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December 7, 2007 CyberMetrix, Inc. and Xiangyi Power Test Company Ltd. Have Signed Joint Venture Letter of Intent CyberMetrix, Inc. and China’s Xiangyi Power Test Company Ltd have signed a Letter of Intent for a feasibility study plan for the formation of a joint venture company to produce a new AC dynamometer engine test system for use in China. The Joint Venture will be based in the city of Changsha in Hunan province. Once the feasibility study is completed, CyberMetrix and Xiangyi complete a joint venture agreement and begin operations.. The new dynamometer system is targeted to compete with high performance AC dynamometer systems from international suppliers in China and will be competitively priced. The two companies will invest capital, equipment, facilities, and technology in the joint venture. The Joint Venture is a key element of CyberMetrix’ strategy to enter the specialized engine test products market in China. The fast-paced growth of the automotive market in China is driven by internal and global demands for engines that are affordable and can meet new government regulations. Interest from China-based engine and automotive companies in a successful JV has been very encouraging. The feasibility study includes pilot use of the new system at a customer site in 2008. Bruce Thomason, CyberMetrix Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of Powertrain Support, offers: “The combination of advanced test and measurement software and electronics technology from CyberMetrix and electromechanical technology from Xiangyi will produce a very appropriate solution for the engine test market in China.” Mr. Thomason recently visited Xiangyi’s facilities in Changsha while on an extended business development trip to China. The combined customer list of CyberMetrix and Xiangyi Power Test Company includes many of the top diesel engine manufacturers in China. CyberMetrix expects the Joint Venture's operations to result in new high-skilled jobs in both Columbus and Changsha. ABOUT CyberMetrix, Inc. - CyberMetrix, Inc. provides test and measurement solutions to power generation, automotive, and medical industries. The company’s flagship product is CyFlex, a modular and flexible test and measurement system. CyFlex is used in research and development facilities around the world in more than 30 different types of test and measurement applications. CyberMetrix is based in Columbus, IN. http://www.cybermetrix.com ABOUT Xiangyi Power Test Company Ltd. Xiangyi Power Test Company Ltd. is located in Changsha in Hunan province of China. Xiangyi is a leading producer of engine and drive-train test equipment in China . http://www.xydcweb.com/en-page CONTACT: Jack Riester CyberMetrix, Inc. Voice: 812-375-5874 Fax: 812-375-5864 www.cybermetrix.com
March 22, 2007
CyberMetrix, Inc. Equips Meiden Technical Center North
America
CyberMetrix announced it has been awarded a contract to provide test
technology and equipment for the new Meiden America Technical Center (MTCNA).
MTCNA is in the business of providing engine, powertrain, and vehicle
testing services. CyberMetrix’ CyFlex test technology will allow MTCNA to
offer a variety of engine development and testing services, including both
transient and steady state emissions testing for engines using a variety of
fuels. The contract includes provisions for CyberMetrix to adapt Cyflex to
support Meidensha dynamometers. Meidensha Corporation, a Japan-based
diversified multinational equipment manufacturer, owns MTCNA through its
Michigan-based Meiden America, Inc. subsidiary. Jack Riester, Vice-President of Business Development for CyberMetrix, offers: “The system CyberMetrix is providing will enable the integration of not only Meidensha dynamometers but also the best-in-class instruments and hardware, sourced from all over the world. The resulting system will enable testing and development of very advance gasoline and diesel engines and drive trains.
Bruce Thomason, formerly CyberMetrix’ Chief Technical Officer is now the company’s new VP Powertrain Support. Mr. Thomason says: “CyberMetrix is doubly excited. The use by MTCNA of our CyFlex technology will be our first such deployment in the Detroit area, and is a fine launch to the new business unit.
ABOUT Meiden Technical
Center North America LLC.
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Meiden Technical Center
North America LLC is a test services business focused on engine, powertrain,
and vehicle testing. The business’ technical center in Northville, MI is
presently being equipped and is due to start operations in early 2008.
The Meiden America website is located at
http://www.meidenamerica.com. Meiden Technical Center North America LLC Is a subsidiary of Meiden America,
Inc. a part of the Meidensha Corporation, an $1.7 Billion Japan-based
electromechanical equipment manufacturer and is the dominant dynamometer
supplier in Japan. http://www.meidensha.co.jp/epages/top/index.html
October 10, 2006 Cherian Olikara Joins Technical Staff CyberMetrix is pleased to announce that Mr. Cherian Olikara has been appointed the Chief Systems Architect at CyberMetrix, Inc., a company specializing in developing flexible test systems for test cells and test stands, as well as system simulation including hardware-in-the-loop simulation. Mr. Olikara brings over 32 years of in-depth engineering experience in the industry in a variety of organizations and responsibilities. His expertise includes system simulation, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, real-time test systems, computer system architecture, computer networking, control systems, and diesel engines. His contributions at a leading world-wide diesel engine manufacturing company include development of high performance diesel engines, fundamental understanding of transient behavior of engines, and the development of flexible automated test systems for engines and components. In addition he led the development of a highly adaptive system simulation tool set ranging in capability from pure simulation to multiple levels of hardware-in-the-loop simulation over various engine applications. This tool is the cornerstone of the company's capability in testing of engines and electronic engine control units under simulated application conditions. The technology has given the company considerable savings in test time and cost while improving the quality of the products. The range of his experience also covers work in a petrochemicals company in the development of advanced process control techniques as well as consulting on engine exhaust emissions control at a leading research institute. Mr. Olikara holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, India as well as a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He has also attended a large number of courses in computer sciences. The efficient algorithms that he developed in graduate school for calculating properties of products of combustion (Olikara / Borman routines) is widely used around the world, including in leading commercial engine cycle simulation software. The addition of Cherian Olikara to CyberMetrix technical staff extends significantly, the technical support we are able to offer our power train customers. Mr. Olikara is already working in his new position. August 1, 2006 CyberMetrix Announces Participation in China Expo CyberMetrix announced it will be participating in Testing Expo China, in Shanghai, on September 6, 7, and 8. CyberMetrix' booth will be one of the first booths you see when you walk into the Exhibition Hall. Testing Expo is held annually in Stuttgart, Detroit and now Shanghai and participants include the worlds leading test technology companies. CyberMetrix participation in the China show underscores its commitment to support its customers globally and seek new business in the rapidly expanding Chinese automotive market. For more information about this show, see the expo website at http://www.testing-expo.com/china/home.html August 1, 2005 CyberMetrix Expands Technical Staff CyberMetrix is pleased to announce that continued growth in CyberMetrix business has prompted the addition of five highly experienced individuals to the technical and field staffs.
November 1, 2004 Testing Expo 2004 Success Once again, CyberMetrix participated in the highly successful tradeshow, Testing Expo 2004. The event, held in Detroit Oct 27-29, focused exclusively on test and measurement products and services. CyberMetrix was well represented in a well-positioned booth shared a with Concurrent Computer Corp. Featured in the booth was Cummins’ Hardware-in-the-Loop application running on Linux and integrating with CyberMetrix' CyFlex. CyberMetrix emphasized its system integration and custom solutions capabilities specializing in test cell systems, test data management and test analysis and reporting. CyberMetrix bases its data acquisition and control solutions on our core product, CyFlex™, a powerful and efficient application suite with a wide range of capabilities. CyFlex was demonstrated integrating with Simulink, integration with the CyberMetrix Diadem server and new Java GUI..
October 24, 2004 Model-Based Simulation Optimizes Product Testing Processes With engines and electronic engine controllers becoming more complex by the year, Cummins Inc., a leading world-wide manufacturer of engines and related products, needed to develop new techniques to test and validate the control strategies over a wide range of real world operating scenarios. The outcome was CyberApps, or virtual applications, a simulation system for modeling various engine applications and executing them in pure simulation or hardware-in-the-loop simulation (HILS). Cummins integrated the CyberApps hardware-in-the-loop simulation system with CyFlex™, a high performance and flexible test and measurement system from CyberMetrix, Inc. This gave Cummins the best of both worlds – an integrated test and simulation system that can be used over the complete product development lifecycle. Cummins has used this flexible combination to test engines and components in creative ways. In the controller-in-loop configuration (Figure 1), where the engine controller is tested against models of the engine and application, Cummins performs a wide range of feature and regression testing on the controller code, as well as controls tuning. By simulating various fault conditions, Cummins tests and validates the diagnostic features of the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD). A broad array of vehicles, routes, environments, and operator characteristics can be easily simulated. Cherian Olikara, Director of Engine Systems Analysis at Cummins and one of the developers of CyberApps, comments, “It is expensive in money and time to perform vehicle tests at, for example, 30 C and 3000 meter ambient conditions. With CyberApps, we can simulate an entire transit of the Death Valley and the Sierras at any ambient conditions.” Engine-in-loop simulation is achieved using CyberApps in high-performance engine test cells. These simulations are used for fuel economy tests, engine controls development, and application specific studies. This avoids the time and cost associated with vehicle installations and allows a single setup to be automatically applied to several virtual vehicles (Figure 2) in back-to-back tests. There is the added benefit of being able to use special instrumentation for high-performance monitoring that would be difficult to use in vehicles on the road. Cummins also uses engine-in-loop simulation technology for emission development of engines for light duty applications by simulating a vehicle on a chassis dynamometer. CyberApps is used in the Cummins’ Machine Integration Lab to verify the correct communication between their engine controllers with other vehicle electronics such as transmission controllers, anti-lock braking systems, and electronic dashboards. Communication issues are found and solved early in the development process. The power of the CyberApps capability in part derives from the use of standard commercially available technologies including Simulink®, a simulation development toolkit from The Mathworks, and CyFlex, a flexible test, measurement, and control system offered by CyberMetrix. Leveraging the integrated test and simulation capability allows Cummins the benefits of a feature-rich component and powertrain test system that supports a wide range of industry standards. The CyFlex system also offers many built-in features such as support for a range of data acquisition and control IO equipment, flexible and capable test automation, high performance data logging, communications with electronic control units, support for auxiliary instruments and environmental control devices, as well as automation of post-test analysis using a variety of third-party analysis packages. The CyberMetrix CyFlex platform leverages Concurrent Computer Corporation’s RedHawk real-time Linux® operating system running on Concurrent’s iHawk computing platform. The availability of the iHawk™ platform in ranging from one to eight CPUs allows CyFlex to respond to a wide range of needs, including extremely high-performance test and simulation requirements. CyberMetrix and Concurrent offer CyFlex-based integrated test and simulation solutions on a world-wide basis. According to Mr. Olikara, “The use of CyberApps and CyFlex for high-fidelity real-time simulation and test has allowed us to effectively address the ever-increasing complexity of engine and controller development. We have produced significantly more and higher-quality test-driven decisions at a lower cost than would be possible using vehicle-based testing in the field alone.” For more information on CyFlex and CyberApps technology please contact: CyberMetrix Inc., 4400 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus, IN 47203, www.cybermetrix.com, 1-800-713-1203 or 812-378-5903, info@cybermetrix.com. For more information on Concurrent Computer Corporation’s iHawk powered by RedHawk Linux please contact: Concurrent’s Integrated Solutions Division, 2881 Gateway Drive, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069, www.ccur.com/isd, 1-800-666-4544 or 954-974-1700, isd.info@ccur.com. August 4, 2004 CyberMetrix Announces VAR Relationship with IOSelect CyberMetrix announced today it has signed an agreement with IOSelect, of San Diego, California which allows the company to become a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) of IOSelect products. IOSelect (http://www.ioselect.com) specializes in technology that include Wireless Remote Monitoring (Temperature, Level, Process Signals, etc.), SCADA and RTUs (Video SCADA Capable), Signal Conditioning, and Wireless I/O and I/O Concentrators. Access to this technology will enable CyberMetrix to extend it provide more fully capable real-time data acquisition systems and systems that provide remote monitoring functionality.
July 22, 2004 CyberMetrix Becomes an OptoPartner CyberMetrix and Opto22, of Temecula, California, have announced a technical partnership focused on innovative, modular IO components. CyberMetrix will become a value-added reseller of Opto22 components and has designed Opto's components into several of their systems including the recently announced Sirius IO system and the CyFlexRA portable, real-time test system. This relationship allows CyberMetrix to expand its product offerings by incorporating Opto22 technology into its real-time data acquisition and remote monitoring system offerings.
July 15, 2004 Dave Ruthmansdorfer Joins CyberMetrix Staff CyberMetrix is pleased to announce that Dave Ruthmansdorfter has joined our engineering staff. Dave has a Mechanical Engineering degree from University of Wisconsin and has significant industry experience at AVL and Cummins in simulation of vehicles and vehicular subsystems, real time control of engines, fuel systems, electrical power generators, and combustion processes. Dave has managed all phrases of projects from system specification to implementation, cost analysis, and led project management efforts. In Dave's new role he will be offering support services in the areas of
Dave is currently on board and adds important capability to the expanding CyberMetrix organization.
May 25, 2004 Rob Janes Joins CyberMetrix Staff In order to support a growing demand for CyberMetrix products and services, the company is following a plan for adding highly skilled and experienced engineers to its staff. CyberMetrix is pleased to announce that Rob Janes has joined the CyberMetrix team. Rob's expertise is the design and development of software systems and he has deep knowledge in test information systems and a variety of software technologies. Rob was formerly with Cummins, Inc. where he held several positions as a programmer in real-time systems, and digital-analog hybrid systems and worked DBA in the technical and corporate communities. Rob earned a BS in Math from Rose Poly and an MS in Computer Science from Kansas State. He served in the US Army as a data-processing specialist and taught math and computer science at the university level. Rob will begin work on June 1st and will be a valuable addition to the CyberMetrix team.
October 29, 2003 CyberMetrix Opens Exhibit at Testing Expo in Detroit CyberMetrix and Concurrent Computer Corporation will be collaborating on a exhibit at the TestingExpo 2003 to showcase the two companies new technologies. The show will target engineers in the automotive market that focus on engine, powertrain and vehicle development and testing. Concurrent will be showing its RedHawk system based on their real-time Linux software. CyberMetrix will showcase the new CyFlexRA test system that will incorporate some of Concurrent's technology. The show will last for 3 days and is expected to draw 20,000+ attendees.
September 20, 2003 CyberMetrix Releases CyFlexRA CyberMetrix has announced the release of CyFlexRA, a self-contained, roll-around test system suitable for supporting engine, driveline and many other types of component tests . CyberMetrix began by offering hardened data logging computers for heavy duty vehicles in 1992 but since then has largely focused on software solutions. The release of the CyFlexRA system marks the beginning of a new product strategy wherein CyberMetrix will begin offering complete test and measurement systems. The CyFlexRA system incorporates an extremely flexible I/O system which, when used with CyFlex software, creates a tool that can be quickly reconfigured to meet changing testing requirements
August 24, 2003 CyberMetrix Moves into New Facilities It was announced today that CyberMetrix was moving to a new location in Columbus, Indiana. "The new building will give us more useable and friendlier office space and will include a lab and workshop to support CyberMetrix growing test system business. The new workshop will be used to assemble and test complete test systems and upgrade customer's test rigs" said Tammy Mocas, CyberMetrix's COO. Phone numbers remain the same but the address is now 4400 Ray Boll Drive, Columbus, Indiana 47203. The location is within walking distance to the Columbus campuses of Purdue and Indiana Universities, the Airport Terminal and the planned Columbus Technology Park.
Aurust 12, 2003 CyberMetrix Wins Long Term Contract from Cummins, Inc. CyberMetrix learned today they were successful in wining a support contract for Cummins, Inc test cell software world-wide. CyberMetrix has provided Cummins engineering and software support services which has allowed Cummins to lower their R&D operating costs. "Cummins provided us with tough quality, cost and responsiveness targets and we are pleased to say we have met these targets on a consistent basis." said Jack Riester, VP of Business Development.
June 5, 2003 CyberMetrix and Concurrent Computer Corporation Announce New Products and VAR Relationship It was announced today that CyberMetrix will use Concurrent Computer's iHawk PCI platforms running the RedHawk™ Linux real-time operating system for its next generation of highly successful CyFlex test and measurement systems. The two companies will also become value-added resellers of each other’s real-time components extending both companies' offering into the markets they serve. Christine Mullholand, CyberMetrix CEO and Ken Jackson, VP of Business Development for Concurrent made this joint announcement at Concurrent’s Florida location. Christine said “Using Concurrent’s RedHawk™ Linux as a highly deterministic platform for CyFlex will ensure our customers continue to enjoy reliable, well-supported, and high performance test and measurement systems – with the added benefits of Concurrent’s tools, applications and worldwide support. “ The move to Concurrent platforms provides CyberMetrix the opportunity to meet the growing demand for more integrated hardware/software solutions. CyberMetrix offers test and measurement solutions for product development and production test. CyFlex’ flexibility and support for commercial instrumentation make it a cost-effective solution for a wide range of test system needs. Concurrent has over 37 years of experience in the development and manufacture of real-time computer systems, and their systems are specially designed to support mission-critical, real-time applications. Concurrent's latest offering is the iHawk Series 860 multiprocessor based on the Intel™ Xeon™ CPU. Concurrent computer systems also support a wide range of PCI and VME interfaces from leading industry suppliers allowing them to adjust the scale of system needs and to meet all user hardware connectivity requirements. Ken Jackson added, “Concurrent traditionally provides real-time solutions to three specific target market areas -- data acquisition, simulation and industrial systems. The opportunity to offer the CyFlex system will allow Concurrent to extend its reach to new customers in each of these markets.” The VAR relationship and joint product development programs will start immediately with new products targeted for release in the 4th quarter of this calendar year. Visit Concurrent's Web Site January 15, 2003 CyberMetrix and Jarrett Engineering Announce Technology Agreement Jarrett Engineering, an Indianapolis-based engineering firm, will begin providing design services to CyberMetrix effective immediately. CyberMetrix has provided software solutions to for product testing projects and now will be able to offer complete turn-key solutions involving complete design and fabrication of test rigs, including installation and run off at the customer site. Jarrett Engineering has a 40+ year history of small and large scale mechanical engineering engineering services in the Midwest to major corporations. Their commitment to excellence and customer support is consistent with CyberMetrix' philosophy of providing World-Class testing and measurement solutions. Gregory Day, President of Jarrett Engineering said "I am pleased to be associated with CyberMetrix and look forward to sharing technology between our two companies. In the future, Jarrett Engineering projects may also include CyberMetrix technology." June 4, 2002 CyberMetrix Announces Two New Executive Positions CyberMetrix announced two new positions today with the appointment of Tammy Mocas to the position of Chief Operating Officer and Len Logterman to the position of Chief Engineer - Test System Development. Tammy has been with CyberMetrix for 3 years in financial and business management roles. "Tammy's promotion reflects the significant impact she has made to the internal operations of our company since joining CyberMetrix." said Christine Mullholand, CyberMetrix CEO. "Her leadership, dedication and commitment have been critical to the management of the company during the current soft economy." Len Logterman joined CyberMetrix in January of this year and is responsible for test and measurement systems development. Len has over 35 years of experience in this field. Prior to joining CyberMetrix, Len was responsible for test and measurement software development for Cummins Engine Company. Len's group at CyberMetrix will be charged with the development of new enhancements and applications of CyFlex. "That CyberMetrix is able to attract individuals of this caliber into our organization is further evidence of our growing credibility in our markets", said Mullholand.
January 11, 2002 CyberMetrix Announces New Products and Services CyberMetrix announced today it is releasing a new software system for product testing. The system, CyFlex, will be sold to engineering organizations involved with the development of complex systems such as engines, trucks, automobiles, HVAC and scientific applications. CyFlex is unique in that it can manage hundreds of streams of data and is easily configured to run virtually any kind of electro-mechanical test. Len Logterman, Chief Engineer – Software says "Cyflex is a highly flexible test, measurement, and control platform that has been applied to a variety of purposes, such as engine test cells, automotive component test stands - including turbos, injectors, fuel pumps, heat exchangers, vehicle controls development prototyping, and integrated facility controls. The flexibility of the system has resulted in significant cost and timesavings for its users. As contrasted with many other generic test systems, end users can use Cyflex without performing any software development." CyberMetrix will be offering CyFlex in two ways: -under an enterprise wide-license allowing the customer to configure the software to suit their changing test requirements and in specific applications designed for testing a particular product. CyberMetrix will also be partnering with other companies, such as Emprise in Marietta, Georgia that provide hardware related to product testing. CyberMetrix has provided its systems and services to major corporations involved with complex product testing. The company will be expanding its workforce with the introduction of CyFlex and its associated support services. The company also provides training for all its products. |
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