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CRASH DAYS 2.0 – Back on stage!
For the second time in a row, on 9 and 10 March 2010, the curtain will rise for the CRASH DAYS in
Stuttgart´s SI event center. Experts and users from the field of crash testing and vehicle safety are equally invited to this special 2-day event – offering both, concentrated information and relaxed exchange
of experiences as well. Again the conference will be perfectly surrounded by the sixth annual “MessTec & Sensor Masters” show where leading companies in
measurement and sensor technology will present their newest products and developments as every year in early spring-time. Participation is free of any costs. However, online pre-registration is required! The final
program is now ready for download:
Download the conference program and registration form in PDF format
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carhs.training GmbH publishes „SafetyCompanion 2010“
Alzenau near Frankfurt, Germany, 12 January 2010 carhs.training GmbH, the
training centre for vehicle safety and computer-aided engineering based in Alzenau near Frankfurt, Germany, has published the 2010 edition of the
reference book for automotive engineers, „SafetyCompanion“, in German and English. The new edition can now be ordered free of charge on: http://www.carhs.de.
The 11th edition contains 32 pages of „SafetyWissen“, providing updated and
hands-on information in the form of clear tables and charts on the following topics: crash legislation, NCAP tests, dummies and testing procedures, active
safety, functional safety, CAE and vehicle communication. Engineers particularly benefit from the fact that current information is available in such a
concise and coherent form that it can immediately be put to use in their daily work.
In the SafetyCompanion 2010, the SafetyWissen has been updated and
improved in many details. It includes new overviews on e.g. the roof crush test according to FMVSS 216 and IIHS, on the evaluation of child protection according to Euro NCAP and on the norm ISO 26262, which is to
guarantee the functional safety of an electrical / electronical system inside a vehicle as of mid 2011 for reasons of product liability. full version of press release
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FTSS BioRID II Dummy Introduction
FTSS is pleased to announce the completion of its BioRID II Rear Impact Crash Test
dummy development, which is now available in the FTSS product line. BioRID II is a dummy designed to assess the effects of rear-end collisions. Its primary purpose is to
research whiplash injuries and to aid designers in developing effective head and neck restraints in vehicles. For this purpose the BioRID II has a sophisticated spinal column
construction that allows a natural seating posture and replication of neck movements seen in rear-end collisions.
In fabricating the dummy, FTSS has solicited user feedback from industry and test
houses, incorporating subtle improvements related to repeatability, reproducibility and usability while leaving the dummy performance unaffected.
For further details on the FTSS BioRID II, please use the link to the official data sheet or contact FTSS-Europe BV (+31-15-2192040)
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The ERNST Company has completed the new Porsche test center
Porsche AG in Weissach obtains state of the art roof crush test bed The
ERNST + Co Prüfmaschinen GmbH has produced a roof crush test bed for the Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG test center in Weissach. The roof crush test bed is designed for tests according to FMVSS 216. However, the device
surpasses the specifications of the FMVSS-regulation by far. This allows for a maximum test force of 245 kN, at which the device deforms less than 1 mm.
This stiffness produces high-precision test readings. The five axes are all electromechanically powered and are connected directly with the test beds
control system. A maximum in accuracy and stiffness of the roof crush test bed is warranted by using the recirculating ballscrew and linear ways.
read full story in pdf format
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FTSS Launches New Web Site
FTSS is pleased to announce the launch of our new website with improved
content and added features. We have not only improved our design, but have added many features and products to our site. We trust that you will find the
improvements beneficial in your efforts to find the information you desire.
Available to our customers is important information, such as User’s Manual,
Service Bulletins and latest developments by product line. Customers can have access to this information, by simply creating an ftss.com user account.
We invite you to have a look at the new website: www.ftss.com
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Kistler Group Acquires KT Automotive GmbH
The Kistler Group acquired KT Automotive GmbH based in Munich,
Germany, in an all-stock transaction on 22 October 2009. This makes Kistler a leading provider of crash measurement systems.Conclusion of contract between Jürgen Breitkopf, General Manager Kayser-Threde
GmbH (left) and Rolf Sonderegger, CEO Kistler Group
KT Automotive GmbH develops, manufactures and sells data acquisition systems for crash tests. The company's market share of
about 70 % makes it the world's leading provider of such solutions. Its spectrum of products is enhanced by matching services and support extending through to complete responsibility for test equipment operation.full story
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Photron’s High Speed, High Performance CMOS Camera Delivers 3,600 fps at 1,024 x 1,024 Pixel Resolution
September 15, 2009 – San Diego, CA – Photron, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high speed cameras and motion analysis software
systems, introduces the high performance, high speed CMOS sensor, the Fastcam SA4, providing 3,600 frames per second (fps) operation at full pixel resolution (1,024 x 1, 024). The newest camera in Photron’s Emmy
award winning high speed camera family, offers frame rates at up to 500,000 fps at reduced resolution.
The Fastcam SA4 offers an affordable alternative for demanding
applications that do not require the highest frame rates, but where features such as extreme light sensitivity, high dynamic range and image
quality, with low noise are critical. Compatible with the company’s existing camera family and data acquisition
devices, the SA4 is also available with an RS422 remote control keypad with built-in, 5-inch LCD viewfinder for
remote operation. The camera features a variable region of interest (ROI) with 12-bit uncompressed data, a
one-microsecond global shutter, and 20-micron pixels for low-light, high-sensitivity, high speed applications. Memory options include 8GB, 16 GB, or 32GB. Download Press Release in pdf Format
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MeasX Presents X-Crash ATD 3.0 – Analysis system for ATD calibration tests
With X-Crash ATD 3.0 measX provides the latest version of the turn-key
software solution for dummy calibration tests. As before version 3.0 is based on the reliable standard software DIAdem from National Instruments.
X-Crash ATD provides functionality for importing and administration of test data, analysis and reporting.
X-Crash ATD provides a file based, easy-to-use data administration (no
database and related maintenance is necessary). This data administration keeps the test data, results, reports and all necessary information. Data will
be analysed automatically (optionally with trigger and offset correction) and the results will be compared with the specific requirements. The results will
be presented on report pages, which include a result table and diagrams with channels and corridors. full story in pdf format
Click here to view example of a calibration report
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KT Automotive GmbH received trend-setting contract by AUDI AG
KT Automotive GmbH, the world's leading supplier of data acquisition
systems for automotive safety tests (crash tests) has been awarded a contract by AUDI AG to fit all existing crash test dummies with integrated in-dummy measuring technology.
Developed by KT Automotive, this proprietary technology will enable the
customer to manage the sharp increase in crash test requirements far more efficiently in the future.
Download Press Release in pdf Format
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WorldSID Small Female Dummy, W5-0000
The European commission has been supporting new developments in vehicle
safety through subsequent framework projects. Worldwide, vehicle safety experts agree that significant reductions in fatalities and injury numbers could
be achieved by deploying appropriate passive safety strategies. In an effort to reduce the road injuries, the FP6 Advanced Protection System, APROSYS
Integrated Project (IP) developed and introduced critical technologies that improve passive safety for all European road users for prioritized accident types and levels of crash severity.
For more information please download the technical product sheet.
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Denton COE completes integration of the DTS SLICE NANOTM technology into Q1.5 and Q3 Child Dummies
Since many years Denton COE has successfully developed integration solutions for in-dummy DAS systems, primarily for the Hentschel DTI
technology. Up till now Denton COE has installed about 60 in-dummy systems into different types of crash test dummies.
The latest project was the integration of the new DTS SLICE nano
technology into the Q1.5 and Q3 child dummies. Naturally, the integration of a DAS system into child dummies is very challenging due to the limited space given inside the ATD.
For more information please download the press pdf press release.
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Vision Research Bolsters Advanced Phantom® v-Series With Two New Digital High-Speed Cameras
WAYNE, N.J., June 26, 2009 – On track for a record year of new product introductions in 2009, Vision Research, a leading
manufacturer of high-speed digital imaging systems, today unveiled the Phantom® v710 and Phantom® v210 -- the latest additions to the company’s renowned v-Series of advanced digital high-speed cameras.
The new flagship model of the company’s industry-leading v-Series, the Phantom v710 is the world’s fastest CMOS-based digital camera, with a maximum recording speed of 1.4 million
frames-per-second (fps). With a competitive pricing structure, the new Phantom v210 serves as the entry-point into the Vision Research v-Series, giving industries the ability to
utilize high-speed video to maintain a competitive edge, despite existing budget challenges.
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KT-Automotive Releases Newsletter I/2009
The latest KT Automotive Newsletter is now available for download. Here are the topics:
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Crash Barriers from Ernst Co. Prüfmaschinen
The german company Ernst Co. Prfmaschinen GmbH has produced five Crashbarriers (IIHS Side, ECE R34, ECE R95, FMVSS 214 and FMVSS 301)
for a Crash center in the Asian Market. The barriers has been produced according to respective instructions, laws and customer preferences.
The customer preferences was
- Painting of the framework
- Break system and its trigger system
- Towing system
- Dimensions and weight from the camera and measurement
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Denton SID-IIsD Dummy Completed
Denton is pleased to announce the completion of the SID-IIsD Crash Test dummy
which is now available. The SID-IIs dummy has gone through various development stages (build levels, FRG etc.) and Denton decided to wait until a
final version of this dummy had been specified by the NHTSA (49 CFR Part 572, SubpartV). The development of the Denton SID-IIsD has been determined by a
new approach in the development and production of crash test dummies.
Where in the past a dummy was built according to a given set of drawings and
components were tested only to the certification requirements, Denton has invested extensive time in the evaluation and understanding of the material
properties. Consequently, we can now offer a test device of which the key factors of influence are well known and controlled in order to have a more
consistently manufactured test device. Furthermore, the certification of the dummy components has become much more repeatable and reproducible since
we are able to apply a much narrower certification corridor to all dummy components. As a result of all accumulated efforts, the variability of testing with
our test dummies will significantly decrease. Naturally, our world wide customers will benefit from all the experience we gained during the development as well as all the tools we
designed for making the certification testing of this ATD more repeatable.
The complete SID-IIsD dummy as well as all spare parts are currently in production. For further details on the Denton SID-IIsD, please use the link to the official data sheet.
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ES-2 Neck Brace Development from Denton COE
The position of the dummies head has a strong influence on the test results in
crash tests, especially on the ES-2 dummy the head angle / head position can vary from dummy to dummy. The reasons for this variation are the design and
material of the neck and neck bumpers as well as the permanent load on the
neck due to the head weight.
In order to keep the neck and head in a defined and unstressed position during
dummy storage, Denton COE has developed a neck brace which prevents permanent bending of the neck and compression of the neck bumpers.
Each ES-2 or ES-2re dummy should be equipped with a neck brace, please
contact Denton COE or your local Denton representative for a free of charge neck brace. Download Press Release in pdf Format
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FTSS Presents Flex-PLI-GTR (Flexible - Pedestrian Legform Impactor – Global Technical Regulation)
In the year 2000, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc (JAMA) together with
the Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) initiated the development of a pedestrian legform impactor to assess lower leg injury on pedestrians in car accidents. The legform at
that time used rigid long bones, so to improve biofidelity a flexible bone arrangement was considered.
In 2002, an initial design of Flex-PLI was made available, followed by the Flex-GT version in
2006. In September 2005, a Technical Evaluation Group (Flex TEG) was founded under the UN/ECE/WP29/GRSP/ informal group consisting of government and industrial parties to
evaluate the legform as a regulatory purpose test tool for Global Technical Regulation on Pedestrian Safety (PS-GTR). First Technology Safety Systems (FTSS) is part of this group as
the dummy manufacturer and was asked to review the GT design and manufacture the legform. The review kicked off in August of 2007 and highlighted a number of improvements;
the proposed Flex-PLI-GTR design was accepted in April 2008. The performance of the legform was to be unchanged to maintain biofidelity and to ensure existing test data remained
valid. Therefore, the existing overall design, size, mass and materials were maintained as much as possible. click here for full story click here for Technical Product Sheet
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Vision Research Achieves Breakthrough Sensitivity With New Four Megapixel Phantom® v640 Digital High-Speed Camera!
WAYNE, N.J., March 25, 2009 – Vision Research, a leading manufacturer
of high‑speed digital imaging systems, today unveiled the Phantom® v640, a four megapixel digital high‑speed camera offering six
gigapixel-per-second throughput and enhanced light sensitivity. To better serve its customers and meet their changing demands in an evolving marketplace, Vision Research is targeting an extensive new product
launch schedule for 2009. The second major digital camera announcement of the year for Vision Research, the Phantom v640 is one of a record number of new high‑speed digital imaging products, including new
cameras, workflow solutions and customer convenience features, planned for 2009.
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KT Automotive Introduces the smallest and lightest Onboard Data Acquistion Unit available!
KT Automotive is proud to announce the new product nxt32 Onboard
Interface. Based on the nxt32 Data Acquistion Unit this Interface provides 32 analog Input channels (Lemo/ODU size 1). The nxt32 can be plugged into this
Interface and is removable for exchange between different Onboard Interfaces or IN-Dummy applications. This fully ruggedized design (Footprint
64 x 210mm; 128 channels on A4 paper size) has an ultra low mass ratio per channel of appr. 45gramms.
The Onboard Interface provides connections for 16 Digital Inputs,
Triggerinputs (Start Recording and T-zero) as well as Crashlink2 Interface for Power, Ethernet (10/100/1000Mbit) and Triggerbus. Several Onboard
Interfaces can be daisy chained. It is fully compatible with the MINIDAU product line.
The nxt32 provides functionalities like 32 analog channels with 100kHz sampling rate @ 100 seconds
recording time, 42,5kHz signal bandwidth, Sensor ID verification, 0..5V Bridgesupply, non volatile flash data memory and a integrated emergency Lion battery.
Download Data Sheet in pdf Format
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M=BUS® Pro: The universal 8-channel-lightweight
Based on the M=BUS®-technology the universal onboard data acquisition
system with the light and compact 8-channel modules is ready for customer’s application.
Download Data Sheet in pdf Format
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Small but powerful, the new DIS-5000A on board crash test data acquisition device from KYOWA/ZSE
ZSE proudly introduces the new developed KYOWA DIS-5000A on board
crash test data acquisition device. Shock resistant and lightweight package measuring only a fraction of the KYOWA forerunner in volume. 128 channels
capacity on a DIN A 4 base size by dispersed arrangement of 4 x DIS-5000A containing 32 channels each. 16 x DIS-5000A can be arranged to a high
capacity 512 channel on board test data acquisition system via Ethernet LAN interface cascade connection. On board battery supply integrated don’t require for a sufficient amount of time external power.
Download Data Sheet in pdf Format
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Seattle Safety / ZSE ServoSled System with a nominal force up to 3.1 MN
The SESA acceleration sled system has been named, ServoSled, and this
system is the next step forward in sled technology. Like the conventional servo-hydraulic sleds, the system uses computer- controlled servo-valves to
form the pulse, but the fluid does not itself push the sled. Instead the servo-hydraulic system modulates the pressure applied to a hydraulic friction
brake which controls the net force and energy applied to the sled by a pneumatic actuator. The advantage of this approach is that standard industrial
single-stage servo-valves and small hydraulic power units can be used with resulting higher frequency response and low cost, complexity, and maintenance.
Download Data Sheet in pdf Format
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Lighting Systems by Seattle Safety / ZSE
Seattle Safety’s engineering expertise in the crash safety testing environment
often have customers requesting specialized design and fabrication of auxiliary equipment, such as lighting fixtures. Today, Seattle Safety is one of
the Worlds most innovative supplier of advanced lighting systems and components.
Download Data Sheet in pdf Format
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On 10 and 11 March 2009 the curtain will rise for the first CRASH DAYS in Stuttgart
Experts and users from the field of crash testing and vehicle safety are equally invited to this special 2-day conference. A new
stage for both, concentrated information and relaxed exchange of experiences as well, will be created in the unique atmosphere of the Palladium Theatre in Stuttgart´s SI-Centrum. The event will be
perfectly surrounded by the fifth annual “MessTec & Sensor Masters” show where leading companies in measurement and sensor technology will present their newest
products and developments as every year in early spring-time. The final program is now available for download!
Download the conference program and registration form in PDF format
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Photron Introduces the World’s Fastest, Mega Pixel High Speed Camera – Up to 1 Million Frames per Second
January 20, 2009 – San Diego, CA – Photron, Inc., a leading manufacturer of
high speed cameras and motion analysis software systems, introduces the newest member of their high speed imaging systems, the Fastcam SA5. The
ground-breaking camera is based on Photron’s Emmy-award-winning high speed video camera technology and provides an unprecedented 7,500 frames
per second (fps) at mega pixel resolution (1,024 x 1,000). The new camera features a 12-bit monochrome (36-bit RGB color) sensor with twenty micron
square pixels, delivering superior color fidelity and dynamic range. The stand alone, one-piece system offers unmatched light sensitivity, ISO/ASA 6400 as tested against ISO 12232.
full story
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Kistler Group Takes Over MSC Automotive GmbH
The Kistler Group took over MSC Automotive GmbH based in Schwieberdingen, Germany, in an all-stock transaction on 1 January 2009.
MSC, whose products and services round off the existing range of the Business Unit Vehicles perfectly, is being fully integrated into the group.
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more articles from 2008 can be found in the 2008 archive
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