Electronics/Test: GM Shows off Safety Technology

				June 9, 2008
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	Spotlight Story: GM Shows off Safety Technology In a technology demonstration for Design News, GM's vehicle-to-vehicle technology succeeded in stopping a vehicle and sensed the presence of obstacles. Video included. Full Story ADVERTISEMENT Performus™ Fluid Dispensers EFD's new Performus line of fluid dispensers apply controlled amounts of adhesives and solder pastes used in electronics manufacturing. Benefits of controlled fluid application include better quality, higher yields and lower production costs. All Performus models feature a compact, stackable cabinet with a small footprint to save bench-top space. Click Here. In the News: From Telematics 2008: Automotive Videos Watch these video demonstrations of the latest automotive technologies, taken at the recent Telematics Update conference in Detroit. Full Story Sony PS3 Adds Ads We’ve all grown accustomed to seeing ads in movies. 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View All Electronics/Test Resources			GM Shows off Safety Technology From Telematics 2008: Automotive Videos Sony PS3 Adds Ads Actuators Strike A Musical Note Robotic Lawnmower Recalled Gadget Freak Case #121: Robot Can Read Terrain and Adjust DN's Latest Podcasts, Webcasts & Videos Resource Center Contact Us   Chuck Murray, Senior Technical Editor Automotive experts say that vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications could cut highway fatalities in this country from 40,000 annually to 10,000. Do you agree? Email me with your thoughts. Electronics News and Comment Blog Stay connected:Electronics/Test RSS News Feed Products/Services Companies
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