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Using CONTROL-TEC’s CAN based data acquisition system and MDE’s wireless IT infrastructure, we are able to offer trend analysis and life/warranty forecasting for any system streaming information over the vehicle CAN bus. CONTROL-TEC’s extensive system knowledge and internally developed software system can assist MDE customers in reducing development costs and preserving Program Timing by actively monitoring critical parameters and communicating developing issues to Engineering PRIOR to failure. The application of statistical methods to system operation can aid customers in proactively assessing the tradeoff between performance and cost. Additionally, CONTROL-TEC has 100+ years of emissions, OBDII, drivability and safety system experience and is available to partner in product development, field issue resolution and vehicle certification activities.
Coupling MDE’s Real World Mileage Accumulation Programs with CONTROL-TEC’s Qualifier validation system, customers will experience enhanced value through leveraging all of the "free" data generated during vehicle testing. The combination of quality test services, performance metrics and statistical analysis of vehicle system data ensures quality at launch and significantly improved customer satisfaction throughout the vehicles life.
Two Automation Alley member companies make the following announcement:
MDE International, Inc., located in Burton, Michigan has entered into an agreement with MBtech Auto Testing Properties LLC, a company of the MBtech Group, to supply technical staff to support its Proving Ground in Laredo, Texas.
Jeff Koch, President of MDE International, and Douglas Otto, Vice President of MBtech North America stated, "This agreement is the result of a long standing and successful relationship between the two companies."
The MBtech Group is a globally active, internationally leading automotive engineering and consulting company in Europe, North America and Asia. The brand MBtech covers all products and services in four segments: MBtech vehicle engineering, MBtech powertrain solutions, MBtech electronics solutions and MBtech consulting. MDE International generates vehicle reliability, emissions and durability Test Data for automotive, truck and military manufacturers.
Contacts: MB-technology North America LLC
Douglas Otto
Vice President
Phone: 956-728-8500
Fax: 248-312-0279
www.mbtech-group-na.com
info@mbtech-group-na.com
MDE International, Inc.
Jeff Koch
President
Phone: 810-743-5980
www.mdeintl.com
NCCAR is an independent vehicle research, testing and development center, which is being developed through the cooperation of private industry, state investment and local investment.
It is located on a 630 acre greenfield site in eastern North Carolina, less than one mile from interstate 95 and just south of the border between Virginia and North Carolina. The center will have a close working relationship with North Carolina State University and its new Center for Automotive Excellence. NCCAR is focused on the next generation of research and development for alternative fuels, ride & handling, NVH and powertrain. NCCAR will feature a 3.7 mile ride and handling course, vehicle dynamics area, engine and chassis dynamometers, alternative fuel farm, and fully equipped garage facilities with virtual office connectivity.
• Worldwide 24 hour access to information entered from any location
• Secure and encrypted access from any location where internet service & a web browser are available
• Detailed tracking logs for all activities performed by users
• Data backed up off site daily to ensure survivability
• Ability to allow access to anyone who needs it, such as customers, vendors, dealers, etc.
• Ability to set access limits which are different for each user
• Ability to set data entry limts according to customer requirements
• All data is quarantined and reviewed prior to customer viewing access
This Web-based database is also available to customers not requiring testing services but who do have a need for a web-based data storage and retrieval system.