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| In recent years there have been growing efforts from mechatronics to study active suspension technologies for railways based on sensors, controllers and actuators. Mechatronics could revolutionize suspension technologies and considerably reduce train weight. |
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| Technology field: Mass reduction |
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| References / Links: Ellis et al. (no year) |
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 date created: 2002-10-09 |
| © UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
