MATLAB News & Notes - December 2004
Inside the MathWorks
The MathWorks Supports Student Competitions
Through sponsorship, donated software, technical support, and mentoring, The MathWorks supports two student engineering competitions: the Formula Student and Challenge X.
Formula Student is an annual European event organized by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Institution of Electrical Engineers, with numerous corporate sponsors. Student teams are challenged to design and fabricate a prototype car with high-performance acceleration, braking, and handling while remaining low in cost, easy to maintain, and reliable. Marketability is judged by factors such as aesthetics, comfort, and use of common parts.
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The Challenge X teams visited The Mathworks in August for MATLAB and Simulink training. |
Challenge X is a three-year competition sponsored by General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy. Student teams from across the U.S. re-engineer the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, a fuel-efficient compact SUV. They must reduce energy consumption and decrease emissions while maintaining vehicle performance and utility features.
The MathWorks hosted a four-day training program for Challenge X participants in Natick, Massachusetts. Students were introduced to Model-Based Design while learning to use MATLAB and Simulink.
The MathWorks Opens Office in Sweden
In July 2004, The MathWorks expanded its global business with the opening of its eighth direct office in Europe. The MathWorks AB is located in Kista, a suburb of Stockholm. This new location will enable The MathWorks to provide direct support and services to its growing Nordic customer base of more than 1,800 companies.
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The MathWorks Sweden team |
The staff at the new office will grow to 20. It already comprises a strong team of sales, marketing, application engineering, and technical support. This team will provide direct service to all Nordic customers and be a strong link to the established resources of the other worldwide offices.
“We are excited to have joined the MathWorks team. As the leading developer and supplier of MATLAB and Simulink, The MathWorks already has a strong customer base. We look forward to working with our customers to accelerate innovation in the Nordic region.”Yngve Nygren
Managing Director of The MathWorks AB
The new office will support companies such as Nokia, Ericsson, Volvo, and Saab and serve markets including communications, automotive, aerospace, defense, education, and research.
