NexGen Newsletter - Spring 2016

Our current newsletter contains highlights of NexGen Ergonomics Inc.'s latest product updates, specific technical notes and other corporate information.

Our world leading product line is continuously being updated and expanded with several new products for ergonomic analysis, design and research, biomechanics and medical applications.

Corporate News

NexGen will be exhibiting at the 7th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE) 2016 and Affiliated Conferences, July 27-31, 2016, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, FL, USA.

NexGen Ergonomics Inc is pleased to have been a sponsor of Team Saksham International, at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, India and their off-road vehicle for competition. They are VIT Chennai's official BAJA SAE team.

Ergonomics and Biomechanics Products

HumanCAD^®

Testing of our Version 4 Beta version is continuing. New features in Version 4 were listed in our previous newsletter. For all customers who are on annual maintenance, please contact techsupport@nexgenergo.com to obtain this update.

Learn more at: www.nexgenergo.com/ergonomics/humancad.html

Previous Versions of our Digital Human Modeling Software Solutions: ManneQuinPRO/ELITE

Support was discontinued December 31st, 2014. As previously announced, after December 31, 2011, support for ManneQuinELITE and ManneQuinPRO versions 8 thru 10.2 was limited to license assistance. Support for Version 7 and earlier versions were previously discontinued.

I2M HM-Analyzer (Human Motion Analyzer)

The latest Version 2.5 Beta has been released. It includes an enhanced shoulder calculation for ISB as well as the ability to export in C3D file format.

FSA Pressure Mapping Solutions

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new wireless solution for the various pressure mat options including seating mats, hand mats and the glove pressure mapping system.

The new BodiTrak Dataport can connect to a PC or tablet via WiFi directly, or it can connect indirectly through a local network using a locally assigned IP address. Both set-ups accept standard webcams, or device built-in cameras. It can also store data or broadcast data on demand.

Range is 100 feet indoors and 200 feet outdoors.

Learn more at: www.nexgenergo.com/ergonomics/BodiTrak2.html

Lumbar Motion Monitor (iLMM)

We have commenced shipments of the updated iLMM3. We expect to clear our record backlog within two months.

Tekscan Products

We have added the Tekscan Quickstart board to the products available to support the FlexiForce sensors.

The FlexiForce Quickstart Board is a finished single voltage source circuit which can be quickly dropped into a prototype or easily designed into a product to obtain force measurements.

It is designed for easy integration of FlexiForce sensors. It provides a 0-5V analog voltage output that can be used as an input on your microcontroller or third-party data acquisition system.

Learn more at: www.nexgenergo.com/ergonomics/tekscana201.html

Medical Products

Baseline Products

The Baseline Electronic Pinch Gauge has been added and performs tip, key, and palmar tests. Strength readings are displayed on an easy-to-read LCD screen. You can record readings in lbs or kgs with a maximum capacity of 50lbs (23kg).

Learn more at: www.nexgenergo.com/medical/baseline0475.html

Thought Technology Products

We are pleased to announce the release of BioGraph Infiniti 6.1 software. All customers who currently own BioGraph Infiniti version 6.0+ are entitled to a free update to BioGraph Infiniti 6.1. The upgrade price to BioGraph Infiniti 6.1 from versions prior 6.0 remains the same.

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