Z43 Expands into New Quarters: Moving to the Frontline!

Z43 is expanding into beautiful new quarters at Ankerstrasse / Kräuelgasse, which include some much-needed meeting spaces. The new workplace, the former headquarters of Fabric Frontline, was inaugurated July 1 with an "Info Day" presentation in the "Salon", followed by an Apéro.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn Major Release V18.0

With SEMCAD X Matterhorn V18.0, SPEAG is pleased to announce a new and very powerful feature: our new low-frequency electromagnetic solver suite! 

5G Solutions Exhibited at IEEE MTTS-IMS 2019 in Boston

SPEAG showcased a range of new high-performance smart products explicitly designed to cover 5G technologies at IEEE MTT-S 2019 International Microwave Symposium in Boston, USA.

Release of DASY52.10.2 Software Update

SPEAG announces release of the DASY52 software release with final implementation of scanning requirements as per IEC 62209-2 amendment 

Annual Z43-Auden Workshop Series in China and Taiwan: 14th Edition a Great Success!

AUDEN Technology Corporation, together with SPEAG and ZMT Zurich MedTech AG, hosted our popular annual hardware & software workshop series in China and Taiwan in June 2019. Almost 300 participants from industry and academia were introduced to Z43's latest solutions for exposure evaluation and compliance testing from wireless power transfer to 5G mmWave applications.

FCC Update on MAIA usage in cDASY6

We are pleased to announce that SPEAG received FCC's official confirmation on full acceptance of MAIA as well as further guidance on the reporting.

Release of cDASY6 Module mmWave V1.6.2

SPEAG announces release of the intermittent cDASY6 Module mmWave V1.6.2.

First Whole-Body Phantom WBBDuke for DASY6

With the release of whole-body back phantom WBBDuke, SPEAG’s DASY6 is ready to demonstrate SAR compliance in specific phantoms for any IoT devices.

mmWAVE Phantom for DASY6 Systems

SPEAG released the mmWAVE phantom in direct response to the need for evaluating the power density distributions on any of the six faces of wireless devices.

Update from FCC on 5G NR sub-6GHz NSA SAR Measurements

SPEAG is committed to continuously supporting and guiding the wireless industry through the rapid 5G development. 

SPEAG Exhibition at MWC19 in Barcelona

Busy times at the SPEAG booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where our experts discussed the measurement needs of our customers on simulation tools to verification of electromagnetic nearfield measurement problems.

Release of cDASY6 Module mmWave V1.6

SPEAG released the cDASY6 Module mmWave V1.6 with many small but important new features that make compliance testing and documentation easier and faster.

Great Interest in Joint SPEAG / Vitec Exhibition and Workshop at Automotive World 2019 in Tokyo

Successful exhibition and workshop by SPEAG and VITEC at the Automotive World Conference 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.

Zurich43 Retreat 2019 on Ethics & Z43 Culture

Zurich43's annual retreat was held 21 – 22 January 2019 to discuss "Ethics & Z43 Culture in Real or Perceived Devaluing Times" with a particular focus on fairness, justice, recognition, and populism.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn New Release V17.4

With the release of SEMCAD Matterhorn V17.4, SPEAG achieves another milestone by being the first manufacturer to offer a robust and effective method for estimating the maximum exposure of antenna arrays of any size on any arbitrary surface as required by the latest standards drafts.

SPEAG Wins Award at Huawei Supplier Convention

SPEAG received an award for being in the top 11 suppliers worldwide for delivery of excellent quality products at Huawei’s Apparatus, Equipment & Office Supplies Procurement Qualification Department convention in Shenzhen, CN.

CTIA's ANKLE and CHEST Phantoms Released Ahead of Test Plan Release

Another addition to the SPEAG phantom family: we released two new highly-specialized electromagnetic phantoms for over-the-air certification of wireless devices ‒ the generic ANKLE and generic CHEST phantom! These phantoms were developed in close collaboration with CTIA's OTA working group and are expected to be included in the upcoming CTIA test plans.

FCC News and IEC Meeting Report

New updates from IEC TC106 standardization in Stockholm, TCB Council Workshop in Baltimore, and FCC Laboratory in Columbia, MD

cDASY6: Now More Robust, More Responsive, and Faster

SPEAG released cDASY6 V6.8 and cDASY6 Module mmWave V1.4. Both include important and long-awaited new features that not only greatly improve the user experience but also make our DASY6 system even faster with improved precision.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn V17.2 Release

SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X Matterhorn V17.2, an updated version of SEMCAD X Matterhorn  V17.0.1.

Sim4Life light: Explore the World of Complex Physiological Modelling and Simulations – for Free!

SPEAG's partner organization ZMT announces the release of Sim4Life Light, a new edition specifically designed for students who can now use the cutting-edge computational life science platform for their research at no cost.

Millimeter Wave Certification for 5G and Beyond: cDASY6 Module mmWave V1.4, V2.0, V3.0, and V4.0

SPEAG Releases Its Roadmap Towards an Innovative, Robust, and Comprehensive Toolset for Demonstrating Compliance with Current and Future Safety Guidelines and Regulatory Requirements > 6 GHz.

Successful 2018 SPEAG and ZMT Hardware and Software Workshop in South Korea

DYMSTEC, SPEAG, and ZMT Zurich MedTech AG (ZMT) conducted their annual hardware and software workshop in South Korea. DYMSTEC, September 6–7, 2018. Z43's sales channel for South Korea were the excellent local organizers of the event, which featured several presentations, workshops, and social events and included live English-Korean translation service.

Customized Phantoms with Unique Use-Factors Accelerate the Development & Testing of Wireless Devices

SPEAG has established a fast, reliable, and cost-effective workflow for development and manufacturing of any customized electromagnetic phantom that provides representative and repeatable testing.

New DASY Software Feature: Improved Precision for Capacitive Coupled Sources Ahead of Standardization

In line with the upcoming IEC 62209-2 amendment release, SPEAG once again sets the benchmark by providing the solution to measure transmitters in touch with a phantom with maximum precision.

New Software Release DAK Version 2.4.1.144

We are pleased to announce the release of DAK software version 2.4.1.144. Based on the valuable feedback from our rapidly growing customer base, this important maintenance release further improves the accuracy, repeatability, and user experience of measurements with our DAK product line.

SPEAG Changes Domain Name to dot(.)swiss

Another important milestone in Z43 history: SPEAG is proud to announce the introduction of our brand-new domain name www.speag.swiss!

Release of Optical Head for Vector Network Analyzers

SPEAG is proud to announce the release of OH4VNA - a miniaturized optical head for cable-free testing of electrically small antennas between 500 MHz – 6 GHz.

Niels Kuster Presents Keynote Lecture on IoT at Symposium Co-Organized by the AUDEN Group and the IEEE EMC Chapter

SPEAG's President of the Board Niels Kuster presented keynote lectures on “EM Evaluation and Optimization of IoT Systems: Standards, Software and Instrumentations” and “Workflow for Demonstration of Compliance of Transmitters Operating above 10 GHz” at a symposium on IoT co-organized by the AUDEN Group and the IEEE EMC Chapter in Taipei on July 4, 2018. 

Communication Systems Update

Updated communication system summary for usage with DASY6 and cSAR3D.

POPEYE-V10: Just Like a Human but Stronger and Consistent

SPEAG is proud to introduce POPEYE Version 10, our redesigned electromagnetic human body phantom that introduces striking new details in addition to its main features.

Successful Exhibition at IEEE MTTS-IMS 2018 in Philadelphia

Successful exhibition at this year's IEEE MTT-S 2018 International Microwave Symposium in Philadelphia PA, where SPEAG showcased a range of new high-performance smart products explicitly designed to cover 5G technologies.

Release of New OTA Phantom Series for 5G and IoT

SPEAG released a new generation of phantoms covering the entire frequency range from 3 GHz to over 100 GHz. The solution is both simple and elegant and improves the surface quality and sustainability of the phantoms.

5G Module V1.2: Offering More Automation, Features and Speed

Power density compliance testing has never been easier: SPEAG’s latest software release, Version 1.2 of our 5G Module, is yet another step forward in our drive to provide you with even more automated and more versatile tools for analysis and assessment of compliance at frequencies above 10 GHz!

13th Annual Hardware and Software Workshop Series in Taiwan and China Organized by AUDEN Technology Corporation

Another Successful Hardware and Software Workshop for SPEAG and ZMT Zurich MedTech AG in Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen in May 2018.

SPEAG’s SEMCAD X 5G Toolkit Gets Tested for Phased-Array Antenna Design and Optimization

SEMCAD X’s 5G Toolkit put to the test: A user video demonstrates the design workflow of on-device phased-array antennas by exploiting the features of the new SEMCAD X 5G Toolkit, including the unique worst-case power density evaluator.

cDASY6 V6.6 – Ready for IoT Compliance Testing

SPEAG released cDASY6.6 which is fully compatible with IEC 62232 and the voting drafts of IEC 62209-U / IEC 62209-3 and from which DASY6 customers can benefit with immediate effect.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn Release V17.0

SPEAG is proud to announce a major release of SEMCAD X Matterhorn V17.0! With the new release, we are particularly proud to make our innovative and easy-to-use multi-parameter, multi-goal Optimizer Framework V1 available to all of our customers.

cDASY6.6 Beta-Release

Ahead of the official release of cDASY6.6 on March 6, 2018, SPEAG has made a Beta version available for early adopters. cDASY6.6 includes many striking features, such as the full integration of specific phantoms, and the Fast Volume Scan.

cSAR3D-A: Fully Automated SAR Testing

cSAR3D-A Version 1 combines the most reliable vector-based array system cSAR3D with the precision robot of DASY6. It enables fully automated SAR evaluations with thousands of single SAR measurements - with only one click.

SPEAG and ZMT Sales Agents Event 2018

Sales agents representing SPEAG and ZMT Zurich MedTech AG (ZMT) products around the globe convened at Z43 17 – 19 January 2018 to learn about the whole range of products and technologies and the latest developments. Representatives from both long-time and new partners attended the 3-day event, which was a great opportunity for fruitful and in-depth discussions and face-to-face information transfer.

Game On! Z43’s Annual Party, 2018 “The Next Level” Edition!

The annual Zurich 43 party, this year with the gamer theme “The Next Level”, was held at Halle 622 in Zurich-Oerlikon on Friday 19 January 2018.

A Farewell to Fin Bomholt

All of Z43 gathered around the bar to bid a fond farewell to Dr. Fin Bomholt, SPEAG's Director Research & Development, on the occasion of his retirement.

Winter 2017 Info Day at Z43

On Thursday, December 14, Niels Kuster delivered his annual "State of Z43" report to all employees. The presentation was followed by an apéro, where Niels was presented with a life-size portrait of himself!

Ministry of Communication and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia Visits SPEAG

On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Resources and Equipment of Post and Informatics (SDPPI), Center for Testing of Telecommunication Equipment (BBPPT), and Institute of Sciences (LIPI) visited SPEAG.

Communication Systems Update

Updated communication system summary for usage with DASY6 and cSAR3D.

Future Photonics Engineers! Z43 Future Day 2017

On Thursday, November 9, nine preteens participated in the 2017 edition of Swiss National Future Day at Z43 to assemble their own photo-active circuits and build light-sensitive robots.

Updates from IEC TC 106 Meetings and TCB Council Workshop

At the recent IEC TC 106 meetings in Melbourne and the TCB Council Workshop in Baltimore, major milestones towards the regulatory and standards acceptance of EM exposure assessment of emerging wireless devices were presented.

Annual SPEAG / ZMT Hardware and Software Workshop in South Korea: A Great Success!

SPEAG and ZMT Zurich MedTech AG (ZMT) held their annual South Korea Hardware and Software Workshop at the Gachon Convention Center in Sungnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on 27 October 2017. Approximately 180 engineers and scientists from leading companies, universities, and government institutions of South Korea attended the event, which, as always, was a great success.

cSAR3D: The Only Vector SAR System to Fully Meet the Demanding Requirements of IEC 62209-3

Recent tests from independent laboratories have shown that cSAR3D meets the stringent requirements of draft IEC 62209-3. All evaluated cSAR3D systems pass the validation protocol.

The first FCC-type certification of a 60 GHz WiGig module granted on the basis of assessment with SPEAG’s unique 5G test system

The FCC has recently granted the first RF exposure type approval for a WiGig embedded wireless communication module. Compliance with FCC limits was demonstrated with SPEAG’s 5G solution.

System Check and Validation Sources for 5G Now Available from 10 – 110 GHz

Last milestone in instrumentation for smooth 5G certification achieved.

SPEAG Sponsors Awards at 2nd International Workshop on Photonics Applied to Electromagnetic Measurements (PEM2017)

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) sponsored the awards at the 2nd International Workshop on Photonics Applied to Electromagnetic Measurements (PEM2017), hosted by the IT'IS Foundation and held at the Volkshaus in Zurich, Switzerland on October 5 – 6, 2017. The PEM workshops are devoted to the research, development, and application of photonics in electromagnetic measurements and closely related fields, such as fiber-optic signal transmission, photonic signal processing, display integrated antennas, and photonic device technology.

Release of ICEy-mmW Module V1.0

SPEAG is proud to announce the ICEy-mmW Module Release V1.0, featuring highly automated, contactless testing of power density compliance of 5G and WiGig devices with micrometer precision.

SPEAG and ZMT Workshop in South Korea on 27 October 2017

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) and ZMT Zurich MedTech AG (ZMT) are pleased to announce their annual hardware and software workshop, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, on 27 October 2017. Our in-house experts, together with our partners from Dymstec, will demonstrate SPEAG's and ZMT's latest innovations and product updates and provide information about standards trends and our roadmap for addressing emerging industry needs.

New 106/410/DPAS published for vector measurement-based SAR testing systems (frequency range 30 MHz – 6 GHz)

A DPAS (Draft Publicly Available Specification) of Part 3 of the IEC standard 62209, which will allow the use of standardized fixed sensor array systems in addition to robot-based scanning systems, has been submitted for IEC approval.

IT'IS at ICES TC95 Meeting in Rosslyn, VA, 14-16 Aug 2017

In August 2017, the International Committee on Electromagnetic Safety (ICES) Technical Committee 95 held their bi-annual meeting in Rosslyn, VA, to update electromagnetic exposure standards.

cDASY6 5G Module Release V1.0

SPEAG is proud to announce cDASY6 5G Module Release V1.0, featuring reduced scan time, automated evaluation of several planes, and a simplified user-interface.

Communication Systems Update

Updated communication system summary for usage with DASY6 and cSAR3D.

Successful SPEAG / ZMT Hardware and Software Workshops in China and Taiwan

SPEAG, ZMT Zurich MedTech AG and their distribution partner in China and Taiwan, AUDEN Technology Corporation, hosted the popular Annual Hardware & Software Workshop Series in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen (China), as well as Taipei (Taiwan) in June 2017. Overall, more than 200 participants from industry and academia explored SPEAG's and ZMT’s latest innovations and product updates, and discovered how SPEAG’s and ZMT’s solutions and technology roadmap adds value to their current R&D operations while anticipating future technological advances in 2017 and beyond.

cDASY6 Release V6.4

SPEAG is happy to announce the release of cDASY6 V6.4. With V6.4, the greatly reduced measurement time and the testing automatization of our DASY6 system is now accepted by all regulators. The release also entails all necessary features to meet the upcoming unified IEC 62209-U standard and is capable of testing all IoT devices.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn Release V16.4

SPEAG is proud to release Version 16.4 of its SEMCAD X Matterhorn simulation platform, offering major performance boosts from subgridding to high performance computing (HPC) and Cloud Computing! Moreover, all toolsets, including our powerful 5G simulation package, have been refined to further automate and streamline the application flows in areas of equipment optimization, 5G/wireless technology and optimization of in-/on-body communication devices - making your simulations once again faster and more effective.

cDASY6 acceptance by FCC

Update from the TCB Council Workshop in Baltimore (2-4 May 2017).

IEC TC106 Meeting Update

IEC Standards TC106, implementing innovative solutions for electromagnetic exposure assessment, have moved towards publication. SPEAG is well positioned to satisfy the needs of these new standards.

Commercial Release of IEC 62209-3 Validation Antennas

Validation sources enable independent evaluation of the performance of specific absorption rate (SAR) measurement systems, in accordance with draft IEC 62209-3.

Major cDASY6 Release: V6.4

SPEAG is announcing the Beta-Release of cDASY6.4 that offers a multitude of assets and improvements, expanding the existing capabilities of DASY52. At the same time, it is already fully compatible with the upcoming standard IEC 62209-U. The final release will become available on June 20^th, 2017.

SPEAG & ZMT Workshops in China and Taiwan in June 2017

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) and ZMT Zurich MedTech AG (ZMT) are pleased to announce their annual hardware & software workshops which will be held in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen (China), as well as Taipei (Taiwan) in June 2017. On a number of occasions, our in-house experts, together with our partners from the Auden Techno. Corp., will demonstrate SPEAG's and ZMT's latest innovations and product updates, and inform about standard trends and our roadmap going forward to address industry needs.

5G Module Beta Release

New Beta-version enables power density compliance testing as close as 2 mm from any surface with minimal uncertainty.

UL Invests Into More Effective SAR Testing

PC World has published a video by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) last week demonstrating their latest fleet of DASY6 systems.

SAR Compliance Testing of Wireless Devices with Time-Averaged Power Control

A user video demonstrates the new time-averaged SAR feature of cDASY6 V6.4.

cSAR3D is the Chosen Solution in Egypt

A cSAR3D system was recently delivered and installed at the Egyptian National Telecom Regulatory Authority in Cairo.

SPEAG’s & CTIA’s New Forearm Phantom SHO-GFPC-V1

Standardized Over-The-Air (OTA) evaluation of wrist-worn devices in a precise and repeatable fashion.

New OTA Phantom Optimized for Testing Head-Mounted Wearables

SPEAG’s new OTA phantom SAM V4.6BSE provides maximum flexibility for testing wearable devices mounted to the head.

Quick cSAR3D Measurement of Wireless Device

Fast SAR measurements are easier than ever! Watch a new user video demonstrating the features of cSAR3D V2.8.

cSAR3D Measurements in Great Demand

China Telecommunication Technology Labs-Terminals (CTTL-Terminals), China’s premier wireless testing authority, is now routinely applying SPEAG’s vector measurement-based array system cSAR3D for pre-compliance evaluations of wireless devices for several of China’s manufacturers.

Brief Update: IEC 62209 Standard Meeting Exceeds Expectations

cSAR3D closes the gap between innovation and Compliance.

New Holder Adaptor Eliminates All Steps on Testing Its Influence on SAR

The new low-loss low-permittivity adaptor eliminates all steps on testing the holders influence on SAR measurements.

Making Waves: Revolutionary Probe for 5G

The novel EUmmWV2 probe enables precise very close near-field measurements for frequencies up to 110 GHz.

Zurich43 Retreat 2017 at Pilatus Kulm - Communication

Twenty-five Zurich43 associates and three IT'IS Foundation board members gathered in the historic Hotel Pilatus-Kulm high above Luzern 30 – 31 January 2016 for their annual retreat, this year on communication. The goal of the two-day retreat was to find ways to improve communication skills across various target groups, channels, and markets, both within Z43 and with the outside world.

cSAR3D Cal Lab

SPEAG invests in the future of dry SAR testing systems: New standards drive dedicated Cal Lab

In order to comply with the requirements of the upcoming IEC 62209/ Part 3 SAR testing standards, SPEAG has set up a dedicated laboratory for calibrating ‘dry’ SAR testing systems at their manufacturing facility located in the heart of Zurich. The laboratory complements their already existing and well-established ‘wet’ SAR system service centre.

X-TRA, X-TRA! Inaugural Zurich43 Party: X-TRAordinary Nine = X-TRAordinary Fun!

The 2017 Z43 annual party held at Zurich’s X-TRA concert hall celebrated the emerging corporate identity and global reach of the Z43 brand.

EMPIR-Funded Project: Metrology for Inductive Charging of Electric Vehicles

SPEAG is a partner on the recently approved EMPIR-funded project “Metrology for Inductive Charging of Electric Vehicles”.

New Free-Space Probes for Precise Near-Field Characterization from 4 – 30 MHz

Novel magnetic and electric field probes suited for precise measurements in the closest vicinity of WPT systems or other sources operating in the low MHz range.

cSAR3D Release V2.8

In response to several user requests, SPEAG has added a quick and intuitive measurement setup feature to its cSAR3D software that is optimal for quick & easy measurements as needed in R&D applications or for special analyses. A new remote interface now provides an exceptional level of convenience for QA testing by allowing sites to use their own automated test software and analysis tools, and extending scalability to multi-site environments.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn Release V16.2

This SEMCAD X release represents a breakthrough in efficiency. Thanks to its new GPU empowered sub-gridding method, simulations that were impossible to solve can now been solved in a few hours. After a year of devising the essential software infrastructure for the most advanced optimizers, SPEAG is proud to announce the release of a preview version of the Sweeper. Exploit its possibilities right away! In addition, we responded to industry leaders and added special tools for the design and analysis of 5G and of other wireless transmitters.

New DAK-TL Demonstration

Watch our recent product video demonstrating the latest advancement of our Dielectric Assessment Kit product line. DAK-TL brings automated precise measurements of dielectric permittivity, conductivity and homogeneity of boards, sheets, foils and small samples of tissues or liquids to your bench – giving you results in seconds.

DASY6 and cSAR3D Regulatory Acceptance: SAR Standards Move Forward

SPEAG is very happy to provide you with an update of the IEC 106 Standard Meetings in Hangzhou, China, together with exciting new data regarding the performance and regulatory acceptance of DASY6 and cSAR3D.

User Video Shows Unrivaled Repeatability of cSAR3D Fast SAR Test System

User Video Shows Unrivaled Repeatability of cSAR3D Fast SAR Test System

EUMW, October 4 – 6, 2016: We look forward to welcoming you to our booth (Hall S11, Booth 134)!

SPEAG will exhibit at EuMW conference (Hall S11, Booth 134) in London, UK to display and demonstrate new products and solutions optimized for the demanding applications in the wireless, automotive, aerospace, and defence industries. 

SPEAG Provides State-of-the-Art Phantoms for the World's Fastest GPS Air Performance Test for Wearable Devices

Verkotan has developed a real over-the-air GPS field test environment into the test laboratory. The test (patent pending) has been developed in close collaboration with the Centre for Wireless Communication (CWC) at University of Oulu, the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, and SPEAG. It allows the testing of a device’s total GPS air performance (chipset, mechanics, and antenna) in one test run.

cSARD6 – Taking SAR Measurements to the Next Level

SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of cSARD6 in Q4 2016, the smart SAR testing solution. cSARD6 integrates cSAR3D with DASY6 and adds new features to create a fully automated and powerful SAR compliance system. This is the most advanced SAR measurement system available today, combining speed and versatility, while maintaining full SAR testing capabilities and compatibility to any of the worldwide standards.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn V16.0 Released

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X Matterhorn V16.0, an update of SEMCAD X Matterhorn  V15.6.

cSAR3D V2.6 Release - Faster Automation

Our new cSAR3D software release 2.6 features a further improved reconstruction algorithm, more precise determination of the peak spatial SAR close to the border of the sensor array, and faster and more reliable handovers of 2G, 3G and 4G signals. We are also pleased to announce that this quarter we are releasing both automated testing of devices with dynamic antenna tuners and autonomous DUT positioning based on DASY robots with integrated camera and device charger. 

ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for Calibration

ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for Calibration of probes & validation sources extended down ot 4 MHz and Calibration of dielectric materials awarded

DASY Measurement Protocol for Capacitively Coupled SAR Distribution

SPEAG recommends an updated measurement protocols for compliance testing with DASY52 to account for new technology trends and regulator requirements. cDASY6 will have a more advanced automated approach.

Chinese OTA Hand Phantoms

Release of the first Chinese OTA hand phantom developed in collaboration with HWA-Tech for the Chinese Academy of Broadcasting Planning (ABP).

SPEAG Fast SAR Solutions Featured at MIC MRA Workshop in Tokyo

The performance of SPEAG’s products for fast measurement of specific absorption rate (SAR) – DASY6 and cSAR3D – were featured in a presentation by Prof. Niels Kuster at the MIC MRA International Workshop held March 2 – 3, 2016 in Tokyo hosted by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

SEMCAD Matterhorn V15.6.3 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD Matterhorn V15.6.3, an updated version of SEMCAD Matterhorn  V15.6.

Still Groovin’ to the E-Field Probe Blues by Prof. Howard Bassen

The first paper to describe the design and fabrication of a miniature broad-band electric field probe was published more than 40 years ago in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Biological Effects of Nonionizing Radiation.

Anritsu MT8820C Integrates with DASY6 and cSAR3D

Anritsu Corporation’s MT8820C Radio Communication Analyzer now integrates with both DASY6 and cSAR3D from Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) to provide seamless Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance testing that significantly reduces assessment costs and maximizes flexibility.

Notice: Limited warranty on phantoms

Important notice to avoid shell degradation of SPEAG phantoms due to exposure to aggressive liquids.

IT'IS/Speag/ZMT Retreat in Melchsee-Frutt on Mastering Sales/Funding, Spotting Trends and Shaping the Future

Twenty IT'IS Foundation, SPEAG, and ZMT co-workers convened for two-day retreat, 01 – 02 February 2016, held at the Hotel Frutt Lodge & SPA, in Melchsee-Frutt, Canton Obwalden. The goal of the retreat was to learn how to spot trends and become a trend setter, to master sales, to assess the current status of the organization, and to establish measures for improvement.

Let’s Party! Festivities to Kick Start 2016!

This year’s party of Z43 (IT'IS Foundation, SPEAG, ZMT) was held at trendy Art Dock, located in the former freight terminal between Zurich’s Hardbrücke and Central train stations.

SEMCAD Matterhorn V15.6 Released

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD Matterhorn V15.6, an update of SEMCAD Matterhorn  V15.4.

National Future Day 2015 – Wireless Power Transfer with the Kids “Wonderful and Powerful Team”

Thursday, November 12 was 2015 Future Day at Z43, and six engaged and curious youngsters spent the day visiting our team at IT’IS, SPEAG, and ZMT laboratories.

SPEAG Strongly Recommends Regular Recertification of OTA Hand Phantoms

On the basis of careful investigation of used hand phantoms that have been returned to our labs, SPEAG strongly recommends recertification of all SHO hand phantoms after at most 3 years of use or in the case of any visible damage.

DAKS-12, SPEAG’s New Portable DAK System for Lower Frequencies

SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of our latest portable dielectric measurement system, the DAKS-12, which combines SPEAG’s DAK-12 probe with a handheld single-port ShockLine MS46121A vector network analyzer from Anritsu. The easy-to-use DAKS-12 is designed for very robust dielectric measurements in the frequency range of 10 MHz – 3 GHz.

Successful SPEAG / ZMT Hardware and Software Workshop in Korea

ZMT Zurich MedTech AG and SPEAG hosted the annual Hardware and Software Workshop in Korea on October 23, 2015, with Dymstec, SPEAG’s distribution partner in Korea, as the local organizers of this popular event. Approximately 200 participants attended the workshop to preview ZMT’s and SPEAG’s latest innovations and product updates and to learn about the roadmap for future technological advances in 2015 and beyond. 

Review of Fast SAR in Microwave RF Technology China

SPEAG products cSAR3D and DASY6 are featured in a recent issue of Chinese journal Microwave and Radiofrequency Technology. 

cSAR3D V2.4 Release - Reduced Uncertainty

SPEAG continues to advance the state of the art for precise and fast SAR measurement with the release of cSAR3D V2.4. The implementation of new calibration techniques and reconstruction algorithms has significantly improved the measurement accuracy. Modulation analysis and standards-compatible fast SAR protocols are also new in this release.

DAK Verification Kit

In response to numerous customer requests, SPEAG has developed the DAK Verification Kit for quick and easy verification of the Dielectric Assessment Kit system. The characterized liquid in the Verification Kit will be measured and compared to the imported target data after system calibration, ensuring reliable performance and results.

SEMCAD Matterhorn V15.4 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD Matterhorn V15.4, a major update of SEMCAD Matterhorn  V15.0.

ZMT Zurich MedTech AG: Sim4Life V2.0 Released

Release of Sim4Life V2.0 takes the first comprehensive simulation platform to combine high-fidelity computable human phantoms with powerful physics solvers and advanced tissue models to new heights.

Successful Presentation of Innovative SAR Measurement in UK

The future of SAR measurement technology was on full display on June 11 at an open forum organized by UL in Basingstoke, UK called “New Innovation SAR Measurement Using Array Systems”. Prominently featured at the event was a live demonstration of cSAR3D, SPEAG’s real-time SAR measurement system. The IT’IS Foundation summarized the groundbreaking research work that defined SAR measurement technology and is driving new innovations for the future.

10th Anniversary of Successful Taiwan/China Workshop Series

Auden, SPEAG and ZMT are pleased to announce the completion of the 10th edition of their successful annual hardware & software workshops in Taipei, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai.

Award for the Best Symposium Paper at the APEMC2015 Conference to the Developers of the ICEy and TDS Technologies

Our paper “EMC/EMI Near-field Testbed for EM Phasor Measurements Using Active Optical Sensors,” featuring the latest research in near-field EMC/EMI scanning technologies implemented in SPEAG’s TDS and ICEy systems, was awarded the Best Symposium Paper Award at the 2015 Asia-Pacific International EMC Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan.

DAK Software v2.0 Release

SPEAG is proud to announce the release of DAK software v2.0. Based on customer feedback and our focused expertise, the software was  completely rewritten with our own advanced software development kit (SDK) to offer a more open and flexible structure, a greater user experience, and improved functionality, while retaining the same look and feel.

SMC (Sensor Model Calibration) Release

The novel SMC Sensor Model Calibration is a breakthrough in signal independent calibration of electromagnetic linearized over a large dynamic range.This new technique increases the flexibility of the end-user and reduces calibration costs while maintaining a low measurement uncertainty.

Microphotonic Ultra-Wideband RF-over-Fiber Transducer

SPEAG is excited to announce the launch of a novel product in our TDS lineup – the fully electrically isolated RF-over-Fiber Transducer (RFoF1P). With this new product, SPEAG continues to extend the frontiers of accurate and traceable RF measurements powered by micro-photonic technologies to applications such a conducted EMC/EMI, ESD, antenna correlation and signal integrity measurements as well as to highly immune signal and power links for ultra-low-noise and ultra-wideband transmissions.

PXI TDS Remote Unit

SPEAG is proud to announce the launch of another member in our TDS lineup – the PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) version of the TDS Remote Unit. With this new product SPEAG brings accurate and traceable RF measurements powered by micro-photonic technologies to modular instrumentation.

TDS SNI, a New Line of EMC Sniffing Probes

SPEAG is excited to announce the release of the latest addition to our TDS product family – the TDS SNI probe. With TDS SNI, SPEAG pioneers the use of photonics for accurate and traceable RF measurements in EMC/EMI sniffing applications, bringing the functionality of a benchtop spectrum analyzer to the tip of miniature electrically isolated electric and magnetic field probes.

cSAR3D and cDASY6 Features - Your Feedback is Important to Us

The response we have received on cSAR3D and cDASY6 products has been outstanding, and we would like your help in prioritizing features for the next software release. Please take our confidential survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZX53R2N.

SPEAG’s Full-Body EM Phantom, “POPEYE”, Takes Center Stage in Defining the Road Ahead for Wearable Device Testing

SPEAG’s research partner, the IT'IS Foundation, and the Wireless Research Center of North Carolina have joined forces to define next generation phantom testing in the emerging market for wearable devices. SPEAG's full-body phantom "POPEYE" and other EM phantoms intended towards standards development will be deployed.

BIS Adopts the Indian Standard for Mobile Phone Handsets: Safety Requirements: IS16333 (Part 1):2015

BIS, the National Standards Body of India, has adopted Standard IS16133 (Part1):2015.

cSAR3D V2.0 Release

The innovation continues with SPEAG's release of cSAR3D V2.0. This release fully integrates all cSAR3D phantom types: Flat, Left Head, Right Head and Quad. Shipments of cSAR3D Quad started in November 2014 and have far exceeded our expectations. SAR measurement of simultaneous transmisson is supported, as is base station simulator automation with both CMU200 and CMW500 from Rohde & Schwarz.

cDASY6 - Preliminary Specification

SPEAG has released the preliminary specifications of cDASY6. 

Progress for IEC 62209-3 Standard in San Francisco

Significant progress at recent IEC 62209-3 meeting in San Francisco resulted in agreement on broad acceptance of vector array systems such as cSAR3D, and rigorous protocols for validation and uncertainty.

cSAR3D Quad Release

cSAR3D Quad is ideal for fast and accurate SAR testing of laptops, tablets and other large devices. In November and December 2014, several cSAR3D Quad systems were shipped and installed at customer sites, with many more scheduled to ship in early 2015. SPEAG is very pleased with the popularity and initial demand for cSAR3D Quad among our customers. 

20 Years SPEAG & 15 Years IT'IS

The red carpet was rolled out at the Volkshaus at Helvetiaplatz on the evening of Friday, November 21st to welcome attendees of the jubilee party to celebrate the 20th anniversary of SPEAG and the 15th anniversary of the IT’IS Foundation.

SEMCAD X @ IEEE International Symposium on Telecommunication Technologies 2014

A tutorial course abut Antenna design for Small MIMO Terminals featuring SEMCAD X was held in Malaysia.

SEMCAD X Matterhorn Final Release

SPEAG is pleased to announce the final release of SEMCAD X Matterhorn V15.0. Over the past three years, a complete overhaul of the previous version of SEMCAD X was undertaken, including improvements to all of its industry leading features; the replacement of inefficient and uncompetitive components; and the creation of the most modern user interface.

Spectacular Applied Research (SAR) – 2014 National Future Day

Thursday, November 13 was 2014 Future Day at Z43, and eleven curious and enthousiastic young adults spent a day visiting our team at IT’IS, SPEAG, and ZMT laboratories.

Special Discount for iSAR to cSAR3D

We are pleased to offer an attractive discount for the upgrade of iSAR to cSAR3D. cSAR3D meets the advancing needs of customers for fast and high-precision SAR testing. 

ICEy (Interference & Compatibility Evaluation System) Release

SPEAG is excited to announce the introduction of our novel ICEy Interference & Compatibility Evaluation system, another decisive leap forward in EMC/EMI near-field scanning technology.

ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for Calibration

ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation for Calibration of cSAR3D and TDS Awarded!

cSAR3D Demo Video and Accreditation & Software Release Schedule

With the steady shipment of one cSAR3D FLAT unit per week successfully underway, SPEAG is now ready to ramp up cSAR3D HEAD production with the goal of also shipping three to four calibrated HEAD units per month. A demo video highlighting the exceptional functionality and user-friendliness of the system, including the new camera modules, is now available.

ZMT Zurich MedTech AG: Sim4Life V1.0 Released

Four years in the making, the next great alliance between engineering, medicine, technology, and design was forged with the launch of our new revolutionary simulation platform Sim4Life V1.0.

cSAR3D V1.2 Release

SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of cSAR3D software version 1.2.  New features include improved 3D extrapolation, continuous measurement mode, and several enhancements of the graphical user interface. We are in full production with deliveries of two to four units per month.

SEMCAD X v14.8.6 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.8.6, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.8.

SPEAG at MEDIX in Tokyo

ZMT Zurich MedTech AG and SPEAG joined Japanese partner PTT Company Limited as exhibitors at the 5th Medical Device Development & Manufacturing Expo (MEDIX) in Tokyo, June 25 – 27, 2014.

New DAK Software Version 1.12

SPEAG is delighted to announce the latest release of our DAK software, Version 1.12. The new and improved features and tools of this release accelerate dielectric measurements and optimize data evaluation.

Successful 2014 Workshops in China

SPEAG and ZMT continued this year their tradition of hardware & software workshops in China.

IEEE Biomedical Electronics EMC Symposium in Taipei

Auden Techno Corp. sponsored the IEEE Biomedical Electronics EMC Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan on May 23 during which they exhibited key products of SPEAG and Sim4Life of ZMT.

New POPEYE Movie

New Video Demonstrating Features and Use of POPEYE.

SPEAG Products at EMC'14 Tokyo

PTT co-sponsored and represented SPEAG’s and ZMT’s products, and IT’IS services at the 2014 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility in Tokyo, Japan.

SPEAG at the Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB

Teams of Zurich MedTech, SPEAG, and the IT’IS Foundation participated in the Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB held May 10 – 16 in Milan, Italy. 

Sim4Life Workshop @ ISMRM 2014

ZMT and SPEAG will launch the revolutionary new simulation platform Sim4Life at the Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB 2014 in Milan, Italy. ZMT is sponsoring the ISMRM opening reception, presenting live demos at Booth #532, and organizing a dedicated workshop. 

DASY52.8.8 and SEMCAD X V14.6.10 Software Release

SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of DASY52.8.8 (1222) and SEMCAD-X V14.6.10 (7331). 

SPEAG and ZMT Zurich MedTech Ran a Successful Sim4Life Training for Distributors

SPEAG and ZMT organized a training session at their Zurich headquarters to prepare distributors for the upcoming launch of Sim4Life, the first commercial multiphysics, multiscale simulation platform for computational biomedical and life sciences applications in complex anatomies.

ZMT Zurich MedTech presentation in the ISMRM Product Theater

ZMT Zurich MedTech will exhibit at the ISMRM conference (booth #532) and will participate in the ISMRM Product Theater (booth #444)

DAKS – Dielectric Measurements Made Easier

SPEAG is delighted to announce the release of an improved version of the Dielectric Assessment Kit System (DAKS). With a longer probe and a dedicated trigger button, the new DAKS makes dielectric measurements easier than ever.

SAM-Mask 6 degrees V2

SPEAG Launches New and Improved SAM-MASK 6 DEGREES V2

SEMCAD X Matterhorn

 SPEAG and ZMT recently released the internal beta version of SEMCAD X Matterhorn to an enthusiastic reception from our partners.

IT'IS/Speag/ZMT Retreat in Bergün on Winning and Failing Strategies and Mindsets

Twenty-two IT'IS, Speag, and ZMT co-workers retreated for two days, 13 – 14 January 2014, to the Kurhaus Bergün, a grand old Jugendstil-era hotel in the Albula region of canton Graubünden. Their mission: to learn about the strategies and mindsets that impact workplace productivity and success, as well as winning and failing strategies and mindsets implemented by leaders, empires, and industries.

Successful SPEAG exhibtions and workshops during 2013

SPEAG successfully participated on multiple international conferences and exhibitions during 2013.

Successful SPEAG Workshops in Tokyo

SPEAG and ZMT held a successful and well-attended hardware & software workshop in Tokyo, Japan on December 13th, 2013.

cSAR3D Production Release

SPEAG is excited to announce the series production of cSAR3D, the next generation in fast and high-precision SAR measurement equipment. We will start shipping in January, increasing to two full cSAR3D systems per month during Q1 2014. In January, we will also have available our extensive cSAR3D performance evaluation and DASY52 comparison study of over 40 wireless devices of different  manufacturers. More information is now available on our product page.

SEMCAD X v14.8.5 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.8.5, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.8.

New Product: Hand-Forearm Phantom

SPEAG Announces Release of New Hand-Forearm Phantom for Wrist-Mounted Devices

Robotics Research Rocks - 2013 National Future Day

Nine curious young people spent Thursday, November 14 visiting our team at the IT’IS, SPEAG, and ZMT laboratories for the 2013 National Future Day.

New DAKS Training Videos

Learn more about the newest addition to our dielectric spectroscopy product line, Dielectric Assessment Kit System (DAKS), in these short videos. The first video describes the advantages and usage of this portable and compact system. The second video offers a simple, step-by-step guide on how to install and operate the system.

Successful Annual SPEAG Workshop in Korea

Following a tradition for almost 15 years, Dymstec and SPEAG have conducted another very successful annual workshop in Korea featuring a series of bright new stars.

New SAR Measurement Standard Published

A new international standard for SAR measurements, IEEE 1528-2013, was published on 6 September, incorporating new procedures to improve testing efficiency while maintaining excellent measurement reproducibility and low uncertainty.

Confined Loop Antenna (CLA) 30 MHz - 220 MHz

Confined loop antenna (CLA) are system validation antennas for the system checks with tissue simulating media at frequencies below 300 MHz.

SEMCAD X v14.8.4 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.8.4, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.8.

DAKS – Dielectric Measurements Have Never Been So Easy

SPEAG is delighted to announce the release of its latest innovation: a low-cost, portable, and easy-to-use Dielectric Assessment Kit System (DAKS) covering the frequency range between 200 MHz – 14 GHz.

ANSI/AAMI PC69 (2007) Implant EMC Dipoles (450 – 3000 MHz)

A set of new dipoles has been developed for electromagnetic compatibility testing of active implantable medical devices according to ANSI/AAMI PC69-2007.

Successful SPEAG workshops in Taipei, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai

Continuing a tradition of spring roadshows, Auden and SPEAG have just completed a series of successful hardware & software workshops in Taipei, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai.

Successful Finalization of the SEAWIND Project

Three years after its start, the SEAWIND project was successfully finalized.

DASY52.8.6 and SEMCAD X V14.6.9 Software Release

SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of DASY52.8.6 (1115) and SEMCAD-X V14.6.9 (7117). 

SEMCAD X v14.8.3 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.8.3, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.8.

New DAK Movie

Release of a brief training video with tips on how to increase the precision of dielectric measurements.

TDS (Time Domain Sensor) Release*

We are pleased to announce the release of our TDS Standalone systems. TDS Standalone is the first product of our growing TDS product range to employ SPEAG’s novel active optical sensor technology for E- and H-field measurements in the frequency range from 10 MHz – 6 GHz.

*available in the US and Canada after final certification in accordance with the regulations of the US FDA, CDRH, CFR 21, Section I, subchapter J, part 1002 to 1040.11 (expected in May 2013).

Solid Spacer V2

We are pleased to announce the release of the optimized spacers SPACERS V2 for our CTIA hand phantoms SHO X.

New Product: POPEYE

In response to customer requests for more versatile phantoms, SPEAG introduces several new whole-body and hand phantoms.

DAK-1.2 Release & Software Update

We are pleased to announce the release of the optimized high frequency dielectric probe DAK-1.2 covering the frequency range 5 – 50 GHz. At the same time, we extended and improved the features of our software that is now available for download. 

Electrified into 2013

The most spectacular Annual Party in recent memory: the IT'IS - Speag - ZMT "Electrified into 2013 Party".

Audio Interference Analyzer (AIA)

This AIA enables the DASY52 Users to directly measures the Modulation Interference Factor (MIF) and the Probe Modulation Factor (PMF) of modulated radiofrequency (RF) signals. It is also perfectly suited for establishing the connection between base-station emulator and the device under test (DUT). 

Successful SPEAG exhibtions and workshops during 2012

SPEAG successfully participated on multiple international conferences and exhibitions during 2012.

SEMCAD X v14.8.2 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.8.2, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.8.

Innovation Retreat

The success and achievements of the Bell Labs have inspired generations of engineers, physicists, product developers, and other scientists. These accomplishments and the success stories of our greatest inventors have also inspired 21 Speag, ZMT, and IT'IS coworkers who gathered in Flüeli-Ranft on Novenber 22nd-23rd to get under the hood of our our own innovation engine.

MUSAIK v1.3 Release

The MUSAIK and SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of MUSAIK v1.3, a feature release of Musaik.

Parents back to school: kids take over

On the 2012 National Future Day, four outstanding girls – Anushka, Chimey, Liza, and Sia, and four exceptional boys – Jechiel, Kilian, Moritz, and Arun joined our research and development teams at IT'IS, SPEAG and ZMT for one day.

iSAR V2.6 Software Release

SPEAG is pleased to announce a new software release iSAR V2.6 that further improves repeatability, absolute accuracy and user friendliness of iSAR Flat, Head and Quad. In the next release, we also plan to include novel features that we are currently developing for cSAR3D.

SEMCAD X APS Raffle Winner

During the IEEE APS 2012 exhibition, a NVIDIA Tesla C1060 card was given away in a raffle at the SEMCAD X User Meeting.

DASY52.8.2 and SEMCAD X V14.6.6 Software Release

SPEAG is pleased to announce the release of DASY52.8.2 (969) and SEMCAD-X V14.6.6 (6824). It took us slightly longer than promised for this release, however we not only removed the reported bugs but also added new features which will ease the daily usage of our DASY system as well as provide even better compatibility with current and upcoming compliance standards. In particular, we support our new MIF box, support the creation of SAR compliance reports and we improved the interface to the CMW500. In addition, the DAK team added two new videos to our webpage.

New Phantom Products

In response to customer requests for more versatile phantoms, SPEAG introduces several new whole-body and hand phantoms.

SPEAG sponsors "IT'IS for Health" with CHF 200 000

SPEAG Executive Board congratulates Niels Kuster, SPEAG Co-Founder and President of the Board of Directors, on receiving the distinguished d'Arsonval Award, the highest scientific honor of the Bioelectromagnetics Society.

DAK Software Release

We are pleased to announce the latest DAK Software which is more flexible and versatile than the previous version.

SEMCAD X v14.8.1 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.8.1, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.8.

France Enforces SAR Requirements in Limbs

Recent information has been issued by the French government that wireless devices must comply with SAR limits in the limbs and hands. DASY52 is fully compatible with all testing requirements and international measurement standards. SAR phantoms and tissue equivalent liquids are available from SPEAG.

SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2011 Winners

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is very pleased to announce the winners of SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2011.

Next Generation 3D Compliance SAR Systems - cSAR3D

SPEAG is pleased to introduce the next generation in fast, high-precision Compliance SAR (cSAR3D) Systems, a system concept that had been developed during the last months to meet the various requests/suggestions of our highly valued customers.

DAK Frequency Extension

We are pleased to announce that the frequency range of DAK has been extended.  A novel algorithm has been implemented that extends the dielectric measurement capability of the DAK-12 Probe to 10 MHz - 5 GHz.

SEMCAD X V14.8.0 Aletsch

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X V14.8.0 Aletsch, a major upgrade offering a range of powerful new Modules and features, more robust handling as well as new customization options.

Advance Notice: Next Generation of Probe Systems – TDS

We are proud to announce a breakthrough in EM probe systems. The Time-Domain-Sensor (TDS) is the basis of our novel product line of high-performance active optical radio-frequency field sensor systems. The TDS concept allows the measurement of the full complex vectorial EM field distribution (amplitude and phase) in the time and frequency domains. First TDS probes for E- and H-field measurements in the 10MHz to 6GHz frequency range will become available in the next quarter.

DAK Release

Our first DAK shipments were made to customers in December. We are very pleased about the successful launch and strong customer interest in this new product line for high-precision dielectric measurements. Expansion of the frequency range and applications for the DAK product line will continue in 2012.

iSAR Calibration Lab in Korea

SPEAG and Dymstec are delighted to announce the opening of the joint SPEAG Calibration Laboratory Korea, Inc. The laboratory is now fully operational and completed its first iSAR calibrations this month. iSAR calibration is performed using the same high-quality equipment and procedures as the SPEAG iSAR calibration laboratory in Zurich, with the additional benefit of much faster iSAR calibration service for many Asian customers.

MUSAIK v1.2 Release

The MUSAIK and SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of MUSAIK v1.2, a feature release of Musaik.

SEMCAD X EUMW Raffle Winner

At the end of the exhition at European Microwave Week 2011, a NVIDIA Tesla C1060 card was given away in a raffle.

New Product: DAK (Dielectric Assessment Kit)

DAK is our new product line for high-precision dielectric measurements. Our probes are optimized for precision, robustness and ease of use. The software is flexible and operates with the most popular network analyzers on the market. The DAK system is calibrated by our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.

SEMCAD X Promotions for EUMW 2011 Attendees

European Microwave Week 2011, Manchester, UK

SEMCAD X end-of-the-year promotions, only for conference attendees

SEMCAD X in Microwave Engineering Europe Magazine

SEMCAD X: Enhanced Simulation of Waveguide Structures

SEMCAD X v14.6.2 Update Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.6.2, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.6.

SEMCAD X Light v14.6.2 Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X Light V14.6.2, a limited version of SEMCAD X v14.6.2 Aletsch.

SEMCAD X v14.6.1 Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.6.1, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.6.

SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2010 Winners

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is very pleased to announce the winners of SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2010.

iSAR Quad Release

iSAR Quad is officially released! iSAR Quad is the largest and highest-resolution iSAR available. iSAR Quad is well suited for scanning laptops, tablet computers and other large devices. It also improves the precision for SAR evaluations of devices operating above 3 GHz. We provide an upgrade option from iSAR Flat to iSAR Quad.

DASY52 V6.2 and SEMCAD X V14.4.5 Software Release

The DASY team is pleased to announce the release of DASY52 V6.2 (482) and SEMCAD-X V14.4.5 (3634). We recommend the immediate installation of this upgrade as it addresses reported bugs and various minor requests/ suggestions by our customers.

Desmond Yeo Wins 1st Prize Engineering Poster at ISMRM 2011

Desmond Yeo, from GE Global Research, wins the 1st price in the Engineering Poster Session with poster #1811 using SEMCAD X:

INVESTIGATION OF A DUAL-FUNCTION APPLICATOR FOR RF HYPERTHERMIA AND MRI

SEMCAD X V14.6.0 Aletsch

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X V14.6.0 Aletsch, a major upgrade offering a range of powerful new Modules and features, more robust handling as well as new customization options.

Improved Broad-Band Liquids

SPEAG completed its development of greatly improved head and body tissue simulating liquids for the frequencies from 3500 to 5800 MHz. This new broad-band liquids are within ±5% to the target values and provide significantly improved long-time stability and reduction of the maintenance efforts. Therefore, they lower costs and improve reproducibility of the test results.

iSAR Quad pre-release

iSAR Quad is the largest and highest-resolution iSAR available. iSAR Quad is capable of scanning a 600 mm x 400 mm planar area with a 1 mm resolution, making it well suited for scanning laptops, tablet computers and other large devices. 

SEMCAD X Light v14.4.4 Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X Light V14.4.4, a limited version of SEMCAD X v14.4.3 Aletsch.

SEMCAD X Workshop Series 2011 in China/Taiwan

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the dates for the SEMCAD X Workshop Series in China and Taiwan for 2011

Golden Validation Device

The Golden Validation Device is a very stable, reliable and easy-to-use calibrated reference source for SAR and OTA measurements. It is a stand-alone device that can be used anywhere without connection to a network. The antenna is well-matched under different loading conditions to provide a reliable output.

SEMCAD X v14.4.3 Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.4.3, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.4.

Three Papers Selected as Highlights of 2010 by the Journal Physics in Medicine and Biology Relied on SPEAG's Advanced Products SEMCAD X & DASY52 NEO

Three papers relying on SPEAG's products in the execution of their studies were among the 30 articles selected by the journal Physics in Medicine and Biology as the Highlights of 2010. 

iSAR² V2.3 Software Release

Fast SAR measurements are now faster than ever (less than one second).  Also, combined SAR evaluation of simultaneous transmitters and new flexibility for comparison of iSAR² measurements with DASY or other iSAR² measurements have been introduced. This further cuts the time spent on quality assurance, prototype evaluation and pre-compliance testing of wireless devices.

Exhibitions and Workshops 2011

SPEAG will be exhibiting at the following conferences and exhibitions this year. If you would like to arrange a demo or meeting, or are interested in attending a technical workshop, please send an email to semx-support@speag.swiss.

DASY52 Software Release V52.6

We are pleased to announce a new release of DASY52. This release not only resolves reported bugs, but also incorporates important new features that result in reduced measurement time, more flexibility and implementation of new measurement protocols arising from the IEC/IEEE standardization committees. Furthermore, many features have been added for the DASY52NEO users.

iSAR Discounts & Packages

Due to the popularity of our iSAR² systems and the expanding choices of accessories and calibrations, SPEAG announces new discounts and packages for iSAR². This includes discounts on systems and accessories, calibration packages and a special package with SEMCAD X ANTENNA.

SEMCAD X V14.4.0 Aletsch

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X V14.4.0 Aletsch, a major upgrade offering a range of powerful new Solutions, Modules and features, more robust handling as well as new customization options.

SEMCAD X v14.2.4 Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.2.4, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.2.

SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2009 Winners

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is very pleased to announce the winners of SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2009.

August 24-25 Installation of DASY52NEO at NIM Beijing

August 24-25 Installation of DASY52NEO at NIM Beijing

iSAR² V2.2 Software Release

We have released iSAR² software version 2.2. New features include remote control of the iSAR² using customer-specific programs, enhanced graphical information of the iSAR² operation, and full compatibility with Windows 7 and Windows XP in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

SEMCAD X v14.2.3 Release

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X v14.2.3, an update of SEMCAD X Aletsch v14.2.

New Product: DC/ELF Magnet Field Probe (DASY52NEO Compatible)

SPEAG started to integrate 3rd-Party Probes for our DASY52 NEO systems. The first probes are the 3-axis hall field probe series from MetroLab that enpower DASY52NEO to scan DC/ELF magnetic fields with high precision. 

New Product: MEM (Membran) Phantom

The new MEM Phantom was desgined and optimized for compliance testing of wireless devices and other electromagnetic emmitting devices that may be partially surrounded by tissue or in direct contact with the skin, e.g., wireless hands-free kits, hearing aids, skin mounted devices, inductive activators, etc.  

SEMCAD X Workshop Raffle Winner

At the end of the SEMCAD X User Meeting & Workshop at APS/URSI 2010, a NVIDIA Tesla C1060 card & Acceleware Token license was given away in a raffle.

New Product: CRANE for iSAR²

SPEAG is introducing the CRANE for iSAR². CRANE enables testing of wireless devices on the iSAR² Flat or Head with headsets or data cables attached.

New Product: Broad-Band Liquids for new IEC/IEEE standards

SPEAG introduces a new series of tissue simulating liquids that are broad-band based on the environmental friendlier Tween ingredient and fully compliant with the new IEC/IEEE standards allowing ±10% tolerance on the liquid parameters.

NRC, with SPEAG, offers a unique software platform for MRI system design

The National Research Council Institute for Biodiagnostics (NRC-IBD) has teamed up with SPEAG to offer a unique software platform for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner design. The new platform seamlessly integrates powerful new tools for radiofrequency (RF) array design and post-processing and is the first software of its kind to combine all the tools needed to design RF-phased arrays into a single user friendly program.

New Product: PRE - 10

This new product PRE - 10 is a 3 channel voltage divider which extends the operation of existing SPEAG probes for use in very high fields (> 5 kV/m; > 10 kW/kg). It is compatible with all our E-Field, H-field and SAR probes.

New SEMCAD X Distributor in Italy

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Telprom, who will be responsible for selling SEMCAD X in Milano, Italy.

ISO 17025 Calibration of Dielectric Probes (OCP) now available

Our calibration laboratory has successfully established the capability for calibration of open-ended coaxial probes (OCP).

Release of SEMCAD X Aletsch V14.2

The SEMCAD X Team is pleased to announce the release of SEMCAD X V14.2 Aletsch, a major upgrade  six months of intense deincorporatingvelopment work. This release offers a range of powerful new features, more robust handling, as well as new customization options.

The relevant SEMCAD X for Win XP/ Win 7 and 32/64bit platforms are available for download.

EASY4 V4.6 New release

The new EASY4 software release V4.6 extends the usage to fields with large peak-to-average (PAR) ratios by adaption to the improved probe modulation signal calibration and also includes setting of Access Levels. The changes to the user interface are minimal and old setup and calibration files are still compatible with this version.

iSAR² V2.1 Software Release

A new iSAR2 software release is now available. This release is the result of the popularity of our ultra-fast SAR scanners (iSAR Head and iSAR Flat) and great suggestions from our customers. Version 2.1 of the iSAR software has several new features, including a new multi-iSAR interface, a smart Combiner feature, and full extension of the software for frequencies up to 6 GHz. It also includes enhancements to our existing features, such as an improved Python interface and enhanced control of the CMU200.

Events & Exhibitions in 2010

Meet SPEAG engineers at the following forthcoming major conferences, symposia and workshops in 2010

Beacon Technical Sales, Inc. as New Distributor in U.S.A.

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Beacon Technical Sales, Inc., who will be acting as a distributor of SEMCAD X in Nashua, U.S.A.

iSEG V3.1 Release

Zurich Med Tech, a sister company of SPEAG, has developed iSEG, a medical image segmentation tool specially designed to construct realistic 3D human or animal models for SEMCAD X from medical image data. iSEG, the most versatile medical image segmentation tool currently available, quickly and easily creates highly detailed 3D human or animal models based on CT and MRI images in standard image formats. The resulting models can be used to study electromagnetic exposure and induced heating in living tissue.

Final Release DASY52

The final release of DASY52 is a major upgrade representing the next leap in quality compliance testing of mobile phones and general near-field evaluations. The main new improvements are in the new GUI, Report Generator, Ultra-Fast SAR Procedures, and Advanced Probe Response Linearization.  Many more features that make the system compatible with the revised standards are expected to be released by the end of the year.

Successful CTIA Audits of SPEAG Head and Hand Phantoms

SPEAG OTA phantoms with accessories were successfully tested during first CTIA V3.0 audits at ETS Lindgren, Austin on October 1st and Qualcomm, San Diego on October 9th.

iSAR² Calibration is ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is now accredited for iSAR calibration to the rigorous ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards. ISO/IEC 17025 is a laboratory quality standard that is widely recognized internationally. The addition of iSAR calibration to the SPEAG quality system provides a large portfolio of products for which SPEAG provides accredited calibration.

Dellsoft as New SEMCAD X Reseller in India

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dellsoft Technologies, who will now act as a reseller of SEMCAD X in India. Dellsoft is a leading technical software company in India. Dellsoft's vision is to  achieve international standards of excellence and to be the leading supplier of technical software, learning programs, and other teaching platforms. Many years of experience in the software business and a strong technical support team will facilitate their efforts in providing SEMCAD X to companies in India. 

SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2008 Winner Presentations

The SEMCAD X Student Research Award for 2008 prizes were presented to the winners during the June 2009 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (APS/URSI), in Charleston, SC, USA.

SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2008 Winners

Schmid & Partner Engineering AG (SPEAG) is very pleased to announce the winners of SEMCAD X Student Research Award 2008.

SEMCAD X in Nature Magazine

The results of a recent study using SEMCAD X have been published in the latest Nature magazine.

Release of SEMCAD X Aletsch V14.0

Encapsulating solution oriented technologies combined with the latest Acceleware Batuco drivers, SEMCAD X V14.0 Aletsch defines a new standard in high performance EM and Thermal simulation.

iSAR² V2.0 Release

During the last 12 months we have completely redesigned the iSAR GUI and added many new functions. The iSAR software V2.0 is now released to all of our customers free of charge.

The series production of iSAR Head has begun and we already enjoy high demands. Please order now!

HAC T-Coil Update for DASY5/4.7

DASY5 V5.0/4.7 have been updated to satisfy  our customers request to visualize HAC T-Coil measurements to 10 kHz.

Exhibitions and Workshops 2007

SPEAG exhibited at the following conferences and exhibitions in the year 2007.