Now that a few older narratives, such as memes and SocialFi, have become hot again during what seems like a new crypto mania, we see the outline of where GameFi might rediscover itself in MemeFi, an idle gaming project getting at the heart of the question: “Why the hell do you need crypto in games anyway?

This is where MemeFi comes in, a new idle gaming ecosystem that has attracted more than 6.5 million users in its Web2 native Telegram game and is releasing some of the most peculiar Web3 apps.

Financializing Gaming

GameFi has been a bit of a trainwreck since the very start. Why build games around crypto? If you go beyond adding a simple payment method via crypto, the obvious answer is to reward users. This seems like a faulty one because it is: if you need to pay users to play your game, you’d better not launch it at all.

The answer provided by MemeFi is to treat financials as if an element of the game, similarly to how the economy is seamlessly integrated into EVE Online. Money is gameplay.

MemeFi Web3 Game

MemeFi takes idle gaming and builds a competitive crypto economy around it. Players engage in boss fights, reaping rewards for their successes and spending their energy in case of failures. Their daily raiding activity defines their performance and profitability.

What makes this system interesting is the system of “keys”, similar to friend.tech. Players’ rewards are partly distributed to their keyholders in the form of keys: this means you do not actually have to be a crypto whale to win lots of rewards — just find the right keys.

This creates a competitive environment, where players seek to get rewards via keys, with a variety of economically optimal states. The whole process is “spiced up” with loads of social features and a quadratic bonding curve that governs key prices.

Users & Telegram

The MemeFi ecosystem features another app from the sphere of idle gaming. The MemeFi Coin Telegram Clicker has galvanized an audience of a whopping 6.5 million players, with 1.5 million daily active users.

The immense potential of clicker apps was first shown by Notcoin, a simple idle gain that has attracted millions of users. Players tap regularly and collect virtual Notcoins, which they expected to materialize and rightfully so — $NOT has been listed on May 16 on top crypto exchanges. A simple free activity turned out to be extremely lucrative for some of the players.

The engagement of MemeFi Coin users is monetized via an Ad Network, which, contrary to what the name suggests, is rather a single source of highly active traffic channeled through incentivized activities in the app.

This harmonic advertising ecosystem may very well be craving crypto. For this reason, MemeFi is seeking to integrate crypto solutions into the app, leveraging the social power of Telegram.

Building on Linea

The prospects of both the Telegram app and its Web3 counterpart seem to have been realized by Linea, a layer 2 blockchain for Ethereum closely associated with Consensys. The project backed by Metamask founders saw value in the MemeFi ecosystem early on, suggesting there’s a partnership on their social media.

The support of Linea may enable something a lot of blockchain developers dream about — a mass conversion of Web2 users to Web3 through a real product.

At the same time, the Web3 app seems to be an ideal resort for Web3 natives, who are degening their ways to the top of the leaderboard, hoarding keys and outcompeting each other on a financial PvP battle arena.

MemeFi has released at a very peculiar moment, mixing together the hottest narratives of today’s crypto: memes and Social Tech. And while the hype train is still there, it is indeed a novel way to do crypto in gaming that might actually work.

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Cavallerleone, May 2024 – Vanzetti Engineering is taking part in Posidonia, the international trade fair of reference for shipbuilders, suppliers of navigation equipment and shipping-related services, to be held in Athens, Greece, from 3 to 7 June 2024.

“We are excited to participate in Posidonia 2024 for a number of key reasons. Firstly, the event represents an unparalleled opportunity for Vanzetti Engineering to establish and strengthen connections with other leaders in the maritime industry. Secondly, it gives us a unique space to present our latest innovations and cutting-edge solutions, highlighting our commitment to excellence and energy transition,” says Federico Buono, Marine Business Unit Manager at Vanzetti Engineering. “Posidonia also gives us the opportunity to participate in relevant debates and discussions on the future of the industry, enriching our perspective and opening up new opportunities for collaboration. Last but not least, it allows us to promote our brand on a global platform, by positioning Vanzetti Engineering in the landscape of Greek shipowners and promoting new products and solutions developed directly to those who use and/or will use our cryogenic pumps, consolidating existing relationships with a particular focus on the after-sales sector.”

Posidonia is particularly strategic for Vanzetti Engineering, as the shipbuilding business accounts for more than 70 per cent of the company’s revenues and, approximately 75 per cent of this share comes from Fuel Gas System Supplier (FGSS) customers in Asia Pacific. Major Italian ship owners also build their ships in Asia. “Our presence on the Italian market is therefore attributable to relations with major ship owners renewing their fleets in China,” explains Federico Buono. “In addition to this, there are collaborations with small ship owners who develop bunkering ship projects and with R&D cooperations with shipyards for the introduction of hydrogen as the marine fuel of the future, for example for fuel cells or blending in LNG Dual Fuel engines.”

A rapidly growing sector
Vanzetti Engineering’s presence at the Posidonia fair is part of a particularly flourishing context for the LNG sector in the maritime sector, which currently plays a leading role in energy transition, as Federico Buono himself explains. “All fuel transition scenarios (from rapid to gradual decarbonisation), which take into account the current regulations of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the reduction of greenhouse gases, show an upward trend for LNG, with a peak quantity of LNG traded by sea of around 750 MT as a conservative estimate for around the year 2035. In terms of GHG, WTW (Well To Wake) emissions of LNG already meet the reduction targets for 2035 and, thanks to the mix with Bio-LNG – with the ultimate goal of 100% Bio- LNG – compliance is theoretically guaranteed up to the 2050 targets of the FuelEU Maritime Intensity Limits initiative (-80% GHG emissions).”

Therefore, LNG will increasingly be the ‘bridge fuel’, also thanks to a ship-wide systemic approach that sees the adoption of CCS (Carbon Capture Scrubbers) that are being developed, as well as EST (Energy Saving Technologies) that are increasingly integrated into new projects, and the fuel-mix with Bio-LNG. Suffice it to say that the latest estimates by Clarksons Research give a forecast that the number of ‘LNG capable’ ships will potentially increase fivefold from the current 1,000 within a decade.

A complete range for navigation applications
Vanzetti Engineering products used in the maritime industry are the well-established ARTIKA submerged pump series and the VT-3 high pressure skids. ARTIKA pumps are mainly used as cargo pumps (ARTIKA 230-300-400) and booster pumps (ARTIKA 120-160). The latter account for the largest share of pumps sold, with flow rates from about 10 to 300 lpm and differential pressures from 4 to 15 bar, for the purpose of taking LNG from cryogenic tanks and pumping it to VT-3 high-pressure skids. The role of the VT-3 HP skids is to increase the LNG pressure to around 300-330 bar in cases where ships are powered by engines operating at these pressures (e.g. MAN ME-GIs) and operating at flow rates of 20 to 150 lpm.

One of the recently acquired projects that Vanzetti Engineering has been working on is the supply of 60 ARTIKA 160 pumps and 20 VT-3 Triplex HP skids that will be mounted on two series of 10 Neo-Panamax class container ships.

The new ESK-IMO series has recently been added to the products with applications in the maritime sector. These are retractable submerged pumps used in the maritime sector as ’emergency pumps’, i.e., pumps stored on board that allow the tank to be emptied in the event of an emergency by inserting the retractable pump itself in the dedicated column.

In addition, among its new projects, Vanzetti Engineering is working on putting to use its consolidated experience in the air gases market into the development of LCO2 cryogenic pumps for on-board CO2 capture.

Prospects in the medium and long term
In the maritime sector, the prospects for Vanzetti Engineering are to continue operating with a strong focus on Asian countries, which represent the heart of the global maritime market, and to manage its contractual policies so as to strengthen relations with long-term partnership contracts with the main FGSS operating in the market, in order to have greater visibility and security that will allow the company to invest in product development in the medium and long term. “In the medium term, we aim to expand and complete our product range for LNG, while in the long term the goal is to invest in what we believe represents the future of cryogenics, not only in the maritime sector,” clarifies Federico Buono. “All this without forgetting the European market with our established customers and the potential development of the American market. Finally, our network of partners in both Greece and Asia plays a key role in implementing our commercial strategy, allowing us to maintain a profitable relationship with shipowners, and to effectively manage local operational support.”

Vanzetti Engineering

Established in 1984, Vanzetti Engineering S.p.A. is an Italian company active in the design and manufacture of cryogenic equipment for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and air gases. With its range of products, Vanzetti Engineering is able to cover downstream applications in the LNG chain.
Opened in 2015, its new 12,000 m2 plant houses its cryogenic pump and skid production processing departments, and has allowed for a considerable increase in the company’s production capacity.
Thanks to the skills acquired over the years, Vanzetti Engineering has developed a complete range of cryogenic pumps and components for its main business sectors: Marine, Automotive and Industrial. Vanzetti Engineering’s solutions are used in many types of applications, including: fuel systems for marine engines and ship refuelling; LNG/L-CNG refuelling stations; transfer systems from road trailers and stationary storage tanks; satellite stations with power supply and support to the gas pipeline network, including power generation plants; medium and high pressure filling of air gas cylinders (nitrogen, argon, oxygen) for industrial, food and medical applications.
www.vanzettiengineering.com

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Rohde & Schwarz introduces the new MXO 5C oscilloscope with four or eight channels. The new series is based on the next-generation MXO 5 oscilloscope and specifically addresses rack mount and automated test system applications where users are often confronted with space limitations. The instrument’s 2U vertical height – just 3.5” or 8.9 cm – allows engineers to deploy it in test systems where a traditional oscilloscope with a large display would not fit. The compact form factor is also of value in applications with high channel density where users need a large number of channels in a small volume. Users operate the instrument via the integrated web interface, or they interact with it exclusively programmatically and use the instrument as a high-speed digitizer.

Like other MXO oscilloscopes, the new MXO 5C series builds on next-generation MXO-EP processing ASIC technology developed by Rohde & Schwarz. It offers the fastest acquisition capture rate in the world of up to 4.5 million acquisitions per second. This makes it the world’s first compact oscilloscope that allows engineers to capture up to 99% real-time signal activity enabling them to see more signal details and infrequent events better than with any other oscilloscope.

Philip Diegmann, Vice President Oscilloscopes at Rohde & Schwarz, said: “While oscilloscopes with large displays work well for bench usage, we’ve had a number of customers ask for a version that is tailored for rack mount applications. At the same time, we have customers who need a large channel count, for example in physics. With the MXO 5C we created a unique instrument that offers the best possible performance for both scenarios.” The new form factor allows to place many channels in close proximity. The eight-channel model of the MXO 5C provides a channel density of 1500 cm3 per channel and consumes just 23 watts per channel.

While primarily designed for rack mount usage, the instrument doubles as a stand-alone bench oscilloscope. Users can simply attach an external display via the built-in DisplayPort and HDMI connectors, or they can access the instrument’s GUI via a web interface by typing in the oscilloscope’s IP address into their browser. As the first oscilloscope to offer E-ink display technology, the MXO 5C shows the IP address and other critical information on a small non-volatile display on the front of instrument, which stays visible even when power is switched off.

Like the MXO 5, the MXO 5C series comes in both four and eight channel models, in bandwidth ranges with100 MHz, 200 MHz, 350 MHz, 500 MHz, 1 GHz, and 2 GHz models. The starting price of EUR 18 000 for the eight-channel models sets a new industry standard. Various upgrade options are available to users with demanding application needs, such as 16 digital channels with a mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO) option, an integrated dual-channel 100 MHz arbitrary generator, protocol decode and triggering options for industry-standard buses and a frequency response analyzer to enhance the capabilities of the instrument.

The new MXO 5C series oscilloscopes are now available from Rohde & Schwarz and selected distribution channel partners. For more information on the instrument, visit : https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/product/MXO5C

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By Robert Fraunberger, x-technik

The German premium car manufacturer BMW has been producing diesel and petrol engines at the Group plant in Steyr for almost 45 years. In addition, BMW’s largest engine plant has also been increasingly producing e-mobility components for around five years. Over one million engines and more than ten million core components for engines leave the plant every year. They power around half of all BMW and Mini vehicles worldwide. From 2025 at the latest, the efficient drives will be produced using CO2-neutral energy – thanks to green electricity and district heating from biomass.

E-drive technology will also play an even greater role for the site in the future: This is because the next generation of electric drives will be produced here from 2025. The Steyr development site is also breaking new ground – a completely new high-performance electric drive is currently being developed.

Quality promise for drives

What unites all vehicle components from Steyr is BMW’s high quality promise for drives of all kinds. For the approximately 4,500 employees in production and development, their expertise and quality awareness guarantee the image and reliability of the premium vehicles. The BMW Group plant in Steyr is responsible for the production of the core engine components that are installed in other BMW plants.

BMW’s demands on performance, dynamics, comfort and smooth running are very high. This is why core parts such as crankcases, housings for the latest generation of electric drives, crankshafts, cylinder heads and connecting rods are manufactured at the BMW Group plant in Steyr. The machining accuracy is measured in micrometres. Accordingly, the manufacturing machines and production facilities are state of the art.

Apprentice training as the basis for quality

This is also the case in the newly built training centre, which is equipped with the latest technology. Not least because of the high quality standards and the constant growth in Steyr, BMW decided around two years ago not only to take apprentice training into its own hands, but also to raise it to the best possible level – an important investment in its own young talent.

At the BMW Group plant in Steyr, apprentices are trained in various technical professions, with machining technicians accounting for the largest proportion (note: see info box). A total of 21 lathes and milling machines – from conventional lathes to CNC lathes and CNC milling machines – including simulation equipment from Emco are available for the future machining technicians. “We have excellent premises with top machinery and can offer our current 60 or so apprentices optimum vocational training,” says apprentice trainer Thomas Sakuler. Himself a trained machining technician with a qualification as a master craftsman, he has more than 20 years of experience at BMW in a wide variety of departments and plants.

Thanks to the high-quality equipment, the apprentices can be optimally prepared for their future “BMW life”. This is because each apprentice is assigned their future specialist area during the training period. In addition to technical skills, training at BMW also aims to promote individual talent and flexibility. The strengths of the young trainees are particularly encouraged, but internal further training and a change to different departments are possible at any time by arrangement.

Emco as a training partner

Emco has many years of experience in the field of training machines, both in Austria and in international projects around the world. “Emco offers a wide range of turning and milling products for training, a high level of technical expertise and very fast response times,” says Christian Brötzner, the responsible Area Sales Manager at Emco. Over the years, this has resulted in excellent references in school, inter-company and in-company training as well as from industrial customers with their own training workshops.

“With production in the heart of Europe, a balanced price-performance ratio and standard industrial machine components – such as the Sinumerik ONE control system – Emco can offer a coherent concept ranging from conventional machine technology to CNC multitasking lathes and 5-axis machining centres,” continues Brötzner. BMW’s equipment also includes six training workstations with PCs and digital twins of the machines. “Various machining operations can be simulated and trained here specifically for CNC training,” says Brötzner, highlighting the modern possibilities of the new training centre.

Comprehensive support guaranteed

Emco attaches great importance to after-sales support. This is why the Austrian machine tool manufacturer guarantees all customers a direct contact person. In addition, an extensive stock of all necessary spare parts is kept at the headquarters in Hallein. “In my opinion, what also sets us apart from the market is our comprehensive service expertise. 14 experienced technicians on the free hotline and 30 service technicians throughout Austria guarantee fast response times and competent support for all our customers’ concerns,” emphasises the sales technician. Emco also offers a remote maintenance service if required, guaranteeing the best possible support for all commercial and technical issues.

Training centre with a wow effect

With the new training centre, BMW has set a benchmark in apprentice training. “When you enter our training centre, there is a wow effect for our young trainees. The machine park has everything that is technically possible. All in all, the best conditions for getting off to a flying start at BMW,” concludes Thomas Sakuler with great satisfaction.

 

 

At the BMW Group Steyr plant, apprentices are given the best possible preparation for their future professional lives.

 

The machine park of the new BMW training center has two modern Emcoturn E45 CNC lathes from Emco.

 

For Thomas Sakuler, training apprentices is a matter of the heart (note: Jasmin Blümelhuber in the picture on the left).

 

Emco offers a coherent training concept from conventional machine technology to CNC multitasking lathes and 5-axis machining centers.

 

Apprentices are taught a high level of quality awareness during their training period.

 

In total, the machinery in the BMW training center consists of 16 conventional, one cycle-controlled and four CNC turning and milling machines from Emco.

 

Apprentices at BMW are optimally introduced to complex machining processes at six training positions with PCs and digital twins of the machines.

 

A good team structure and mutual support is particularly important for Thomas Sakuler.

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The BMW training team in Steyr (from left to right) Thomas Sakuler, Leopold Tursch and Manuel Höllwarth.

 

A housing of a BMW electric drive: Due to the high-quality equipment of the training center, the apprentices can be prepared in the best possible way for their future “BMW life”.

 

Apprentices in their first year of training continue to work on conventional turning and milling machines in order to get a good feel for machining technology.

 

A good team structure and mutual support is particularly important for Thomas Sakuler.

About EMCO
EMCO, a mechanical engineering company based in Salzburg, ranks among Europe’s leading machine tool manufacturers. EMCO currently employs about 800 people at a total of 5 production sites in Austria, Germany and Italy. The international, family-run company owes its success to more than 75 years of expertise and experience in the area of machine tool engineering. Today, EMCO stands for top-of-the-line, customised, automated complete solutions for both turning and milling.

To learn more > www.emco-world.com

EMCO GmbH
Salzburger Straße 80, 5400 Hallein-Taxach – AUSTRIA
Biscaro Margot
Phone : +43-6245-891-0
Fax : +43-6245-86965
Margot.Biscaro@emco-world.com

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The new 30,000 sq ft Customer Service area comprises a training center for theoretical and practical diagnostics, for both classroom-based and remote courses; a state-of-the-art diagnostics lab; and the teardown area itself, where engines and other components returning from the field are analyzed with the aid of a dedicated digital platform.

FPT Industrial is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications. Over 8,000 people across ten production sites and ten R&D centers work for FPT Industrial all around the world. Active in nearly 100 different countries, its global sales and its Customer Service department supports all Brand customers. The extensive product offering includes six engine ranges with power outputs from 42 hp to over 1,000 hp, transmissions with torque up to 500 Nm, and front and rear axles from 2.45 to 32 tonne GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT Industrial offers the most complete line-up of natural gas engines for industrial applications on the market, with power outputs ranging from 50 to 520 hp. A dedicated ePowertrain division is accelerating the path towards net zero-emissions mobility, with electric drivelines, battery packs, and battery management systems. This extensive offering, and its strong focus on R&D, makes FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains and solutions. For more information, visit www.fptindustrial.com.

FPT Industrial S.p.A.
Via Puglia, 15
10156 – Turin, Italy
CILIBERTI Emanuela
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The valve consists of just a few components and is only eight millimeters long. It is part of the anti-lock braking system of a large automotive supplier and is required in seven-digit quantities every year. Production must run with a takt time of half a second in order to cope with this volume. Of course, this happens fully automatically and at such a speed that the human eye can barely keep up with the individual assembly steps.

Small parts in a narrow Alpine valley
The individual parts are first fed from storage containers, separated using a shaker and correctly positioned on a conveyor system ready for the first manufacturing step. The components are then transported to the respective station where delicate grippers pick them up and join them together or process them in some other way. If you watch the machine go about its work, you will witness a fascinating choreography, which combines smoothly flowing transport of the conveyor belts and the rapid, jerky movements of the grippers into an intricate, rhythmic dance.

The machine that executes these complex movements in precise synchronization is a compact automation of the LTM-CI series from STIWA. It is designed for products with a spatial diagonal of up to 30 millimeters – and is itself the result of drastic miniaturization, as Roland Schiermayr, Departmental Head of Automation Research and Development, explains: “A customer in the west of Austria produces dampers for a well-known furniture retailer that needs millions of these parts every year. The company wanted to buy a new production machine. The existing machine was 10 meters long – for the production of small components measuring just a few centimeters in length, this was simply too much for the production site in a narrow Alpine valley. This was the impetus for us to fully utilize all miniaturization possibilities.”

The result of the development phase was the above-mentioned compact machine, or more precisely an automation platform which, depending on the configuration and equipment fitted, manages with a length of 3 to 4 meters. A rigidly linked transport system forms the basis, and the other system components depend on the needs and specifications of the customer. “We can integrate up to 22 function modules, each measuring 90 millimeters in width, for different work steps,” explains Christian Mersnik, who was involved in development from day one. “These functions include, for example, pick-and-place, laser welding with up to five degrees of freedom, screw insertion, press-in operations, labeling as well as testing and measuring processes.”

Power density that is unique worldwide
The compact automation has been well received by the customers. They appreciate, among other things, the uniform, smooth movements without impacts or vibration, which guarantees a stable process; one regular customer reports that the system runs “like a sewing machine”. With the LTM-CI, the cycle times have been reduced to almost just half a second, which brings with it a significant leap in productivity.

The drives used in the actuators inside the machine make a major contribution to the smooth movement as well as the high speed. In earlier generations, electric motors of a completely different size class were used; for the compact automation, the developers discovered the products from FAULHABER. In the LTM-CI, the LM 1247 linear motor now plays a key role. It performs its task at up to twenty points in the system, including stopper units – sliders that interrupt the flow of material – and grippers. One particular strength of the FAULHABER linear motors is their extremely high speed. This drive also delivers an enormous thrust: At just 12.5 mm wide and 19.1 mm high, it produces a continuous force of 3.6 Newtons. “When operating at full power, it can even manage 10.7 Newtons,” points out Roland Schiermayr. “There is no other small linear motor with this power density available on the market anywhere in the world.”

Longevity is what makes the real difference
The engineers from STIWA heap equal praise on the brushless motor of the BX4 2250 series. In the portal handling of the compact automation, this motor drives the swivel units that move the tools or components to a specific position. When selecting a suitable drive, in addition to the typical strengths of the FAULHABER motors, the availability of an accessory part was also an important factor, as Christian Mersnik explains: “At this point in the system, we require an extremely high level of precision and repeatability. This is why it was an important argument for us that FAULHABER was able to deliver this motor with a matching multiturn absolute encoder. The signals from this encoder are necessary to achieve the high production quality and for quality assurance.”

For STIWA, however, it is the longevity and long-term reliability of all components that make the real difference. This is because the company guarantees its compact automation customers fault-free operation of no less than 60 million strokes. This huge number must therefore also be achieved by all moving parts – and this, of course, includes the motors. “We subject our own parts as well as additionally purchased components to endurance tests,” explains Roland Schiermayr. “In these tests, we attempt to destroy the parts through wear and unfavorable conditions. Only those parts that survive the endurance tests are installed in the machines. The motors from FAULHABER have shown that they can meet such extreme requirements. They help us to achieve our own peak values with minimum space requirements and the shortest cycle times.”

Company box: The drive experts from Schönaich
FAULHABER is specialized in the development, production and deployment of high-precision miniaturized and miniature drive systems, servo components and drive electronics with up to 200 watts of output power. This includes putting into effect customer-specific packaged solutions as well as an extensive range of standard products, such as Brushless Motors, DC-Micromotors, Encoders and Motion Controllers. The FAULHABER trademark is recognised worldwide as a symbol of high quality and reliability in complex and demanding application areas, such as medical technology, factory automation, precision optics, telecommunications, aviation and aerospace, and robotics. From the powerful DC-motor with a continuous torque of 200 mNm to the filigree micro drive with an outer diameter of 1.9 mm, the FAULHABER standard range can be combined in more than 25 million different ways to create the optimum drive system for a particular application. At the same time, this technological construction kit is the basis for modifications which allow to configure special versions to meet the specific needs of customers.

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Caption: Vehicle-in-the-loop test setup with Dürr x-road curve roll test stand, Rohde & Schwarz RadEsT and CARLA simulation environment.

Road safety is a key challenge for future mobility, especially for automated and autonomous vehicles. Ensuring the continued functionality of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) features is critical for long-term vehicle safety and performance. Therefore, manufacturers of vehicles equipped with these features require certification, either from a third party, authority or by self-certification. A vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) test can validate the correct operation of all ADAS/AD functions in the end-of-line (EOL) and ensure conformity of production (COP) before a vehicle leaves the factory. In addition, maintaining proper functionality throughout a vehicle’s lifespan requires additional control measures during periodical technical inspection (PTI).

Simulating various driving scenarios
To address these additional requirements in the EOL and PTI process, Dürr and Rohde & Schwarz initiated a joint project incorporating Dürr’s patented x-road curve multi-function roll test stand, Rohde & Schwarz’ new RadEsT radar target simulator and the open-source simulation platform CARLA. The combination creates a virtual environment specifically for the camera and radar sensors installed in the test vehicle, allowing for the OTA simulation of different inspection scenarios without touching the vehicle. These scenarios include critical situations such as unintended lane departures and other vehicles braking suddenly or switching lanes directly in front of the test vehicle. The test vehicle must react promptly to changes in the VIL simulation and, if necessary, trigger the automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS) or advanced emergency braking systems (AEBS), for example, to pass inspection.

Patented technology for ultimate versatility
The 4WD x-road curve allows for unrestricted driving with steering movements, facilitating cornering maneuvers without altering the test vehicle. Laser measurement technology recognizes the front wheels’ position and steering angle while swiveling front double roller units automatically adjust for any angular difference to the driving direction. This ensures the vehicle remains centered on the test stand even at high speeds, regardless of the steering wheel’s position, and without the need for vehicle fixation, thus minimizing cycle times.

Resilient processes and precise results
RadEsT, the radar target simulator developed by Rohde & Schwarz, is exceptionally resilient to external factors, ensuring consistent performance in production and workshop environments. Its ability to provide precise and repeatable measurements makes it an invaluable tool for conducting accurate assessments in real-world conditions. Moreover, its compact and lightweight design enables easy and flexible integration at a cost-effective price point.

Easy to use test scenario generation
The open-source tool CARLA offers vehicle manufacturers or PTI organizations maximum flexibility with additional cost-saving opportunities and great potential for scenario selection. The recently announced upgrade of the CARLA simulator to Unreal Engine 5 is expected to enhance modeling, simulation realism, and performance, particularly for over-the-air camera simulation via monitors.

By combining Dürr’s patented x-road curve multi-function roll test stand, Rohde & Schwarz’ innovative radar target simulator, and the open-source platform CARLA, automated and autonomous vehicles’ full functionality can be cost-effectively evaluated to ensure proper operation in production and throughout the complete vehicle’s lifespan.

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May 7, 2024, West Hills, CA – Electro Rent, the global leader in test and measurement equipment rental solutions, announced today that it now offers Calibration-as-a-Service (CaaS) in U.S. and Canada markets for customers’ test and measurement equipment inventories. This new offering enhances the company’s already market leading portfolio of solutions and services which includes rental, sale of new and used equipment, and asset optimization services.

With the world’s largest rental inventory of electronic test and measurement equipment, Electro Rent is uniquely positioned to provide optional rental backfills to its calibration customers while their equipment is being calibrated. This not only adds to the convenience of using Electro Rent’s new calibration services, but also helps customers maintain project efficiency and continuity of test.

Electro Rent’s CaaS supports a wide range of product types and broad spectrum of certifications, including popular calibration standards such as ANSI Z540.3 and IS0 17025. Electro Rent can also calibrate to many other additional NIST and CIPM standards, which helps ensure that whatever testing standards the user might need, this CaaS program is a one stop shop.

Customers can easily make calibration requests directly though Electro Rent’s comprehensive MyER online portal. This portal also allows users to track both rented and owned equipment, store calibration documents, schedule calibrations, and track equipment in the calibration process.

According to Mike Clark, Electro Rent’s CEO, “This new CaaS offering greatly enhances our full-service portfolio, including various procurement options that reduce capital costs and optimization tools that provide valuable strategic insights. Companies are looking for a holistic approach, managing fewer suppliers with greater offering sets and flexibility to react to uncertain market conditions.” Mr. Clark added: “The ability to provide rental back-fill with our CaaS solution is an important differentiator which will ensure that disruption and downtime can be eliminated.”

Customers can also benefit from more than 55 years of expertise in test equipment management, providing asset utilization tracking and systems that dramatically improve efficiency and reduce costs in their test operations.

To learn more about the new Calibration-as-a-Service from Electro Rent, click here.

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Electro Rent is a registered trademark of Electro Rent. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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dataFEED OPC Suite V5.35 provides access to SINUMERIC 840D CNC machines
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The dataFEED OPC Suite combines software solutions for OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and OPC Classic communication as well as IoT cloud connection in a single product. With the new SINUMERIC 840D support in the dataFEED OPC Suite V5.35, users can read out all process parameters from the Numerical Control (NC) part, the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) part, and the drive data of the machines without having to interfere with the machine configuration.

Another new feature of version 5.35 is the web services functionality, which enables direct access to production data via web client applications such as Web Browser, Postman, or Client for URL (cURL) and its integration into IT solutions.

The features of the new dataFEED OPC Suite V5.35 in detail:
• Full support for SINUMERIK 840D Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machines:
The dataFEED OPC Suite can be used to read axis, tool, and program data as well as alarms from the NC section. Status, program sections, and alarms can be read from the PLC section. It is also possible to read out the drive data. Data is recorded without affecting the machine configuration.

• Integration with SIMATIC Siemens S7-300:
The suite offers a seamless connection to the integrated SIMATIC Siemens S7-300 for comprehensive control and monitoring.

• Versatile application possibilities of the dataFEED OPC Server CNC:
The server can be used as an OPC Classic Server or OPC UA Server and enables the seamless integration of Siemens SINUMERIK CNC controllers into modern Industry 4.0 solutions.

• Provision of production data:
The suite enables the provision of production data via the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) or Representational State Transfer (REST) protocols and their transfer to IoT Cloud or Big Data applications on platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS and Siemens MindSphere. The data is subsequently available for various applications such as condition monitoring, predictive maintenance and evaluation.

• Integration of production data in IT solutions via web services

“The new support for SINUMERIK 840D CNC machines and the web services feature add two important features to our dataFEED OPC Suite. We see great potential to make the suite accessible to a wider range of users, especially concerning the support of SINUMERIK 840D,” explains Andreas Röck, Product Manager at Softing Industrial Automation. “With this development, we have reached another milestone in fulfilling our claim of providing an all-in-one solution for secure and robust OPC communication and IoT cloud integration.”

Further information on dataFEED OPC Suite: www.industrial.softing.com

About Softing Industrial
Softing connects disparate automation components to feed data from the shop floor to the cloud for control and analytics. The company’s products enable the monitoring and diagnosis of communication networks and thus ensure a reliable data flow. In this way, they create the basis for the optimization of production processes. For more information: https://industrial.softing.com

Softing Industrial Automation GmbH
Richard-Reitzner-Allee 6
D-85540 Haar
WIDDER Stephanie
Phone : +49 (89) 456 56-365
Fax : +49 (89) 456 56-399
stephanie.widder@softing.com

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FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, will be exhibiting at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference, the event that has been bringing together offshore energy companies and professionals from around the world since 1969, being held at NRG Park in Houston, TX, from May 6^th to 9^th 2024.

As a world-leading manufacturer of powertrain solutions, FPT Industrial will be showcasing a selection of its comprehensive industrial engine portfolio at its stand (booth #4205). These will be a representation of its full line-up of 2.8 – 16 l (50 – 644 hp) Tier 3, Tier 4 Final and Tier 4F/Stage V engines for off-road equipment and the brand’s marine engine portfolio of 6.7 – 16 l (300-1000 hp), all offering high performance, true flexibility, proven reliability, and lowest cost of ownership in compact engine layouts.

These engines support various oil and gas equipment (mud pumps, mixing buckets, water pumps etc.) and can be combined with industry specific options, such as different transmission adaptations, air compressors, PTO drives, and more. By choosing FPT Industrial, oil and gas industry companies can consolidate into one engine provider, thereby reducing their operational complexity.

“We are introducing FPT Industrial to the oil and gas industry, highlighting our strength in off-road and marine engines to power all kinds of equipment and light-to-medium commercial vessels. As one of the largest powertrain companies worldwide, FPT Industrial is a brand with over 100 years’ experience developing engines to fit equipment manufacturers’ specific needs. In the US, we are best known for working with CASE, New Holland, CAT, and Mercury, along with many others”, states Braden Cammauf, Vice President of Commercial Operations at FPT Industrial.

PATENTED TECHNOLOGIES MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
FPT Industrial’s patented, DPF-free HI-eSCR technology for Tier 4 Final compliance requires no regeneration, thereby maximizing uptime while also meeting the most challenging applications and reducing operating costs. For compliance with Tier 4 Final/Stage V, the most demanding emissions regulations, FPT Industrial offers the HI-eSCR2 aftertreatment components packed in a compact and fully enclosed structure, maintenance-free for the life of the engine.

Patented electronically controlled exhaust flap maximizes performance under low-temperature, low-load conditions, avoiding the need for additional load banks. Improved exhaust gas temperature control speeds up SCR light-off in the cold part of emission cycle.

All FPT Industrial Stage V and marine electronic engines are fully compatible with diesel and paraffinic/renewable fuels, such as HVOs. In combination with FPT Industrial’s patented ATS technology, customers obtain the perfect low-emission, sustainable solution. Marine engines are also available in hybrid electric configurations.

ALTERNATIVE POWERTRAIN FOR ON-ROAD, OFF-ROAD, MARINE AND POWER GENERATION SEGMENTS, WITH POWER OUTPUT FROM 55 TO 735 kW
Thanks to its experience, know-how, and advanced R&D centers, FPT Industrial is developing alternative and sustainable powertrain solutions to meet its customers’ current and future business needs in pursuing decarbonization, leading the way in the energy transition, and reducing global emissions.

The Brand is focusing on research into alternative propulsion and applications for natural gas, biomethane, electric, hydrogen fuel cells and ICEs, as well as hybrid solutions. With over 20 years’ experience and more than 90,000 units sold globally, FPT Industrial is leading the introduction of natural gas and methane technology in on-road and off-road segment applications. As of October 2022, FPT Industrial began producing ePowertrains, battery packs, and battery management systems for HCVs, LCVs and buses, as well as for the new Maserati 100% electric GranTurismo Folgore super sports car. In addition, FPT Industrial is field testing a 13-liter hydrogen ICE in a Prinoth snow groomer, confirming its commitment to widening its zero-emission solutions portfolio.

FPT INDUSTRIAL ENGINES ON DISPLAY

THE F28 – POWERFUL, MODULAR AND COMPACT
The F28, a modular, highly compact engine that offers the performance of a 3.4 l engine in a 2 l footprint, meeting the need for high power in a smaller space. The F28 PowerPack delivers best-in-class performance in an extremely compact and pre-validated package, including all key after-treatment components, thus simplifying the overall installation phase. Oil change intervals of 600 hours contribute to further lowering operating costs.

F28 Tier 4 Final/Stage V PowerPack Technical Specifications
Engine Displacement (l): 2.8
Max Power: 55 kW (75 hp)
Torque: 375 Nm (276 lb/ft)

THE N67 TIER 4F/STAGE V POWERPACK – MEETING THE MOST DEMANDING CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
Developed to meet the most demanding customer requirements, the N67 PowerPack is the perfect proof of FPT Industrial’s technological excellence in a compact footprint. The maintenance-free ATS Pack is a pre-assembled, pre-wired and pre-validated solution for flexible, fast, and easy installation and labor savings. The 600-hour service interval minimizes downtime, and FPT Industrial’s “for life” maintenance-free technology guarantees maximum uptime. A range of options such as alternators, starter motors, water and air preheating, and different urea tank sizes provide further flexibility for customer installations.

N67 Tier 4 Final PowerPack Technical Specifications
Engine Displacement (l): 6.7
Max Power Off-road: 212 kW (288 hp)
Torque: 1160 Nm (856 lb/ft)

C16 – THE FLAGSHIP OF THE CURSOR RANGE
The Cursor 16 is the flagship of the Cursor range, with its 15.9 liter displacement delivering the performance of an 18 liter engine in a 16 liter package. High torque availability ensures fast load response, maximizing in-field productivity. Awarded the Diesel of the Year on its debut, the Cursor 16 has proven to be a strong, reliable, yet compact solution with leading power-to-weight ratio (0.5 hp/kg).

C16 Tier 4 Final Technical Specifications
Engine Displacement (l): 15.9
Max Power: 515 kW (700 hp)
Torque: 2988 Nm (2204 lb/ft)

MARINE C16 1000 – GUARANTEED HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY APPLICATIONS
FPT Industrial’s marine engine lineup from 6.7 l – 16 l for recreational and commercial vessels is EPA Tier 3 certified. The Marine Cursor 16 1000 on display provides low cost of ownership technology, with ratings specifically focused on low fuel consumption and low vibration. Renowned as a compact, quiet, reliable marine engine, it is ideal for light- and medium-duty applications. A wide range of options as front PTO, rear PTO SAE-B, marine type approval, control systems, multifunction panels are available. FPT Industrial’s best-in-class 600-hour service interval maximizes uptime and lowers overall operating costs. The C16 1000 and the C16 600 are available in both keel-cooled and heat exchange configurations.

Marine Cursor 16 1000 Technical Specifications
Ratings: EPA Tier 3 Commercial from 600 hp continuous duty to 800 hp medium duty; EPA Tier 3 Recreational 1000 hp
Engine Displacement (l): 15.9
Max Power: 735 kW (1000 hp)
Torque: 3510 Nm at 1700 rpm (2589 lb/ft)

FPT Industrial is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications. Over 8,000 people across ten production sites and ten R&D centers work for FPT Industrial all around the world. Active in nearly 100 different countries, its global sales and its Customer Service department supports all Brand customers. The extensive product offering includes six engine ranges with power outputs from 42 hp to over 1,000 hp, transmissions with torque up to 500 Nm, and front and rear axles from 2.45 to 32 tonne GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT Industrial offers the most complete line-up of natural gas engines for industrial applications on the market, with power outputs ranging from 50 to 520 hp. A dedicated ePowertrain division is accelerating the path towards net zero-emissions mobility, with electric drivelines, battery packs, and battery management systems. This extensive offering, and its strong focus on R&D, makes FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains and solutions. For more information, visit www.fptindustrial.com.

FPT Industrial S.p.A.
Via Puglia, 15
10156 – Turin, Italy
CILIBERTI Emanuela
press@fptindustrial.com

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