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Acquiring data during flight test
Greg Reed, Contributing Technical Editor - 04/11/2008
Dr. Patrick Walter, a professor of engineering at Texas Christian University and the senior measurement specialist at PCB Piezotronics, recently described some of the challenges involved with collecting data during flight test. More

Dytran receives ISO 17025 certification from A2LA
05/06/2008
Dytran Instruments announces that it has received ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certification from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). More
PCB Automotive debuts high-sensitivity triaxial accelerometer
05/06/2008
The Automotive Sensors division of PCB Piezotronics announces the Series 3713 triaxial DC-response accelerometer, which provides micro g resolution and ±5000 g pk shock survivability. More
Tektronix generator has high-amplitude output stage
05/06/2008
The latest addition to Tektronix' AFG3000 series of arbitrary/function generators, the AFG3011 delivers signal amplitudes of up to 20 V pk-pk into 50-ohm loads, twice the amplitude provided by other family members. More
LMS optimizes ground vibration test platform
05/01/2008
LMS offers a platform that combines simulation and physical testing to accelerate and optimize the complete test cycle. More
AMREL squeezes 1.2 kW into compact military-grade supply
04/30/2008
This silent, sealed, and rugged COTS supply meets MIL-STD- 810D requirements for shock and vibration protection, as well as MIL-STD 461E for protection against EMI/RFI conditions. More
Adlink finalizes acquisition of Ampro Computers
04/29/2008
Having received the required approvals from both the workforce representatives and the Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs, Adlink has completed its acquisition of Ampro Computers. More
PCB Piezotronics debuts mini MEMS shock accelerometers
04/26/2008
Offered in both single-axis and triaxial configurations, the Series 3991/3993 MEMS-based shock accelerometers have a measurement range of 20,000 g and are intended for aerospace and defense applications. More
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