Construction equipment expert reduces human vibration with whole-vehicle analysis systemGlobal construction equipment specialist Bobcat has reduced the effects of vibration on operators of tracked vehicles, with a complete structural analysis system for assessing and improving its vehicle design.Bobcat is a leading provider of compact equipment for many industries, including construction,…
Read MoreL-3 WESCAM announced today that it has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments Company (ADASI), a subsidiary of Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), to open an L-3 WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new service center will offer maintenance and repair solutions to regional customers who operate L-3 MX™ -10 or MX…
Read MoreHesco has emerged from 2014 in a stronger position, reporting a healthy increase in turnover from £20million to over £25million for 2015.Last year Hesco began investing in new product innovation and the success of this proactive innovative action is highlighted in these financial results and reflected in the expansion of the Group’s activities into new markets.Hesco Armor, Inc. has been hugely…
Read MoreAccelerometers and microphones with data matrix codes and a phone app automate setup – reducing errors and cable-tracingSetting up transducers for sound and vibration measurements is a much simpler process for engineers with Brüel & Kjær’s new smart transducer setup concept.When several transducers have been mounted onto test objects, such as vehicle engines or aircraft components, it can be…
Read MoreRoad tested at TüV-SüdThis past July, an armoured Toyota LandCruiser 200 V8 weighing 6000kgs was tested for road worthiness at TüV Süd in Germany. This LandCruiser was equipped with MOV’IT Security Brakes. We are proud to say that the brakes passed the test without any problems and stopped the vehicle well within the specifications of test guidelines ECE-R13. This is a huge step forward in…
Read MoreNew acoustic camera displays colour maps of noise sources within twenty seconds. PULSE Reflex Acoustic CameraLocating noises in aircraft cabins, cockpits and other areas is much simpler with Brüel & Kjær’s new PULSE Reflex Acoustic Camera.Cabin noise, acoustic leaks, and buzz, squeak and rattle (BSR) can be major problems, with persistent, irritating sounds negatively affecting customers’…
Read MoreAmphenol Rhino Series single pole high power connectors are now available from PEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connectors.These connectors combine the benefits of field proven MIL-DTL-38999 Series III circular connectors with low resistance hyperbolic RADSOK® contacts, extending the boundaries of high power connector technology. Rhino MIL-DTL-38999…
Read MoreThe UK MOD has taken delivery of a mobile hospital system to enhance its operational medical capability as part of Future Force 2020.Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has provided a modular Role 3 hospital, complete with all the departments expected of a conventional trauma hospital including: resuscitation, operating theatre, intensive care wards, advanced diagnostics, together with the…
Read MoreGlobal Leader in Precision Connectors and Cable Assemblies Continues to Strengthen its Commitment to Aerospace IndustryPEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connectors and cable assemblies, has achieved AS9100C:2009 certification for its Southampton, UK facility. Certification follows a two year investment in preparation and audit processes. The UK facility now…
Read MoreFollowing negotiations with Oxley Group’s Australian distributor Defcon Technologies Group, the Australian Department of Defence has chosen the Oxley DC Combi LED internal lighting unit to equip the Land 121 Project’s Command Modules.Part of the Mercedes-Benz ‘G’ Wagon acquisition, these will contribute to Project Land 121 (Overlander), which is a multi-phase program to deliver around 7,000…
Read MoreHesco Armor, Inc. wins a share of a $49.5M indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) body armor contract to supply the next generation of Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI) to the US Army.The competitively awarded contract has been shared between three armor manufactures to satisfy U.S. Army Security Assistance Command’s (USASAC) Foreign Military Sales requirements, and USASAC’s Special…
Read MoreL-3 WESCAM announced today the launch of its MX™ -GCS electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) independent stabilized sighting system for land combat vehicles. The MX-GCS is a highly versatile above-armor gunner or commander sight that provides on-the-move target identification, tracking and firing capabilities. The MX-GCS will be on display in L-3’s exhibit in Booth 6828 (Hall D) at the 2015 AUSA Annual…
Read MoreNew triaxial charge accelerometer provides single cable connection for high-temperature powertrain testing. To make triaxial measurements easier for automotive and industrial engineers, Brüel & Kjær has created a new charge accelerometer, which enables fast and reliable high temperature tests - Type 4527‐C.The 4527‐C only needs one cable to link up with the three output channels on a data…
Read MoreWith safety, efficiency and extreme protection in mind, Peli™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting and high-performance protective case solutions, presents at Milipol (Hall 5a/Stand 5S 104) its tactical lighting solutions, portable lights range and weapon cases to assist the daily missions of law enforcement professionals facing though…
Read MoreCollaboration between Airbus Defence & Space and sound specialists Brüel & Kjær will model noise in many scenarios, to optimize low-noise flight plansBrüel & Kjær and Airbus have entered into a cooperation to calculate the on-ground acoustic exposure of the Eurofighter.The research project aims to perfect a complex software model of the fighter jet’s acoustic emissions when landing or…
Read MoreBrüel & Kjær’s latest version of its data acquisition and analysis system - PULSE 20 - has a host of upgrades, including a versatile bridge measurement tool for industries ranging from aerospace and defence to industrial and automotive. Primarily used by aerospace and defence engineers, to perform dynamic measurements with bridge-type accelerometers and pressure sensors, the LAN-XI module…
Read MoreMS Instruments, one of the leading innovators in the ballistics and live-fire training field, is proud to announce that it was recently awarded Investors in People Bronze status at the first attempt. Managing Director Paul Everington said:“This is a great achievement for a small company like us. To have gained IiP Bronze at the first attempt shows that the practices and ethics that we already…
Read MoreHesco Group, a global leader in rapidly deployable perimeter protection, safe haven bunkers and ballistic resistant body armor, announce the launch of a new global brand. From 2012, Hesco has been expanding their product portfolio to include ultra-light ballistic body armor and rapidly recoverable flood barriers, further broadening their customer reach from outside the traditional military arena…
Read MoreFAUN Trackway will be at the MSPO exhibition in Kielce, Poland from 1-4 September with its flagship product, the Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS).Designed for use in both military and disaster relief operations, the HGMS is a temporary modular roadway that enables the rapid movement of vehicles over challenging terrain.Made up of Military Load Classification (MLC) 70 Trackway – a ground-…
Read MoreEngineering skills and partnerships lead to success on AJAXDriver training for the UK’s AJAX programme is to be provided on static and full motion simulators developed and provided by a team supported by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group and lead by XPI Simulation, part of the Thales Group, following the award of a major simulator contract by prime contractor, General Dynamics UK.This multi-…
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