January 14, 2008

Sensing the needs of test engineers
In a recent interview, David M. Lally of PCB Piezotronics discussed his company's core sensor technology and explained why the company formed an automotive division. Read More

Keithley takes on auto, aero challenges
Automotive, aerospace, and military applications always present special test challenges. Linda Rae, executive VP and COO at Keithley Instruments, discusses her company's strategy for meeting these challenges. Read More

Tests keep tracking shipments
When a customer needed to perform functional test and programming of GPS tracking modules, G Systems developed a system that programs the devices, simulates GPS signals, and performs power and RF measurements. Read More

Customized test systems rely on standard components
In an era when many parts have become standardized, oddly there still persists a strong justification for customized test processes for automotive and aerospace applications. Read More

Air Force commanders to discuss test and evaluation enterprise
The 2008 U.S. Air Force T&E Days Conference and Exhibits will address questions such as "How can the Air Force promote test and evaluation partnerships across Air Force commands and among industry partners?" Read More

Adlink offers low-power CompactPCI processor blade
Occupying two slots in a CompactPCI chassis, the cPCI-3600 series of 3U processor blades offers an optimal power/performance ratio for military, automation, and transportation applications. Read More

Best in Test winners announced in December/January issue
Read our December/January issue to learn about the 12 winners of the 2008 Best in Test awards, and then cast your vote for the Test Product of the Year. Plus, the issue also describes new techniques in failure analysis that enable manufacturers to perform their own imaging and analysis tasks. Read it today!

January challenges include Environmental Test question
For January, we have added an environmental test question to our challenge line-up. Answer one of our challenge questions correctly, and you could win a prize, courtesy of the contest sponsor.

ENVIRONMENTAL TEST CHALLENGE
During vibration testing, most mechanical failures are blamed on which factor?
Prizes: Two $100 Best Buy gift certificates
Contest sponsor: Cincinnati Sub-Zero

OSCILLOSCOPE CHALLENGE
How can you minimize the effects of probe loading?
Prize: TomTom ONE navigation system
Contest sponsor: Yokogawa

Go to the Challenge page

Industry calendar of events
Upcoming events include International CAN Conference (March), Aerospace Testing Seminar (April), SAE World Congress (April), and Aerospace Testing, Design & Manufacturing Expo Europe (April). For more information about these and other test-related events, visit our online calendar.