Case Studies
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Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC)
This document outlines ALTEN Technology’s critical role in assisting a client with the installation of a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system on Line 7 of the New York City metro system, which traverses Queens and Manhattan. ALTEN Technology provided comprehensive support to ensure the timely and budget-compliant implementation of this significant upgrade. Their engineers were…
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PTC Installation and Safety-Critical Software Development
ALTEN Technology has provided comprehensive engineering support for the installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and the development of safety-critical software within the rail sector. Operating since 2017, their dedicated team of ten engineers, located in New York, NY, and Pittsburgh, PA, offered specialized, multilingual, and internationally sourced expertise, ensuring a rapid project start…
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Systems Integration and Test
ALTEN Technology has provided comprehensive systems integration and testing services for automated people mover signaling systems in airports, offering both on-site and in-office support to their client. Their role involved systems integration and test engineers focused on the development and testing phases, with software test consultants ensuring that every part of the development process was…
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Rail Corridor Signaling System
ALTEN Technology supported a client in modernizing a vintage rail corridor signaling system between 2016 and 2018, with operations primarily based in Rochester, NY, and Illinois. This extensive project involved upgrading an 80-year-old electromechanical unit-lever signaling system, previously housed in three separate control locations, to meet modern signaling, electrical, and communication standards. The updated system…
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Real-Time Cardiac Analysis and Extended Existing Wearable ECG Data Recorder
This project by ALTEN Technology focused on developing a real-time cardiac analysis system and extending an existing wearable ECG data recorder for a medical device heart monitor within the Medical & Life Sciences domain. The approach involved extensive analysis and testing to thoroughly characterize the device’s energy consumption, leading to the identification of key areas…
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Global Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiology Products
This project addresses global diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology products, outlining a strategic approach to enhance their lifecycle and market performance. The initiative focused on controlling sustaining engineering costs, aiming to increase revenue and extend the longevity of the existing installed base and product portfolio. Key objectives also included boosting product-related service revenue to prolong device…
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Improved Speed and Precision of a Flow Cytometer in 12 Months
This document details a project focused on significantly improving the speed and precision of a flow cytometer, completed within a 12-month period, for applications within the Medical and Life Sciences sector. The project’s approach centered on developing system capabilities that allowed for high data collection rates without compromising data quality. It also emphasized creating an…
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Support the Ongoing Design and Development of Novel Drug Delivery Systems with a DOD Use Case
This project supported the ongoing design and development of novel drug delivery systems, specifically tailored for a Department of Defense use case, within the Medical & Life Sciences domain. The approach employed rapid prototyping and iterative testing, complemented by Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and rigorous 99.999% reliability activities, integrating expertise from project management, mechanical…
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Cytometry System and Disposable Cartridge for Clinical Data Gathering
This project involved the development of an advanced Sepsis Diagnostic System, specifically a Cytometry System that utilizes a disposable cartridge for efficient clinical data gathering within the Medical & Life Sciences domain. The development process commenced with a feasibility prototype, progressing to the comprehensive design of a fully repeatable product ready for verification and validation.…
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