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Using MapleSim in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Models Provides Insights and Options Not Possible with Traditional Tools
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are an increasingly important tool in situations where it is dangerous or extremely difficult for humans to enter. In addition to military applications, UAVs are used in environmental surveys, agriculture, and disaster relief efforts, and are one of the most active areas of contemporary engineering research. In order to help researchers develop new algorithms for controlling UAVs under a variety of different conditions, Quanser Inc. developed the QBall-X4, a UAV experiment platform for research in UAV control and design.MapleSim™, Maplesoft’s modeling and simulation product, is a key tool for Quanser design engineers in developing the QBall.
Game-Changing Hockey Sticks with Help from MapleSim
The frequent breakage of composite ice hockey sticks is common. Not only does it drastically change the game at the professional level, but also leads to exorbitant costs. Hockey Robotics is a company that has pioneered the concept of robotic testing for the hockey industry. The team manufactured the SlapShot XT, a dynamic hockey stick robot. It's integrated advanced electronics and software allows the gathering of data never seen before, enabling detailed analysis to support refinements in hockey stick design. MapleSim played a critical role in the design and development of the SlapShot XT.
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MapleSim Revitalizes the Freshman Engineering Design Course at McMaster University
The freshman design engineering course, or "cornerstone" course, is a critical component of the curriculum at most institutions. It introduces students to the fundamental techniques of design and the various tools of engineering. The modern incarnation of this course integrates general design and analysis concepts and the application of computing tools such as CAD. In a general sense, it is intended to answer the question "What do engineers actually do?" for a young student.
University of Waterloo Improves Learning while Saving Money with Maple T.A.
The University of Waterloo faced an all-too-familiar problem: increasing enrollment and decreasing budgets. The University of Waterloo chose Maple T.A . to automate the assessment tasks for many of their mathematics-based courses. Today, Maple T.A. is used to deliver tests and assignments to approximately 9000 students/year, spread over more than 40 courses. Students in the mathematics, engineering, and science faculties use Maple T.A. every day.“Maple T.A. has made a huge difference to us, on many levels,” says Carrie Howells, Instructional Support Coordinator for the Mathematics Faculty Computing Facility. "After moving to Maple T.A., we've found that we can save approximately $100,000 per year on our grading budget, which we can use to support activities and programs we couldn't otherwise offer."
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