News Industry Concept Fiesta features new electric wheel hub drives
A NEW FORD Fiesta concept car has been unveiled which features Schaeffler’s electric wheel hub drive system, the E-Wheel Drive. The vehicle is driven by two E-Wheel Drives installed in the rear wheel arches. All components required for drive, deceleration and driving safety – including the electric motor, power electronics, controller, brake and cooling system – are installed inside the wheel rim in the highly integrated wheel hub drive. The wheel hub drives provide an output of 40kW per drive, with a
continuous output of 2 x 33kW, which is equivalent to 110hp and 90hp respectively. The wheel hub drive, now in its second stage of develop- ment, delivers a torque of up to 700Nm. Compared to the first-generation wheel hub drive – unveiled in Schaeffler’s Vauxhall Corsa-based ‘Schaeffler Hybrid’ concept car in 2010 – the E-Wheel Drive Beta version offers a 33% higher output, as well as a 75% increase in torque. The electrical voltage of the high-voltage drive is 360-420V. At the Auto, Motor und Sport Congress where the design was
unveiled, Prof. Peter Gutzmer, member of the executive board and CTO at Schaeffler, said: “Thanks to this highly integrated wheel hub drive, we can now re-think the city car without any restrictions. It will be a key factor in new vehicle concepts and automotive vehicle platforms in the future. For electric vehicles in urban environments – which may become obligatory in many densely populated areas – the wheel hub drive enables significant space savings to be made. In these new vehicle concepts, all components relating to propulsion, braking and driving safety are housed inside the wheel.”
www.schaeffler.co.uk 3D printing artist to present at TCT show
JOSH HARKER, said to be one of the world’s best-known artists working in the 3D printing field, will be one of the speakers at the TCT Show, which takes place at the NEC on 25-26th September. According to Harker, he rel-
ishes the chance to communicate with those who, like himself, are passionate about 3D printing and the myriad ways the technology can be used. “Events like the TCT Show bring together a wonderful group of people with a specific interest in what’s going on, so I’m excited about being part of that,” he stated. The theme of Harker’s presenta-
tion will be The Empowered and the Liberated in the Future of the
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There was a time when exhibitions began declining in popularity, and as a result many of the shows we had become familiar with over the years decreased in size before some, eventually, disappeared altogether. But if you’re sourcing new components or simply after product ideas for your
application, an exhibition can provide a great way to see a wide range of technologies in just one day. So, is it possible that this trend is now reversing? Over the last few years
new exhibitions have sprung up across the UK, and others have grown in size and visitor numbers – Southern Manufacturing 2013, for example, saw record numbers of visitors from all over Europe. Shows today often co-locate with other events, and many are offering much
more to visitors by way of seminars and conferences. Is it possible that people are once again understanding the true value of a good trade show? Look out for exhibition information and previews in the pages of Design Solutions,
as well as on the Facebook page (under ‘Design Solutions magazine’) and website. Rachael Morling - Editor
JUNE 2013 Design Solutions
Revolution. He said: “I will be using my experiences to illustrate the changing paradigm of how artists and designers create and connect with an audience. Also, how a new world of options is opening up for the general con- sumer. We are no longer bound by economy of scale, manufacturing geometry limitations, and elite marketing and distribution chan- nels. Consumers are afforded more product possibilities as well as options regarding who and where their products come from.” Visit the website to register for
free entrance to the TCT Show + Personalize, as well as to the seminar sessions.
www.tctshow.com
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