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Byline: Fleet Owner Staff Vehicle shock absorber pioneer Gabriel has launched the Gabriel HD Answer Garage, a rewards and training program for heavy-duty shock service professionals in the U.S. It's [...]

CM Truck Beds introduced a powerful new product, the HD Dump Body, and also announced upgraded hitch ratings. These additions allow CM to offer a more well-rounded product lineup and [...]

Byline: Aaron Marsh INDIANAPOLIS. Chevrolet revealed its Class 4 and 5 Silverado HD 4500/5500 chassis cab trucks today at the Work Truck Show - and then snuck in an unexpected [...]

Byline: Aaron Marsh From the looks of things, there will soon be some very different medium-duty Chevrolet trucks on the market. The OEM showed a glimpse of its upcoming Silverado [...]

The article discusses the major trends related to 4K thin-film-transistor (TFT)- based liquid-crystal displays (LCDs). Topics discussed include ways to manufacture TFT displays in high definition (HD) resolutions; firms which introduce 4k cameras and HD televisions such as LG in South Korea and Sony in Japan; advantages of 4K monitor displays such as allow user to look at four images simultaneously and improved pixel density.

Byline: Fleet Owner Staff Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling an estimated 443,712 U.S.-market Ram heavy-duty pickups and medium-duty trucks to inspect and, if necessary, replace their water pumps. The [...]

Byline: Amy Fischbach HD Electric Company, a Textron Inc. company, now offers its new Underground Cable Fault Tester, the UCT-8. This lightweight one-piece tool is used to test underground de-energized [...]

TomTom and Bosch announced at the TU-Automotive show in Detroit the creation of an HD map with integrated Radar Road Signature layer for the localization of vehicles in autonomous driving. [...]

Byline: Rick Weber The farther you get from the internal core of the engine, the more likely it is that fleets will use private-label parts, according to Stu MacKay, president [...]

Byline: Rick Weber Will Rogers once said, 'Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.' That's what Rick Funston thinks when [...]

LAS VEGAS. A heavy-duty diagnostics system and a line of heavy-duty shop equipment is being added to product offerings from Mahle Service Solutions, it was announced at Heavy-duty Aftermarket Week. [...]

LAS VEGAS. A heavy-duty diagnostics system and a line of heavy-duty shop equipment is being added to product offerings from Mahle Service Solutions, it was announced at Heavy-duty Aftermarket Week. [...]

LAS VEGAS. Continental, an international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer and industrial partner, has introduced the new Extreme Duty Poly-V belt for the North American heavy-duty aftermarket. 'This belt will be [...]

The article discusses the approaches to file-based workflow storage. It is discussed that the demand for streaming of larger files at high definition quality requires a disk storage availability which has to be attached directly to the editing workstation. Two principal options for the same are presented which include shared Storage Area Network (SAN) file systems and scale-out Network Attached Storage (NAS) file systems.

The article discusses a new video compression standard, high efficiency video coding (HEVC) which will benefit broadcasters in delivering high quality video in Great Britain. Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV) services and over-the-top (OTT) video services in same amount of bandwidth at same quality is possible for broadcasters by this technology. Benefits of HEVC are presented which include improved coding efficiency, enhanced motion-compensated filtering, and interlaced video support.

The article focuses on the acquisition of 3-dimensional (3-D) imaging to virtual scenes or other advanced methods of audio/video live broadcasting of film studios, news agencies, and post-production facilities. It discusses the screen production process of film evolution including the television in monochrome to high definition (HD) quality features. It provides the three significant methods to acquire 3-D material for film production.

The article focuses on graphics creation and management for stereoscopic three-dimensional (3-D) television which is a challenge for broadcasters. It states that due to the proliferation of high definition television, consumers are demanding that everything must be available in 3-D. It discusses how to generate stereo 3-D graphics and effects in real time, and mentions the early adopters of stereo 3-D including Philippine's GMA Network Inc.

The article focuses on the application of 3D or high-definition equipment particularly for live sports broadcasting in the U.S. The article also considers the cost which accompanies the production of 3D programming in the industry. An overview of various HD-capable mobile units in the country is offered which include 3Gb/s infrastructures that can handle the highest quality signals.

The article analyzes the flexibility of media technologies used in the U.S. television broadcasting industry. It mentions that the introduction MPEG-4 Part 10 compression and the first-generation digital video broadcasting-second generation terrestrial (DVB-T2) transmission standards has made high-definition television (HDTV) and 3DTV commercially viable. An overview of the characteristics and benefits of the JPEG 2000 is also presented.

The article offers information on the development of an Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV) format dubbed Super Hi-Vision by NHK. It states that the project is expected to be completed until 2022 which promises more immersive viewing. It discusses the features of the project including three-dimensional (3D) imaging, and plenoptic cameras.

The article discusses the effects of growing importance of file-based workflows and transition from standard definition (SD) to High Definition (HD) on the media storage. It discusses the challenges facing the modern newsrooms which includes storing vast array of media types. It discusses the use of new technologies in reducing this effects which includes the new video compression schemes called Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG)-4 which provides storage saving by using less bandwidth.

The article focuses on the use of lasers and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in video projection. It notes on the development of the Evans & Sutherland Laser Projector (ESLP), a laser-based digital projection displays for used large-format applications and produces 16 times the resolution of 1080-progressive-scan high definition television (HDTV) developed by the Evans & Sutherland Inc. Moreover, it explores on the core application of ESLP technology using Grating Light Valve (GLV).

The article details the upgrading of Digiturk's systems to add new channels and also to support new high-definition services. Digiturk is one of the largest digital satellite television providers in Turkey. The article describes the new system which consists of 10 channels but provides a springboard if the station wants to increase the number. The system has an extensible architecture for the day when Digiturk replaces the aging Philips system.

The article discusses the key factors to consider to select the correct auto-focus system for high-definition television (HDTV) field and studio lenses. It examines the phase detection approach to auto-focus, secondary image registration phase detection, implementation of the auto-focus sensing system, and array sensors for real-time detection of optical focus.

The article focuses on the decision of manufacturers of imagers based on charge-coupled devices (CCD) and complementary metal-oxide semiconductors to decrease the pixel sizes. The decision was made since pixel size reduction allows higher sensor resolution without a significant increase in cost of the imaging module. It highlights several developments for professional digital cameras and high definition televisions, leading-edge CCD technology.

The article discusses a technique to upconvert standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD) programs. At present, the two key factors in choosing rate and format conversion equipment for the broadcast industry are consistently high picture quality across a wide variety of content types as well as affordability. An example is the Super-Resolution Bandlet Technology.

The article reports that more broadcasters are finding that they have no choice but to produce their daily news programs in high definition (HD) television in order to stay competitive. This is specially true to local broadcasters, as news operations make considerable contributions to a broadcaster's bottom line. Some tips for broadcasters converting to HD programming are presented.

The article discusses the innovations in the types of cameras used for broadcasting. It reports that while SD format cameras comprise half of sales globally, cameras with high definition (HD) output is gaining ground in the industry with Ultra High Definition television (UHDTV) offered by Japanese broadcasting company NHK. Advances in camera technology such as more compact, lighter models, integrated video processing and fire wire and Ethernet output formats are also discussed.

This article looks at the issue of high-definition (HD) news gathering in HD broadcasting. According to Rex Reed, director of business and product development for E-N-G Mobile Systems, going digital in the field is about accommodating more than one way: one being HD, another serial digital interface. Tim Dye, senior proposals engineer at Megahertz Broadcast Systems in Great Britain, explained that putting together the infrastructure of an HD truck does not cost much more than for SD systems.

The article offers tips for television broadcasters on building a hybrid facilities where the cabling, routing and infrastructure are high definition (HD)-capable. It is important for broadcasters to have a dual-standard monitoring system that can upscale standard-definition (SD) pictures. During the systems integration of an HD system, broadcasters are advised to pay attention to the actual physical installation itself. The costs of HD products are discussed.

The article focuses on the use of high definition (HD) cameras in film and television production. The ITV Productions in Great Britain selected HD over film partly to act as a test run for the future HD transfer of flagship dramas such as "Miss Marple" and "Poirot." According to freelance owner and operator Dan Mulligan, it is important to choose the right lens. For filmmaker Nick Broomfield, the ability of HD to capture low lighting levels made it ideal for his film "Ghosts."

The article presents facility case studies on the use of different software-based systems to complete high-definition projects. Adobe software is at the center of the Hollywood visual effects and post-production company Cinergy Creative. The Adobe Production Studio applications and Premiere Pro editing software satisfies the needs of clients from commercials to theatrical films. Other facilities featured in this article include KRON-TV, WEDU-TV and Zoe Creative Services.

The article offers a look at how broadcast stations in the U.S. are turning their attention to the news studio for the next phase of the high-definition (HD) migration. According to the author, major changes have been occurring in news studio sets as they evolve from static news desks to news environments with multiple venues.

The article discusses significant advancements in high definition television (HDTV) program-origination equipment. It cites the major subsystems of a contemporary zoom lens that add cost in a professional lens such as its optomechanical system. It also differentiates an HDTV lens to a standard definition television lens in terms of resolution requirements and modulation transfer function specifications.

This article presents a guide on SD/HD management system for TV broadcasters. It is a real challenge for TV stations that are making transition to digital facilities. Generating HD graphics is not easy when you have a vast library of SD materials. It discusses several technical issues that must be addressed by TV stations making the transition from SD to HD.

The article focuses on the issue of migrating to high-definition television (HDTV) newsgathering. Broadcasters interested in the concept seem to be separated into two groups: those wanting transition to full HDTV production and those wanting a more paced transition. The challenge to the second approach involves the integration of upconverted widescreen satellite digital material with the programming of the HDTV news studio.

The article discusses the high definition (HD) television broadcasting of sports. The HD transmission of the Euro 2004 football tournament held in Portugal was coordinated by Euro Broadcast Services. Broadcasters prefer the interlaced method of coding HD pictures for live events and for sports because it features the look of a traditional shoot. Specialist cameras play an important role in broadcast sports coverage since they allow greater analysis of motion and alternate angles to the main shots.

The article reports that the U.S. digital broadcast standard has offered a high-resolution format tailored for large-screen viewing. It offers information about the development of high-definition television and plasma panels. Developers are still refining the internal structures of plasma and liquid-crystal displays for optimum performance as flat panels.

Focuses on the return of the 1/2in camera-imager format in tapeless high definition cameras. History of the format in camcorders; Possible lens options for the 1/2in format; Features of the lenses specifically designed for the 1/2in high definition television cameras.

Reports on the application of high definition technology in the broadcasting of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy by NBC Universal. Challenges of producing the Winter Olympics in high definition; Shift to high definition workflow; Graphics solution for high definition workflow.

The article presents information on the design of HDTV studio lenses. It notes the key design priorities for studio lenses. It observes the developments in portable camera designs. The design of the new compact studio HD lens responds to an increasing desire to deploy smaller and more cost-effective portable production cameras within studio shooting environments.

The article looks at the demand for high definition (HD) program content in Europe. In production, HD television (TV) is already a reality, with many programs being shot in HD. It observes the move of cable TV to launch HD services. The article also notes that rock and pop concerts are increasingly recorded in HD to generate superior DVD programing and classical music also lends itself to HD production.

The article presents information on technology advances in hard drives and interfaces, with improvements in cost, capacity and data interfaces. In October, researchers at InPhase Technologies Inc., announced they had built the first functional prototype of a holographic memory device. They plan to release the first disks by December 2005. Another optical storage technology now hitting the market is Blu-ray, an optical disk format developed to record, rewrite and play back high-definition television. INSETS: RAID keeps data secure;Destroying precious data.

Reports on network upgrades which are reshaping the cable television architecture. Spread of broadband Internet access; Premium video services; Confusion in high-definition television trends; Overbuilding of telecommunication infrastructure.

Chevrolet announced the redesigned Duramax 6.6L V-8 turbo-diesel offered on the 2017 Silverado HD. This next-generation redesign offers more horsepower and torque than ever - an SAE-certified 445 horsepower (332 [...]

Byline: Amy Fischbach Waukegan, IL - HD Electric Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, continues to drive innovationwith the new DoubleVision⢠Dual Display Phasing Voltmeter. The DDPM-40 isa compact, high [...]

Byline: Amy Fischbach âWaukegan, IL - HD Electric Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, now offers a new Watchmanâ¢Work Area Voltage Detector, designed to detect and alert trained utility personnel [...]

Byline: Amy Fischbach âWaukegan, IL - HD Electric Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is preparing for storm season with its V-Watch®Personal Voltage Detectors. Designed to be worn on the [...]

Byline: Amy Fischbach Waukegan, IL - HD Electric Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, has launched a new customer-focused microsite atÃáwww.HDEInnovations.comÃáthat promotes new products and encourages product demonstration requests. 'TheÃámicrosite [...]

Byline: Amy Fischbach â Waukegan, IL - HD Electric Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company has launched its ClearTestâ¢Transformer Tester, a compact and lightweight handheld device to quickly, easily and [...]