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Technology Overview:Platform Level Engineering: Systems Engineering On The Grander Scale

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Cars & aircraft are arguably the most complex software intensive products today. But the distributed nature of computing on board these platforms means nothing works without the electrical system that integrates & interconnects components within the context of the overall platform. This presentation explores platform connectivity across abstractions. It shows how new integrations with Rational requirements, functional design, verification & project management tools can contribute to platform developments, allowing companies to understand the impact of and respond to changes across engineering disciplines. As the challenges and technical solutions are described, so the value of this innovative and compelling paradigm becomes clear.

Blog Post:Help me find a parking space

John Day — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:22:17 GMT

It used to be relatively easy to drive into a large city and find a place to park, but as with so many things, that was then and this is now. It’s much harder now to find a place to park, but on the other hand, help is available now that wasn’t there back in the day. At least three parking software companies – Best Parking, ParkMe, and Parkopedia – were exhibiting at Telematics Detroit earlier

Blog Post:A truck transformed

John Day — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:14:21 GMT

If you’re familiar with the “Transformers” franchise (movies, toys, games, et al) you may be pleased to know that “Transformers 4,” directed once again by Michael Bay, is scheduled for release in late June next year, and a featured player – the semi trailer truck Optimus Prime – has a link to Mentor Graphics. Optimus Prime, the leader of the Autobots, previously based on a Peterbilt Model 379,

Blog Post:The massive growth of automotive electronics

John Day — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:13:52 GMT

The global market for automotive electronics is set to climb to $240 billion in 2020, up more than 50 percent from $157 billion in 2010, according to the new report from IMS Research, “The World Market for Automotive OEM Electronic Systems – 2013 Edition.” “The massive growth of automotive electronics in the space of a decade reflects the field’s rising importance to the car industry at large,

Blog Post:Lofty Goals Part One

J VanDomelen — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:13:34 GMT

Mars One management in the Netherlands has outlined the not-for-profit foundation’s goals and mission plan for 2013 through 2025. It is an interesting read and exciting proposition. Can Mars One and its global sponsors achieve the lofty goal of the first human settlement on Mars? They will, if all goes to plan: 2013 – Build a replica of the proposed Mars settlement in a cold, arid, desolate environment

News Article:CaetanoBus Streamlines its Electrical Design Processes Using Capital Software from Mentor Graphics

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 30, 2013—Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) and CaetanoBus today announced successful application of the company’s Capital® software suite to the development of CaetanoBus’ flagship C5 coach.

Blog Post:Coming Soon to a TV Near You

J VanDomelen — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:13:27 GMT

Not-for-profit organization Mars One in the Netherlands is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a one-way trip to Mars. Human space flight is expensive. It’s a fact that Americans and many others throughout the world have heard over and over. During trying economic times in the U.S., NASA’s budget often comes under scrutiny and, lately, human space exploration has taken an economic hit—yet, commercial

Blog Post:Connecting connected cars all over the world

John Day — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:29:14 GMT

Airbiquity came out with a new version (5.0) of their Choreo mobile integration platform this week and it sounds quite impressive for a few reasons. Besides giving automakers more information on connected vehicle usage, the new version more than doubles the number of geographic markets the platform covers. Chief revenue officer David Jumpa explains that in each of those markets Choreo is customized

Blog Post:A deep dive into automotive interface design

John Day — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:45:27 GMT

Telematics Update has published its Automotive HMI Report 2013, containing an analysis of human-machine interface (HMI) features by vehicle segment and an overview of “best in market” HMI designs, including those from automakers such as BMW, Audi, Ford, and General Motors. The report includes insights from more than 40 HMI experts from firms such as Continental, DENSO, Fiat, Garmin, GM, Harman,

News Article:L-3 Link Simulation & Training Cuts Engineering Change Orders by Ninety Percent Using Capital Software from Mentor Graphics

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

WILSONVILLE, Ore., May 21, 2013—Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today reported that L-3 Link Simulation & Training’s (L-3 Link) operation in the United Kingdom has cut the number of electrical engineering change orders (ECOs) at production by 90 percent using Capital® software.