12th May 2021 9:25 am 12th May 2021 9:32 am
Kieran Forinton and Jean-Philippe Lepretre at UTAC CERAM Millbrook lift the lid on safety testing in the automotive sector and explain how advancements in driver assistance technology are shaping the discipline.
Millbrook’s state of the art ServoSled being used to test motorsport racing seats. Image: UTAC CERAM Millbrook
We don’t think anyone could reasonably argue that cars aren’t safer today than they were 20, 10, or even five years ago. An enormous amount of R&D and financial investment goes into rigorously testing the safety of vehicles and automotive systems. If anything, the pace of progress is accelerating, and as a result drivers, passengers and other road users are safer than they’ve ever been on UK roads.
23rd April 2021 10:56 am 23rd April 2021 10:56 am
Dustin Harrison and Dr Peter Miller, a duo of expert automotive engineers from UTAC CERAM Millbrook, provide an overview of the recent advancements in the dynamic field of electric vehicle testing.
Millbrook’s facilities can support the test ad validation of every component of the electric or hybrid drivetrain. Image: UTAC CERAM Millbrook
In the previous guest blog on behalf of UTAC CERAM Millbrook, our colleague, John Proctor, discussed the intensifying need for OEMs to focus on emissions testing for the next generation of vehicles.
The introduction to that piece, which you can read
Suspect sought in Millbrook shooting (Source: Gray News) By Jonathan Grass | April 20, 2021 at 8:52 PM CDT - Updated April 20 at 8:52 PM
MILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) - Millbrook police are searching for a suspect that left one person seriously injured late Monday.
Police say they responded to multiple reports of shots fired on Dan Drive around 11:20 p.m. They found one victim with a single gunshot wound in his upper torso. He was taken to Baptist South with serious to life-threatening injuries.
Police say the victim is currently listed in stable condition following surgery.
Chief P.K. Johnson said there is not a lot of information yet in this ongoing investigation.
LIVE: Huge plumes of smoke can be seen across Tameside as firefighters tackle derelict mill blaze - updates
Smoke from the fire has billowed over to Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Ashton
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Play now Firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a derelict mill in Tameside.
Crews were called to the fire on Grove Road in Millbrook at around 4.30am this morning (Thursday).
The fire broke out inside a derelict mill, the fire service said.
The blaze has sent plumes of smoke across the borough, including over Stalybridge, Dukinfield and Ashton.
People who live nearby are being urged to keep their doors and windows closed.
9th March 2021 8:30 am 8th March 2021 11:45 am
Peter Stoker, Chief Engineer for Connected & Autonomous Vehicles at UTAC CERAM Millbrook, explains how engineers are adapting and developing their test and validation methods for the next generation of vehicles.
The global migration from internal combustion engines towards alternative propulsion systems has been matched and complemented by the use of vehicles as mobile communications platforms. This, combined with the rapid evolution of vehicle autonomy, challenges traditional test protocols but offers exciting new avenues for engineers.
Vehicles on Millbrook’s iconic Bedfordshire proving ground. Image: Millbrook
Vehicles today are increasingly connected, moving beyond infotainment systems towards fleet monitoring, live navigation and traffic updates. The capabilities of vehicles as a communications platform open up multiple new technologies for the future. Vehicle-to-infrastructure, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-net