Case Studies Archives - TK Engineering Oy

Case study: Intelligent data logger for electric trucks

In this case study TKE has used a combination of the Kvaser Memorator Pro 2xHS v2 and the CANtrace CAN analyzer to help a customer realize collection and logging of diagnostics data from a prototype electrical truck. This case was made in cooperation with Elways AB in Solna, Sweden.

Elways AB is developing system for charging the batteries of an electrical truck while driving. Charging is done using an electrical rail embedded in the road. TKE has also previously helped the customer during development of the collector arm that connects to the rail and provides the power for charging the truck’s batteries. Read more

Case study: Diagnostic system for Smart Trams in Tampere

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In 2016, the City of Tampere decided to build a tramway system. The city ordered 19 modern ForCity Smart Artic trams from Transtech Oy (part of Škoda Group). The contract also includes a three-stage option for the delivery of a maximum of 46 additional trams. ForCity Smart Artic will have a 1,435 mm track gauge. The three-section tram will be bi-directional and able to accommodate a total of 264 passengers. Operation in the demanding climate conditions is ensured with a durable bogie and wheelset structure. Read more

Case study: Water Jet Control System

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TKE OY, specialized in CAN-technology, has supplied a water jet control system in year 2016 to a leading Water Jet manufacturer. We gathered requirements and designed the CAN-based control system which can tolerate single point of failure with degradation in performance.
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Case study: REMU – Control system for Big Float excavator

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Control system for the REMU Big Float 800 dredging excavator

TKE OY, specialized in CAN-technology, has supplied a control system for the Big Float 800 dredging excavator of REMU Ltd, which is leading supplier of innovative screening and excavation systems in Europe. This special excavator consists of a basic excavator, where the normal track system is replaced with floating pontoon/track-system. This helps the excavator to float on lakes or sludgy marshes and gives the Big Float excavators unique abilities to reach hard to get places. Read more

Case study: Scania – Android tablet for HGV driver training

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Android tablet transforms training experience

Scania has used an Android driver developed by TK Engineering (TKE) and CAN interfaces from Kvaser to develop a user-friendly tablet solution for HGV driver training.
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Case study: Lighting sequences of the Olympics rings in Vancouver international airport

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TKE supplied electronics for the 2010 Olympic winter games held in Vancouver, Canada. The lighting sequences of the Olympic rings that greet travelers to Vancouver international airport during the year that leads up to the Olympic Games are controlled through 5 TKE WCS-10 CAN-switches. The rings were lit by British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell during festivities March 5, 2009. Read more

Case study: Servicetool for Hybricon

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TKE OY, specialized in CAN-technology, has supplied a Servicetool to Hybricon Bus Systems, Sweden who develops and manufactures the world’s most energy-efficient, clean and quiet system for public transport buses with an aim of delivering complete systems for electric public transportation in cities. Read more

Case study: Electric roads – The future of transportation

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TKE is involved in a project to electrify roads for the future

In the future many of the vehicles on our roads will be driven by electricity.
TKE is pleased to announce that we are involved in a project where the road will have an electrical rail to charge different vehicles that are using the road. Read more