Luigi Dall'Igna

Chrysler’s 1963 Turbine Car remains one of the boldest experiments in automotive history. Powered by the revolutionary A-831 turbine engine—borrowed from jet technology—this sleek machine could run on almost anything: kerosene, diesel, jet fuel, even tequila. With fewer moving parts, no radiator or crankshaft, and the ability to rev up to 60,000 RPM, the engine was virtually maintenance-free. It hummed rather than roared, offering a glimpse into a futuristic, fuel-flexible world. But despite capturing global attention, the Turbine Car never made it to mass production. High manufacturing costs, poor fuel efficiency, and emerging emissions regulations grounded the dream. Only 55 units were ever built, and due to restrictive import and tax laws—most were destroyed. Just 9 remain, scattered in museums and private collections. Today, the Chrysler Turbine Car stands as a gleaming symbol of innovation without compromise—a relic of a daring era when engineers truly dared to defy convention. #ChryslerTurbine #JetAgeCars #AutomotiveInnovation #LostTech #ClassicCarHistory

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𝗫-𝗯𝘆-𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 1: 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁-𝗯𝘆-𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 Esteemed colleagues; Every time there's a new automotive transition, ask: "𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱?" This single question unlocks understanding of any technology shift. For X-by-Wire, that parameter is 𝗸𝗡𝗺/𝗸𝗴 (𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼). Mechanical linkages: 2.5-4.5 kg, 15-20% friction loss over 2m. By-Wire: 0.8-1.2 kg, 𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳-𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. Result: 60-73% 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 + 𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴. The market agrees: USD 23.0B (2024) → USD 38.6B (2033). North America: USD 7.3B at 12.6% CAGR. 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝘎𝘚𝘔 (𝘎𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦): • Hall-effect: 12-bit, <0.5° repeatability (vs 5-8° mechanical) • Voice coil haptics: 0.5-2.5 Nm detent simulation • CAN-FD/FlexRay: 500 kbps-2 Mbps, time-triggered • Power: <2W standby, <8W peak 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: • VSS, brake pedal (<5ms), TPS (0.5°), transmission oil temp (-40°C to +150°C) • Turbine/output shaft speed for gear ratio validation • Kalman filtering: 2-5ms, covariance matrix weighting • EMC: 200 V/m immunity (ISO 11452-2) 𝘛𝘊𝘜 (𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵): • Infineon AURIX TC3xx (TriCore) / NXP S32K3xx (Cortex-M7) as examples • Dual-core lockstep, 300 MHz, 4 MB Flash, 512 KB RAM • ASIL-D: >99% diagnostic via BIST, <10ms latency • Adaptive: 500+ drive cycle learning, jerk calculation (m/s³) • Torque phase: Closed-loop + feedforward compensation 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴: • BLDC: 20-60W nominal, 150W peak (cold-start viscosity) • Position: 10-bit SPI encoder + LVDT dual-path validation • Shift fork: 8-15mm, <200ms, backlash compensation (±1-2mm) • Clutch solenoids: 0-25 bar, <50ms, PWM 100-500 Hz, dither 1-5 Hz • Pressure: 2-18 bar, 12-bit DAC (±0.1 bar), MEMS sensors (±1%, <2ms) • Thermal: -40°C to +120°C viscosity tables, 20-40W dissipation 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 (𝘐𝘚𝘖 26262): • Dual-solenoid park lock, anti-rollaway (>10 bar brake hold) • Auto P-engagement (<3 km/h), limp-home (3rd gear, 3000 RPM) • Redundant sensors: Hall + optical (>90% CCF rejection) • Watchdog: <10ms, safe state = spring-return to Park • FMEDA: 99.7% SPFM for ASIL-D 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴: • Packaging: 15-20% console volume reduction • OTA calibration: Shift maps via telematics • Design freedom: Rotary/pushbutton/stalk interfaces The engineering reality: Achieving 99.7% SPFM while managing 40W thermal loads, 200 V/m EMI, and hydraulic RC delays in 120°C ambients. Every mechanical interface is a design liability. The question isn't "if" ; it's validation speed. 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁: 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗯𝘆-𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 | 200-𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 <100𝗺𝘀 #AutomotiveEngineering #ElectricVehicles #AutonomousVehicles #XByWire #ShiftByWire #ISO26262 #FunctionalSafety #TCU #ASIL #AUTOSAR #VehicleDynamics #AutomotiveInnovation #ConnectedCars #Mechatronics #EmbeddedSystems

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Certified Safety You Can Trust: Why Independent Verification Matters We're proud to announce that our entire portfolio of Universal Robots cobots and our PolyScope software have been certified by a leading external body to meet the latest ISO safety standards, including ISO 13849. 🦾 What does this mean for you? It's more than just a certificate; it's your assurance of uncompromised safety and operational peace of mind. This third-party verification covers the entire system—not just individual components. The Hidden Risks of Unverified Robots For end-users and system integrators, deploying a robot that hasn't been independently tested and verified presents significant risks: Increased Liability: In the event of an incident, the burden of proof for safety compliance falls squarely on you. An uncertified system creates a serious liability gap. Complex Risk Assessments: You're left to validate every component and line of code yourself, making the risk assessment process far more time-consuming, expensive, and uncertain. Unexpected Dangers: A manufacturer's self-declaration isn't a guarantee. Without independent testing, there's a higher risk of undiscovered faults in safety functions that could lead to accidents. Choosing a non-verified robot means you are inheriting the risk. The Universal Robots Commitment: Raising the Bar on Safety Safety isn't an afterthought for us; it's been at the core of our DNA since we pioneered the collaborative robot. For over a decade, we have not just met but actively worked to exceed industry safety standards. While others are just catching up, our pedigree is built on a foundation of proven, reliable, and externally certified safety from TUV Nord. This comprehensive certification is another example of our commitment to leading the industry and providing our partners and customers with the safest, most trustworthy automation solutions on the market. Don't just automate. Automate with confidence. #UniversalRobots #Cobots #Automation #robots #robotics

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The World’s Top Automotive Exporters – Then, Now, and What’s Next This chart from 2022 shows a clear picture: Europe dominates, Asia rises, and North America adjusts. ➡️ European Union led with $699B, controlling 46.1% of global exports ➡️ Japan dropped from 15.3% in 2000 to 8.9%, yet still held $135B in 2022 ➡️ China surged from 0% to 8% in just two decades, now at $121B ➡️ Mexico overtook the US in growth, reaching 8.5% of exports ➡️ South Korea grew massively, now 8%, overtaking Canada and the UK But here’s the point: This data is from 2 years ago. Since 2022, we’ve seen major shifts: – EV growth has slowed down – Supply chains are fragmenting – China’s exports exploded in 2023 and 2024 – Germany’s car exports dipped, and the US is reshoring production Future projections? 1. Will China become number one by the end of this decade? 2. Can Europe hold its lead with EV transition pressures and cost headwinds? 3. Will emerging players like Thailand and Turkey continue to climb? How will shifting tech, trade wars, and electrification reshape this map by 2030? Source: World Trade Organization (2023) #automotive #exports #geopolitics #EV #supplychain #manufacturing #Asia #Europe #US #China #strategy #mobility #futureofwork #innovation #trade #globaltrends #automotiveindustry #technology #electricvehicles #OEM #cars #automotiveleadership #industry40 #supplychaindisruption #automotiveexports #businessstrategy

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