Advanced Transportation is the point where advanced manufacturing and information technology intersect.
Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Connected vehicle technologies, V2V, V2I, V2X
- Embedded systems technology and software
- Data/analytics
- Cyber security
- Communication infrastructure
- Driver interactions
- Industry/government’s move toward standardization
- Supply chain management
Advanced Automotive Service & Repair
- Advanced diagnosis, service and repair
- Intelligent systems diagnosis, repair and maintenance
- Auto testing, powertrain calibration and R&D
- Chassis dynamometer performance, fuel economy, exhaust emission testing
- Engine mapping and optimization
- Aftermarket installation of ITS equipment
- Aluminum and composite material body repair, including self-piercing riveting
Light Weight Materials/Manufacturing
- Production design/rapid prototyping
- Advanced manufacturing processes/mechatronics
- Additive 3D manufacturing
- Aluminum and composite materials
- Multi-axis CNC machining, including plasma shape cutting
- CNC laser and robotic cutting and welding
- Wire electrical discharge machining (EDM)
- Non-destructive testing (NDT), including x-ray and ultrasonic methods