News Release: December 7, 2007  Industrial Technology Centre Increases Testing and Analysis Capabilities
 WINNIPEG, Manitoba - With the support of the Vehicle Technology Centre (VTC), the Industrial Technology Centre (ITC) has expanded its existing PULSE noise and vibration analyzer system to offer more extensive noise and vibration testing and analysis capabilities that the Manitoba vehicle manufacturing industry requires. This represents a significant advancement in the vehicle technology infrastructure available in Manitoba.
"The VTC recognizes the importance for ITC to upgrade their technology to analyze noise and vibration and are pleased to support ITC’s acquisition of new equipment to increase the measurement capability of their system" said Ed Van Humbeck, President of the VTC. "Vehicle manufacturers in Manitoba, as well as others, will be better served with this sophisticated procedure."
ITC’s increased capability will help vehicle manufacturers in Manitoba refine their product NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) performance using a structured approach called Source Path Contribution (SPC). This approach helps to define and evaluate all sources and paths of NVH as perceived by the vehicle occupants. It utilizes a portable multi-channel transducer measuring system along with advanced data capture and analysis software. The end user can benchmark existing product, run simulation scenarios, troubleshoot components, and demonstrate product compliance.
Manitoba vehicle manufacturing industry companies improve their vehicle’s NVH performances to conform to various public regulations in US and Canada and their client’s own performance criteria. The rate at which companies are being required to solve NVH issues is increasing as new propulsion systems are being designed to meet emission regulations and the use of alternative energy sources.
Other potential markets for this technology could include the aerospace and building/construction sectors where vibration and noise reductions are required.
“The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of doing more to turn ideas into innovations,“ said the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification. “ Our contribution through Western Economic Diversification Canada has helped the Vehicle Technology Centre to contribute toward essential equipment to respond to the local industry’s needs.”
The VTC was established in part through a $2 million contribution from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) in January 2003. VTC is a non-profit corporation whose goal is to provide a forum for promoting industry co-operation, expanded infrastructure, innovation and use of new technologies.
“ We're excited about the introduction of this technology and are proud that it represents a significant advancement in the vehicle technology infrastructure available in Manitoba,” said Jim Rondeau, minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines. “I am always pleased to see a Manitoba company looking for new ways to improve their operations and enhance their competitiveness.”
ITC operates under the authority of Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy & Mines (STEM) and provides a wide range of technical services in support of technology-based economic development in Manitoba.
Contacts:
Barry Mitchell,
Executive Director
Vehicle Technology Centre
Tel: 204-945-2473
E-mail: barry.mitchell@gov.mb.ca |
Dale Kellington,
Engineering Services Manager
Industrial Technology Centre
Tel: 204-480-3333
E-mail: dkellington@itc.mb.ca |
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