DTS Proud Sponsor of National Biomechanics Day 2022

DTS Proud Sponsor of National Biomechanics Day 2022

DTS Proud Sponsor of National Biomechanics Day 2022
National Biomechanics Day 2022
National Biomechanics Day 2022

bi·o·me·chan·ics : the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms

Biomechanics investigates the broad expanse of biology in the physical world and it makes substantial contributions to basic biology and physics, medicine and health, human and animal movement and performance, biomedical engineering, prosthetics and human-machine interactions, among many other endeavors.

The Next Generation: National Biomechanics Day hopes to expand the influence and impact of biomechanics on our society. By teaching young people about biomechanics the goal is to expand the number of people entering the field of biomechanics and create more career opportunities. Careers in biomechanics will vary greatly and may include theoretical biomechanics science and the practical application of biomechanics in commercial, medical, industrial, and other settings.

DTS is proud to again sponsor National Biomechanic Day and the inspiration that it brings to students around the world. It’s a great entry point and exposure to the work that DTS has done over the last three decades in injury biomechanics. Biomechanics has been foundational for the development of the miniature 6DOF DDR recorder embedded in NFL football mouthguards to help track and improve player safety on the field. Groundbreaking research was also key for the development of the U.S. Army WIAMan Blast Manikin. Officially known as the Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin, the ‘human response’ of WIAMan is based on extensive biomechanics and cadaveric research done in partnership with top universities throughout the country. Each university focused on key injury areas primarily in the lower extremities like the spine, pelvis and feet to create predictable under-body blast (UBB) patterns. 

“It’s a great entry point and exposure to the work that DTS has done over the last three decades in injury biomechanics.”

Diversity & Inclusion: National Biomechanics Day has had tremendous success in reaching diverse and underserved populations and has enacted extensive initiatives to expand this success. Among these initiatives are grant programs for Women in Biomechanics and Black Biomechanists, repeated from 2021 and new this year, programs for disabled biomechanists and members of the LatinX in biomechanics group. NBD has had excellent success in reaching diverse and varied groups around the world and we will continually expand this effort. As we say, Biomechanics is for everyone.

DTS salutes and celebrates National Biomechanics Day and the contributions of the many biomechanists around the world. To learn more about National Biomechanics Day and the participating laboratories, universities and high schools, visit The Biomechanics Initiative Sponsors.

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Biomechanics Forum March 9th

Biomechanics Forum March 9th

Biomechanics Forum March 9th

Hello Biomechanists Everywhere,

National Biomechanics Day and The Biomechanist are hosting the second NBD Sponsors’ Technology Forum, a symposium aimed to educate biomechanics researchers and practitioners about state-of-the-art technology.

For the 2nd year in a row, DTS is proud to sponsor NBD. Please join DTS and the other cutting-edge companies for brief updates on the latest instrumentation and technology available. This event is a great opportunity to explore new tools and resources to support your biomechanics science and applications.

Please join us for this VIRTUAL, educational session (free): Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 5:00 pm GMT (GMT Convertor).

Schedule:

5:00 | NBD Introduction to the Forum
5:05 | VICON / IMU
5:15 | Delsys
5:25 | Qualisys
5:35 | Novel
5:45 | Short break with The Biomechanist
5:50 | AMTI
6:00 | Motek
6:10 | DTS
6:20 | XSENS

Join the session and meet representatives of these vital companies and start to develop your professional relationships.

PS: 5:00 pm GMT = 9:00 am Pacific, 12 noon eastern, 2:00 pm Sao Paulo, 6:00 pm Berlin, 8:00 pm Minsk, 8:00 pm Moscow…

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Meet the Smallest Most Versatile 6DOF Data Logger Available

Meet the Smallest Most Versatile 6DOF Data Logger Available

Meet the Smallest Most Versatile 6DOF Data Logger Available
DTS DDR Smallest Versatile 6DOF Data Logger Available
DTS DDR Smallest Versatile 6DOF Data Logger Available

Ultra-small, ultra-light, ultra-low power and ultra-flexible. That’s the DTS DDR. One of the latest innovations from DTS, the DDR (Dynamic Data Recorder) is expanding testing possibilities. This standalone 6-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) data logger measures both triaxial linear and triaxial angular acceleration and can be laid flat or curved around, or in, a test article.

This versatility means the DTS DDR can be used in a large variety of applications such as:

  • Sports/Biomechanics: embed on, or in, mouthguards, helmets, shoes, and gloves for monitoring strike and impact. The NFL is using mouthguards fitted with the DDR to monitor and help advance player safety.
  • Defense/Army: embed in protective gear including helmets, boots or packs to collect 6DOF data in the field and during training. The DDR technology is also being used to develop In-Ear Exposure Sensors (IEES) to Measure Blunt Impact & Blast Overpressure.
  • Pharmaceuticals & Manufacturing: Weighing only 2.5 grams, the DDR can be used to create a “golden” unit that has the same size and weight as the actual product. The instrumented unit can then be run through the automated assembly line or shipping process to record measurements such as shock and vibration.
  • High Value Asset Monitoring: can be used in package testing and safe transit of high value assets in a variety of environments and vehicles such as planes, trains, trucks, and cargo containers.

Designed to be embedded on or in devices under test without altering usage or test dynamics, this ultra-low power bare flex circuit with built-in sensors has non-volatile flash memory, a shock rating of 10000 g operating/survivable, and wireless inductive charging.

The DTS DDR, one of the most innovative data acquisition solutions available. Click to learn more.

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Driven by Data – The NFL Player Safety Revolution

Driven by Data – The NFL Player Safety Revolution

Driven by Data – The NFL Player Safety Revolution
DTS DDR Data Logger Sensor Mouthguard NFL Driven by data
DTS DDR Data Logger Sensor Mouthguard NFL Driven by data

Healthy, uninjured players are the backbone of football. And as technology advances, so do our opportunities to gain more knowledge through data that can be used to improve how the game is played, the gear players wear, and the environment around them. There are many ways the NFL and other innovators are now collaborating to improve the safety of players.

In 2016 the NFL allocated $60 million toward the Engineering Roadmap, a movement toward a better understanding of football biomechanics leading to the development of better protective equipment. Dr. Crandall who chairs the NFL’s Head, Neck and Spine Engineering Subcommittee states, “We brought together the leading researchers and biomechanics, and medicine. We’ve coupled them with innovators, designers that manufacture helmets, protective equipment, and sensors, so we can consolidate all the information and have transformational change in short order.”

Currently the NFL is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build the Digital Athlete, which is a virtual representation of a player. This Digital Athlete can run countless simulations, be used to better predict player injury and, hopefully, help prevent injuries. According to NFL.com, Sam Huddleston, Principal Data Scientist at Biocore, the NFL’s engineering partner, says “”We’re leveraging computer simulation in order to generate injury reconstructions. That allows us to understand, why did this player get injured, and then identify the things we could do to change that outcome.”

To accomplish this, a tremendous amount of data must be gathered and then input. The data will come from a wide range of sources including medical records, video reviews, field mapping, practice and performance data, equipment scans, and innovative technology such as shoulder pads, helmets, and mouthguard sensors.

The mouthguard sensor program was launched in 2019 as part of the Engineering Roadmap. Mouthguards fitted with DTS DDRs (Dynamic Data Recorder) are playing a key role gathering data that will help inform the Digital Athlete, as well as the development of gear that will improve player safety.

The DTS DDR is a flexible data logger embedded inside the mouthguard that can measure impact forces, speeds, and directions. We are proud that our ultra-small, flexible 6DOF data event logger is being used to help improve NFL player safety.

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Cool Space Applications Presentation Dec. 2

Cool Space Applications Presentation Dec. 2

Cool Space Applications Presentation Dec. 2
DTS Space Applications SAFE Association Presentation Invitation
DTS Space Applications SAFE Association Presentation Invitation

SPACE APPLICATIONS
Presented By: Mike Beckage Co-Founder & CTO of Diversified Technical Systems (DTS)

Meeting, Product Introduction & Facility Tour
Join us for drinks in Old Town Seal Beach following the event

December 2, 2021
4:00pm – 5:30pm at DTS
1720 Apollo Court, Seal Beach, CA 90740
RSVP to info@dtsweb.com
(Appreciated by not required)

For over 25 years, we have been a corporate member of the SAFE Association and supported this community through presentations and informational gatherings throughout Southern California.  I am pleased to announce that all are welcome to an upcoming presentation by one of our founding members, Mike Beckage, on December 2nd starting at 4 pm at our manufacturing site located at 1720 Apollo Court, Seal Beach CA 90740.  The presentation “Space Applications: Cool and Interesting ways DTS is impacting scientific investigations” will highlight several applications in space travel where DTS products have played an important role in advancing scientific research and human safety in space missions.

DTS is a member of the local SAFE Chapter One organization.  The SAFE Association focuses on safety within the transportation industry and has several regional chapters across the globe.   www.safeassociation.com

Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE in-person meeting.   If you choose to become a member, a $10 dues fee will be collected allowing access to a full year of meetings, informational sessions and events.

Kirsten Larsen, SAFE Chapter One President

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Full-Scale Nuclear Transporter Crash Test

Full-Scale Nuclear Transporter Crash Test

Full-Scale Nuclear Transporter Crash Test
Sandia Full Scale Crash Test
Sandia Full Scale Crash Test

Successful crash test meets major milestone for nuclear deterrence program
Article Written By: Manette Newbold Fisher /
Sandia Lab News Vol. 72, No. 20, October 9, 2020

A full-scale crash test involving a semitruck impacting the side of the first prototype of a new weapons transporter successfully took place at Sandia this summer.

Using the Labs’ sled track, rockets propelled the semitractor-trailer at highway speeds into the prototype, an over-the-road Mobile Guardian Transporter conceptualized and built from scratch. Data from the event will be used for qualification of the transporter and to better understand cargo response in accident scenarios for years to come.

This test met a major milestone for NNSA as part of the Labs’ nuclear deterrence program, said Gary Laughlin, Sandia director over the program. Eventually, the new transporters will replace the current fleet of vehicles that safely and securely move nuclear assets within the United States.
“Completing this milestone is one example of Sandia’s dedication to the Office of Secure Transportation and the nuclear deterrence program,” Gary said. “Very creatively and with the help of many teams throughout Sandia, Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore national laboratories, we figured out how to build a new trailer and complete a test that was flawlessly executed.” Biggest crash test in decades Crash tests at this scale using transporter vehicles have not taken place at the Labs for about 20 years, said Jim Redmond, senior manager over the program, adding that Sandia has never executed a test quite like this one at full scale. “About two decades ago, Sandia crashed a truck into an immovable barrier, but this is the first time we’ve done a test in this configuration, where we took a truck at full capacity and propelled it down the track and hit our test article sitting idly at the end of it,” Jim said. “In two decades, you can imagine how much technology has advanced in terms of our ability to measure responses of the trailer and its contents.” One purpose of the crash test, said manager Daniel Wilcox, was to ensure the new fleet of semitrailer transporters will be able to keep cargo safe in the event of an unexpected crash. Sandia’s primary mission is ensuring the U.S. nuclear arsenal is safe, secure and reliable. As part of that mission, and since the inception of nuclear deterrence, Sandia has played an important role in transportation, Jim said. “The transportation mission is a critical component of an effective nuclear deterrent,” he said. “It provides needed assurance to the American public and our allies of the safety and security of our stockpile. You’ve got to be able to ship nuclear assets safely and securely or you don’t have a deterrence program.” Starting ‘with a clean sheet of paper’ Sandia manager Barry Boughton was part of the team that worked on the previous fleet of transporters that have been in use since the 1990s. Following testing on additional prototypes in coming years, the current set of transporters will be replaced by the Mobile Guardian Transporter fleet, which is expected to be in service beyond 2050. Barry said the transporter systems begin with demanding requirements that change with each fleet as technology and the operating environment evolve. From there, the design team begins creating a brand-new system. “The Mobile Guardian Transporters are not an extension of the old trailers,” he said. “We started with a clean sheet of paper.” Nearly everything that makes up the transporters is custom designed and built, with a few exceptions. It was a multiyear design effort to get to the point where Sandia could work with an external partner to build the road-ready trailer. Initially, the prototype didn’t have any electronics or finishing touches. Following the 13-month trailer build, the team worked for an additional six months assembling electronics before they began testing the prototype in normal and abnormal environments. Normal environment tests included such activities as driving the transporter on the road while measuring shock and vibration response and exposing the vehicle to thermal cycling while measuring its response to various temperatures. From January to June, the team prepped the vehicle for the crash test by setting up data-acquisition instrumentation and configuring and installing representative cargo. Setting up the channels was one of the most challenging technical aspects of test setup, said Kylen Johns, prototype project lead. “We had a goal of gathering an unprecedented amount of data, realizing that it would be extremely difficult in such a harsh environment,” she said. “To reduce risk, we built in redundancy to the systems and included peer reviewers in every step of the preparation. We were crashing a semi into another semi, and protecting these super tiny, thin cables meant the difference between getting critical data or missing major objectives.” During the test, more than 400 channels of data and video, including high-speed video, were collected, Jim said. Every sensor served a purpose and provided specific data that the team analyzes to make sure the transporter meets all requirements. The team will only build three prototypes, so every scrap of data is meaningful to the project. Test day collaboration The complexity of the setup required the multiorganization crash test execution team and other collaborating groups to remain “laser-focused” for months, Daniel said, to ensure the crash date wasn’t delayed, the test objectives were met and data wasn’t compromised. The prototype was moved to the test site in June, where employees continued preparing for the crash in pandemic conditions, in the heat of the desert — running cables, fixing problems, soldering wires, setting up cameras, checking acquisitions systems and setting triggers. On test day, final preparation started several hours before dawn. Around midday, the test execution team, transporter team members and stakeholders stood at a safe distance from the sled track and watched the crash take place. There was a lot of buildup to that point, Jim said, with the years-long effort resulting in a transporter assembly test that was over in a matter of seconds. “I was glad to see the rockets fired; I was glad to see it was successful,” he said. “It was tense. The entire team, including partners from LANL and Lawrence Livermore, were excited and relieved. There’s a lot of pride among the team, as well as the government sponsors, that we are greatly increasing our understanding of accident environments.” Karen Rogers, senior manager for Sandia’s validation and qualification team, oversees the group that designed and conducted the rocket-sled test. Karen praised the seamless collaboration between teams, saying, “We worked in partnership, and at times side-by-side, to create all the elements that led to this successful test. It was gratifying to see the results of that hard work and the teamwork that made it happen.” Deadline met despite pandemic Before the COVID-19 pandemic started to impact many Sandia operations in early March, activities were on track for the summer test, Daniel said. Threat of the virus understandably complicated work across the program, but the team came together to keep things moving forward toward the test. “There was a feeling of, ‘What are the impacts of the pandemic on this test — and can we really do this?’” he said. “Even though the unexpected challenge of COVID-19 added significant complications to an already-complex test, the crash was executed on the precise day it was planned before the pandemic, with no delay.” Because completing the test on time was critical to NNSA, much of the team continued working on site when about 70% of Labs employees started telecommuting in mid-March. Sandia industrial health and Environment, Safety & Health professionals helped the team work effectively in close quarters by requiring masks, checking ventilation systems and advising on how to take turns inside the vehicle, Gary said. The team’s procedures set a standard for social distancing at the Labs. “Years of effort from the entire team and our partners, punctuated by the final push in a COVID-impacted world, resulted in a successful test,” Daniel said. “We are delighted by and grateful for the effort of so many that led to such spectacular results.”
Sandia Full Scale Crash Test Photo
TRANSPORTER CRASH TEST — Using Sandia’s sled track, rockets propelled the semitractor-trailer at highway speeds into a prototype of an over-the-road Mobile Guardian Transporter conceptualized and built from scratch. (Photo courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories)
Orion Space Capsule Drop Test DTS DAS onboard
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES — Sandia quality engineer Dulce Barrera, left, and systems engineer and team lead Kylen Johns coordinated with colleagues to mitigate the challenges caused by COVID-19 during preparation for a full-scale crash test that took place this summer. (Photo by Bret Latter)
Sandia Full Scale Crash Test Photo
TRANSPORTER CRASH TEST — Using Sandia’s sled track, rockets propelled the semitractor-trailer at highway speeds into a prototype of an over-the-road Mobile Guardian Transporter conceptualized and built from scratch. (Photo courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories)

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New 6DOF In-Ear Exposure Sensors

New 6DOF In-Ear Exposure Sensors

New 6DOF In-Ear Exposure Sensors
Warfighter In-Ear Exposure Sensors
Warfighter In-Ear Exposure Sensors

DTS In-Ear Exposure Sensors (IEES) Measure Blunt Impact & Blast Overpressure

As part of an SBIR contract through the Defense Health Agency, DTS is developing in-ear exposure sensors to help protect military personnel. DTS is proud to share the abstract we originally planned to present in-person at the 2021 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), which was unfortunately canceled this year due to the pandemic.

Detection and measurement of potential injury due to blast overpressure and blunt impact have been priorities of the US military for many years. The DTS groundbreaking 6DOF blast dosimeter is much smaller and more accurate than any other system. Testing has proven that the prototype is able to both recognize and capture blast even at <1psi, a range not often captured by other devices. This dosimeter device is powered by a hearing aid battery and weighs <3g and can be integrated with other protective equipment like helmets, footwear and tactical headsets while remaining unobtrusive to the wearer.

MHSRS is the Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting that focuses specifically on the unique medical needs of the Warfighter. The annual educational symposium brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and DoD leaders. The original DTS Abstract was titled Standardization of Blast and Unconventional Exposure Novel Injuries – Developmental Efforts of In-Ear Exposure Sensors.

If you have questions or are interested in learning more, please contact Kyvory Henderson: kyvory.henderson@dtsweb.com.

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DTS Named Best Place to Work for 2nd Year

DTS Named Best Place to Work for 2nd Year

DTS Named Best Place to Work for 2nd Year
DTS Best Place to Work 2nd Year
DTS Best Place to Work 2nd Year

For a second consecutive year Diversified Technical Systems (DTS), headquartered in Seal Beach, California, was named as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County. The awards program was created over a decade ago and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group.

“Being recognized as one of Orange County’s Best Places to Work highlights the importance of each DTS employee. A customer-first attitude and creative collaboration has allowed us to develop innovative test and measurement solutions for our customers worldwide and have good time in the process,” said Rollin White, president of DTS.

DTS was named 11th in the medium-sized company category. The awards program works to identify and honor the best places of employment in Orange County, California, benefiting the county’s economy, its workforce and businesses. The two-part application process includes evaluating each employer’s workplace policies, practices and demographics, which is worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part is an extensive employee survey which measures the employee experience, and is worth 75% of the score.

This is the second year DTS applied to the awards program and is honored to be recognized again. Over the last 30 plus years DTS employees have helped develop a culture of teamwork, personal growth, and a positive environment with a family spirit. “Dedication to our customers, and to each other, is what makes DTS special,” added White.

About DTS: Diversified Technical Systems specializes in manufacturing miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors for product and safety testing in extreme environments. DTS data recorders and sensors are used for testing in a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, injury biomechanics, sports, military and defense. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Seal Beach, California, DTS also has technical centers around the globe and is part of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG).

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DTS Joins the VPG Family of Companies

DTS Joins the VPG Family of Companies

DTS Joins the VPG Family of Companies
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DTS Webinar - DataPRO

Today we are excited to announce that DTS is now a part of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leading producer of precision sensors and sensor-based systems.

DTS as a part of VPG will bring expanded opportunities to add integrated data acquisition and sensing to demanding measurement challenges. We believe that joining VPG will allow DTS to continue its mission of being the most trusted provider of measurement solutions in every market we serve.

About VPG

Vishay Precision Group, Inc., is an internationally recognized designer, manufacturer and marketer of: components based on its resistive foil technology; sensors; and sensor-based measurements systems specializing in the growing markets of stress, force, weight, pressure, and current measurements. VPG is a market leader of foil technology products, providing ongoing technology innovations in precision foil resistors and foil strain gages, which are the foundation of the company’s force sensors products and its weighing and control systems. The product portfolio consists of a variety of well-established brand names recognized for precision and quality in the marketplace. VPG’s shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol–VPG. To learn more, visit www.vpgsensors.com.

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NASA Orion Capsule Drop Tests

NASA Orion Capsule Drop Tests

NASA Orion Capsule Drop Tests
NASA Orion Space Capsule Drop Test
NASA Orion Space Capsule Drop Test

NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia began a new series of four water impact drop tests. According to NASA, this series of drop tests began March 23, 2021 to finalize computer models for loads and structures prior to the Artemis II flight test, NASA’s first mission with crew aboard Orion. Artemis II will carry astronauts around the Moon and back, paving the way to land the first woman and next man on the lunar surface and establish a sustainable presence at the Moon under the Artemis program.

For the April 6, 2021 test, the 14,000 lb. structural test vehicle was instrumented with DTS data acquisition systems and 500 channels of strain gauges, accelerometers and rotational rate sensors. The capsule was then vertically dropped into the Hydro Impact Basin at NASA’s Langley Research Center’s Landing and Impact Research Facility. The goal: better understand what Orion and its crew may experience during its final landing in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Artemis mission to the moon.

 

For over two decades, NASA has used DTS data acquisition systems to capture critical test data on helicopter crash landings, capsule drop testing, LDSD-low density supersonic decelerator and aerobrake testing. Providing accurate test data prior to real-live missions is an important part of research for understanding crash dynamics and improving occupant safety in any arena.

Watch the full video here courtesy of NASA TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1_bkuWCmO4

 

NASA Orion Space Capsule Drop Test DTS DAS onboard

DTS data acquisition systems and sensors onboard past Orion capsule tests.

Orion Space Capsule Drop Test DTS DAS onboard

DTS data acquisition systems and sensors onboard past Orion capsule tests.

Orion Space Capsule Drop Test DTS DAS onboard

DTS data acquisition systems and sensors onboard past Orion capsule tests.

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DTS Proud Sponsor of National Biomechanics Day 2021

DTS Proud Sponsor of National Biomechanics Day 2021

DTS Proud Sponsor of National Biomechanics Day 2021
DTS proud sponsor of National Biomechanics Day
DTS proud sponsor of National Biomechanics Day

As a leading manufacturer of data acquisition systems and sensors for injury biomechanics testing, DTS is proud to sponsor National Biomechanics Day on April 7, 2021. It is exciting that National Biomechanics Day has now “Gone International” with universities, laboratories and high schools from around the world participating in what has become a global day of science and inspiration.

Over the last 30 years, DTS test and measurement solutions have been a critical component in a variety of important biomechanics testing, including the development of the U.S. Army WIAMan Blast Manikin (officially known as the Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin). The ‘human response’ of WIAMan is based on extensive biomechanics and cadaveric research done in partnership with top universities throughout the country. Each university focused on key injury areas primarily in the lower extremities like the spine, pelvis and feet to create predictable under-body blast UBB patterns. The data also allowed the team to develop a Finite Element Model, an extenstive software-based injury library, in addition to validated analysis techniques.  

According to the National Biomechanics Day (NBD) event organizers, biomechanics investigates the broad expanse of biology in the physical world and it makes substantial contributions to basic biology, medicine and health, human and animal movement and performance, biomedical engineering, prosthetics and human-machine interactions, among many other endeavors. National Biomechanics Day seeks to expand the influence and impact of Biomechanics on our society. By teaching young people about Biomechanics, one goal is that this will increase the number of people entering Biomechanics and create more career opportunities in Biomechanics. Careers may focus on Biomechanics science, but may also include the practical application of Biomechanics in commercial, medical, industrial, and other settings. As the number of biomechanists increases, so will the impact on society as well as society’s understanding and appreciation of Biomechanics in the hopes of making Biomechanics the “breakthrough science of the 21st century.”

All NBD events and activities involve young people performing isokinetic tests, or EMG tests, or mo-cap tests, or so many other living-science activities. The end result after each and every NBD test is amazement and awe, which supports the NBD motto of “Science meets fun on National Biomechanics Day.”

DTS is also proud that National Biomechanics Day has had tremendous success in reaching diverse and underserved populations, as NBD enacts extensive initiatives to expand this success. Inspiring new generations to learn the importance of biomechanics goes well beyond the fact that its techniques are the basis for all video games played today. When students see motion capture (mo-cap) in real life, biomechanics then becomes science with purpose for high school youngsters because they participate in it.

DTS salutes and celebrates National Biomechanics Day and the contributions of many the Biomechanists around the world. To learn more about National Biomechanics Day and the participating laboratories, universities and high schools, visit http://thebiomechanicsinitiative.org/nbd-2021-particpating-labs-home/

National Biomechanics Day 2021 Participating Laboratories

National Biomechanics Day 2021 Participating Laboratories

National Biomechanics Day 2021 Participating Laboratories

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U.S. Army Deliveries & First-Ever Test with 12 WIAMan

U.S. Army Deliveries & First-Ever Test with 12 WIAMan

U.S. Army Deliveries & First-Ever Test with 12 WIAMan
WIAMan Gathered for Milestone Test
WIAMan Gathered for Milestone Test

The latest shipment of five additional WIAMan Blast Test Manikins was delivered to the U.S. Army in December. Just prior to that shipment marked the first time that twelve WIAMan were gathered and operated together as a full-capacity test system. The new WIAMan, plus 2 development and 5 production manikins, were all gathered in DTS’s ATD Lab located in Seal Beach, CA for system validation testing and some ‘family’ photos.

“This was our first chance to test the External Distributor at full capacity. There literally have never been 12 WIAMan in existence, let alone all in one place,” said Tamer Abubakr, ATD Systems Manager at DTS. The test involved connecting all 12 WIAMan to a single Distributor, which manages test communication commands. As anticipated, the test was a success.

DTS’s involvement with the WIAMan project includes building the actual ATD (anthropomorphic test device), as well as the SLICE6 data acquisition system embedded inside and ancillary equipment like the External Distributor. Each WIAMan supports up to 156 sensor (data) channels. “A single exit cable from each ATD gets plugged into the External Distributor to manage communication, status, trigger, IEEE 1588 synchronization, and backup power if needed,” explained Abubakr.

U.S. Army WIAMan Blast Manikins were gathered at the DTS ATD Lab in California for a ‘family’ photo and the first opportunity to test some of the support equipment at full capacity with 12 WIAMan. 

Tamer then went on to explain in general terms how a blast test is set-up. First the miniature data recorders and sensors are embedded inside each WIAMan. The manikins are then positioned in the test vehicle and an exit cable from each ATD is run to the External Distributor. The Distributor sends commands to and from each ATD, and it’s secured in a blast bunker many meters away from the actual blast site. While one External Distributor can ‘talk’ to up to 12 WIAMan at a time, the official Command Center is miles away and manages the complete test set-up and trigger which is transmitted via fiber optic cables to the Distributor and then to each WIAMan.

DTS is prepared to deliver additional WIAMan to the U.S. Army as part of the contract, which includes up to 40 WIAMan in total. An official 700-page WIAMan accreditation report is currently under review by the U.S. Army, which will make WIAMan the first ever accredited ATD for use in under body blast testing.

DTS has been part of the WIAMan development team from the initial concept phase, including being chosen as the prime contractor to the U.S. Army. The Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin represents one of the most advanced collaborations of injury biomechanics research, engineering, manufacturing and testing. “WIAMan is the most hi-tech, biofidelic soldier surrogate in existence. It’s all about the data and each underbody blast (UBB) test provides more data to help keep our warfighters safer,” added Abubakr.

DTS External Distributor
All 12 WIAMan were connected to the DTS External Distributor which manages communication, status, trigger and IEEE 1588 synchronization for the underbody blast testing. This marks the first time that a dozen WIAMan existed and could be gathered in one place.
DTS External Distributor

All 12 WIAMan were connected to the DTS External Distributor which manages communication, status, trigger and IEEE 1588 synchronization for the underbody blast testing. This marks the first time that a dozen WIAMan existed and could be gathered in one place.

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Join DTS at the 58th Annual SAFE Association Symposium

Join DTS at the 58th Annual SAFE Association Symposium

Join DTS at the 58th Annual SAFE Association Symposium

Our mission is the preservation of human life.

The SAFE Association is presenting its 58th Annual Symposium Nov 30 thru Dec 4. Composed of Government, Military, Industrial, and Academic interests, SAFE represents aviation, space, land, and marine safety disciplines for the protection of users worldwide

Don’t miss a presentation by DTS’s own Mike Beckage and Kyvory Henderson titled Advances in Miniature Measurement Solutions on Wed. Dec 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM EST.

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Previous exhibits, technical sessions, workshops, and product demonstrations have emphasized safety, protective equipment, and life support developments in the disciplines of:

  • Occupant Crash Impact Protection — Aircraft & Automotive
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Flotation, Anti-Exposure, Survival Aids
  • Acceleration Physiology and Systems
  • Breathing Systems and Respirators
  • Head Protection and HMD/S
  • Personnel Protective Equipment Systems Design and Integration
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism
  • Technology Transfer
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological PPE
  • Laser, Ballistic Protection
  • Testing Methods and Simulations
  • Military Aircraft Ejection Escape & Survival
  • Biodynamics & Physiology
  • Energetics and Escape Path Clearance
  • Parachute Recovery Systems
  • Communications and Optics
  • Accident Investigation
  • Crewstations / Cabin Interiors Equipment
  • Business & Commercial Aircraft Safety
  • Search & Rescue
  • Homeland Security

DTS Virtual Booth for SAFE SYMPOSIUM 2020

DTS Virtual Booth for SAFE SYMPOSIUM 2020

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DTS Named One of Best Places to Work in Orange County 2020

DTS Named One of Best Places to Work in Orange County 2020

DTS Named One of Best Places to Work in Orange County 2020
DTS Best Places To Work Orange County
DTS Best Places To Work Orange County

Diversified Technical Systems (DTS) in Seal Beach, California, was named as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Orange County. The awards program was created over a decade ago and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group. 

“Over the last 30 years, DTS employees have helped develop a culture of teamwork, personal growth, and a positive environment with a family spirit. It’s an honor to be recognized as one of Orange County’s Best Places to Work,” said Rollin White, president of DTS.

DTS was named 21st in the medium-sized company category. The awards program works to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Orange County, California, benefiting the county’s economy, its workforce and businesses. The two-part application process includes evaluating each employer’s workplace policies, practices and demographics, which is worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part is an extensive employee survey which measures the employee experience, and is worth 75% of the score.

This is the first year DTS has applied to the program and is honored to be recognized. “Dedication to our customers, and to each other, is what makes DTS special,” added White.

About DTS: Diversified Technical Systems specializes in manufacturing miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors for product and safety testing in extreme environments. DTS data recorders and sensors are used for testing in a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, injury biomechanics, sports, military and defense. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Seal Beach, California, DTS also has technical centers around the globe.

 

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DTS Webinar – Introducing the DDR Lighter & Smaller Data Logger

DTS Webinar – Introducing the DDR Lighter & Smaller Data Logger

DTS Webinar – Introducing the DDR Lighter & Smaller Data Logger

DTS LIVE WEBINAR – Introducing the DDR: An Even Smaller, Lighter 6DOF Data Logger

The DDR (Dynamic Data Recorder) is the smallest ultra-low power event data logger available. The standalone 6-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) data logger measures up to 5000 sps/channel of linear and angular acceleration.

Topics will include: product development challenges, specifications, test set-up, software, applications and more. Registration is required.

Wed Sept 30  /  8:00am – 8:45am PDT

Join DTS Systems Applications Engineer Kyvory Henderson for a live webinar introducing the DDR miniature 6-degrees-of-freedom data logger. Learn how the DDR can be used for sports & injury biomechanics testing, drones, packaging, parachutes, medical monitoring and more. 

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