Continental Teves Purchases an 8-processor TurboHawk System
9 February 1999
Automotive Supplier Continental Teves Purchases $280K Concurrent Computer Corporation Real-Time System for Driving Simulator
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 9, 1999--Concurrent's TurboHawk(tm) to Test Brake System Controllers
Concurrent Computer Corporation announced today that Continental Teves, a leader in safety and comfort systems to major car manufacturers, recently purchased an 8-processor TurboHawk system. The system, which includes Concurrent's PowerWorks(tm) Integrated Development Environment, will be used in the Continental Teves Auburn, Michigan development center to provide man-in-the-loop simulations. Continental Teves is currently developing advanced vehicle dynamics stability systems by integrating the driver with vehicle dynamics models, suspension models, and powertrain models.
Continental Teves ranks first in the world in the production of disk brakes and second in anti-locking brake systems. Its Electronic Stability Program (ESP), an interactive, high-tech safety system, significantly increases drivers' chances of avoiding potential crashes. By comparing the driver's intent with reality 150 times per second, the system responds faster than a human can.
"Lives depend on the responsiveness and predictability of our braking systems," said Scott Cheney, Simulation Engineer, Continental Teves. "The hard, real-time determinism of the Concurrent system allows us to confidently predict brake system response to critical driving conditions as well as over the entire spectrum of situations that drivers may potentially encounter."
According to Corky Siegel, Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President, Concurrent Computer Corporation, "Concurrent has a long history of providing complete solutions to automotive industry giants. Because our real-time systems support the most demanding applications, automobile and original equipment manufacturers know they can simulate their controllers in real-time, reducing time to market and costly prototypes."
About the Companies
Continental Teves, with headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. Approximately one-half of its sales are derived from its business in the fields of anti-locking brakes, traction-control systems, and the ESP. Its replacement business accounts for just under 10% of its total sales. Continental Teves also maintains development facilities in Frankfurt and Detroit and manufacturing facilities in Europe, South America, Asia, and the United States.
Concurrent Computer Corporation (http://www.ccur.com), headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a leading provider of high-performance, real-time computer systems, solutions and software to commercial and government markets. The company's real-time market focuses on strategic business areas that include: industrial systems; software and embedded applications; data acquisition; simulation; and vibration control. Concurrent is also one of the leaders in the emerging digital video server marketplace. This market includes the residential entertainment, corporate training, hospitality, and in-flight entertainment industries. Operating in 32 countries worldwide, Concurrent provides sales and support from offices throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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