The following is excerpted from an aricle in The Varsity, the University of Toronto’s student newspaper. The entire article can be read by clicking on this sentence. TORONTO – The design of an innovative aircraft brake by Nikola Kostic, a recent mechanical…
Source: Metal Matrix Innovations CLEVELAND, Ohio – Metal Matrix Innovations (MMI), a Cleveland-based startup, is looking to solve many braking related issues with its new Alumatrix brake disc. The Alumatrix brake disc’s unique one-piece construction consists of an aluminum silicon…
Source: ZF PARIS – TRW Electric Blue won the Innovation Award in the category “Parts, Vehicle Equipment and Spare Parts” at the international Equip Auto fair. The brake pad, specifically for electric and hybrid vehicles, was introduced in September 2018…
Source: Chassis Brakes International TOKYO – Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Chassis Brakes International B.V. on October 11, creating an industry leader in automotive safety solutions. The combination of…
Source: Keronite HAVERHILL, U.K. – Carbon emissions and air quality are the two biggest environmental challenges. The transport industry produces around a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. Consequently, regulators have imposed strict deadlines that implore vehicle manufacturers to…
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: University of Leeds Introduction: Leeds, United Kingdom – In recent years brake dust has risen to be one of the most important issues facing the braking fraternity. It is a global issue that exceeds the concerns of vehicle quality…
Source: PHYS.ORG Aachen, Germany – A new laser brake-disc-coating process developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT and RWTH Aachen University can significantly reduce brake dust while reducing wear and corrosion which occurs in normal use. By using…
Braking, wheel, suspension, and engine upgrades inspired by Defender Works V8 Land Rover Classic is introducing a range of upgrades for older Defender models which deliver enhanced performance and on-road agility inspired by the exclusive limited-edition Defender Works V8 –…
LONDON, U.K.–A British government group has issued a warning and advisory about brake dust that is pretty self evident–that brake dust pollution will be a factor even as the auto fleet coverts to electric vehicles. Fragments of micro-plastics from tires,…
Frankfurt, Germany – July 2019 – Driverless robo-taxis will become an important part of mobility in urban centers, helping to reduce traffic congestion and increase efficiency. Driverless transport systems of this kind are still rare exceptions on our roads today.…
Article by Deaglán Ó Meachair originally posted on brakebetter.com The promise of electric vehicles has long been associated with emission-free driving. And while it is true that the lack of a tailpipe dramatically improves air quality, it is not true…
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Chassis Brakes International recently previewed a new fluid-free brake system for engineering teams representing the world’s major automakers in Arjeplog, Sweden. The company’s new brake-by-wire Smart Brake™ is designed to replace hydraulic systems and will serve…
DETROIT, Mich..–Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”), said it it has granted KPS Capital Partners, LP a put-option agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Chassis Brakes International B.V. Completion of the…
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – Chassis Brakes International recently previewed a new fluid-free brake system for engineering teams representing the world’s major automakers in Arjeplog, Sweden. The company’s new brake-by-wire Smart Brake™ is designed to replace hydraulic systems and will serve as…
MUNICH, Germany–HORIBA, a leading supplier and innovator for complete automotive test solutions has developed an advanced system for measuring and analyzing nano-particles, brake dust, released during braking events. As these nano-particles are now known to have adverse effect on health,…
DRESDEN, Germany– Automotive Components Floby (AC Floby) is at the annual EuroBrake conference here with its light-weight brake discs that seems a well-timed product innovation given the attention on light-weighting by automakers and Tier-One suppliers. The SICA Light discs are:…
FRANKFURT, Germany–Every year, around 10,000 tons of brake dust are produced in Germany. Companies, like Mann+Hummel, are coming to market with filters to restrict this source of pollution. Regulators in Europe, as ell as in the the U.S. by way…
Brake Pad Waste Collection Systems LOS ANGELES, Calif.–California can be a thorn in the side of the auto industry–stringent emissions regulations that are tougher than those at the federal level. But one area that California is leading on doesn’t have…
DETROIT, Mich.–Volkswagen is the first manufacturer to start testing a brake dust collection unit. Not only will it keep brakes from polluting the highways, but it should pay dividends for the company when it comes to consumer surveys. Cancer causing…
Chassis Brakes International is leading global supplier of parking brakes FARMINGTON, Mich. — More than 35 percent of all new cars and light trucks sold in North America will be equipped with automated parking brakes (APB) in 2019 and the…
Dynamometers are at the very heart of the brake industry, but they are seldom the center of attention. Advances in dyno technology tend to happen on a case-by-case basis, with new functions added to machines for particular clients. The BRAKE…
Stellar one-off version of the luxury sports car features controls made from meteoritic material, extra-terrestrial surface patterns, illuminated constellations on the centre console and 3D-printed components – BMW Individual takes exclusivity in design and material selection into a whole new…
Brian Hearing is an engineer and acoustics expert. He previously worked for the Department of Defense on sound-related projects, such as technology that can listen for distant tanks or helicopters. Now Hearing is exploring the civilian aspects of sound. In…
MANN+HUMMEL is a filtration company that saw an opportunity to make brakes cleaner by developing a filter that fits on the brake. The BRAKE Report spoke with Lukas Bock, a lead product engineer and expert for the MANN+HUMMEL brake dust…