource, LINK Engineering Company recently joined the California Air Resource Board (CARB) to conduct an extensive brake emissions test campaign and engineering study at its technical center in…
Source: Champion announcement CLINTON, Mo. – Champion Brands, LLC, a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for more than 64 years, announced a more expansive offering of five types and 11 SKUs of brake fluids. “Brake fluid is an…
Source: Bruker Nano Surfaces The following article on brake materials is excerpted from a story posted on azom.com. The entire post, with graphics, can be viewed by clicking on this sentence. BILLERICA, Mass.- A brake material must ultimately meet the…
Source: BrakeBetter.com Deaglán Ó Meachair established Brakebetter.com to improve the efficiency of the planet’s electric vehicle fleet, by offering the automotive industry the insight and support required to move from legacy systems and grasp the vast potential available through electrification. The…
Orlando, Fla. – Wednesday at the 37th Annual SAE International Brake Colloquium & Exhibition will feature a comprehensive set of presentations and discussions on the growing issues surrounding brake emissions. Braking emissions are becoming more and more the focus of…
Orlando, Fla. – Calling the brake segment a microcosm of the overall industry, Michael Robinet, managing director of IHS Markit, opened the 37th Annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition with a keynote address detailing the “Five Forces Impacting the Future…
Tech Session Preview Orlando, Fla. – Since its founding in 1905, the SAE International has been in the forefront of setting the engineering standards for the mobility industry. Tuesday morning at the Colloquium a panel representing a cross section of…
By the time Michael Robinet delivers the keynote address Monday, Sept. 23rd, for the 37th annual SAE Brake Colloquium & Exhibition, the 700-plus attendees could have attended four tech sessions and played a round of golf on the opening Sunday.…
Source: Groupauto UK & Ireland Alfreton, England – National Auto Parts has announced the launch of its new brake-hose range, as it responds to aftermarket demand and continues its commitment to keeping its clutch and brake offering up to date.…
Source: Brake Parts Inc. LLC MCHENRY, Ill. – Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI) announces Dr. HT Chang, vice president of product development, engineering, R&D and quality, is hosting a technical panel-discussion session during the 37th annual SAE International Brake Colloquium…
MUMBAI, India–Brakes India, one of the leading brake manufacturers in India, has launched the country’s first DOT 4+ brake and clutch fluid. This fluid has been specially formulated for ABS-equipped vehicles but is compatible with DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids…
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…
Efficiency enhancements further strengthen the new Cascadia’s industry-leading performance LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Jan. 07, 2019 – Today, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with the latest enhancements…
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…
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…
The brake industry and the wider automotive community are mourning the loss of a visionary leader, Harald Abendroth, who passed away on March 24, 2024. With a career spanning over 45 years in leading positions and as a consultant within…
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…