Crystal Instruments (Andrew Slaboda, Sales Engineer and Darren Fraser, Vice President of Sales) and Sentek Dynamics (Matthew King, Sales Engineer and Reza Tavana, Director of Sales) attended the annual Auto Test Expo in Novi, Michigan.
Read moreThe Aerospace Test and Development Show (Toulouse, France 9/19/23 – 9/20/23)
Crystal Instruments and our French distributor, dB Vib Groupe exhibited at The Aerospace Test and Development Show in Toulouse, France to connect with main manufacturers of aerospace components, complete aircraft, space exploration vessels, urban and inter-urban passenger drones, and air defense systems.
Read moreDynamic Signal Analysis Basics
DSA is often referred to Dynamic Signal Analysis or Dynamic Signal Analyzer depending on the context. DSA uses various technologies for digital signal processing. Among them, the most fundamental and popular technology is based on the so-called Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). The FFT transforms the time domain signals into the frequency domain. To perform FFT-based measurements, it is important to understand the fundamental issues and computations involved.
Read moreHASS testing further explained
HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screen) received its name in 1988 after being invented by Gregg K. Hobbs, Ph.D., P.E. in 1979.
Read moreElectric Vehicle Battery Show (Novi, MI, September 12-14, 2023)
The Electric Vehicle Battery Show brings together the top talent in the EV Battery industry, from design to manufacturing and testing. This year, the show saw hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees come together to share the latest insights and developments in this exciting industry.
Read moreNASA/JPL High-Tech Conference 2023 and ADAS 2023
Crystal Instruments attended the High-Tech Conference co-hosted by NASA/JPL and the City of Pasadena. The High-Tech Conference is an excellent platform for small businesses to gather insights on potential opportunities through exhibitions, workshops, and networking sessions.
Read moreCoCo-80X and EDM Post Analyzer usage for measurement and analysis of acoustic properties
Acoustic Consultants are often tasked with analyzing the noise absorption in rooms, studio garages, and storage spaces. The primary challenge in this type of analysis is to find a dynamic signal analyzer with portability, high sampling rate functionality, and complex analysis.
Read moreI'm still overwhelmed by all this modal stuff Laplace, Fourier, FRFs, and all that! Can you put the big picture together for me?
Sure…sometimes it helps to stand back and look at everything from a complete picture. I have a figure that I have used for many years now to help people see things more clearly. I call it "The Big Picture". Let's just look at this picture and discuss all the pieces individually.
Read moreHow to use GPS signals in dynamic signal measurement applications
I recently created a new PPT to explain how GPS time stamping technology can help conduct dynamic signal measurements for both indoor and outdoor applications. Download a copy.
Read moreMESA Shaker Testing on Dual 300 KN Shaker System
Crystal Instruments Multi-Exciter Single- Axis (MESA) vibration test control allows users to closely replicate real-world applications according to the complex and multi-DOF nature of real vibrations. MESA vibration testing is most commonly used with higher forces on each axis and with long vertical dimensional testing units. Crystal Instruments provides the highest quality and technologically advanced solutions for MESA vibration testing and recently provided comprehensive MESA testing on a dual 300 KN shaker system at an industrial environmental testing lab.
Read moreWhy does my stability diagram of a component on a system show modes that the Sum or MIF don’t show? Let's look at some measurements and see what’s going on.
There must be more to this problem than what was stated by your question. My guess is that you are performing a modal test on a structure but you are not measuring all the significant modally active portions of the system during the modal test.
Read moreElectric Vehicle (EV) Battery Testing with Crystal Instruments
In the evolving world of transportation, Electric Vehicles (EV) have become a superior choice for consumers, resulting in a rising demand for automobile manufactures to produce safe, reliable, and efficient EV’s. Along with the higher production volume comes rigorous standards for testing, specifically when it comes to the crucial components, such as battery packs.
Read moreVIATC in Niagara Falls
Andrew Slaboda (Sales Engineer) and Drew Sain (Application Engineer) attended this year’s Vibration Institute Annual Training Conference (VIATC) to share solutions for Predictive Maintenance (PdM), with a focus on machine condition monitoring and rotating machinery testing.
Read moreCrystal Instruments’ Jordi Gargallo gives keynote “Structural Testing” presentation at Vibration Institute local seminar in Cairo, Egypt
Crystal Instrument’s European Sales Manager Jordi Gargallo, along with RITEC’s Managing Director Dr. Aly El-Shafei, gave respective keynote presentations on Structural Testing and Standardized Fan Diagnostics according to ISO 13373-5 at the Vibration Institute local seminar in Cairo, Egypt on June 21st, 2023. The seminar was organized by Crystal Instrument’s Middle Eastern distributor RITEC to provide valuable technical knowledge for leading engineers, technicians, and specialists working in the vibration and condition monitoring fields.
Read moreHow to control a vibration test in EDM using a Python MQTT client
Users can monitor the status of environmental tests (vibration, temperature, humidity) operating in EDM VCS, measurements taken in EDM DSA, and remotely located tests by implementing MQTT in EDM.
Read moreNew Ground Vibration Testing Video
Watch our new Ground Vibration Testing video with narration by Walter Kemphaus, Product Manager. To learn more about Ground Vibration Testing, visit: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/ground-vibration-test
Read more2023 Sensors Converge in Santa Clara, CA
Crystal Instruments was pleased to attend this year’s Sensors Converge in Santa Clara, CA as the market leading provider of dynamic signal analyzers, vibration control systems, and acoustic measurement systems. The Sensors Converge was an exciting conference featuring the latest developments in sensor technology as well as signal analysis and testing solutions.
Read moreFAIM International Conference in Porto, Portugal (June 18 – June 22, 2023)
Our distributor in Portugal, Kistler Ibérica presented Crystal Instruments technologies during the conference. Attendees were able to learn about our latest solutions and newest technological innovations for environmental testing and data acquisition.
Read moreAutomotive Testing Expo Europe 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany (June 13-15, 2023)
Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2023 was held in Stuttgart, Germany. Every year, all the main providers in the automotive testing industry share their latest products and technologies at this international exhibition. Our team was pleased to reconnect with current and new users, partners, and colleagues. We shared our latest product launches and newest innovations for environmental testing, structural testing, condition monitoring, and data acquisition.
Read moreModal Analysis of Satellite using EDM Modal
The Canadian Space Agency recently performed the Modal Analysis of a RADARSAT Satellite using five modal shakers. It is important to obtain the modal analysis of the unit-under-test because information about the natural frequencies, damping coefficients and mode shapes can be used to optimize its design and improve its structural behavior. The modal parameters about the mechanical properties of a structure help users understand its vibration characteristics during operating conditions.
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