Glady Reign asked:



Volvo has never failed to amaze customers with its exciting design concepts. And right now with its one engine, five fuels concept the world will once again marvel at the greatness of Volvo’s technology. The latest prototype built by Volvo is designed to answer the alarming environmental concern of customers. And earlier the automaker has manufactured the prototype V70 that can run on five fuels and of which the majority are environment-friendly.

Volvo is famous for its commitment in leading automotive milestone. As proof of this is its remarkable safety and ninety-degree body work that are marveled throughout the world. After all long years of being in the industry, Volvo has already established a name that exemplifies style, quality, cutting-edge design and unparalleled green technology.

It should be noted that some Volvos feature PremAir technology. This is a radiator treatment that consumes ozone in contact resulting to a cleaner, fresher and more breathable atmosphere. Volvo has also launched its first V8 engine from Yamaha. This engine is said to be clean enough to make Volvo XC90 V8 as the only V8-powered vehicle in the world to meet the ULEV II emissions standards.

And lately the automaker has been very busy trying to develop a vehicle that could compete in the Michelin Challenge Bibendum which is the world’s leading automotive green-energy symposium. It is also in this very same symposium in which automakers parade their cream-of-the-crop environmentally friendly creation.

For the previous symposium held in Shanghai, Volvo has presented its unique 3CC Concept Car which is a 2+1 seater electric car. This vehicle is capable of providing real-world performance and range. As a matter of fact, even car aficionados thought that Volvo will not be able to produce a vehicle that could surpass the border of the 3CC Concept. But as always, the automaker has proven them wrong when it presented its practical, family-friendly station wagon that runs on five different fuels—the Multi Fuel Prototype.

The concept car was based on the production version of the V70 which is a station wagon. The distinct difference is in terms of the paint job since the Multi Fuel Prototype was painted in a vibrant electric yellow hue. And of course as expected it comes with a little Volvo surprise found under the hood. The fuels for the Multi Fuel Prototype includes standard gasoline, E85 (bioethanol), natural gas, biomethane, and hythane. From among the five fuels the hythane is the most interesting in the sense that it’s a mixture of hydrogen and methane. It is also the most recent type of fuel blend introduced to the public. The hythane is composed of 10 percent hydrogen and 90 percent methane.

Besides the ability to run on five different fuels, another notable feature of the Multi Fuel Prototype is its relatively consistent high-performance no matter what the fuel used. Volvo said that the turbocharged engine prototype is producing about 200 horsepower and sufficient enough to power up the wagon.

The hythane together with the E85 (bioethanol) and CNG biomethane are considered extra-clean fuels, this is also one of the very reasons why the vehicle has been able to pass all existing emissions regulations imposed in any market at present. The automaker is also confident that its Prototype will be able to pass the upcoming EuroV emissions regulations. The mentioned fuels also possess qualities that can make them carbon neutral. What does it mean? It means that the amount of carbon emitted when the fuel is burned is equivalent to the amount acquired by the crops used to make the fuel.

And here is another news! —The Swedish luxury brand of Ford is also contemplating in converting its entire lineup into green cars. The S40 1.6D is just one the automaker’s efficient production vehicle that consumes 48mpg of diesel. The emissions produced are fifteen to twenty percent lesser than an equivalently powerful gasoline model.

The V50 which is a station wagon variant and available in Europe is a Flexi-Fuel model. The car can run using E85 bioethanol. By using bioethanol it generates approximately 80 percent fewer carbon dioxide emissions as compared to gasoline. Another Volvo’s green pride is the S60 B-Fuel which is powered by gasoline and biomethane. The biomethane reduced tailpipe emissions of carbon dioxide by almost 25 percent as compared to gasoline fuel emissions.

Volvo’s green prides makes use of only the highest quality of auto parts starting from its large parts down to its teeny bit parts like the Volvo motor mount. Every Volvo vehicle that comes off the production line is a perfected work of art.

Rapid Manufacturing

Ryan Rounder asked:


 
Hobart, Washington USA (Articles Base) July 14, 2008
 
Desventajas de prototipos es una nueva página web que se acaba de agregar a los nuevos prototipos de sitios web que acaba de ser puesto en libertad. Esta nueva página web tiene toda la información que usted necesita saber de prototipos y las desventajas principales Rapid Prototyping inconvenientes. Puede visitar este Rapid Prototyping Desventajas página web en: http://www.prototypezone.com/prototype-forum/misc-rapid-prototyping/showcat Aquí está un extracto de la nueva página web de prototipos Desventajas: “Inconvenientes de Rapid Prototyping: Algunas personas son de la opinión de que la rápida de prototipos no es eficaz porque, en realidad, no en la replicación del producto real o el sistema. Podría suceder que a fin de algunos importantes pasos de desarrollo puede ser omitida para obtener un rápido y barato modelo de trabajo. Este puede ser uno de los mayores inconvenientes de prototipado rápido. Otra desventaja de prototipado rápido es aquel en el que muchos se pasan por alto los problemas resultantes en un sinfín de rectificaciones y revisiones. Una desventaja más rápida de prototipos es que puede no ser adecuado para aplicaciones de gran tamaño. El usuario puede tener muy altas expectativas sobre el desempeño del prototipo y el diseñador no está en condiciones de entregar estos. El sistema podría quedar inconcluso debido a diversas razones o el sistema puede ser aplicado antes de que esté completamente listo. El productor puede producir un sistema inadecuado que no está en condiciones de satisfacer las demandas globales de la organización. Demasiada participación del usuario podría obstaculizar la optimización del programa. El productor puede ser demasiado adjunta al programa de prototipado rápido, por lo que puede dar lugar a la participación legal. El costo beneficio de reducción rápida de prototipos también parece ser discutible, como suficientes detalles sobre la base de cálculo y las hipótesis no son sustanciales. ” La nueva Rapid Prototyping Desventajas página de información gratuito para miembros y no miembros y se puede encontrar en: http://www.prototypezone.com/. Sin embargo, los usuarios de Zona Prototipo que decidir a ser los miembros pueden unirse de forma gratuita y recibir dos libres E-Libros en Rapid Prototyping por un tiempo limitado oferta. Prototipo zona se añade nueva información todo el tiempo en Rapid Prototyping para que visite con frecuencia en el blog y foro para la información más reciente en: http://www.prototypezone.com/prototype/ Acerca de Prototipo Zona: Prototipo zona es la principal fuente de información y de la comunidad web para todas las cosas sobre Rapid Prototyping y prototipos. Visite el sitio web para unirse de forma gratuita y recibir dos ebooks gratuitos en Rapid Prototyping por un tiempo limitado oferta.

Digitizing

Natalie Anderson asked:



Last week, Volkswagen Group’s SEAT Spanish subsidiary unveiled a new stunning concept vehicle at the company’s stand in the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The SEAT Altea Freetrack Prototype made its word premiere at the Geneva show and stirred the European crowd with its aggressive 4×4 body styling along with the concept vehicle’s technical innovations and sporty features.

According to the Spanish automaker: “The Altea Freetrack Prototype has an aggressive look which is fully in keeping with its adventurous character, along with sporty and dynamic lines, to reflect the character of the Spanish brand. Every detail of its interior exudes luxury. Thanks to both the design and materials used, the Freetrack Prototype is ready to offer passengers a first-class journey.” Moreover the company also said the Altea Freetrack Prototype shows off features that mark the starting point of the next-generation SEAT SUV models.

The concept vehicle’s front fascia showcases a smooth exclusive bumper with hexagonal grille air intakes. Moreover, the Altea Freetrack Prototype is also equipped with LED fog lights with aluminium casings, bi-xenon headlights with AFS technology, two triangular-shaped tailpipes integrated into the rear bumper, and 19-inch spoke wheels

On the inside, the Altea Freetrack Prototype features a 2+2 seating layout with bucket seats resembling those seats found in sports cars. This feature adds up to the sporty styling of the concept vehicle. The interior also offers two-tone brown and white leather upholstery and panoramic roof. The instrument panel features two dials located on the right-hand side and a multi-function screen to the left. On the center console, two screens provides driving information in the upper section, including data for off-road driving, and air conditioning information in the lower section. Exclusive design for the concept vehicle includes the air diffusers with vertical layout on the centre console and a circular design on the sides.

As expected for an SUV model, the Altea Freetrack Prototype has a wide boot and luggage space. A new panel on the guiding wire is available to hold the stuff in place. Other interior features include luggage rack, and rear window integrated aerial.

Moving on the technical side, the Altea Freetrack Prototype comes with a 2.0 TFSI engine under its hood. The engine is coupled with a six-speed manual transmission powering the four wheels through a Haldex-type configuration and an electronically controlled hydro-mechanical connection along with Volkswagen shock. The concept car also comes with SEAT’s Multi Driving Concept (MDC), allowing the vehicle to have the capability to switch from MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) mode to all-terrain vehicle mode.

Prototype Tooling

Jimsun Lui asked:


Making errors in manufacturing process can be a disaster to a factory. Substantial re-work will increase the cost and that can kill your factory, especially for small factory. To avoid making fatal errors, manufacturers should construct a conceptual design. The most effective way to construct a conceptual design is rapid prototyping (RP). This method allows you to build a prototype with minimal cost in a short time period. Unluckily, there is only 10% small companies have adopted rapid prototyping (RP). The following presents advantages of adoption of RP in depth.
What is RP?
RP makes virtual designs from CAD software, processes them by transforming them into cross sections, still virtual, and then forms or manufactures each cross section in physical space, one after the next until the model is finished. The appearance of prototypes is almost identical to the actual product.
Stereolithography is one of the more commonly used RP technologies. It is considered to provide high accuracy and good surface finish. It involves building plastic parts a layer at a time by tracing a laser beam on the surface of a vat of liquid photo-polymer. The photopolymer is solidified by the laser light. Once one layer is completely traced, it is lowered a small distance into the liquid and a subsequent layer is traced, adhering to the previous layer.
Benefits of RP

Time Reduction
In most cases, firms using RP technologies have gained time reductions in the production of prototype tooling and parts.
The figures for time reductions on prototyping vary greatly, ranging from 60 to 90%. On the whole this range is likely to be realistic given that the estimation of time savings, when compared to the conventional methods of prototyping, is a fairly straightforward matter.

Cost ReductionRP allows firms to identify mistakes before commitments are made to expensive tooling, machines, and large scale manufacturing process. It is widely known that correcting errors at initial stage is much cost effective than correcting errors at later stages.

InnovationFor the reasons of short production cycle and relatively low cost, some firms are using RP in more innovative ways. Some examples include:

Development of new analysis and testing procedures
Manufacturing conceptual design of production tooling
Improving communications across product divisions
Supporting customised manufacturing
Conclusion:RP provides designers, model makers, manufacturers and others with highly accurate prototype parts. Rapid prototype turnaround time is a proven way to reduce time to market. It can even reduce direct development costs.
The only drawback is the initial high capital investment for RP machines. One of the ways to eliminate this disadvantage is to employ a RP manufacturing service provider.

Prototyping

Ryan Rounder asked:


 
Hobart, Washington USA (Articles Base) July 14, 2008
 
SLA Prototyping Proceso es una nueva página web que se acaba de agregar a los nuevos prototipos de sitios web que acaba de ser puesto en libertad. Esta nueva página web tiene toda la información que usted necesita saber de SLS de prototipos y la principal información que usted necesita saber sobre las tecnologías de prototipado. Puede visitar este SLA Prototyping Proceso página web en: http://www.prototypezone.com/selective-laser-sintering/ Aquí está un extracto de la nueva página web de prototipos SLS: “Las diversas tecnologías de prototipado rápido son Estereolitografía o SLA, SLS o sinterización selectiva por láser, LOM o laminado de objetos de fabricación, SGC Solid Ground o curado, o LENS Laser Engineered Net Shaping, FDM o Fused Deposition Modeling, 3DP o Tridimensional de impresión, inyección de tinta, EBM o haz de electrones de fusión y diverso no comercializado tecnologías. SLA o Steroelithography: La tecnología de prototipado rápido de estereolitografía SLA o proporciona con la mayor precisión y ofrece el mejor acabado superficial posible entre todas las tecnologías de prototipado rápido. Esta tecnología utiliza la resina de fotopolímero líquido que tiene la propiedad de solidificar en contacto con el color correcto la luz. El más utilizado materiales fotopolímero necesidad luz ultravioleta, pero las resinas que trabajan en la luz visible también son utilizados. SLS o sinterización selectiva por láser: SLS o sinterización selectiva por láser rápida de prototipos utiliza la tecnología de polvos metálicos o termoplásticos. Esta tecnología es muy similar a la estereolitografía. El acabado se reduce el tiempo de que socava la domina y se dan apoyo sólido de la cama de polvo. Los acabados superficiales no son tan buenos como estereolitografía. Se requiere no curado final como SLA, pero el objeto es poroso como es sinterizado. Las características mecánicas del objeto se puede mejorar de infiltrarse en el objeto con algún otro material tal como lo exige la solicitud. Este método se utiliza en la fabricación directa de cerámica y herramientas de metal y objetos. ” El nuevo SLA de prototipos es la página de información gratuito para miembros y no miembros y se puede encontrar en: http://www.prototypezone.com/. Sin embargo, los usuarios de Zona Prototipo que decidir a ser los miembros pueden unirse de forma gratuita y recibir dos libres E-Libros en Rapid Prototyping por un tiempo limitado oferta. Prototipo zona se añade nueva información todo el tiempo en Rapid Prototyping para que visite con frecuencia en el blog y foro para la información más reciente en: http://www.prototypezone.com/prototype-forum/selective-laser-sintering/showcat Acerca de Prototipo Zona: Prototipo zona es la principal fuente de información y de la comunidad web para todas las cosas sobre Rapid Prototyping y prototipos. Visite el sitio web para unirse de forma gratuita y recibir dos ebooks gratuitos en Rapid Prototyping por un tiempo limitado oferta.

Rotational Molding

Kyle Newton asked:


Free roaming video games have become quite popular in the past few years due to the go anywhere, do anything feel that they give the game player. These games give the player a sense of freedom that level based games do not. However, most of these games involve merely driving, or shooting.

It is in the realm of characters with superpowers that these games thrive due to the larger than life nature of games like these. A good example of this would be Activision’s Spider-Man games, and The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. Radical Entertainment, the same company that came out with Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, is coming out with a new free roaming game entitled Prototype. Prototype is a mixture of sorts of Grand Theft Auto and Hulk: Ultimate Destruction.

The plot is as follows: Prototype follows the story of Alex Mercer, an amnesia-stricken experiment. As the game opens Alex finds himself on the experimentation table with absolutely no recollection of his past. The confused prototype emerges from an underground lab deep within the heart of New York City, only to discover that there is much more going on in the outside world.

With no knowledge of where he came from or whether he is even human Alex is forced to kill to discover his past and avenge what has been done to him. He soon discovers that he has the ability to consume the power of those whom he kills, taking their memories, skills, and even their appearance.

Above these new found talents Alex is suddenly thrown into a war between himself and two different powers. The Black Watch Special Forces, a horribly mutated virus-infected populace, and the prototype himself all wage war in the streets of New York City.

The game play is set to be built heavily around shape-shifting. But this does not just include mimicking an enemy. Alex is capable of using his environment as a weapon, and he is also capable of extreme acrobatic feats, such as running up the walls of a sky scraper, jumping off of the very top, and landing unharmed.

The shape-shifting abilities Alex possesses also allow him to use the skills of an enemy, and this enables him to do things such as pilot a helicopter, drive a tank, and learn certain hand to hand combat moves. Prototype is set to launch on all major next-gen consoles and will be released some time in the third quarter of 2008.

Laminated Object Manufacturing

Ryan Rounder asked:


Hobart, Washington USA (Articles Base) July 23, 2008
 
El prototipo de moldeado por inyección y moldes de inyección de Servicios es una nueva página web que se acaba de agregar a la nueva Rapid Prototyping Información del sitio web que acaba de ser puesto en libertad. El prototipo de este nuevo proceso de inyección página web tiene toda la información que usted necesita saber sobre la inyección de prototipos y moldeo por inyección de termoplásticos y la principal información que usted necesita saber sobre Prototipo de moldeado por inyección. Puede visitar este termoplástico moldeado por inyección de Servicios de página web en: http://www.prototypezone.com/plastic-injection-molding/ Aquí está un extracto de la nueva termoplástico moldeado por inyección y moldes página web: “Rapid Prototyping es el proceso automatizado de fabricación de componentes físicos utilizando sólidos libre de fabricación. Se utilizan en una amplia gama de aplicaciones, desde médicos a las bellas artes. Rapid Prototyping máquina funciona mediante la adopción de modelos virtuales de software y, a continuación, convirtiéndola en extremadamente delgada, horizontal secciones transversales y, a continuación, va a crear cada uno de la sección transversal en el espacio físico en una manera cíclica hasta que el modelo se ha completado. Rapid Prototyping WYSIWYG es un proceso en el que el modelo virtual tiene idéntica similitud con el modelo físico terminado. Adicional mentiras permite la máquina para fijar las capas de hoja, líquidos o materiales en polvo y crear una serie de secciones transversales Estas capas son finalmente automáticamente fusionados juntos para hacer que el producto final. La principal ventaja de prototipado rápido es la capacidad de crear cualquier forma no importa cuán compleja es la geometría. El uso común de datos de interfaz entre la máquina y el software es el formato STL. Funciona mediante la aproximación de la geometría de una parte utilizando facetas triangulares, más pequeñas las facetas más alta será la calidad superficial. La palabra “rápido” se utiliza relativo superior convencionales métodos que tengan en día para construir un modelo en función de su complejidad. Prototipado rápido puede crear el modelo dentro de unas horas, aunque es altamente dependiente del tipo de máquinas y el tamaño del modelo. Se han formulado varias nuevas tecnologías disponibles para prototipado rápido incluyendo Fused Deposition Modeling, sinterización selectiva por láser, impresión en 3D, y haz de electrones de fusión “. El nuevo termoplástico moldeado por inyección es la página de información gratuito para miembros y no miembros y se puede encontrar en: http://www.prototypezone.com/injection-molding/. Sin embargo, los usuarios de Zona Prototipo que decidir a ser los miembros pueden unirse de forma gratuita y recibir dos libres E-Libros en Rapid Prototyping por un tiempo limitado oferta. Prototipo zona se añade nueva información todo el tiempo en Rapid Prototyping para que visite con frecuencia en el blog y foro para la información más reciente en: http://www.prototypezone.com/plastic-molds/ Acerca de Prototipo Zona: Prototipo zona es la principal fuente de información y de la comunidad web para todas las cosas sobre Rapid Prototyping y prototipos. Visite el sitio web para unirse de forma gratuita y recibir dos ebooks gratuitos en Rapid Prototyping por un tiempo limitado oferta.

Prototype Tooling

Dan P. asked:


Hearing Aid Prototypes are now being produced with maximum productivity and flexibility, and at a minimum cost using Objet Eden 3D printers. This new technology is based on the unique PolyJet technology. The Eden’s unique ability to build layers that are just 16 microns thin and the easily- removed gel-like support structure ensures ultra-smooth, unmarked flawlessly shaped surfaces that deliver perfect fit and comfort. The solution includes a choice of three resins designed especially for the unique needs of hearing aids: Clear, Rose Clear and Skin Tone. Objet Studio network software enables full trays to be printed from any workstation in your facility, further reducing your labor costs and training time. The small foot print allows any office now to have this advance 3d printing device, enjoying full control of the design and prototyping process, start to finish. The unique resin replacement system makes it easy to switch between resins: just insert the new resin container and select it using the enhanced software wizard. The gel-like support material, used with all the mold resins, is easily removed using a water-jet, leaving clean, smooth surface hearing aids. The resins are available for use with the Objet’s Eden260 and Eden350 printers. Now can enjoy a lower cost per part in a production integrated system and boost your performance and productivity while planning and prototyping hearing aids. To your health, and clear hearing; do you hear that butterfly now fluttering near your ear, the sound of the grasshopper at your feet, the wind blowing by the window?

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