Multiple input multiple output (MIMO) testing has many advantages when compared to data collected from single input single output (SISO) testing. The energy from multiple shakers allows the structure to be more uniformly excited throughout the entire structure and thus allows for the development of better frequency response functions (FRF).
Read MoreDuring the first week of March, Crystal Instruments hosted an International Sales Meeting for our European distributors in Barcelona, Spain. Guests representing our distributors in Europe attended the meeting: Scanditest, Alphatech Ltd, dB Vib, Kistler Eastern, Kvalitest, Alava Ingenieros, Akron, Balkanlar, ADM, Viaxys, Disynet, Sensing, VibroAkustik, Ecspdm and emTEST.
Read MoreI expected that eventually you would get around to asking me that question. Its another one that I get asked all the time. Basically the simplest answer is that you need to measure a sufficient number of points so that you can uniquely describe the mode shape. This answer may not be completely obvious. We need to talk about this a little more. Let's start with a simple structure that we have discussed before. The simple plate structure.
Read MoreThe 5th annual SmallSat Symposium returned to the Silicon Valley Computer History Museum for 2020, where leaders gathered to discuss the latest technologies and market dynamics. Crystal Instruments and Sentek Dynamics had the privilege of exhibiting products and solutions for the small satellites industry.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments attended the IMAC XXXVIII conference and exposition in Houston, Texas last week. The IMAC conference focuses strongly on structural dynamics and has evolved to encompass the latest technologies supporting this field. Every year, IMAC welcomes many first-time attendees from post graduate schools all over the world.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments and Sentek Dynamics attended the 90th Shock and Vibration Symposium in Atlanta, GA. Topics covered at the symposium included shock-ship testing, water shock, weapons effects (air blast, ground shock, cratering, penetration) shock physics, earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and shock and vibration instrumentation and experiment techniques.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments is pleased to announce the release of EDM 8.1, the most advanced featured version of Engineering Data Management software. With this new release, advanced new products have been added to the Crystal Instruments’ family of products along with exciting new features across all EDM modules. Improvements to existing features and bug fixes make this release more user-friendly and robust.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments is currently finalizing the latest full-featured version of Engineering Data Management (EDM) 8.1 software for release. The following is a preview of the powerful new features users can expect from the EDM 8.1 release:
Read MoreCrystal Instruments and Sentek Dynamics once again attended the Automotive Testing Expo in Novi, Michigan. This marquee event is regarded as the world’s largest vehicle, component, validation technology, and services exhibition that featured more than 400 exhibitors with over 9,000 attendees.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments is excited to offer an upcoming Modal Measurement Seminar in Seattle, WA with lead instructor Dr. Pete Avitabile. From October 8-9, 2019, attendees of our special modal seminar will receive the use of a complete lab kit for the entire duration of the training seminar.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments is pleased to provide a convenient “Product Support” site for customers. Users can visit the site to access the following helpful features such as technical documents, software updates, retrieval of lost passwords, and general tech support.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments attended the 33rd Annual Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah last month. The conference, held on the campus of Utah State University, is internationally recognized as the premier conference on small satellites.
Read MoreThe 2019 National Conference on Noise Control Engineering (Noise-Con2019) was held from August 26-28, 2019 in San Diego, California. Over 160 technical papers were presented across four parallel sessions.
Read MoreThe 9th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-9) was held on August 4-7, 2019, in St. Louis, Missouri. Crystal Instruments attended the conference as an exhibitor, showcasing a new Digital Sensor prototype, in addition to the typical data acquisition and vibration testing offerings.
Read MoreEverything goes well with pizza, or so it seems, and the list of things that go well with pizza now include vibration test equipment, thanks to companies like Zume Pizza. Zume Pizza in Mountain View, California, has innovated pizza delivery; they bake each pie in their mobile kitchens and are able to move those kitchens to the demanded location (i.e. sporting events, concerts, schools). The pizza is delivered to your doorstep moments after it comes out of the oven.
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