Test and measurement expert Rohde & Schwarz is now selling the ARTS turnkey radar target simulator from ITS and miro-sys. When combined with the R&S FSW high-end signal and spectrum analyzer and its analysis option for FM CW chirp signals, the ARTS constitutes an innovative test solution for the development and production of automotive radar […]
Automotive and Aerospace
Hexagon Metrology Launches 360° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions
Hexagon Metrology announced the launch of 360° Smart Inline Measurement Solutions (360° SIMS), a new family of measurement solutions that can be fully integrated into demanding automotive production lines to serve manufacturers during launch, ramp-up and ongoing production. They enable full surface inspection and critical features measurement of up to 100 per cent of the […]
Advanced Photonix Announces Sale of T-Gauge® System
Advanced Photonix® (NYSE MKT: API), announced that it has sold the first T-Gauge® 5000 system to a Fortune 500 aircraft component manufacturer. The T-Gauge® 5000 system will be used as an off-line nondestructive quality control instrument to provide inspection of components prior to assembly. The first system is planned to be installed in the industrial […]
AMETEK Solartron Metrology’s 6MM Gauging Probe
AMETEK Solartron Metrology has introduced its slimmer line of gauge probes, the D6J Pencil Probe Series. This gauge probe series features a revolutionarily narrow, 6mm, body. Its compact design affords gauge builders and test engineers much needed space, without sacrificing performance, quality, or product life expectancy. The D6J series utilizes an innovative construction approach to […]
Contoured, modular ergonomic grip
The Contour Grip is a modular ergonomic grip that incorporates controls on the front, side and back. Its ergonomic design was created with feedback from experts in the field including machine operators who tested it in a virtual reality environment. The shape was refined after multiple modifications to come up with the final user-friendly version. […]
Portable Metrology Pushes Race Teams to Creative Engineering
by Cathy Hayat, Hexagon Metrology, Inc. Metrology became an essential part of the build process once NASCAR brought tighter tolerances into play. At the competitive edge of every professional sport, the margins of victory are often tiny differences in energy, efficiency, skill and physical configuration. Over time, this gives rise to elaborate regulations governing competitors’ behavior, […]
Siemens Equips Motor Management System with Profinet Interface
Siemens Industry Automation Division has expanded its Simocode Pro motor management system to include a basic unit with Profinet interface. Linking up Simocode Pro via Ethernet to higher-level automation systems allows new functions to be provided for motor diagnostics, control and protection. The additional integration of PROFIenergy also improves energy management. Siemens new Simocode Pro […]
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. Introduces Microdyne™ Series Of Small Motoring Dynamometers
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. introduces the MicroDyne™ series of small motoring dynamometers. Ideal for a wide range of automotive, military and aerospace testing applications, this newest innovation from SAKOR is capable of testing all types of small rotary devices such as motors, pumps, generators, compressors and more. The MicroDyne is a fully functional, four-quadrant dynamometer engineered […]
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. Introduces Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System
SAKOR Technologies, Inc. introduces its Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System, a complete offering for high-voltage battery testing. The system is extremely energy efficient and can effectively perform all types of performance and durability cycling, including complex profiles and road load simulations. At the heart of the system lies a high-efficiency, line-regenerative DC power source. During […]
Lockheed Martin and AAI chose ZTEC Oscilloscope for US Navy’s eCASS Program
ZTEC Instruments (www.ztecinstruments.com) has announced that Textron Systems AAI Corp and Lockheed Martin chose the ZT4628 oscilloscope for the Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) of the US Navy to test military aircraft on shore-based depots and naval aircraft carriers. The Navy, under the eCass program, will replace around 600 land- and ship-based CASS systems with […]