PRESS RELEASE
Release date: 20th May
2013
Oleo
launches innovative new software at CTRS Shanghai
Innovative
new train crash simulation software has been launched at the CTRS show in
Shanghai to help evaluate options for various energy absorption methods used in
bolt on devices, including couplers, buffers, anti-climbers and other crush
elements. Oleo 1D Rail, the ground-breaking new software has been developed by
crash energy management (CEM) experts Oleo International and is being localised
for overseas markets with the help of Midlands-based language expert Comtec
Translations.
Oleo
1D Rail is used for investigating the sensitivity of a whole train CEM system
for collision response and was launched in Shanghai, China at this year’s CTRS
show. The software has flexible inputs to allow a specific train to be modelled
and various collision scenarios simulated. Hydraulic units are then selected
from a library of designs and characteristics of linear devices such as rubber,
elastomer and deformation tubes. The software reflects the specific geometry
accommodating the coupler, buffers and anti-climbers for each vehicle in the
rake. Once the basic train and its energy management have been set up, it is
possible to run various collision scenarios including train into terminal,
train into stationary train, and train into moving
train.
Comtec
Translations has been instrumental in helping to bring this software to the
Chinese market; a country with impressive high speed rail investment. China
currently has close to 10,000km of rail investment reportedly in operation and
plans in place to expand the network to 50,000km by 2020.
Oleo
already has a manufacturing base in China but has maximised its presence in the
country with the launch of Oleo 1D Rail. Providing specialist technical
translators, Comtec localised the software for the Chinese market. In addition,
a Chinese website was set up to host the simulation software. Oleo’s existing
sales material, including brochures and leaflets were also translated into
Chinese ready for Oleo to launch the software at CTRS in Shanghai.
This
considered approach to translation has enabled Oleo to deliver on its strap
line: ‘Leading the world in energy absorption’ as the company continues to
develop its strong presence in international markets with the launch of this
new software.
Sandy Watson, Marketing Manager
with Oleo International said: ”Currently there is nothing available on the
market as advanced as Oleo 1D Rail for evaluating energy absorption methods
with one dimensional simulations. With the support of Comtec we will be able to
launch our new software worldwide in different languages at global trade shows
and exhibitions. After a successful launch in Shanghai we are now looking
forward to bringing Oleo 1D to markets worldwide”
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About Oleo
Oleo are an established engineering company and a
leading expert in energy absorption technology, designing and manufacturing
energy absorption solutions for the rail, elevator and industrial sectors and
for end stop solutions. Oleo has been producing hydraulic energy absorption
solutions for over sixty years with over 1,000,000 units in circulation.
Ongoing investment
in research and development ensures that Oleo is continually updating designs
and introducing new products and services to their portfolio.
Oleo 1D Rail
simulation software is a valuable tool, used to analyse impacts. Research and
development has taken this simulation software to the next level and is able to
offer 2D and 3D modelling encompassing linear and non-linear dynamic analysis.
About Comtec
With over thirty years’
experience, COMTEC supports UK exporters from key business sectors, meeting
their requirements for fast, high quality translation and interpreting services
in all major languages worldwide.
With rigorous
quality procedures in place to ISO9001 standard, Comtec handles a wide range of
projects, from translation of brochures and other print material to
localisation of software products and websites requiring on-going content
updates. The company invests heavily in the latest technologies
to simplify the translation process, combining technical know-how with the expertise
of its linguists to deliver translation and localisation projects efficiently,
on time and on budget.
For more information
Please contact Sophie Howe, Managing Director, Comtec Translation on telephone +44 (0)
1926 335 681 or email showe@comtectranslations.com or Denise Taylor, Bridge PR & Media Services on
telephone +44 (0) 2476 520 025 or email denise@bridgepr.co.uk