Vibration testing and analysis. This has been referred to in a number of different ways, most of which are not meant to be complimentary. Voodoo box, black magic, rocket scientist stuff, etc. It is an ...

The telescope assembly for the James Webb Space Telescope being moved inside a clean room at the Goddard Space Flight Center after completing vibration and acoustic tests. Credit: NASA/Desiree Stover ...

A key element of the new product development cycle for companies in the automotive, military, medical device, and electronics industries is shock and mechanical vibration testing. For unbiased ...

Even with simulation, critical failure modes like resonance-induced fatigue and connection looseness can emerge during ...

Vibration testing helps to predict how well a product will withstand its intended service or transportation environment. Some new vibration controllers have the capability to replicate data recorded ...

McCauley's C1106, a 5-blade composite propeller for the Beechcraft Denali and GE Catalyst engine, successfully completed critical vibration testing. This milestone marks a significant step towards ...

Vibration testing emerged in the early 1960s as electronics systems became more complex and widely available. This led to a need for greater reliability, with one of the major early adopters being the ...

The 40 ft diameter, vault-like, 40-ton door of NASA's Johnson Space Center’s historic Chamber A was sealed shut on July 10, 2017. This signified the start of around 100 days of cryogenic testing for ...

Government and space agencies are investing significantly in free space laser communications to meet the demands of data-intensive applications. By leveraging multiple wavelengths, laser sources have ...

It’s easy to take for granted equipment that runs smoothly and is comfortable to operate. However, a great deal of research and testing goes into optimizing the vibration of an engine. Advancements in ...