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Electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology is rapidly evolving. Technological advances now push change not only in battery systems but in cable and wiring systems as well. Complex electrical distribution systems within EV and HEV engines are driving cutting-edge R&D in materials joining, wire harness and cable network designs, and more. Tech...

The Additive Manufacturing Consortium (AMC), operated by EWI, conducts pre-competitive research to advance the use of AM within industry. Each year, it selects several R&D projects to support through membership fees. An overview of AMC projects is presented in a new article, The Additive Manufacturing Consortium: Current Projects and Plans for 2019. by EWI Director...

The rail industry has long been seeking a more dependable, longer-lasting way to weld rail lines. The standard joining methods, flash-butt welding and thermite welding, produce joints with short weld lives and require frequent repair. To address this issue, EWI conducted research on linear friction welding (LFW) as a potential method for joining rail. The...