laboratories for measuring electromagnetic interference and intercultural usability tests of prototypes have in common They all play a key role when it comes to developing and optimizing dialysis treatment Together with all other relevant areas of development they will soon be housed under one roof – in Fresenius Medical Care’s new Technology Center in Schweinfurt The building has the size of a soccer field and will accommodate the more than 1,200 employees already working on the site a third of them in research and development we will develop innovative solutions for the benefit of our patients The focus is on close networking with clinic staff member of the Management Board responsible for research and development at Fresenius Medical Care The objectives and approach of the new Technology Center are clearly delineated: to continuously improve the daily lives of patients with end-stage renal disease develop products for an improved quality of life generate knowledge more effectively worldwide and bring innovations to production by the shortest route possible to ensure that patients benefit from progress faster This is a process that has long been established also beyond Germany’s borders: Fresenius Medical Care operates development sites worldwide from France and Italy to countries further afield such as Mexico and China with 825 employees in research and development alone Interdisciplinary teams across locations have been a reality for some time now and networking across time zones is part of everyday work all these strands will merge at the Technology Center in Schweinfurt in a modern new building that embodies the Company’s interdisciplinary working culture even the tiniest improvements can have a significant positive impact on patients’ daily lives closely coordinated development work that is advanced on a global scale is essential to Fresenius Medical Care,” says Johann Brede the manager responsible for the Technology Center “We are shortening our lines of communication and facilitating professional exchange to be able to react more quickly worldwide.” Topics range from improving individual components such as water treatment for dialysis to performing digital fine-tuning of equipment software developers are working on evaluating signals that show how blood properties change during the dialysis treatment As dialysis expertise involves a wide range of disciplines a clash between the different working methods applied in the various specialist departments is something that is expressly desired A dialysis machine incorporates knowledge from the fields of medicine Catering for regional specifics is an increasingly important aspect of development work What are the implications for the design of a touch screen for a new dialysis machine if staff in Germany are used to and want no-frills displays more playful ones with pictures are the cultural norm The answers to questions like these are explored by international teams that collaborate on specific projects effective solutions can also be found more quickly for growth markets with specific regional needs “A medical product is not a lifestyle product but it must not happen to a dialysis machine while a patient is connected,” says Johann Brede authentic clinic environments can be simulated to find out how self-explanatory the devices actually are for specialist staff “We can gain valuable findings by testing how application consultants from Germany India or Australia handle newly developed devices like the dialysis machine 6008 it will also be possible to optimize the operation of devices by means of virtual reality tests In the laboratories and test rooms in Schweinfurt the devices are constantly available and placed nearer to the project teams than ever before Software developers and mechanics work closely together assisted by rapid prototyping a process that allows new components to be produced on a 3D printer and immediately installed on the product and tested Interference from cell phones for instance an increasingly common phenomenon in the mobile age is simulated and analyzed in the electromagnetic compatibility labs modules and machines are subjected to long-term tests to ensure their long service life and durability Fresenius Medical Care operates over 40 production facilities manufactures more than half of all dialysis machines in the world and performs around 48 million dialysis treatments a year Every patient has highly individual requirements in terms of their treatment The Technology Center will be the central interface – between customer preferences Fresenius Medical Care Celebrates 40 years of Dialysis Center in Sokolov Fresenius Medical Care places bonds with a volume of 1.1 billion euros Fresenius Medical Care Expands Production of bibag® Dry Bicarbonate Concentrate Bags for Hemodialysis in the State of São Paulo in Brazil Patient Care Technician Gives Dialysis Patient the Gift of Life At Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) Professor Christian Zirkelbach is teaching robotics and machine vision at Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences and Humanities He has integrated advanced machine vision tools into its robotics curriculum leveraging MVTec HALCON software since 2019 We’ve talked with him about the most recent project in robotics education Q: How did you come to incorporate MVTec software in your teaching and research Zirkelbach: Our faculty has adopted state-of-the-art technology to advance its educational and research initiatives The institution began its journey with MVTec HALCON in 2019 marking a pivotal step in incorporating the sophisticated machine vision tool into our curriculum HALCON supports a wide array of cameras and offers numerous algorithms for understanding 3D images That’s the reason why we’ve chosen HALCON for our educational and researching purposes Q: What use case for machine vision software do you have within your project Zirkelbach: One of THWS's standout projects features a 7-axis MRK robot programmed to play chess on a physical board with the aid of stereo cameras and HALCON This project highlights the practical application of machine vision in robotics HALCON's robust capabilities were employed for various tasks such as identification and blob analysis were utilized to enable the robot to understand and interact with its environment effectively giving it "eyes" to navigate and make decisions Q: What impact does the integration of MVTec HALCON have on education and research at THWS Zirkelbach: Integrating MVTec HALCON into the THWS curriculum has yielded numerous benefits It has not only added practical relevance to our lectures but also spurred the development of innovative research projects The ability to give a robot eye to understand and interact with its environment has been invaluable Feedback from students and the research team has been overwhelmingly positive highlighting the enhancement in learning and research capabilities The project's success was further validated when Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder visited the installation An event that garnered media attention and underscored the institution's commitment to technological advancement Q: What makes the student-driven masterpiece at THWS using MVTec HALCON stand out Zirkelbach: This groundbreaking work was realized through a master's thesis project by a dedicated student emphasizing the hands-on learning approach promoted at THWS The MVTec on Campus program has proven to be instrumental in providing students with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in machine vision and robotics Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt continues to push the boundaries of robotics and machine vision preparing the next generation of engineers and researchers to lead technological innovation Q: Which advantages result from the participation in the MVTec on Campus program Zirkelbach: Integrating MVTec HALCON into our robotics curriculum has significantly enhanced our educational and research capabilities exemplified by projects like the chess-playing robot our students are getting effectively prepared to be leaders in the fields of robotics and machine vision by hands-on learning For more information, visit www.mvtec.com You must have JavaScript enabled to enjoy a limited number of articles over the next 30 days issues and challenges that they face daily Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing New hydrogen hub in central Germany: Tyczka Hydrogen builds electrolysis plant for green hydrogen in Schweinfurt The hydrogen specialist Tyczka Hydrogen is investing in a state-of-the-art electrolysis plant with an output of 5 MW and a filling station for hydrogen trailers Supported by a grant of 5 million euros from the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs the hydrogen filling station already under construction at the port of Schweinfurt will be supplemented by a production facility We would like to thank the Bavarian state government for its support through the Bavarian Electrolyzer Funding Program “The project is an important step in driving forward the sustainable transformation of the energy supply With the new production facility in Schweinfurt we can supply customers in central Germany even better with green hydrogen and innovative hydrogen solutions we are making an important contribution to the decarbonization of mobility and industry.” Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Hubert Aiwanger congratulates: Tyczka Hydrogen GmbH is showing in Schweinfurt how a regional hydrogen value chain can be created – from production to use “We need exactly such projects to make our energy supply future-proof and more independent That is why we are supporting the company with our funding programs for hydrogen filling stations and electrolyzers This is how we are driving the hydrogen economy in Bavaria forward!” The location in the industrial environment of the Schweinfurt port the good transport links to national highways and various expansion options make the site an ideal building block in our growing supply network the combination with the hydrogen filling station at the site offers good conditions for emission-free mobility in public transport and for heavy commercial vehicles This investment decision to build the production plant is another important milestone for us in expanding our hydrogen business “It also shows that we are consistently implementing hydrogen projects from production through distribution to practical application We are convinced that regionally produced green hydrogen is the key to transforming our energy system imported hydrogen will gradually supplement national needs.” Thanks to the green hydrogen from this plant over 6,000 tons of CO2 can be saved annually compared to fossil fuels as electricity from renewable sources such as photovoltaics and wind power will be used so that the hydrogen serves as an energy storage device for the renewable energy Due to the proximity to the grid connection point of the SuedLink direct current line wind power from the north and offshore wind are also accessible to the plant The plant can produce up to 2.2 tons of green hydrogen per day Construction of the green hydrogen production plant is scheduled to begin this year Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2026 READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrogen Central New hydrogen hub in central Germany: Tyczka Hydrogen builds electrolysis plant for green hydrogen in Schweinfurt, source IMI 4MW PEM Electrolyser Boosts Green Hydrogen Production at API SARPOM Refinery IMI is supplying a 4 MW PEM electrolyser to the SARPOM Refinery in Trecate and Mastermelt commenced joint project to recycle metals from electrolyzer components Signaling a major milestone towards circularity in the chlor-alkali industry Asahi Kasei has.. 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COPYRIGHT POLICY DISCLAIMER TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY We love meeting interesting people and making new friends The Eighth Air Force’s first penetrating strike into Nazi Germany was a bloody affair that provided lessons for both sides.  these initial results were lukewarm as losses in both aircrews and aircraft mounted USAAF Chief of Staff General Harley “Hap” Arnold was increasingly disappointed with the Eighth Air Force’s effort and hectored his subordinates for better effects and to prove the efficacy of airpower in the global conflict hoping to substantially affect Nazi war industry and address Arnold’s concerns US air planners developed the idea of a dual strike mission hitting two significant targets deep inside Germany Evolving from an earlier plan code-named JUGGLER a modified strike targeted the Messerschmitt aircraft factory at Regensburg and ball bearing production plants at Schweinfurt air planners hoped for a two-pronged effect: curb Luftwaffe fighter production while creating a ball bearing shortage resulting in a wholesale industrial collapse The plan was more than just a strike on two locations; it was to be a sequenced assault using two air divisions operating in concert and fly toward their designated targets separated by a 30-minute interval By launching two separate raids on the same morning planners expected to split Luftwaffe aerial defenses thereby reducing attacks on either bomber force In addition to the dual strike methodology one of the bomber formations would not return to England on its usual trek the bombers hitting Regensburg would divert on a southerly course over the Alps and fly to the newly liberated areas of North Africa this southern egress was also expected to throw the Luftwaffe off the bombers’ trail and frustrate the German fighters’ defensive efforts diversion raids from medium bombers and fighters were also planned to draw further attention away from the larger inbound formations.  This mission profile was replete with danger It called for an aerial battle that was approximately 1,000 miles long and five miles above the earth subzero temperatures and a lack of oxygen were a constant concern for crews flying in unpressurized aircraft Hypoxia and frostbite were constant companions as the bomber crews fought both the Luftwaffe and the elements who could find shelter in a fighting position or a prepared bunker aluminum fuselages with little armor against German 88 mm Flak guns and 20 mm cannons nor an aid station to evacuate the wounded casualties were stuck in place for the mission’s duration the plan was delayed for weather and postponed until the 17th  A total of 376 B-17s from the 1st and 3rd Air Divisions were scheduled to take off that morning briefed his crews on their target at Regensburg and then addressed their route toward Africa He reminded his men to “prepare for sleeping on the ground for a day or two no Savoy’s or Claridge’s [hotels] in the North African desert the 1st Air Division was to depart 30 minutes later and fly toward Schweinfurt with a return to East Anglia after the raid there was an important distinction between the two wings LeMay stressed instrument flying in his division as a part of his relentless training schedules his crews could take off even as British fog descended upon their airfields Brigadier General Robert Williams’s 1st Bomb Division was not practiced in such flying with the command stuck on the ground until the weather cleared LeMay’s seven bomb groups began their takeoffs around 0800 he was amazed there were no midair collisions during form-up as the bombers penetrated two layers of overcast Climbing through overcast during form-up was always fraught: dozens of planes flying in the same airspace attempting to link up with limited visual references was a recipe for disaster 146 B-17s of the 3rd Air Division formed and orbited over the navigation beacon in East Anglia the 1st Air Division remained on the ground with no indication of becoming airborne soon the 3rd Air Division formation had to either scrub the mission or depart for their target The 1st Air Division remained on the ground for the next three hours well after LeMay’s command departed on its 500-mile journey to the target it was clear that the planned dual strike with the hope of splitting German air defenses had failed Providing additional protection to the inbound bombers were two groups of American P-47 Thunderbolt fighters the P-47 at this time was limited in range with fighter escort available only up to the German border some of the P-47s arrived late at the rendezvous point The Thunderbolts that did show up were too few and covered only the forward groups in the bomber formations  Adding to the 3rd Air Division's woes was the same weather that grounded 1st Air Division all available Luftwaffe fighters could now focus on the 3rd Air Division as it went forward all alone With the aerial battle fully joined by 1025 it was only minutes later when the American fighters that made the rendezvous had to return home Disappointed with the P-47 coverage and lack of fighter support LeMay sardonically stated afterward: “Our [only] fighter escort had black crosses [of the Luftwaffe fighters] on their wings.” Now without any friendly fighter escort and heading deeper into Germany LeMay’s command endured a continuous aerial onslaught German pilots attacked the lumbering bombers knowing that the B-17s’ defenses were weakest in the front targeting the bomber’s top turret and flight deck  Others dropped aerial bombs or launched rockets.  Heading to the target 150 miles past the Rhine River the battle continued eastward at a speed of 180 mph Wave after wave of German fighters engaged the hapless bomber formation as it moved en masse twin-engine ME-110 and JU-88 fighters engaged with their heavier caliber armament A trail of smoking bombers marked the formation’s path most of them from the lower and rear squadrons of the formation The only positive for the 3rd Air Division was the clear weather allowing bombardiers to easily sight the Messerschmitt factory The 129 surviving bombers found the Regensburg facility and dropped 300 tons of high explosives and incendiaries They damaged most of the buildings and (unknowingly) the fuselage jigs for a new aircraft designated the ME-262 LeMay recalled the objective being “totally destroyed,” with one group placing 58 percent of its ordnance within 1,000 feet of the aim point and 94 percent within 2,000 feet The 3rd Air Division still had to fly to North Africa the 1st Air Division eventually took off with 230 B-17s on a 400-mile trek to the target German fighters had ample time to land and reload to counter the second strike The 1st Air Division’s B-17s were hit as they arrived over Antwerp with assaults also coming in waves Attacking out of the sun and hitting the high squadron Luftwaffe pilots zoomed through the bomber groups and into the lower formations the exposed and lightly defended trailing bomber squadrons were again targeted the 1st Air Division turned northeast and lined up for their initial point for the bomb run over the Schweinfurt factories with 80 hits on two main plants and 20 more in a third the 1st Air Division received the same treatment as it did when inbound: German fighters continued their attacks until the bomber formation cleared the continent Two of the participating bomber groups suffered extensively with the 91st losing 43 percent of its crews launched and the 381st losing 50 percent 1st Bomb Wing over Schweinfurt on August 17 German ball bearing production dropped from 140 tons in July to just 69 in August and 50 in September larger lessons were learned for both sides German ball bearing manufacturing adjusted the Third Reich was never deficient in ball bearings German industrial production also learned and became increasingly diffused or quickly rebuilt using forced/slave labor the Nazis finally mobilized the nation’s full economic capability effectively countering much of the CBO’s earlier effects With all these considerations and adjustments German industrial production became more resilient until late in the war.  While the short-term damage to German manufacturing was at least encouraging The 1st Air Division lost 36 B-17s and 370 airmen out of the 183 aircraft that dropped their bombs It was an unstainable loss rate of 20 percent Eighth Air Force crews would not statistically survive their required tours of 25 missions one of the obvious lessons for the Americans was the need for a long-range fighter escort capability Another was the need to revisit targets: as the Germans rebuilt their bombed factories it became clear one strike was never fully decisive the 3rd Air Division headed south toward the Alps The unexpected turn south befuddled some German defenses and it saved the wing from further intense combat But it did not mean the surviving bombers here home free A few damaged planes and crews were able to limp to Switzerland where aircraft were confiscated and the crews captured Given the earlier delay in launching the raid and waiting for the 1st Air Division the flight over the Mediterranean saw five more planes drop out of formation and into the sea due to fuel starvation the surviving crews arrived at the North African coast as crews attempted to land at their assigned airfields but undermanned control towers gave faulty instructions crews landed bombers wherever they could find a suitable location.  Telergma airfield was supposedly a maintenance depot and 3rd Air Division crews expected plenty of mechanics and spare parts to help repair their damaged aircraft or jury-rigged their bombers by hook or by crook The command eventually pieced together approximately 80 airworthy bombers while abandoning dozens in place As warned by LeMay during the mission briefing days earlier crews found that deluxe accommodations in North Africa included sleeping on a cot while others “enjoyed” the pleasures of a slit trench in the African desert the crews made a final bomb run over the French airfield at Bordeaux Given the marginal condition of many returning airframes three planes crashed due to malfunction before the rest returned to England with none downed by enemy action 3rd Air Division lost 24 aircraft during the shuttle mission with the percentage unfortunately like that of the 1st Air Division While the raids themselves had been successful in hitting the targets costing 60 bombers and their highly trained crews the results were largely temporary as the Germans recovered quickly the Eighth Air Force did not send another unescorted raid deep into Germany for months bomber crews struck targets within range of fighter escorts or along the continent’s coastline planners scrapped the idea of future shuttle missions to North Africa Hoping to leverage the Mediterranean theater’s characteristically better weather the logistical shortfalls and difficulties experienced by the 3rd Air Division in North Africa dashed any hopes of regularly scheduled shuttle missions While more and more planes and crews arrived in the United Kingdom the American strategic bombing offensive was clearly in a crisis the Eighth Air Force would experience more of the same mauling Months would pass before Americans would begin to see significant changes in their leadership Only after January 1944 would the scales in the air war begin to tip in the Allies’ favor Bombing the European Axis Powers: A Historical Digest of the Combined Bomber is the Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian at the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy Copy MLA Citation Copy APA Citation Copy Chicago Style Citation The Combined Bomber Offensive (CBO) in the European Theater was one of America’s bloodiest campaigns the day after V-E Day was officially confirmed Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on the cautious mood The concept of genocide has fundamentally altered international law transforming the way we understand mass violence in the modern world.  Whether it played the role of the “Black Cat,” “Mad Cat,” or “Dumbo,” the PBY Catalina proved itself as one of the most instrumental amphibious planes as it struck fear in the Axis and provided hope for the Allies Regarded as the “most beautiful woman in the world,” Hedy Lamarr was not only a famous Hollywood actress who sold millions in war bonds during World War II Her creations included a frequency-hopping radio communications device for Allied torpedoes during the war including ghettos and other sites of incarceration from imprisoning "enemies of the state" to serving as way stations in larger deportation schemes to murdering people in gas chambers.  the remains of Private First Class John Henry Newstrom a US Marine killed during the Battle of Peleliu in 1944 have been identified and will be returned home thanks to a joint recovery effort by the US and Japanese governments In her first My Day column after Franklin D Eleanor 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USAG Schweinfurt; rather it is an initiative by the Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit "The Integration Council was established by the Schweinfurt City Council (Stadtrat) and the Office of the Lord Mayor with the primary purpose of seeking ways to integrate people from other countries who have chosen to make Schweinfurt their home," said Mary Ritzmann There is no reservation required for the event institutions and schools will provide you with the tools and information you need to make yourself more marketable to businesses in Germany The event is also an opportunity to receive information regarding all professional and career opportunities and obtain a clear picture of the employment market in the Schweinfurt region This information can help you make the decisions you need for a secure future Local representatives will be able to share with you with the details you need for the work visa process Career fields that will be available at the event include merchandising technical and information engineering/technology business management and industrial management For those who do not have a strong grasp of the German language visit the Integration Council table where a member of their organization will see that you are introduced to the appropriate individuals Representatives from the Integration Council will also be able to give you helpful information including: • How to prepare for a job interview and your career • How to get your educational certification accepted in the German system Participants can also enter their name to win prizes This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Senior pupils at Chryston High School have been participating in an exciting international project that is helping them develop their language skills and build new friendships The Chryston–Schweinfurt Digital Exchange Project links pupils from Chryston with young people in Schweinfurt North Lanarkshire and Schweinfurt were twinned and this initiative helps to keep that spirit of friendship alive The project is part of a wider partnership between North Lanarkshire Council and the German local authority designed to promote cultural understanding and learning through digital collaboration Pupils have worked closely with their German peers through shared online platforms A highlight of the exchange was a trip to Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge where the Chryston pupils learned more about Lanarkshire’s industrial past went underground to experience life in a mine and created presentations in German to share what they had discovered These were then compared with Schweinfurt’s history of industrial change “I enjoyed learning more about Scottish and German culture.   “I found it interesting to hear the opinions and experiences of other young people I also had a lot of fun preparing the materials because I learnt more about the history of my area and had to think creatively about how it should be presented.” Pupils from both schools have now participated in three online meetings They even exchanged funny memes about national stereotypes—using humour to challenge assumptions and bring everyone closer together Principal Teacher of Modern Languages at Chryston High School said: "This project has been a brilliant way to show our pupils that language learning goes far beyond the classroom but also gained a real appreciation for another culture It's been fantastic to watch their confidence grow." The digital exchange hasn’t just been a hit with pupils Teachers from both schools have also enjoyed connecting sharing ideas and discussing different teaching styles and school systems Provost Kenneth Duffy praised the initiative: "This partnership is a shining example of how international collaboration can inspire our young people friendships and global awareness that will stay with them for life I’m proud to see North Lanarkshire leading the way." plans are in place to further develop the project and explore the possibility of establishing a full and lasting partnership between the two schools We're sorry this page didn't meet your expectations this time Please let us know if you have any feedback to help us improve the content If you have a question or comment about a council service or would like a reply, please contact us Sign up to our monthly newsletter to keep you updated with whats new in North Lanarkshire Stay in touch with council news and services with regular email updates bestsellers best books as the Allies attempted to break the back of the Nazi war machine that sent German troops and tanks to the English Channel and the gates of Moscow It also took a heavy toll on the forces sent to carry out the devastation. The US 8th Air Force, based in England, took about half of the entire US Army Air Force's casualties — 47,482 out of 115,332 and bloodiest of all the battles in the titanic aerial conflict waged in the high arena over Germany." you can see how "Black Thursday" unfolded for the Allies Source: US Air Force 1940s-era German machinery was believed to be more dependent on ball bearings than most which made the ball-bearing factories around Schweinfurt high-value targets While the British advocated a general bombing campaign against German cities US commanders pushed for precision attacks against specific industrial targets "It is better to cause a high degree of destruction in a few essential industries ... than to cause a small degree in many," Army Air Force analysts argued Ira Eaker said such a campaign would make a ground invasion possible sooner than would indiscriminate bombing of cities The ambitious doubled-pronged attack was undermined by poor weather which delayed the launch of one of the air divisions involved The three-hour delay gave German aircraft time to attack the first wave and then refuel and rearm before attacking the second Heavy losses had an effect on the airmen who survived. Four days before Mission 115, the medical officer for the 381st Bomber Group wrote that "morale is the lowest that has yet been observed." Source: US Air Force Source: US Army Air Forces "The opening play is a line plunge through center," mission commander Col. Bud Peaslee told Martin Caidin author of the 1960 book "Black Thursday," of the German counterattacks "The fighters whip through our formation .. Another group of flashes replaces the first as six formations of Me-109s charges us .. their paths marked in the bright sunlight by fine lines of light-colored smoke as they fire short bursts More than 42 million people worldwide suffer from an acute food shortage as food production struggles to keep pace with the rising global population In response, two seniors in electrical and computer engineering teamed with engineering students at Germany’s Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt to develop a system designed to foster farming sustainability Shaped like a box with a solar-paneled top Katie Wolfe and Elijah Parker’s senior project “The Distributed Network for Agricultural Monitoring,” uses sensors to monitor soil moisture air and plant temperatures – then transmits the data to farmers “Farmers can use as many boxes as they need and transmit data to a personalized web site then recognize trends or current statuses.” It is the first senior project collaboration between Auburn electrical and computer engineering students and students overseas associate professor in electrical and computer engineering “The project is the culmination of several years of planning by administrators and faculty of both institutions,” Roppel said Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt’s Andreas Zeck and Felix Ress partnered with Parker and Wolfe for months via weekly Zoom calls and email exchanges Collaboration became even more real when Parker and Wolfe visited the German campus March 4-17 meeting and working with Zeck and Ress in-person Zeck and Ress visited Auburn University April 15-26 where they attended at Auburn baseball game visited Six Flags over Georgia and toured Birmingham the team had the opportunity to finally meet implement power schemes and develop code for the web site “This is a great example of Auburn Engineering fulfilling a core mission to prepare students to practice engineering in a competitive global environment,” said Dean Hendrix, director, Global Programs for the college and associate computer science and software engineering department chair Roppel and Elizabeth Gowan for the work they put in to provide this experience for Katie and Elijah and I encourage all engineering students to explore the many other opportunities to incorporate an international experience into their engineering education Being able to work in a global environment is increasingly important for all our students.” who will graduate in May and join Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab in the fall said “international collaboration is a great experience.” “We had an opportunity to do a hands-on project with other engineers overseas and learned how to collaborate and divide tasks,” he said who described the device as an “Internet of Things agricultural monitor,” handled the web site and sensor integration Wolfe provided the power and hardware implementation Zack developed the database and connection while Ress designed the box and how all the parts fit together “We have a proto-typed circuit with several small modules on it,” Parker said “We’ve written firmware to run on our microcontrollers Andreas and Felix have also been working on the 3D-printed enclosure that will keep the electronics dry.” Developing a high-tech device with team members across continents and time zones might have had challenges but was a necessary experience moving forward “It is a credit to the drive and flexibility of all four students that they were able to overcome significant challenges to complete their project successfully,” Roppel said “They had to learn a great deal about each other’s cultures to collaborate. Basic elements such as school schedules ordering processes and course expectations were quite different between the institutions. They learned some of each other’s colloquial expressions as well as some technical terms.” who will continue her Auburn education in graduate school after working this summer as an imagineer at Disney added that the need for international collaboration to solve issues on a worldwide scale remains high “When you’re trying to approach these big problems like food disparity you must approach this from all parts of the world because it’s something that can affect us all,” she said “Having the ability to communicate and work together internationally is paramount for going into industry because that’s what they do to solve problems you’re losing the ability to see those diverse perspectives that add to the overall holistic perspective.” The team will unveil the project with a full demonstration on Friday at the electrical and computer engineering Capstone Showcase in the ADTRAN Collaboration Space in Broun Hall Elijah Parker and Katie Wolfe plug statistical data from the Distributed Network for Agricultural Monitoring (DNAM) Schweinfurt, Germany – The sounding of the bugle’s call playing “To The Colors” may mean the end of a day’s work in US military bases throughout the world, but on September 19, Friday, it was that sound that marked the closing of the Schweinfurt Army Garrison in Germany…for good The bugle was played simultaneously with the lowering of the American flag marking the final time US soldiers will be gracing through the grounds of the Schweinfurt Army Garrison The simple event marked the official turning over of the said base by the US Army to the German government which occurred at the Ledward Barracks of the Schweinfurt Army Garrison was attended by soldiers who formerly resided within the base the community and even notable figures which include Schweinfurt mayor Sebastian Remelé voiced out what everybody felt at that very moment — sadness He traced through the years the US army resided at the base the Americans residing in Schweinfurt Army Garrison have become part of the German community where it was established Remelé also expressed his gratitude for the shared camaraderie they had with the soldiers in the base The Schweinfurst Army Garrison was an important part of Nazi Germany’s war effort during the Second World War It was used mainly as a training area for the Luftwaffe while the town had ball-bearing production facilities 1945 when the United States’ 42nd Division An estimated number of 12,000 US Army personnel lived within the walls of Schweinfurt Army Garrison over the years ever since the base’ planned closure was announced in 2012 The last operational unit left the base in May Only a small detachment was left behind to assist with the transition of the Schweinfurt Army Garrison from American command in German hands That unit was the last of the American soldiers to have resided at the base until last Friday’s poignant farewell ceremony The closing of Schweinfurt Army Garrison is part of the realignment of the US Army in Europe with the aim of reducing the country’s footprint across the continent the Bamberg military base was also closed down Heziel Pitogo is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY 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