Articles by: J Srikant

NI Collaborates With CROWD to Define 5G Wireless Communications

National Instruments,  the Texas based engineering solution provider, today announced its collaboration with CROWD, the European Union Framework Project 7 (EU FP7), to define next-generation wireless 5G communications. CROWD researches the combination of small- and large-density cells in a heterogeneous wireless network for an efficient architecture in which small cells meet traffic hot-spot needs while large cells offer reliable coverage[Read More…]

NI introduces industry’s widest bandwidth high-performance microwave vector signal analyser

NI introduces industry’s widest bandwidth high-performance microwave vector signal analyser

National Instruments (NI), the Austin, Texas based technology solution provider, announced today the industry’s widest bandwidth high-performance 26.5 GHz microwave vector signal analyser (VSA) and a fast tuning 20 GHz continuous wave signal generator. The two new instruments complement the extensive NI modular instruments offering and expand the measurement capabilities of the PXI platform. High-Performance vector signal analyzers deliver a[Read More…]

NI Announces Rugged Compact Vision System for USB3 Vision Cameras

National Instruments, the provider of solutions that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today announced a compact solution for high-speed vision applications. The NI CVS-1459RT is a small, rugged vision system with a quad-core Intel Atom processor and two dedicated USB 3.0 ports for USB3 Vision cameras. “The NI Compact Vision System is my go-to[Read More…]

by October 1, 2014 Uncategorized
Continental Unveils Smartphone Integration for all Vehicle Classes

Continental Unveils Smartphone Integration for all Vehicle Classes

Continental, the German automotive giant, recently unveiled its smartphone integration system for all Vehicle Classes. The multifunctional smartphone terminal (MFST) offers vehicle manufacturers the foundation for car drivers to use the smartphone functions easily, conveniently and safely in their vehicle. The new terminal is to go into production in 2015. The main idea behind the product is not just to[Read More…]

Daimler Financial Services India launches Customer Online System for BharatBenz Financial

BharatBenz Financial (BBF), part of Daimler Financial Services, today announced the launch of its first customer online self- service portal for commercial vehicles customers in India. This enables BharatBenz customers to access all their account information online. As well as providing customers with increased transparency, the Customer Online System (COS) also shortens the response times to customer queries. Speaking on[Read More…]

by September 30, 2014 Business Filings, OEM, Short Takes, Web Exclusive

K V S Prakash Rao Takes Over as President of FADA

Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) recently announced the appointment of K V S Prakash Rao as its new president for the period 2014-15. The decision was announced during 271st Council Meeting held immediately after the 50th AGM on 22nd September 2014. K V S Prakash Rao, 44, who is the MD of Garapati Autoventures Pvt Ltd and Managing Partner of[Read More…]

by September 24, 2014 Focus, Newscast, Short Takes, Trending, Web Exclusive
NI takes first steps into industrial Internet of Things; launches InsightCM

NI takes first steps into industrial Internet of Things; launches InsightCM

  National Instruments (NI), the Austin-headquartered provider of systems target at engineers and scientists, announced the launch of its InsightCM Enterprise, a condition monitoring solution that helps companies gain insight into the health of their capital equipment for machine maintenance and operations. With this launch, NI has entered the industrial Internet of Things, a fast growing technology sector. “With the[Read More…]

ZF Friedrichshafen agrees to acquire TRW Automotive

ZF Friedrichshafen agrees to acquire TRW Automotive

ZF Friedrichshafen AG and TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ZF will acquire TRW. Under the terms of the agreement, ZF will acquire TRW in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$ 12.4 billion based on equity value. The agreement has been approved by ZF’s Supervisory Board and Management Board and[Read More…]

by September 16, 2014 Business Filings, Focus, International, Web Exclusive
MathWorks introduces integrated real-time simulation and testing solution Simulink Real-Time

MathWorks introduces integrated real-time simulation and testing solution Simulink Real-Time

MathWorks, the US headquartered developer of computing software for engineers and scientists, today announced the introduction of Simulink Real-Time into the Simulink product family. Simulink Real-Time enables engineers to build, test, and run real-time applications from Simulink models on dedicated target computer hardware connected to their physical systems, providing a complete end-to-end real-time simulation and testing solution. Combining the functionality[Read More…]

Federal-Mogul vehicle components division renamed Federal-Mogul Motorparts

Federal-Mogul vehicle components division renamed Federal-Mogul Motorparts

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, the Michigan based auto component major, today renamed its vehicle components division to Federal-Mogul Motorparts effective immediately. This step is taken to further the ongoing strategy to drive the global growth of its premium products and leading brands.   The new Federal-Mogul Motorparts name and logo will be rolled out globally effective immediately. “Federal-Mogul’s premium brands are[Read More…]

by May 23, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive