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Implementing JMAG
Tempel Steel [March,2013]
Evaluation and Selection of Electrical Steels using Simulation
The world's leading manufacturer in the field of electrical steels, Tempel Steel. Tempel Steel has continued to provide electrical steels used in a variety of electrical devices such as motors for all applications including vehicles, generators, and transformers. JSOL's electromagnetic field analysis software "JMAG" is used in their development.We interviewed Mr. Charles R. Frontczak and heard how JMAG is used to select appropriate electrical steels on a cost-benefit basis. This report also includes content from the presentation he gave at the JMAG Users Conference 2012.
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Electric Motor Technology Research Center, Taiwan National Cheng Kung University [January,2013]
Use of JMAG in Renewable Energy Research
In May, 2012, JMAG's Taiwan distributor, Flotrend, held a JMAG Users Conference in Taiwan attended by around 60 JMAG users.
The JMAG Users Conference benefitted from the cooperation of Associate Professor Min-Fu Hsieh, a researcher at Taiwan National Cheng Kung University's Electric Motor Technology Research Center (EMTRC), and, like in Japan, saw a lively exchange of ideas among engineers. This report gives an overview of Professor Min-Fu Hsieh's activities.
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Neturen Co. Ltd. [September,2012]
Pioneering Induction Heating Technology in Japan Using JMAG to Achieve Higher Accuracy and Quality in Induction Hardening
Neturen Co. Ltd. is the top domestic manufacturer when it comes to using induction heating (IH) technology to perform induction hardening on metal components. They have cutting-edge knowledge of the industry that can only be attained from continually developing new techniques and products based on IH technology. They apply JSOL Corporation's electromagnetic field analysis software JMAG to their development process. JMAG is making big contributions to shortening trial production time, improving thermal processing quality, and developing new IH technology in their induction hardening.
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Institute for Electrical Energy Conversion,Technische Universität Darmstadt [Winter,2011]
Taking on Research for New Motors and Generators
This edition of Implementing JMAG is brought by the Institute for Electrical Energy Conversion, Technische Universität Darmstadt in Germany.
Technische Universität Darmstadt has a long history, having been established in 1877, and is a central figure in German motor and generator research. The Institute for Electrical Energy Conversion uses JMAG to design cutting edge generators.
Mr. Bogan Funieru reported about problems with motors and generators, his vision for the future, and the role that JMAG is playing in his research.
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Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd. [Fall,2011]
Using a merger with Schneider Electric S.A. and making the leap to become aleading company in the electromagnetic switch market
Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd. is the leader in control instruments, such as electromagnetic switches that use electromagnets to open and close the contact points of electrical circuits.
In 2008 they merged with the Japanese arm of Schneider Electric S.A., the second largest manufacturer in the same field. By merging the former Fuji Electric, the market leader in Japan, with the former Schneider, who provides the know-how of a global company, they are leading the market with a combination of global product power and solution proposals that have high added value. They are using "JMAG", JSOL's electromagnetic field analysis software, at their development site. We asked Mr. Masayoshi Sakata, the manager of the development and technical analysis group at Fuji Electric's technology and development headquarters and the driving force behind utilizing simulation, about how he uses JMAG.
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Precision Measurement and Manufacturing,
Department of Micro Engineering, Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering Precision Measurement and Manufacturing Laboratory [Summer,2011]
Developing the Ultimate Creative Tools for Craftsmen to Realize Aesthetic Machining
The machines making the machines to create parts are the mother machines, or machining tools. How are materials accurately machined as fast and with as much power as possible to create a workpiece? Research toward even more accurate mother machines, which play a vital role in expanding Japanese industry, is advancing. Professor Atsushi Matsubara from the University of Kyoto Graduate School of Engineering received the 2011 JSPE Numata Memorial Paper Award with his research partners for their innovative ideas advancing cutting control. Professor Atsushi Matsubara discusses the allure of his research and mother machines as well as the role of JMAG in his work.
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SIM-Drive Corporation [Spring,2011]
Leading Motor Development for Mass Production Electric Vehicles
The SIM-Drive Corporation (headquarters: Shinkawasaki, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-Shi) establishes joint development projects for the mass production of electric vehicles (EV) using their vast experience and accomplishments in EV research. Hiroshi Shimizu, the pioneer of EV development in Japan as the Professor in Faculty of Environment and Information Studies at Keio University, heads the research and development as the Chairman of the SIM-Drive Corporation, a venture company. Osamu Shimizu from the In-Wheel Motor Propulsion Development Division related to the development of motors for electric vehicles discusses the current trends of EV development and how the SIM-Drive Corporation uses JMAG.
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Shibaura Institute of Technology Kan Akatsu
M&E Energy Conversion Lab. [January,2011]
Tackling Next Generation Motor Development using JMAG
The evolution of technology for motors and control systems has been tremendous.The progress of development is driven around an environmental axis which has provided motors that can cut the world's power consumption in half and brought us electric vehicles.Electromagnetic field analysis software is becoming a tool indispensable in designing and evaluating the performance of these types of products.Prof. Akatsu uses the electromagnetic field analysis software, "JMAG," for his M&E Energy Conservation Lab. at Shibaura Institute of Technology which is known for its achievements reducing torque ripple in permanent magnet motors and he is an executive member of several technical committees in The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. In this interview, Prof. Akatsu discusses motor development and electromagnetic field analysis software.
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MEIDENSHA CORPORATION [September,2010]
Stimulating the Expansion and Reinforcement of the Business Domain with JMAG
The Meidensha Corporation, whose business ranges vary from heavy electric machinery to industrial electric systems, was established 113 years ago. The technology of its products is mainly founded in rotation machines. The JSOL Corporation's electromagnetic field analysis software, JMAG, has stimulated technological innovation, supporting product development by providing a tool capable of achieving higher efficiency, higher output, and establishing highly precise control technology for its products. Electromagnetic field analysis software is also at the forefront of development for new technologies that require advanced solutions for environmental conservation.
Mr. Yamada, Executive Officer and General Manager of the New Product Development Group, Mr. Nomura, Senior Fellow, Mr. Watanabe, Senior Engineer of the New Product Development Planning and Management Department, and Mr. Matsuhashi, Manager of the Analytic Simulation and Advanced Control Technologies Section, discuss why they decided to implement JMAG and the benefits of using it.
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COSEL CO., LTD. [July,2010]
Comparing and Examining the Variability of Regulated DC Power Supplies via Simulation
Cosel Co., Ltd. is one of the leading market shareholders of high quality/miniaturized switching power source devices (regulated DC power sources), DC-DC converters, and noise filters for EMC. Cosel often manufactures their own specialized transformers vital to power supply modules by optimizing the geometry of cores and the structure of windings.
Masahiro Shima, Group Leader of the OS Design Dept. in charge of comparing and examining the variability of design specifications for DC-DC converters using magnetic field analysis simulations discusses why he decided to implement JMAG and how they are using it.
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SANDEN CORPORATION [Winter,2010]
JMAG-RT Models Connect Companies Changing Energy Management Development
The Sanden Corporation which designs, develops, and sells inverters for automobiles is planning motor based development using JMAG-RT models for control simulations by creating behavior models based on a proposal from one of their motor design manufacturers. Mr. Hirono and Mr. Tsukamoto, in charge of the design and development of inverters from the Electronic Development R&D Division, Mr. Sekine, in charge of evaluating motors from the Power Electronics Device Group, as well as a representative from the motor manufacture who proposed JMAG-RT to the Sanden Corporation, discuss the benefits of using JMAG-RT.
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NIDEC SANKYO CORPORATION [November,2009]
Gaining Market Share by using JMAG to Support Customers
The Nidec Sankyo Corporation handles a wide range of products from robots to micro stepping motors. The Nidec Sankyo Corporation's products hold a share in the aggressive world market by providing products quickly to customers from the first contact of the sales team to the delivery of the product. JMAG, simulation technology for electromechanical design, supports the speed as well as the development and design of their products. Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Vice President of the Research & Development Headquarters, Tsuneo Sato, Assistant Manager of Research & Development, and Toshifumi Tsuruta, Assistant Manager of Research & Development, discuss their strategies for gaining a larger share of the world market, the merits of implementing JMAG, and the ways they utilize JMAG analyses.
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NIDEC CORPORATION [November,2009]
Supporting the Success of New Businesses
The Nidec Corporation, a top manufacturer of small precision motors used in devices such as hard disk drives and CD-ROM drives, entered the automotive market with a mid-size motor for power steering in 2000. The tool that facilitated their growth and success in a market the Nidec Corporation had little experience or knowledge was JMAG, an electromagnetic field analysis software from the JSOL Corporation. Less than 10 years have passed and the Nidec Corporation has grown to hold roughly 10% of the market share. Mr. Hitoshi Inoue, head of development for the Nidec Corporation, and Mr. Nakaba Kataoka discuss the merits of implementing the JMAG system.
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