Model-Driven Development
With model-driven development, we increase productivity, shorten development times, reduce costs, and sustainably improve the maintainability of our systems.
High-Level Product Design through Model-Driven Development
In today's ever-evolving technological landscape, the increasing complexity of modern systems necessitates continuous improvements in development processes to uphold the highest quality standards. Model-Driven Development (MDD) emerges as a pivotal approach capable of profoundly enhancing various facets of traditional product design processes. MDD not only mitigates project risks and reduces costs but also promotes seamless collaboration among engineers spanning diverse disciplines.
Our journey began decades ago with the implementation of modeling and simulation techniques, such as SPICE, to analyze electronic designs and utilize FEM analysis for board design optimization. Since 2012, we have pushed boundaries further by generating code for processors and FPGAs from system models. You can explore our success story with the Brakebox Wafer Handler on the MathWorks website.
At 3T, we optimize component placement and are able to create high-power-density designs because of our power analysis. We have already developed simulation models for our VIPER and PEPPER platforms. This allows us to quickly assess our customer's specific mechatronic challenges and adapt our simulation models to generate controller software tailored to the customer's needs.
With our commitment to Model-Driven Development, we stay at the forefront of innovation to meet the evolving demands of today's complex product design landscape.
Mastering Signal and Power Integrity – with ANSYS-Based Simulation
In today’s electronics development, performance requirements are more demanding than ever. High-speed data channels, low-voltage components, and dense layouts push the limits of traditional design approaches.
At 3T, we meet these challenges head-on with advanced simulations powered by ANSYS – ensuring signal and power integrity (SI/PI) from the very first design iteration.
Innovative Approach for Tumor Localization
The Sirius Pintuition System presents an innovative solution for breast cancer surgery. The procedure involves the insertion of a tiny titanium-encased magnet into the tumor using a needle. To assist the surgeon further, a specialized rod is introduced through a small incision in the breast. This rod detects the magnetic field and offers valuable guidance during the surgical process. Notably, this innovative approach enhances cosmetic outcomes and facilitates more breast-conserving surgeries.
Throughout the system's development, 3T spearheaded the electronic aspects, addressing challenges in accurately detecting and interpreting the magnetic field. Collaborating with a third-party provider, we devised sophisticated mathematical algorithms for precise positioning.
As a result, the device's screen now provides real-time information, displaying the distance between the rod and the magnetic seed in millimeters, proving to be a vital asset during surgery.
Achieving Exceptional User Experience for Surgical Booms
Surgical booms demand an optimal level of flexibility and user-friendliness to grant the surgical team swift access to critical functions. To facilitate seamless control of the operating unit, there is an intelligent braking system, with 3T responsible for the electronics and software.
The primary challenge lay in crafting software that seamlessly integrated into a complex system, with a significant portion of the mechanical design yet to be finalized. By embracing the Model-Driven Development (MDD) approach, our team effectively modeled and simulated the system's interfaces and behavior, , allowing for precise development tailored to the customer's requirements.
We achieved an ideal solution by actively involving the customer in the development iterations and software optimizations. This collaborative approach ensured that the surgical booms met the highest performance and usability standards.
Power Converter development board - PEPPER
PEPPER, our cutting-edge power inverter, houses an exceptionally precise digital amplifier. This 4-channel platform boasts state-of-the-art Gallium-Nitride (GaN) FETs, offering unprecedented control over both voltage and current outputs. Highly versatile, it accommodates a wide range of load impedances, from capacitive to inductive.
Motor control - VIPER
VIPER represents an electronic speed controller capable of delivering up to 1kW, ideal for motors with a supply voltage of 8 to 60V. The motor control board incorporates a robust processor, an intelligent FED driver, and discrete power stages. The strength of this building block lies in its full customization potential, making it a perfect fit for a wide array of applications.
High-performance Radar Back-end Module
In collaboration with our customer, we've developed a high-performance radar back-end module. This module controls the radar front-end module, which generates and receives the analog tracking signals. The radar back-end module, powered by the Xilinx Zynq Z-7020, incorporates signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data processing for analog radar tracking signals. Digital Signal Processing on the Zynq FPGA fabric enhances processing capabilities, while the eCos RTOS on a Zynq ARM core ensures precise timing for radar tracking tasks. The required tracking algorithms are developed through Model-Driven Development using MATLAB and Simulink. This integrated solution represents a significant advancement in radar signal processing and tracking technology.
Our early commitment to model-driven development combined with code generation has firmly established us as front-runners in the industry.Drawing on our extensive experience, we have refined and optimized the development process, resulting in reduced project risks and the delivery of high quality products.
Our expertise is most prominent in the field of motion control, where modeling plays a pivotal role. By comprehending mechatronic systems through model-driven development, we gain deeper insights into the challenges, expediting the development of effective solutions.
- Swing drives for continuous material flow
- Safety solutions for shuttle systems and cobots
- Electromagnetic pallet stoppers
- High-performance brakes for industrial trucks
- State-of-the-art control technology for logistics
Visit us and experience our braking, holding and control solutions live in operation in the cobot.