Preview of highlight @ Rail-Tech Europe for European Railway Review
Improved performance of rolling stock and optimised maintenance programmes are the primary benefits of Real-Time Monitoring of your rail fleet and is an issue of increasing interest across Europe’s networks.
Following a ‘trail-blazing’ seminar that it hosted in November 2011, Lloyd’s Register will demonstrate how managers can take the next steps towards achieving their targets by launching the international Remote Monitoring Congress on Rolling Stock, establishing a new platform for this increasingly important topic in the rail market.
The programme will combine expertise from both rail and non-rail parties alongside a number of practical demonstrations of the process. Key topics:
Experience of other sectors: Condition monitoring in the Panama Canal – a business case
Industry trends: Why condition monitoring is becoming increasingly relevant in today’s market
Evidence of success: demonstrations from organisations who have already discovered the advantages of condition monitoring.
Source: Lloyd’s Register Rail Europe B.V.
Lloyd’s Register invites you to join our Congress on Wednesday 20 March 2013, during the Rail-Tech Europe 2013 show, and challenge our experts with your questions and concerns. This Congress represents a unique opportunity to debate the issues with our panel of speakers, all of whom possess extensive experience of Real-Time Monitoring in both rail and non-rail applications and who can explain the ins and outs of proactively using rail data to maximise the performance and financial benefits to your business.
Automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz as a reliable solution
To increase safety on level crossings, the automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz is proving that standardised industrial solutions can implement the high, safety-critical requirements of rail transport economically.
There are still a large number of unsecured level crossings. The focus is therefore on sophisticated, economical solutions. The automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz demonstrates its flexibility and openness in a wide range of classic mechanical engineering applications. PSS 4000 is even used in the chemical industry, on cable cars, dockside cranes and sluice systems. The benefit: it examines aspects of standard automation and safety within one system. What’s more, PSS 4000 offers the benefits of a decentralised control structure without the complexity that is normally associated with such a system. In detail, the automation system PSS 4000 consists of multiple hardware and software components, plus the real-time Ethernet SafetyNET p and corresponding network components. These can be used to connect other decentralised control systems and input/output modules, as well as to download both safety-related and non-safety-related data. The control systems are based on the decentralised I/O system PSSuniversal.
The automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz has a logical structure in terms of its practical application and programming, it is easy to manage and is extremely flexible. With PSS 4000 on board, the system can also be adapted to situations in which several streets converge at an intersection, for example. Autonomous operation is therefore guaranteed in every case.
The urgent need of many countries to modernise their railway infrastructure should fit well with this standard, industry-proven, safe and economical solution. In any case, as a centralised unit for standard and safety, the flexible automation system PSS 4000 is versatile enough to undertake far more complex tasks in the field of railway technology.
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Peek Traffic/Imtech on top in coveted Intertraffic Innovation Awards
As Intertraffic Amsterdam opened its doors for the 21st time, five organisations in particular had reason to celebrate, having been put in the spotlight by the jury for the Intertraffic Innovation Awards. During the opening ceremony at Amsterdam RAI, March 27, 2012, the winners of the traffic industry’s most sought-after prizes were finally revealed. Awards were presented in five separate categories: ITS/Traffic Management; Parking; Safety; Smart Mobility and Infrastructure. Intertraffic Amsterdam 2012 runs from 27-30 March 2012 in Amsterdam RAI.
The winner in the ‘ITS/Traffic Management’ category, Peek Traffic/Imtech, was also recognised as the ‘Overall Winner’ for its ImFlow policy-based adaptive urban traffic control system that is easy to configure and builds directly on city policies. The uniqueness of ImFlow is its real-time adaptive algorithm that automatically translates newly-configured policies into optimal flows. The judges saw it as a simple tool for controlling urban traffic management on the basis of policy priorities, so closing the gap between decision-making urban authorities and the operators of their control systems.
The winner in the ‘Smart Mobility’ category was DTV Consultants with its mobility ‘game’ From5to4 that stimulates employees to commute one working day in an alternative, smarter way. By travelling and working more smartly, employees can secure points. This new way of approaching personal mobility choices has had positive effects on the travel behaviour of contestants and raised awareness, as well as generating a travel behaviour database..According to the jury this innovative idea integrates serious gaming technology and social media into the mobility decision-making process. Using peer pressure within and between companies and departments, it encourages people to be imaginative in changing their travel behaviour.
The winner of the ‘Safety’’ category was Kapsch TrafficCom AG, with ACC. Automatic Incident Detection (AID) specialists at Kapsch have introduced ACC as a new and easy way of calibrating on-highway cameras, in tunnels or open-road tolling contexts, for Kapsch’s Incident Detection System. Calibrating AID cameras has traditionally been a complicated, lengthy and costly process. Not only is this system much quicker (10km of tunnel can be calibrated in just two hours as opposed to 35-40 hours), but accuracy is claimed to be 10 times greater. The jury felt that this affords significant speed, accuracy, cost and safety benefits in the calibration of incident detection cameras, particularly in hazardous locations eg tunnels. It involves mounting specially-developed equipment, capable of fitting into a flight case-sized container, onto a vehicle running through the road section being calibrated,
The trophy in the ’Parking‘ Category went to the SCANaCAR ScanScooter system for
enforcement of parking regulations by scooter. It gives reliable scans of 600-1,200 cars an hour, regardless of how they are parked (eg left or right of the ScanScooter. The solution is ideal for enforcement in inner cities as well as outer areas, and for immediate follow-up by parking staff who are visible and accessible to the public. The jury found this a worthy winner enabling greater efficiency in parking enforcement and enhanced safety for enforcement personnel, affording easier access and real-time connection with central databases, and reflecting current developments in enforcement regulation.
The ‘Infrastructure’ category award went to Langmatz GmbH with their Bluemove light pole. This e-mobility charging point is installed directly onto a street lighting system, the result being that no brickwork or additional housing is required. The system contains intelligence to connect to an outside charging pole management system and is able to manage the light on-off settings where needed. A power enhancement tool for increased electric power distribution via the lighting infrastructure is also available. For the jury, it addressed the challenge of developing sufficient EV charging infrastructure to meet the anticipated growth in EV production. Installation into existing roadside furniture is cost-effective, and avoids planning regulation issues and visual impacts on the urban environment.
The prizes were presented to the winners by Awards chairman Fred Wegman, managing director of SWOV, the Dutch national traffic safety research institute, The international awards jury, meeting on Monday 26 March, put the five winners at the top of a shortlist of 14 exhibitors from ten countries, which it selected in January.
About Intertraffic Intertraffic is the world’s largest and most influential trade event for infrastructure, ITS traffic management, safety and parking, providing a comprehensive overview of the very latest products, services and total solutions offered by suppliers. It also showcases the latest trends and developments. Intertraffic is intended for policymakers, specialists and operational personnel from government authorities, engineering consultancies, and the industry at large.
GATSO introduces new T-series platform - designed for the future of enforcement
GATSO unveils its new T-series platform during the Intertraffic Amsterdam 2012. More than a new design and cutting-edge technology, it was born out of a completely new vision for the present and future needs of the enforcement sector.
The GATSO history of innovations in road safety is unique. The completely new T-series platform is based on more than 50 years of experience and innovations. The key strenght of the T-series is that it fulfills the market’s need for low cost of ownership and maximising return on investment. To realize this, GATSO focuses on specific aspects, such as ease of installation and maintenance, and further improved violation efficiency. All offered on a platform that is future proof and expandible.
According to Timo Gatsonides, Managing Director of GATSO, “The T-series platform has the built-in technological capability to provide much more than traditional speed and red light enforcement functions. This includes options like AMBER Alert, flagging black list or suspect vehicles for wider crime prevention, or producing statistics – a full range of additional functions based on ANPR.
The T-series platform consists of a range of innovative technology design and components, housed in a revolutionary new cabinet. The latest high-tech components for image capture, machine vision, detection and more are combined in an architecture that provides the foundation for building customized and effective enforcement solutions. For more information about the T-series visit t-series.gatso.com.
About GATSO Founded in 1958 by Monte Carlo racing champion, engineer and inventor Maurice Gatsonides, GATSO delivers traffic enforcement solutions around the world. From design and manufacturing, to installation and operation. Fifty years after the world’s first speed measuring device was introduced, GATSO is still the leader in speed and red light enforcement. The company has implemented projects in more than 60 countries and delivered 45,000 systems around the world. For more information go to www.gatso.com.
ALFEN, as a subsidiary of ICU Charging Stations, has a background in the world of power distribution. For 75 years, ALFEN has been specialised in high, medium and low-voltage electricity.
The company is part of the property and construction company TBI, with approximately 9,000 employees.
‘It was a logical step for us, at ALFEN, to develop and manufacture charging points, considering our position as market leader in the manufacture of transformer substations’, says Jerry van Zundert, Sales Director for ALFEN and ICU Charging Stations. ‘The transformer substations are not only essential for the operation of a charging point, but now and in the future they will form a crucial part of the smart grid.’
Sense the Nedap “CITY OF THE FUTURE” at Intertraffic 2012, stand 02.309!
At Intertraffic 2012 Nedap AVI welcomes you in the “City of smart mobility”, an innovative hot spot where latest technologies in long range identification of vehicles and drivers, and wireless vehicle detection for on- and off-street parking will be presented. At Intertraffic 2012 Nedap introduces the brand new solutions Dual!D (driver based vehicle access based on UHF technology), ANPR Access (License Plate Recognition for vehicle access control), SENSIT Surface Mount (vehicle detection sensor that can be glued onto floors), and E-Parking License (preventing abuse of designated parking bays). Find out more at Nedap’s booth, stand number 02.309.
Dual!D for long range UHF reader Nedap introduces Dual!D: an extension to its UHF product line that enables remote identification of vehicle and driver combinations. Only authorized vehicle and driver combinations will be allowed access. This functionality was already available for the high end TRANSIT product line and Nedap has now made similar functionality available for the cost efficient uPASS Reach UHF reader.
SENSIT Surface Mount SENSIT consists of a network of wireless vehicle detection sensors that report on occupation of each individual parking spot. This parking occupancy system provides reliable, real-time data for guidance, alerting, and reporting. Based on that technology Nedap developed the SENSIT Surface Mount, a wireless sensor that can be mounted on the floor surface, which removes the need to drill into the floor. The core part of the product, containing the batteries and sensors, can easily be replaced.
E-Parking License Another product innovation Nedap that will be introduced at Intertraffic 2012 is the E-Parking License (EPL), available as an extension to the SENSIT system. The E-Parking License registers specific parking spaces for pre-registered audiences (permit holders, disabled, VIP member, etc.). When a vehicle is parked parks in a designated EPL parking bay, a small electronic device in the vehicle registers itself. The SENSIT system sends an alert when potential abuse is detected, which optimizes availability of the parking facility to the audience it was meant for.
ANPR Access License Plate Recognition camera In 2011 Nedap expanded its product portfolio for long range identification with ANPR Access, a license plate reader specifically designed for vehicle access control. The camera form and size, its functionality and its support of industry standards make it most suitable for vehicle access control.
The future of mobility in smart cities Do you want to know more about Nedap’s vision on mobility in the smart city? Would you like to learn more about our products and recent innovations? Then please visit our booth at stand number 02.309.
About Nedap AVI: Securing the flow Nedap AVI is leading specialist in solutions for long range identification and wireless vehicle detection to optimize, monitor and control traffic flow. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nedap designs and develops intelligent, sustainable technological solutions for themes that are relevant to the modern society. It is Nedap’s ambition to offer ”Technology that Matters”. Nedap AVI has offices in the United States, Italy, Dubai and Singapore. Its distribution channel, consisting of technically and commercially certified partners, spreads across the globe. www.nedapavi.com.
ImFlow: Policy-based adaptive urban traffic control
ImFlow is a new adaptive traffic control system that is easy to configure directly on the policies of the city. The uniqueness of ImFlow is its real-time adaptive algorithm that automatically translates the configured policies into optimal flow.
ImFlow offers a unique programming concept based on policies and constraints. The policies and constraints can be directly entered into the system and are used by the ImFlow adaptive algorithm to optimize signal timings in real-time. The policies and constraints are easily understandable by traffic engineers who need to setup and maintain an ImFlow system where policies represent the optimization objectives and the constraints are rules that must be obeyed in order for the system to function safely.
INNOVATION
The challenge developing ImFlow was to create an easy to use, highly resilient system that provides optimal flow within the user defined policies.
ImFlow offers a unique programming concept based on policies and constraints;
ImFlow provides multi-criteria optimization at area, route and intersection level and allows policies to be defined at each level;
The ImFlow ‘network optimiser’ optimises the signal timings based on the provided policies. The ImFlow ‘intersection optimiser’ further optimises individual controller timings using logic rules;
ImFlow is a highly scalable system suitable for single intersections, adaptive networks and large city networks;
Using cooperative technology ImFlow can communicate with individual vehicles;
ImFlow provides information to pedestrians and cyclists about the remaining waiting time;
ImFlow tracks all priority vehicles within the networks and predicts the arrival and departure of priority vehicles at signalized intersections and stops. A priority vehicle receives conditional priority based on the configured policies and current status of the vehicle;
FIELD TEST RESULTS
Since September 2011 ImFlow is operational on 4 intersections in Helmond. ImFlow interacts with the trucks equipped with the Freilot on board unit using cooperative technology. ImFlow gives conditional priority to facilitate eco-driving and provides information about the remaining green and red times on intersections.
B&S VISI enables you to keep decision points under control
B&S VISI enables you to keep decision points under control
Failure costs, delays, budget overruns and missing documents are just a few of the threats to an effective construction process. B&S VISI tackles problems at their source and provides transparency and control over the process.
Framework The VISI standard provides a framework for transparent support of communication, decision making and execution of numerous different construction processes.
B&S VISI automates this framework. It can be customized to match the working processes in your organization or project by using different frameworks. The standard frameworks include:
Preparation framework This is a basic framework because of the low level of standardization of preparation processes. Together with your organization we carefully customize this framework to match your working methods and the quality system you use.
UAV’891 framework One of the standard frameworks from B&S VISI is the UAV’89 framework. This framework was originally developed for the Dutch construction industry, however it deals with a widely recognizable issue. It is a standard scheme that is used for the execution phase of government projects and projects in the private sector. With the UAV’89 framework the administrative basis for a statement of work is defined and recorded, as it describes contractual relationships between the principal and contractor. Furthermore it settles communication between employers and contractors. The UAV’89 framework is set up for Dutch civil law, but can also be easily customized and implemented for international use. Its structure is mainly limited by the the rules and regulations of your country.
UAV-GC2 framework The UAV-GC framework is a relativily new standard within the Dutch construction sector. It was designed to cope with complex construction processes involving increasingly more parties. Constructions need to meet technical, functional and economical ever stricter demands. The manageability of these complex processes is a necessity. In innovative construction processes, different activities are combined in integrated contracts. One of the goals of governments worldwide is to introduce and use these integrated contracts in Public Private Partnerships. For example; with the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) approach, the responsibilities for designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining are bundled together and transferred to private sector partners. The UAV-GC framework can be easily customized and implemented for your projects. However additional input is required to allow the facilities of the framework (such as importing object trees and documentation lists) to be matched to your intended use.
Management and maintenance framework Bakker & Spees offers this framework in a number of variants and modules because of the wide variety of projects supported. In collaboration, Bakker & Spees matches the framework to the working methods of your organization.
Internal organization framework Major benefits can be achieved by good management of internal processes. Bakker & Spees has developed a similar framework for a range of organizations. Implementation of this framework also requires a sound input by your organization, a process for which we provide full support.
Problems caused by poor communication have been a well known issue in the construction industry. To address these problems the industry has developed VISI (the Dutch acronym for ‘Terms & Conditions for the Implementation of Standardisation in ICT in Civil Engineering’), which has gained broad acceptance as a standard for digital information exchange.
VISI enables parties to quickly and efficiently develop partnerships. It allows them to unambiguously capture and transparently access all documents, agreements, decision points and approvals. With B&S VISI, Bakker & Spees offers you full support for the VISI standard, removing bottlenecks in the application and use of VISI.
B&S VISI enables parties to communicate intuitively, with the knowledge that they can rely on a clearly defined process and transparent, traceable decision making.
1 Uniform Administrative Conditions for the Execution of Works 1989
2 Uniform Administrative Conditions for Integrated Contracts 2005
Nedap AVI is nominated for the British Parking Awards 2012 with its wireless sensor for parking called SENSIT Surface Mount. The British Parking Awards are presented to the leading innovations in car park management, enforcement, design and team work. SENSIT Surface Mount is shortlisted in the category Innovation. The award gala will be held 9th of March 2012 in London.
This year the organization of the British Parking Awards received over 80 entries for the British Parking Awards. The SENSIT Surface Mount from Nedap AVI, the revolutionary wireless sensor to detect vehicle presence in individual parking bays, is shortlisted in the category Innovation. The sensor can be easily glued onto each type of parking bay and infrared sensors and magnetic fields are used to detect vehicle presence. The performance of the solution is impressive. SENSIT delivers accurate, real-time data that offers convenient parking guidance, detects overstay and detailed reports on parking utilization.
Nedap AVI is specialist in solutions for vehicle detection and long range identification. Headquartered in the Netherlands Nedap designs, produces and markets innovative systems to monitor and control vehicle and driver related processes. The products are integrated with the latest technology from industry-leading vendors in parking and traffic. To making it possible to control mobility in urban areas in a secure and safe manner.
The British Parking Award gala will be held Friday the 9th of March 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, London.
Fast transition to car and user centric traffic management
The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) organizes a Smart Mobility Symposium on Wednesday 28 March during the Intertraffic Event in RAI Amsterdam. Speakers from a.o. Rijkswaterstaat, TomTom and TU/e will focus on the fast transition that is currently taking place from infrastructure based traffic management to car and user centric traffic management. Also Ruud Koornstra, entrepreneur and founder of XXImio, will give a presentation.
The information era has reached the world of transport and mobility. Many stakeholders are struggling with the consequences. Will traffic management be a self-regulating system of well-informed individuals? Will all traffic signs and dynamic route information panels become redundant? Will technology solve all negative effects of mobility? During the Smart Mobility symposium we are looking for answers.
In-car technology The TU/e Smart Mobility Symposium takes you into the world of current and future research on intelligent cars, smart logistics systems and intelligent transport systems. During this symposium speakers from the university, logistics and navigation industry will present and discuss the future development and its consequences for traffic management, transport systems and policy and business models.
The program starts at 13.15 h in the Smart Mobility Knowledge Centre of Intertraffic. After the lectures chairman Carlo van de Weijer, director of strategic area Smart Mobility of the TU/e, will lead a panel discussion.
Program: www.tue.nl/onderzoek/smart-mobility/agenda/symposium-intertraffic-amsterdam-2012/program/
In the morning he will give a presentation in the Smart Mobility Theatre (hall 9, 10.30 h) on 'Future mobility and traffic: technology for rescue’.
Demonstration cooperative driving Besides the symposium TU/e will demonstrate (Smart Mobility Live Experience) cooperative driving. The TU/e has successfully installed a Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (C-ACC) controller in a DAF truck. During Intertraffic the TU/e will demonstrate the DAF truck in collaboration with the Volkswagen Lupo EL research vehicle. As a striking duo they demonstrate cooperative driving where the truck automatically responds to the speed of the Lupo EL and the following distance is maintained. The Lupo EL is a fully electric research vehicle developed by the TU/e. There will be a continuous demonstration on Tuesday 27 and Thursday 28 March between 12.00 and 17.00 hours outside at the Smart Mobility Live Experience.
In the TU/e stand (hall 9, stand 09.415) small robots will show the principles of cooperative driving.
TU/e Smart Mobility Within the strategic area Smart Mobility the TU/e focuses on the societal challenge presented by the everlasting demand for mobility and the impact this has on our space and environment. The TU/e believes that technology can counter a big part of the problem and is therefore committed to develop knowledge and innovative technologies to realize sustainable mobility for society. Education and research contribute to making mobility and transport more intelligent and productive and to making vehicles safer, cleaner and more efficient.
Traffic professionals visiting the 21st edition of Intertraffic Amsterdam from 27-30 March can indulge in a world of solutions for any traffic issue imaginable. Innovation is key at the largest and most authoritative international trade exhibition for traffic infrastructure, ITS traffic management, road safety and parking.
Highlights at a glance • All-inclusive overview of traffic technology and total solutions
• NEW – The Smart Mobility Centre, showcase of international smart mobility solutions
• Very latest trends and developments
• More than 850 exhibitors, including the market leaders
• Networking platform for professionals from over 100 countries
• Practical segmented hall configuration
• Comprehensive seminar and workshop programme
Complete range of products and total solutions Intertraffic Amsterdam 2012 will feature over 850 exhibitors from around the world, who will display their products and solutions in 10 halls on an area of approximately 56,000 m² at the RAI Convention Centre. Visitors can gear up for the largest sector overview of innovations, network gatherings and learning opportunities. The Intertraffic exhibition programme is segmented into five themes: Infrastructure, ITS traffic management, safety, parking, and smart mobility. There will also be a large outdoor area with live demonstrations.
Smart Mobility Centre – hall 9 Working on cleaner, more efficient and safer transport systems. Visit the Smart Mobility Centre: your next step in mobility solutions. At Intertraffic Amsterdam innovative ITS and smart mobility solutions for cleaner, more efficient and safer transport systems come together in the Smart Mobility Centre, where attendees can find inspiration, expertise and network opportunities in various settings. You are invited to compose your personal programme by:
•Joining talkshows with fascinating guests in the Smart Mobility Theatre
•Attending interesting seminars in the Smart Mobility Knowledge Centre
•Experiencing ITS showcases in the Smart Mobility Live Experience
•Visiting the Smart Mobility Exhibition to network and create genuine business opportunities
Contributions of high level organizations
The following high level organizations and projects contribute to the Smart Mobility Centre:
COMeSafety 2, Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, Torino Piemonte Region, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and many more.
Stay informed of current issues in the field of ITS & smart mobility Industries and knowledge institutes the world over are working on new insights, technologies and mobility solutions for a cleaner, safer, more efficient and more reliable transport system in urban and inter-urban networks. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are widely seen as an important solution. ITS developments and smart mobility solutions are crucial to making optimal use of our transport systems and improving our traffic management. The deployment of smart mobility solutions, practical application of research results and making of business cases are key issues for today’s decision makers. Cooperation between industry, knowledge institutes and governments is crucial to tackle these issues and take the next step: From technological innovation to policy, business and deployment. So let us work together on sustainable and intelligent solutions that will result in a smart and integrated mobility system in the near future.
This is why you should plan ample time in your visit to enjoy Intertraffic’s Smart Mobility Centre in Hall 9.
From technology to policy, business and deployment There will be a daily seminar programme where delegates share knowledge and experience with expert speakers about technology, business cases and deployment of smart mobility solutions, illustrated by projects, pilots, good practice, proven technology and research results.
Via discussions, interviews and speeches, invitees from industry, scientific institutes and public bodies will share their perspectives, opinions and experiences with the audience. They will provide an exciting opportunity to learn about and help plan and organise future smart mobility initiatives, innovations and solutions to improve accessibility and traffic flow, liveability & the environment, and traffic safety in urban areas.
Seminar Programme This is the provisional Smart Mobility Knowledge Centre seminar programme. This programme is in development and subject to changes. You will find details about speakers and topics on the Intertraffic website.
Tuesday 27 March
Seminar room 1 - Intelligent vehicles & Cooperative mobility solutions
Seminar room 2 - Smart traffic management solutions
Wednesday 28 March
Seminar room 1 - Intelligent vehicles & Cooperative mobility solution
Seminar room 2 - Smart traffic management solutions
Smart Mobility Symposium by Eindhoven University of Technology (room 1 and 2)
Seminar tickets:
One day ticket: 95 euro
Three day passe-partout: 195 euro
Tickets provide access to all seminars in the Smart Mobility Knowledge Centre during a particular day or for all three days with a passe-partout.
As part of the seminar programme on the 28th of March (13.00-16.30), the Smart Mobility Knowledge Centre presents:
Smart Mobility Symposium by Eindhoven University of Technology Fast transition to smarter and sustainable mobility
How technology will rapidly change transport & mobility
The information era has reached the world of transport and mobility. Many stakeholders are struggling with the consequences. Will traffic management be a self-regulating system of well-informed individuals? Will all street furniture become redundant? Will technology solve all negative effects of mobility?
The TU/e Smart Mobility Symposium takes you into the world of current and future research on intelligent and clean cars, smart logistics systems and intelligent transport systems. In this symposium international speakers from academia, OEM and navigation industry will present and discuss the future development and its consequences for traffic management, transport systems, for policy and business models.
Within the strategic area Smart Mobility the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU-e) focuses on the societal challenge presented by the everlasting demand for mobility and the impact this has on our space and environment. The TU-e believes that technology can counter a big part of the problem and therefore is committed to develop knowledge and innovative technologies to realize sustainable mobility for the society. Research contributes to making mobility and transport more intelligent and productive and to making vehicles safer, cleaner and more efficient.
For symposium programme details and speakers, check out the Intertraffic website.
Preliminary free to attend theatre programme – Smart Mobility Centre
Tuesday 27 March
10.30 hours Opening Smart Mobility Centre
11.30 hours Talking about smart mobility - The next step Human factors of smart mobility
12.30 hours Smart mobility solutions in the Netherlands
13.30 hours E-mobility in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
14.30 hours Talkshow ITS Time of DITCM
Towards successful cooperative mobility solutions
15.30 hours Torino Piemonte - Northwest Italy: excellences in sustainable mobility and ITS
Wednesday 28 March
10.30 hours Keynote speech Future mobility & traffic: technology for rescue
by Carlo van de Weijer, director strategic area smart mobility,
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
11.30 hours Talking about smart mobility - The next step
Making business in a changing mobility world
13.30 hours Cooperative ITS in Europe and beyond COMeSafety 2
14.30 hours Field operational testing and validation of cooperative ITS COMeSafety2
15.30 hours Smart mobility solutions in the Netherlands
Thursday 29 March
11.30 hours Talking about smart mobility - The next step Making decisions
Panel discussion with administrators (chairman Carlo van de Weijer TU/e)
12.30 hours Cooperative ITS in Europe and beyond COMeSafety 2
13.30 hours Field operational testing and validation of cooperative ITS COMeSafety 2
14.30 hours Smart mobility solutions in the Netherlands
16.30 hours Smart traffic management in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
Friday 30 March
11.30 hours Talking about smart mobility – The next step Working on deployment
12.30 hours Smart mobility solutions in the Netherlands
13.30 hours Smart traffic management in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
Intertraffic Innovation Award Amsterdam, 13 February 2012 – Smart and innovative thinking will be rewarded at the world’s largest – and best attended – trade fair for the infrastructure, ITS traffic management, safety and parking sectors (March 27-30, 2012), when the winners of the 2012 Intertraffic Innovation Awards will be revealed. An international jury has carefully and meticulously studied the candidates and after detailed analysis and intense deliberation has shortlisted 14 final entries. Sectoral awards will be presented in five categories: ‘Infrastructure’; ‘ITS Traffic Management’; ‘Safety’; ‘Parking’; and ‘Smart Mobility’. And in addition to the Overall Winner Award, for the first time Intertraffic will also hand out an Urban Sustainable Mobility Award.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Infrastructure’ category
Langmatz GmbH, Bluemove light pole (Germany – Stand 11.413)
This e-mobility charging point is installed directly onto a lighting system, the result being no brickwork or additional housing is required. The system contains intelligence to connect to an outside charging pole management system and is able to manage the light on-off settings where needed. A power enhancement tool for increased electric power distribution via the lighting infrastructure is also available.
Trysil Maskin A/S, Trafficprinter (Norway – Stand 1.204)
Trafficprinter is a truck-mounted printer for thermoplastic paint. The automated system is able to print all kind of symbols and signs onto the road.
W.D.M. Limited, TM2 (United Kingdom – Stand 11.130)
The TM2 mini texture meter is an alternative to the traditional volumetric ‘patch’ test. It measures in real-time the road profile transversely over a 100mm width to provide Sensor Measured Texture Depth (SMTD) and Mean Profile Depth (MPD) over 1m, 10m and 50m averages. TM2 operates for 10 hours, utilising a touch-panel PC, and is the effective solution for newly laid asphalt and/or resurfacing.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘ITS Traffic Management’ category
Peek Traffic Solutions, ImFlow (The Netherlands – Stand 10.101)
ImFlow is a policy-based adaptive urban traffic control system that is easy to configure and builds directly on the policies of a city. The uniqueness of ImFlow is its real-time adaptive algorithm that automatically translates the configured policies into optimal flow.
Andrews & Wykeham, High Security RFID Windscreen Label (UK – Stand 5.333)
A windscreen label combining high-security e-beam holography with enhanced performance long-range UHF RFID.
Trinité Automation, SCM (The Netherlands – Stand 9.215)
SCM is a distributed approach for simple and understandable overview of hundreds of traffic-related network scenarios. By dividing an area into subnetworks and defining situations, through the use of SCM, different road authorities are able to manage a traffic network together. The number of predefined scenarios is significantly reduced and conflicting services can be managed based on priorities.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Parking’ category
SCANACAR, SCANaCAR Scanscooter (The Netherlands – Stand 3.313)
Enforcement of parking regulation on a scooter. Reliable scans of 600-1,200 cars an hour, regardless of how they are parked (left or right) of the Scanscooter. The solution is ideal for enforcement in inner cities and more spacious areas, as well as for immediate follow-up by parking attendant who remains visible and accessible to the public.
Car Parking Technologies, SmartGuide (New Zealand – Stand 3.409)
Wireless Parking Guidance system that requires no data cabling, in doing so reducing installation costs. Each bay is additionally monitored using infrared technology from beneath the vehicle for greater accuracy than traditional overhead ultrasonic systems. Signs are also wireless to reduce deployment costs. A full real-time reporting management using heatmaps is part of the solution.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Safety’ category
Olvia, ARENA Multitarget (Russia – Stand 1.218)
ARENA MT simultaneously monitors up to four lanes of traffic in both directions and measures the speed of all vehicles in the control zone. Enforcement images of the violators and their numberplates are captured automatically.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG, IDS ACC – Automatic Camera (Austria – Stand 11.715)
With ACC, Automatic Incident Detection (AID) specialists at Kapsch have introduced a new and easy way of calibrating on-highway cameras (tunnels, open road tolling, etc) for Kapsch’s Incident Detection System. Calibrating AID cameras has traditionally been a complicated, lengthy and costly process. Not only is this system much quicker (10km of tunnel can be calibrated in just two hours as opposed to 35-40 hours), accuracy is claimed to be 10 times greater.
Neurosoft, NeuroCar RedLight (Poland – Stand 9.200)
NeuroCar RedLight is a cost-effective and easily deployed computer-based system incorporating intelligent algorithms, image and video processing for automatic detection and identification of red-light running offences. The system obtains all of the necessary numberplate details for a successful prosecution as well as identifying the colour, make and model of the violating vehicle.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Smart Mobility’ category
DTV Consultants, From5to4 (The Netherlands – Stand 9.300)
From5to4 is the mobility ‘game’ that stimulates employees to commute one working day in a smart way. By travelling and working more smartly, employees secure points. This new way of approaching personal mobility choices has had a positive effect on the travel behaviour of the contestants, has raised awareness, as well as generating a travel behaviour database.
Trinité Automation, TrafficLink 2.0 (The Netherlands – Stand 9.215)
This system allows different suppliers to work together and enables automatic tuning between different road authorities. Innovative software combines different types of measuring systems and is able to control all kinds of roadside systems regardless of their supplier. The system is available online and offers reliable and surveyable information for the optimisation of traffic flow.
Intav, RevoLUXion (Italy – Stand 5.436 )
Rotating beacon with mechanical device moving a reflector around a bright source of three LEDs offers high-performance technology and is available at a much reduced price than Xenon-based beacons. This simple and reliable idea is multivoltage and features a tension regulator, silicon belt and steel ball-bearing. The LEDs offer up to 50,000 hours of maintenance-free operations.
The jury The 2012 jury consists of:
Ir. F.C.M. Wegman – Chairman of the Jury – Managing Director of the Dutch National Road Safety Research Institute (SWOV), The Netherlands
D. Crawford – Coordinating Editor, ITS International, Route One Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom
P.H. Martens – Corporate Director Research & Development Q-Park NV, Member of the Advisory Council of Directors the European Parking Association (EPA), The Netherlands
N. Bradley – Editor in chief, Traffic Technology International, UKIP Media & Events Ltd, United Kingdom
P. Potters – Manager ITS Netherlands at Connekt, The Netherlands
P.J.W. van den Noort – Executive director of Velo Mondial, The Netherlands
J. Al – General Director at Rijkswaterstaat, Dienst Verkeer & Scheepvaart, The Netherlands
Pre-registering for a free visitor badge Entry to Intertraffic Amsterdam is free to pre-registered trade visitors. Intertraffic Amsterdam also offers free rail transport between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam RAI. Please note pre-registration is required to use this service. Visitor pre-registration is facilitated free of charge via the Intertraffic website.
Opening hours Intertraffic Amsterdam 2012 will be held in the RAI Convention Centre from Tuesday March 27 to Friday March 30, 2012. The exhibition will be open from 10.00 to 18.00 on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 10.00 to 16.00 on the Friday.
More and most up-to-date information about the exhibition and accompanying activities is available at www.intertraffic.com
INTERTRAFFIC INNOVATION AWARD 2012: Jury selects 14 candidates
Smart and innovative thinking will be rewarded at the world’s largest – and best attended – trade fair for the infrastructure, ITS traffic management, safety and parking sectors (March 27-30, 2012), when the winners of the 2012 Intertraffic Innovation Awards will be revealed. An international jury has carefully and meticulously studied the candidates and after detailed analysis and intense deliberation has shortlisted 14 final entries. Sectoral awards will be presented in five categories: ‘Infrastructure’; ‘ITS Traffic Management’; ‘Safety’; ‘Parking’; and ‘Smart Mobility’. And in addition to the Overall Winner Award, for the first time Intertraffic will also hand out an Urban Sustainable Mobility Award.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Infrastructure’ category
· Langmatz GmbH, Bluemove light pole (Germany – Stand 11.413)
This e-mobility charging point is installed directly onto a lighting system, the result being no brickwork or additional housing is required. The system contains intelligence to connect to an outside charging pole management system and is able to manage the light on-off settings where needed. A power enhancement tool for increased electric power distribution via the lighting infrastructure is also available.
· Trysil Maskin A/S, Trafficprinter (Norway – Stand 1.204)
Trafficprinter is a truck-mounted printer for thermoplastic paint. The automated system is able to print all kind of symbols and signs onto the road.
· W.D.M. Limited, TM2 (United Kingdom – Stand 11.130)
The TM2 mini texture meter is an alternative to the traditional volumetric ‘patch’ test. It measures in real-time the road profile transversely over a 100mm width to provide Sensor Measured Texture Depth (SMTD) and Mean Profile Depth (MPD) over 1m, 10m and 50m averages. TM2 operates for 10 hours, utilising a touch-panel PC, and is the effective solution for newly laid asphalt and/or resurfacing.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘ITS Traffic Management’ category
· Peek Traffic Solutions, ImFlow (The Netherlands – Stand 10.101)
ImFlow is a policy-based adaptive urban traffic control system that is easy to configure and builds directly on the policies of a city. The uniqueness of ImFlow is its real-time adaptive algorithm that automatically translates the configured policies into optimal flow.
· Andrews & Wykeham, High Security RFID Windscreen Label (UK – Stand 5.333)
A windscreen label combining high-security e-beam holography with enhanced performance long-range UHF RFID.
· Trinité Automation, SCM (The Netherlands – Stand 9.215)
SCM is a distributed approach for simple and understandable overview of hundreds of traffic-related network scenarios. By dividing an area into subnetworks and defining situations, through the use of SCM, different road authorities are able to manage a traffic network together. The number of predefined scenarios is significantly reduced and conflicting services can be managed based on priorities.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Parking’ category
· SCANACAR, SCANaCAR Scanscooter (The Netherlands – Stand 3.313)
Enforcement of parking regulation on a scooter. Reliable scans of 600-1,200 cars an hour, regardless of how they are parked (left or right) of the Scanscooter. The solution is ideal for enforcement in inner cities and more spacious areas, as well as for immediate follow-up by parking attendant who remains visible and accessible to the public.
· Car Parking Technologies, SmartGuide (New Zealand – Stand 3.409)
Wireless Parking Guidance system that requires no data cabling, in doing so reducing installation costs. Each bay is additionally monitored using infrared technology from beneath the vehicle for greater accuracy than traditional overhead ultrasonic systems. Signs are also wireless to reduce deployment costs. A full real-time reporting management using heatmaps is part of the solution.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Safety’ category
· Olvia, ARENA Multitarget (Russia – Stand 1.218)
ARENA MT simultaneously monitors up to four lanes of traffic in both directions and measures the speed of all vehicles in the control zone. Enforcement images of the violators and their numberplates are captured automatically.
· Kapsch TrafficCom AG, IDS ACC – Automatic Camera (Austria – Stand 11.715)
With ACC, Automatic Incident Detection (AID) specialists at Kapsch have introduced a new and easy way of calibrating on-highway cameras (tunnels, open road tolling, etc) for Kapsch’s Incident Detection System. Calibrating AID cameras has traditionally been a complicated, lengthy and costly process. Not only is this system much quicker (10km of tunnel can be calibrated in just two hours as opposed to 35-40 hours), accuracy is claimed to be 10 times greater.
· Neurosoft, NeuroCar RedLight (Poland – Stand 9.200)
NeuroCar RedLight is a cost-effective and easily deployed computer-based system incorporating intelligent algorithms, image and video processing for automatic detection and identification of red-light running offences. The system obtains all of the necessary numberplate details for a successful prosecution as well as identifying the colour, make and model of the violating vehicle.
Shortlisted companies for the ‘Smart Mobility’ category
· DTV Consultants, From5to4 (The Netherlands – Stand 9.300)
From5to4 is the mobility ‘game’ that stimulates employees to commute one working day in a smart way. By travelling and working more smartly, employees secure points. This new way of approaching personal mobility choices has had a positive effect on the travel behaviour of the contestants, has raised awareness, as well as generating a travel behaviour database.
· Trinité Automation, TrafficLink 2.0 (The Netherlands – Stand 9.215)
This system allows different suppliers to work together and enables automatic tuning between different road authorities. Innovative software combines different types of measuring systems and is able to control all kinds of roadside systems regardless of their supplier. The system is available online and offers reliable and surveyable information for the optimisation of traffic flow.
· Intav, RevoLUXion (Italy – Stand 5.436 )
Rotating beacon with mechanical device moving a reflector around a bright source of three LEDs offers high-performance technology and is available at a much reduced price than Xenon-based beacons. This simple and reliable idea is multivoltage and features a tension regulator, silicon belt and steel ball-bearing. The LEDs offer up to 50,000 hours of maintenance-free operations.
The jury The 2012 jury consists of:
Ir. F.C.M. Wegman – Chairman of the Jury – Managing Director of the Dutch National Road Safety Research Institute (SWOV), The Netherlands
D. Crawford – Coordinating Editor, ITS International, Route One Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom
P.H. Martens – Corporate Director Research & Development Q-Park NV, Member of the Advisory Council of Directors the European Parking Association (EPA), The Netherlands
N. Bradley – Editor in chief, Traffic Technology International, UKIP Media & Events Ltd, United Kingdom
P. Potters – Manager ITS Netherlands at Connekt, The Netherlands
P.J.W. van den Noort – Executive director of Velo Mondial, The Netherlands
J. Al – General Director at Rijkswaterstaat, Dienst Verkeer & Scheepvaart, The Netherlands
AMREF (African Medical & Research Foundation) Flying Doctors The world of traffic and transportation is always looking for new opportunities. Innovations are crucial to this, which is why Intertraffic supports the organization via the Innovation Award. We are also committed to improving the wider world, and are therefore donating a substantial part of the Innovation Award registration fee to AMREF Flying Doctors.
About Intertraffic Intertraffic is the world’s largest and most influential trade event for infrastructure, ITS traffic management, safety and parking, providing a comprehensive overview of the very latest products, services and total solutions offered by suppliers. It also showcases the latest trends and developments. Intertraffic is intended for policymakers, specialists and operational personnel from government authorities, engineering consultancies, and the industry at large.
CEREAL - CO2 Emission Reduction in road Lifecycles
A research project of the cross-border funded joint research programme “ENR2011 ENERGY – Sustainability and Energy Efficient Management of Roads”
We aim to make a CO2 footprint tool (software) to calculate the CO2 emissions of pavement constructions over its life cycle. In order to develop a tool that has the most added value and takes into account the knowledge and opinion of key-stakeholders, we would like to invite you to fill in a survey. Below you will find a profile of participants we are looking for and some background of the project.
Invitation for survey
Please leave us your contact details if:
you are working in the road sector (construction, maintenance, rehabilitation of roads),
you are working in Europe,
you are working for a national, regional or local road authority, contractor or consultancy in the road sector,
you have experience with use of CO2 calculations for road constructions or you are interested in calculating CO2 footprints of pavement constructions.
If you leave your contact details in this form, you will receive the survey (max 30 minutes) in January 2012.
In the development process there will be more opportunities to contribute to the tool, in the development and testing phase. In the survey you can indicate whether you want to be involved in this process and we will keep you informed.
Click here for more detailed information on this project.
Nedap AVI introduces ANPR Access: LPR for vehicle access control
Nedap AVI, leading specialist in solutions for long range vehicle and driver identification, expands its product line of vehicle identification systems with the license plate reader “ANPR Access”. The ANPR Access is specifically designed for vehicle access applications. It is easy to implement in existing access control systems, because the software supports Wiegand, RS422, RS485 and IP.
In addition to its transponder based Microwave and UHF technologies, with ANPR Access Nedap offers a robust and user friendly LPR system for long range identification of vehicles. With years of experience in vehicle identification, Nedap AVI is able to advise the ultimate solution for each individual vehicle access situation. Vehicle access based on authorized license plates with the ANPR Access has already been installed in numerous kind of applications for city and parking access.
The camera is designed to act as a reader in several vehicle access control situations. The optional Wiegand Interface Module (WIM) converts license plate information into a Wiegand number, which makes it easy to implement it in existing access control systems using a Wiegand interface. ANPR Access is also able to send full license plate identifier strings over an IP or serial connection. The housing is designed for easy mounting on walls and poles and the camera is suitable for all type of weather conditions.
Before its international launch, Nedap AVI has successfully implemented the underpinning LPR technology in city access installations in the Netherlands for many years. ANPR Access is the perfect solution for AVI applications where it is impossible to distribute transponders. The technology can also be used in combination with Nedap’s transponder based access solutions (TRANSIT, uPASS) to support more demanding vehicle access control solutions.
Launch of CEVITTS 2012 - Electric vehicles charging and infrastructures
CEVITTS and Intertraffic – a perfect match RAI Exhibitions and Syllabuzz Exhibitions are pleased to announce the launch of a new event, CEVITTS (Charging Electric Vehicles Infra Technology Trade Show). CEVITTS 2012 will take place from 27-30 March 2012 alongside Intertraffic Amsterdam 2012 in the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam. CEVITTS will comprise a specialist exhibition with solutions in the field of public, commercial and private electric vehicle charging systems and the deployment of charging technologies and the accompanying infrastructure. Two series of conferences, a dedicated seminar programme and special pavilions complete the offering.
Tremendous opportunities The imminent roll-out of mass market electric vehicles means that each country will have to deal with a new load on their grids and will need to develop the necessary charging infrastructure both in public places and the home to support them. These stations won’t necessarily be on the corner but rather located at movie theatres, shopping centres, coffee shops, conference centres, restaurants and the office car park. This rapidly growing network will provide tremendous opportunities to manufacturers, wholesalers, installers, service providers, builders, designers, architects, importers, agents, etc.
Efficient co-location with Intertraffic Amsterdam – a perfect match CEVITTS 2012 will attract a global audience interested in the rapidly evolving developments provided by the charging and infrastructural developments. Intertraffic Amsterdam welcomes professionals from around the world involved in traffic infrastructure, ITS traffic management, road safety and parking. A large part of the 25,000+ Intertraffic audience (especially policy makers, specialists and operational personnel from government authorities, engineering consultancies, market leaders and innovators) will take an interest in CEVITTS, hence this co-location will be beneficial and efficient for both visitors and exhibitors alike.
The CEVITTS conference series Two conferences series will be staged during CEVITTS 2012. The ‘Technical series’ will showcase the main developments and trends regarding the charging of electric vehicles and the supporting infrastructure. The ‘Business series’ will give an overview of commercial charging possibilities for various different market players who would like to exploit the rapidly evolving EV development.
The CEVITTS seminar programme The free to attend seminar programme will feature technical presentations by exhibitors of products and services that have already been launched, presentations on trends, market developments and business cases, as well as pilot project results, panel discussions, tenders and project launches.
Special pavilions CEVITTS will also showcase distributed renewable solutions for local governments, business and residential customers to meet their care for a clean environment and their leaning towards energy independence. In addition, worldwide projects around the infrastructure of electric vehicles will be highlighted in a special pavilion.
WTMS 2011 - international rail conference in Lucerne on 22 September 2011
The Netherlands-based organizer of the well-known rail event in the European rail sector, Rail-Tech Europe, has initiated an international rail conference in Lucerne on 22 September 2011. This conference deals with wayside train monitoring systems. WTMS 2011 is being organized in cooperation with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways.
The conference topics are: hot box detection, axle load checkpoints, check of clearance profile, pantograph monitoring, fire & chemistry indication and cross border data exchange.
Conference programme WTMS 2011 is taking place on 22 September. SBB offers all participants the opportunity to visit their worldwide unique intervention center in operation on 23 September.
Themes of the conference are;
• Increasingly important role of WTMS in railway operations
• International benchmark
• Maintenance optimization of tracks and rolling stock
• Technological developments and innovations
Target groups WTMS 2011 is a must-attend conference for professionals engaged in rail freight operations, passenger rail operations, infrastructure management, monitoring & signaling systems, rolling stock manufacturing, track construction, consultancy & engineering, European regulations, sector associations, supplying industry and software systems.
Register online Register today at www.waysidemonitoring.eu and join the discussions at this international conference! The regular fee for industry delegates is € 695. Academics may register up until the conference starts for the reduced fee of € 395. Fees are exclusive of 8% VAT.
Click here for registration information about WTMS 2011.
The Digital Agenda: Europe digitally driven (VIDEO)
The Digital Agenda is Europe's strategy for a flourishing digital economy by 2020. It outlines policies and actions to maximise the benefit of the Digital Revolution for all.
The video presents the Digital Agenda and its importance for everyday lives of European citizens. The video aims to reflect on the effect that the Digital Agenda policies have on ordinary citizens and emphasise its human aspect.
ADAS and Location Aware Services: from concept to product development - NAVTEQ (Hall 9, booth 09.103A)
Together with our technology partners NXP and Technolution, NAVTEQ will be presenting leading enterprise solutions as well as innovative concepts in the field of ADAS and Location Aware Services – based on NAVTEQ MPE Reference Architecture. MPE (Map and Positioning Engine) enables ADAS and location aware applications on all vehicles, even those without a navigation system or navigable map.
NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, will showcase the concept of an embedded ADAS Map and Electronic Horizon in the vehicle to serve applications using map matched positioning. The demonstrations will include concepts for on-board units with ADAS applications, innovative user interfaces and back-end portals running a suite of NAVTEQ services.
NAVTEQ, NXP and Technolution will show a path from concepts and reference implementations to product development. Discover innovative solutions for road operators, fleet operators and mobility managers.
Presentation:
At Friday, 26th March from 11:45 am – 12:45 pm you are welcome in Seminar room 1 for the presentation Usage-based charging systems with location aware value added services, flexible architecture, from design to production (Speakers: NAVTEQ, NXP and Technolution). The attendance numbers for this presentation are unfortunately restricted. We recommend that you register yourself today at: http://www.amsterdam.intertraffic.com/nl/en/pages/seminars.aspx
Lloyd's Register and University of Antwerp's TRANSPORTNET join forces
From May 17 – 21, 2010 the University of Antwerp opens its doors for the first ‘Antwerp Rail School’ organised by its international network of leading University Groups, TRANSPORTNET, in close co-operation with Lloyd’s Register Rail, specialist provider of expert advice for rail rolling stock and infrastructure.
From May 17 – 21, 2010 the University of Antwerp opens its doors for the first ‘Antwerp Rail School’ organised by its international network of leading University Groups, TRANSPORTNET, in close co-operation with Lloyd’s Register Rail, specialist provider of expert advice for rail rolling stock and infrastructure.
The theme will be ‘Railway to the future: business and academia join forces’.
The school will benefit both people working in rail operations and infrastructure businesses who want to improve their knowledge and learn new skills, and students at advanced Masters / PhD level who want to better understand the rail business and apply their learning in this challenging environment.
Antwerp Rail School 2010 will be held at the premises of the University of Antwerp.
This innovative approach has been pioneered by Lloyd’s Register working with TRANSPORTNET with the objective of bringing scientific knowledge and rail practice closer together. At the same time it will be an excellent opportunity to promote the rail world to students, acquainting them with a working environment which carries a long history and offers substantial growth possibilities.
Programme
The overall programme covers five days; participants can either join the entire week or opt for one or more days. Subjects will be Market Analysis (Monday), Technical and Safety Analysis (Tuesday) and Investment Analysis (Wednesday), Freight Niche Markets (Thursday) and Passenger Innovation and Policy (Friday). Speakers from the TRANSPORTNET universities will contribute conceptual, framework and process inputs, whilst well-known rail and rail supporting organisations will give practical, in-depth insight into their strategic decision-making. Welcome drinks on the first day as well as a leisure programme in Antwerp will be included.
Costs and practical issues
Lloyd’s Register and the University of Antwerp are pleased to welcome applications to join the School in w/c May 17 - the deadline for application has been set on Friday, April 23, 2010. Full programme details, speaker profiles, practical details as well as costs and discount possibilities can be found on the website; www.antwerprailschool2010.org, from where a registration form can be completed and downloaded.
Bundling strengths
“At Lloyd’s Register Rail, we are proud of our reputation of serving a wide range of clients and thus being able to bring several rail parties together. We are happy to share these benefits with the University of Antwerp’s TRANSPORTNET, enabling members of the rail community to broaden their scope and to share their experiences,” says Jack Doomernik, Domain Manager Infrastructure & Interfaces. Thierry Vanelslander of the Department of Transport and Regional Economics at the University of Antwerp adds: “Within our Department as well as our international network TRANSPORTNET, it is considered increasingly relevant to share our academic competences and network with business and industry. The rail industry has a solid reputation with innovative perspectives. We see great opportunities for students at advanced level who want to get the chance of making real-life applications and to get in touch with business.”
Intertraffic Seminar Programme: Registration Now Open!
If you would like to know more about the products and services shown at the 20th edition of Intertraffic Amsterdam, come and visit the Seminar Programme. The Intertraffic Seminar Programme, taking place from 23-26 March 2010, will be held in two constructed seminar rooms on the exhibition floor in hall 9.
The Seminar Programme will feature technical presentations of products and services, presentations on trends, market developments and business cases, as well as pilot project results, panel discussions, tenders and project launches. Per day three to five themes will be covered, so there is a choice for every visitor. On Tuesday 23 March the subjects mobility management, parking solutions and cooperative systems will be addressed. On Wednesday 24 March the subjects road safety, road maintenance, incident management and road pricing & toll systems. On Thursday 25 March the subjects safe, smart & sustainable travelling, green roads, parking information and guidance systems and traffic management. And on Friday 26 March the subjects ITS tenders, projects and pilots, road pricing & mobility solutions will be discussed.
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New version of industry leading swept-path software, AutoTURN, launched
Intertraffic Amsterdam 2010 - standnr. 01.121
Support for Specialized Transport Systems leads the List on New and Updated Features in AutoTURN 7.0
Rotterdam, Netherlands - Transoft Solutions, developers of the industry leading software for the engineering and architectural communities worldwide, announces he launch of AutoTURN 7.0. The newest version of Transoft Solutions’ CAD based swept-path software has added features and enhanced functionality that will be demonstrated at Transoft Solutions' stand 01-121 at Intertraffic exhibition, taking place 23-26 March in the Amsterdam RAI exhibition centre.
“We’re excited to be releasing this version of AutoTURN. This is a swept-path software that has traditionally had more transportation engineering know-how and research behind it than others within the industry and we’ve worked hard to put more into this version,” said Product Manager Mike Frost. “Designers will benefit from the product of that research in a more capable software that now includes support for specialty transport vehicles.”
Building on its legacy as the industry leading swept-path analysis software, AutoTURN 7.0 supports specialized transport systems in its SmartPath tools. This includes a library of specialized vehicles that includes: Wind Tower Trailer, Wind Blade Trailer, 19-axle Heavy Haul, Beam Transporter I, Beam Transporter II, and a Booster Trailer. These specialized vehicle configurations allow Independent Rear Steering (IRS).
Complementing the addition of the specialized transport systems support are three new functions. The Override Angle/Path Angle function allows designers to use a fixed or dynamic angle during forward simulations with IRS vehicles; to control rear bogie steering independently of the tractor to assess the potential drive path. Billy Chan, EIT, conducted extensive testing to ensure the accuracy of the movement characteristics algorithm. Three Part Reverse simulations for three part vehicles have been included in AutoTURN 7.0. Additionally, with the introduction of Telescoping Joint trailer support gives AutoTURN users the ability to design using logging trucks or create new types of vehicles with similar characteristics.
AutoTURN 7.0 allows designers to take their specialty transport system vehicles one step further to include cargo parameters. Cargo details, within the View/Edit Vehicle function, is a new ability to define the cargo size or set limiting factors to vehicles to operate within industry standards to prevent damage to the payload or surrounding infrastructure. Designers can also include cargo when working with specialized transport systems in the Simulations Properties. The Vehicle Cargo function draws the combined swept-path envelope of the vehicle body and the cargo to give designers a better visual representation of the clearance and tolerances.
“This version of AutoTURN is more robust than it has ever been,” said Frost. “Designers will get more productivity out of this software, than any that have come before it.”
Further information about AutoTURN 7.0, including a full list of new features and functions, a downloadable brochure, signup for an evaluation copy, product videos, and AutoTURN training solutions can be found at www.transoftsolutions.com/AutoTURN. To sign up for the launch demonstration webinars, please visit https://transoftsolutionsevents.webex.com.
About Transoft Solutions
Established in 1991, Transoft Solutions Inc. develops and supports CAD-based software for engineers and architects for their civil and infrastructural design and planning needs. Transoft Solutions is part of the Autodesk and Bentley’s developer’s network and our products function within these major CAD platforms. Transoft’s products have become the “de facto” standard of many National Road Administration and Top Design firms in over 120 countries.
Transoft Solutions is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. To better service its global clients Transoft has established subsidiaries in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, which services EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and in Sydney, Australia, which services APAC region (Asia Pacific China).
Jury selects 17 candidates Intertraffic Innovation Award 2010
Innovation and excellence will be rewarded at the world’s largest trade fair for the traffic infrastructure, management, safety and parking sectors (March 23-26, 2010), when the winners of the 2010 Intertraffic Innovation Awards will be announced. An international jury has scrutinized over 80 potential candidates and after careful analysis and intense consideration has shortlisted 17 final entries. Acknowledging the widening scope of Intertraffic’s traditional remit, sectoral awards will now be presented in six categories – ‘Parking’, ‘Traffic Management/ITS’, ‘Environment’, ‘Infrastructure’, ‘Safety’ and last but by no means least ‘Cooperative Systems’.
The TRANSIT UHF reader offers long range vehicle identification up to 4 meters [13 ft] using the latest UHF technology. Based on battery free passive RF technology the TRANSIT UHF reader offers a cost effective and enduring solution for parking access.
The TRANSIT UHF reader has an integrated fine-tuned antenna in an elegant and compact enclosure ideal for outdoor as well as indoor applications.
The Nedap UHF system offers the best price-performance characteristics over traditional “long-range’ proximity card solutions. This plug-and-play reader is easy to install and operates immediately when it is powered up. Integration into any new or existing access control and parking management system is easy to realize.
Please visit us at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2010 - booth number 02.207!
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Customize your directions using Public Transit on Google Maps. Drag & drop the default directions to your preferred roads or highways, get walking or public transit directions, route around traffic, or add multiple stops on your way. Print directions with Street View photos included. Google Transit is available in a growing number of countries and cities.
Source: Google
Communication is an essential element of any democracy, and the European
Union is no exception. Citizens are entitled to know what the EU is doing, why
it is doing it, and how it will affect them. They also have a right to take part in
the political process, through an effective two-way dialogue with the EU and its
institutions.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/eutube
Go to: Europe Direct
Customize your directions using Public Transit on Google Maps. Drag & drop the default directions to your preferred roads or highways, get walking or public transit directions, route around traffic, or add multiple stops on your way. Print directions with Street View photos included. Google Transit is available in a growing number of countries and cities.
Source: Google
Today the European Union produces a sixth of its electricity using renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydro power. But that proportion will have to more than double over the coming decade if the EU is to keep its promise of tackling climate change by ensuring that 20 percent of our energy comes from renewable sources by 2020. This film, shot in Germany, Denmark and Spain looks at a number of projects supported by the EU's Intelligent Energy Europe Programme, which are designed to help the Union meet this ambitious target.
Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/eutube
It's good if one person plants a tree. Two is even better. Plant the idea in your friends' heads - check out the video and spread it like a weed! Source: EU Tube
