Vibration testing takes place in the launch configuration

Solar Orbiter Takes a Battering

September 5, 2019 | Vibration Testing

The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter undergoes intense environmental testing in preparation for its launch in 2020. As if missions to space ... read more
Modern speakers have the power and quality to be able to provide an alternative to reverberant room testing

Test System Pumps Up The Volume

January 21, 2019 | Vibration Testing

Jonathan Newell discusses the latest technology for acoustic testing in the space industry with Siemens PLM. Venturing into space has long since es... read more
James Webb Space Telescope undergoes environmental testing to simulate the rigours of launch

Acoustic shock rattles telescope

October 11, 2018 | Vibration Testing

The Webb Telescope spacecraft is undergoing environmental testing with its first failure resulting from acoustic testing. The spacecraft element of... read more

Autumn accelerometer training dates and venues

August 22, 2018 | Vibration Testing

DJB Instruments (UK) Ltd is taking its unique accelerometer training seminar to several UK regional venues throughout the autumn. Now in its 6th ye... read more
Thermotron AST-35 HALT system for accelerated life testing

Vibration without the rattle

August 20, 2018 | Vibration Testing

Dr Benjamin Shank of Thermotron Industries tells Jonathan Newell about the dangers of over-vibrating during accelerated life tests. Accelerated lif... read more