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SAE September Event
September 12 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
September 2024 Event
Date: Thursday September 12
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: ACS 633 Liberty Drive Verona, WI 53593
Event Agenda:
Registration Fees:
- Registration: 5:00-5:30pm
- Networking: 5:00-6:00pm
- Dinner: 6:00-6:45pm
- Presentations: 6:45-8:45pm
- SAE Members / Spouses: $35.00
- Retirees: $25.00
- Guests / Non Member: $40.00
- Students: $10.00
Registration:
Registration Deadline: September 3rd, 12:00pm (Noon)
Maximum Attendance: 100
Ways to Register:
•By phone: Garrett Herning –856-313-0581
•By email: Garrett Herning –sae@c2cintegration.com
•Online:
About the Event
Tour of ACS Manufacturing Facility: ACS designs and builds custom equipment and engineered solutions for product development and testing. Systems range from a single, stand-alone unit to multiple integrated systems. You’ll have the opportunity to see the following:
· Large engine cart
· Aerospace actuator test stand
· EV battery dunk tank
· Battery test system
· Robotic palletizing system
· ACS AC regenerative dyno system
Our facility includes machining and metal fabrication capabilities, a comprehensive UL listed control panel shop, and space for project mock-ups and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) processes to ensure quality is built into every test stand and engineered solution we design and build. We have designed and built equipment and controls for environmental, NVH, emissions, and alternative fuels testing and certification, as well as custom test stands, skidded equipment for fluid measurement and conditioning, containerized solutions, and equipment for engine handling, dynamometer/driveline solutions, and data acquisition.
Case Example Presentations: Presentations will describe case examples of ACS’ work including:
· UW Engine Research Center (ERC) Altitude Lab
· Elektro-Automatik (EA) Battery Test System
· EVTOL 4-axis Iron Bird
Technical Presenters:
| Scott Hoselton: ACS – President Presenter Background: Leading the ACS global team, Scott Hoselton has well developed skills for identifying and prioritizing client needs. Scott’s extensive contact with clients, understanding of the industry, civil engineering and construction management background, allows him to effectively communicate the value of ACS’ expertise and services to our clients. Scott leads and directs company resources to develop and foster business opportunities that result in organizational growth. Internally, Scott is responsible for fulfilling the mission and values of ACS in an ethically sound manner leading to long term sustained results. He provides vision and strategic leadership with both internal and external stakeholders. Matt Thiel: ACS – Director, Integration Engineering Presenter Background: Mr. Thiel stands as a seasoned professional at the forefront of facility and equipment planning and integration, executing client projects with exceptional precision and expertise. Specializing in the careful specification and procurement of cutting-edge test systems and equipment, he also plays a key role in developing strategic facility workflows and layouts to optimize operational efficiency. With a hands-on approach, Mr. Thiel manages and executes commissioning processes, ensuring that each project not only meets but exceeds acceptance criteria. His unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail make him an invaluable asset, consistently delivering results that surpass expectations in the ever-evolving landscape of project execution. Greg Larson: ACS – Equipment Project Manager Presenter Background: As an Equipment Project Manager, Mr. Larson is responsible for overall project delivery, including design, drawing creation, budget, schedule, project team management, and client interface. He also works with the marketing and business development teams and with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to serve clients and develop proposals to meet client specifications and requirements. Mr. Larson brings his process training as a chemical engineer along with more than twenty years as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer working from design through commissioning to ensure that all project requirements are being met. Mike Orendorff: ACS – Software Development Engineer Presenter Background: As a Software Development Engineer, Mr. Orendorff focuses on software design and development for the wide array of test systems produced at ACS. His responsibilities include defining requirements, designing and developing software, and integrating and commissioning the software on test stands Matt Rodgers: ACS – Senior Mechanical Engineer – Integration Engineering Presenter Background: Mr. Rodgers is responsible for meeting client and project goals related to test equipment specification, procurement, installation, integration, and commissioning. In his role, Mr. Rodgers translates clients’ commercial and technical requirements into project scope, budget development, and execution strategy. He has a leadership role to oversee projects from concept through construction, installation, commissioning, and start-up. In addition to his experience at ACS, Mr. Rodgers brings over a decade of experience performing engine and powertrain testing within the automotive and off-road market segments, validating and bringing to production many technical projects including 4/6 speed transmissions and Tier 3/IT4/FT4 diesel engines. He really enjoys leveraging his testing background and helping to fulfill the client’s vision of a state-of the-art-test facility. David Suehs: ACS – Engineering Manager, Machine Design Presenter Background: With a wealth of experience, Mr. Suehs excels in the comprehensive process of designing systems, guiding them from conceptualization through build and commissioning. His role extends to overseeing the technical intricacies of equipment construction at the ACS Manufacturing Facility. Additionally, Mr. Suehs is adept at developing strategic plans for equipment installation and commissioning, demonstrating proficiency in leading multidisciplinary teams through the seamless execution of design, build, installation, and commissioning tasks. |
Technical Presentations:
| ACS Introduction – Scott Hoselton ACS’ history, mission, vision, and core values. Insights into ACS services, including unique features and benefits. The presentation will also cover the market landscape, industry trends, and target customer segments. Overall, the presentation provides a comprehensive view of the company’s strengths, competitive advantages, and strategic direction. UW Engine Research Center (ERC) Altitude Lab – Matt Thiel The project involved transforming an R&D diesel engine test cell into an altitude diesel engine test cell with precise control over temperature and humidity conditions for combustion air. ACS delivered a comprehensive solution, including design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the necessary systems. This enabled the University of Wisconsin’s Engine Research Center to fulfill a US Army contract for altitude testing of diesel engines, crucial for UAV propulsion research. The new test cell can simulate conditions at altitudes up to 26,000 ft, handle engine loads up to 250kW, and log data at high rates, significantly enhancing the university’s testing capabilities and positioning them for future contracts. Elektro-Automatik (EA ) Battery Test System – Greg Larson, Mike Orendorff ACS has partnered with Elektro-Automatik (EA) to be their US-based manufacturing partner for DC power racks and associated accessories. ACS also manufactures a battery test system controller called a PCMM with integral DC contactors and real-time micro-processor-based controller with a 24” touch screen graphical user interface to control and log test sequences to be used in conjunction with the DC power racks. With EA’s EA-10000 Industrial series programmable power supplies, bidirectional power supplies, or regenerative loads, you can configure 3U, 4U and 6U devices into 42U and 24U rack systems. System performance can be increased by connecting devices in parallel. In a 42U rack with 6 units of 60 kW you can reach 360 kW, for the maximum power of 3.84 MW you can connect up to 64 units in 11 racks. DC copper busbars are used to connect the DC output of multiple devices within an EA rack system to parallelize power and increase rack performance accordingly. This provides for a highly configurable system in a compact space to meet a variety of testing needs. EVTOL 4-axis Iron Bird – Matt Rodgers/David Suehs A leading eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft manufacturer is utilizing ACS’s advanced testing systems, integrated with Siemens technologies, to simulate flight loads and ensure the reliability of their electric motors. These aircraft promise to revolutionize urban transportation by reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. ACS designed, engineered, and built a four-axis dynamometer testing system on a tight schedule, enabling precise, high-resolution simulations of flight conditions. The system, which includes Siemens SINAMICS S120 drives and SIMOTICS M-1PH8 induction motors, supports rigorous testing standards required for FAA and EASA certifications. This successful implementation positions ACS as a key player in the fast-emerging eVTOL market and the broader trend towards electrification and sustainability. |
Parking Instructions:
Directions from Dane County Airport to ACS:
633 Liberty Drive, Verona, WI 53593
Take International Ln and Packers Ave to E Washington Ave
Follow E Washington Ave to John Nolen Dr
Get on US-12 W/US-18 W
Continue on US-12 W/US18 W. Take US-151 to County Highway Pb/County
Rd Pb/Old PB in Verona. Take exit 79 from US-151 S/US-18 W
Continue on County Highway Pb/County Rd Pb. Drive to Liberty Dr in Verona Park anywhere in front of building. Enter building at front entrance. Follow SAE signs.
