Systems Engineering, Design, and Integration
From concept to implementation in a broad range of technologies
Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has deep expertise to provide the full
range of solution development in a variety of domains. Our core strength is developing
first-of-a-kind prototypes and innovative designs that demonstrate “the art of the
possible.” We consider the trade space that impacts all stakeholders. We leverage
digital models to validate component and system-level performance and perform verification
testing.
Our proven, disciplined systems engineering processes result in robust total system
solutions that can adapt to changing technical, production, and operating environments;
respond to user needs; and balance requirements, design considerations, design constraints,
schedules and budgets.
General Capabilities
- Engineering Design and Analysis
- Component and Process Design
- Systems Development & Implementation
- System Automation, Controls, and Data Acquisition
- Full-Scale Process Demonstration & Validation
Quality Standards
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified (Quality)
- ISO 14001:2015 Certified (Environmental)
- AS9100D:2016 Certified (Quality-Aerospace-Related Products)
CTC’s systems engineering capabilities begin at concept development, where requirements
and architecture are transitioned into well-thought-out system designs based on
the trade space. Our capabilities span design, development, production, and sustainment.
Our interdisciplinary team includes engineers, technical specialists, customers,
and business and financial analysts who provide a framework to enable sound decision
making relative to trade studies among system performance, risk, cost, and schedule.
Systems involve the interaction of components performing a function that cannot
be achieved by a single component. Now more than ever, a system’s mechanical and
electrical components will likely include some sort of electronic interface. Our
systems integration brings together hardware and software components and subsystems.
We excel at experimentation and acceleration of technology transition using high-level
prototyping to the fullest extent possible to reduce risk, but with a focus on field
application.
Plug-in Electric Vehicle – Vehicle to Grid (PEV V2G)
Our systems process was applied to successfully research, develop, and engineer
a PEV V2G system at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Fort Hood, and Joint Base Andrews.
As a result, the Air Force unveiled the DoD’s first non-tactical fleet composed
entirely of PEVs. Energy providers pay for V2G services, allowing installations
to offset energy costs. Bi-directional PEVs and charging systems with software controls
to manage vehicle fleets enable bidding into the energy ancillary services market.
Hybrid Vehicles – Halvorsen 25K Loader
In an example of our systems integration requiring the design of hardware and software
and integrating with the existing HMI and control system, CTC developed a diesel-battery
hybrid powertrain for the U.S. Air Force’s Halvorsen 25K Loader. The Halvorsen is
used to load and unload cargo from Air Force transport aircraft. CTC’s solution
improves agility, energy efficiency, and airman safety, while reducing greenhouse
gas emissions.
Water Recycling Technologies
CTC leveraged our systems engineering process to develop innovative water recycling
technologies that use cost-effective stages of processing to purify and treat wastewater.
Since one size doesn’t fit all in this industry, solutions are tailored to the requirements
and then optimized. We offer the ability to fully design, develop, prototype, test,
build, and maintain industrial water treatment systems that will reduce costs and
water usage.
Vehicle Event Data Recorder
Development of the VEDR system is another example of our systems engineering and
integration. Designed for recording sensor data enabling post analysis of data to
be used for rapid deployment of sound engineering solutions in the field to address
battle, safety, or operational issues encountered by soldiers. The data enabled
engineers to reconstruct vehicle crash, roll-over, and blast/Improvised Explosive
Device (IED) events to better understand the causes of crew injury and facilitate
the design of safer vehicles for the warfighter.
Control Systems Engineering
CTC develops industrial and vehicle control systems, including a master controller
responsible for managing the following subsystems: engine, motor/ generator, transmission,
battery, on-board charger, thermal control, safety features, and operator station
controls. The master controller also interfaces with the OEM’s control systems.
CTC installed all the requisite equipment and wired and programmed all the communication
to enable testing and validation for the entire hybrid Halvorsen 25K loader system
operation (see above). CTC integrated the STW Technic ESX-3XL controller for the
hybrid Halvorsen application. The STW Technic controller is a commercially available,
rugged, off-highway vehicle controller that is weather rated for the intended operational
environment. It is also an IP67 and IP69K rated sealed enclosure for worldwide environmental
conditions. CTC used programmable logic controllers (PLC) for industrial control
systems and PC based HMIs and control systems.
We approach process optimization based on our proven systems engineering process
to identify the problem, develop concepts, and determine feasibility. After that,
we develop prototypes and perform testing while addressing maintenance and system
decommissioning.
