December 2016 - Crystal Instruments extends a warm welcome to the Femaris SRL team, the newest member of Crystal Instruments' growing network of international distributors. Femaris will be offering dynamic signal analysis solutions, vibration control systems, and vibration data collectors in Romania, Eastern Europe.
Read moreSpaceX Orders Multiple Vibration Controller Systems from Crystal Instruments
Crystal Instruments Corporation recently received a large order from SpaceX for multiple high channel count vibration control systems. Each vibration control system will be bundled with advanced application software. This is thus far the biggest contract awarded to Crystal Instruments by SpaceX. During the procurement process, SpaceX engineers conducted detailed reviews of products from Crystal Instruments and compared those with options from several different providers. The final decision made was based on the availability of functions, actual testing performance, and the capability of onsite support.
Read moreNASA’s Johnson Space Center selects Crystal Instruments’ High Channel Spider-80X Data Acquisition System for Environmental Testing of the James Webb Space Telescope
Crystal Instruments has received the impressive honor of supplying a 64 channel data acquisition system, the Spider-80X, for testing of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope project.
Read moreNew Video: Time Waveform Replication
In addition to the three major test types of Sine, Random and Shock, Crystal Instruments also offers Time Waveform replication, or TWR. This is a method to exactly recreate, or replicate, a vibration in its time waveform format on a shaker system. The data is typically taken from a field environment. The data is typically taken from a field environment. TWR allows engineers to accurately reproduce the data collected in the field.
For more details about Time Waveform Replication Testing: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/time-waveform-replication
Shock Control by Crystal Instruments
Like other types of vibration tests, shock tests, are used to measure the reliability and durability of the object under test. Classical Shock Control provides precise, real-time, multi-channel control and analysis of a transient motion in the time domain. Classical pulse shapes include half-sine, haversine, terminal-peak sawtooth, initial-peak saw tooth, triangle, rectangle, and trapezoid. The recording option records time stream data at the full sample rate for all input channels. Shock response spectrum (SRS) analysis can be applied to any input signal; optionally control of the DUT’s SRS may be executed. Applicable Test Standards include MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD-202F, ISO 9568 and IEC 60068 (plus user-defined specifications).
For more details about Classic Shock Control: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/classic-shock-control
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration controllers: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/vibration-test-controller
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration control software: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/environmental-testing
New Video: Random Testing with Vibration Controllers
New video from Crystal Instruments featuring Random Testing with Vibration Controllers. Random excitation is widely used to simulate real-world vibration because it reflects motion that cannot be precisely predicted and may be subjected to a number of environmental variables.
For more details about Random Control: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/random-control
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration controllers: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/vibration-test-controller
To learn more about Crystal Instruments' vibration control software: https://www.crystalinstruments.com/environmental-testing
VibroAkustik Consulting & Technology GmbH - New Crystal Instruments Distributor in Switzerland
July 2016 - Crystal Instruments is pleased to announce the appointment of a new distributor in Switzerland, VibroAkustik Consulting & Technology GmbH.
Read moreIntroducing New Software EDM 6.0
(Santa Clara, Calif. – June 6, 2016) Crystal Instruments introduces the latest Engineering Data Management software, EDM 6.0, which supports three new hardware releases, enables strain measurement in Vibration Control Solutions (VCS), and creates increased compatibility with diverse sensor types and measurement quantities.
Read moreCrystal Instruments “CoCo” Dynamic Signal Analyzer Released with Advanced Connection Options, Large Touchscreen, Powerful Processor
In response to industry demands for reliable vibration data collection and dynamic signal analysis with complex real-time processing, Crystal Instruments has developed the CoCo-80X. The instrument is equipped with a 7-inch LCD touchscreen, a dual-core DaVinci series 1GHz processor, and a wide-range of connection options including CAN Bus, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, and SD card. CoCo-80X is also Wi-Fi and GPS enabled.
Read moreWhat's Required to Bring Vibration Testing In House?
"So the question is on the table. Should we use an external laboratory to do our vibration tests or purchase equipment and do the work in-house?
Read moreVIDEO: Swept Sine Testing with Vibration Controllers
Sine tests are a popular method to simulate real-world vibration because most rotating machinery creates vibrations of a sinusoidal nature. When shakers vibrate according to a Sine profile, they reflect the types of vibrations often found in automobiles, airplanes, factories, and many types of pumps and engines.
Read moreCrystal Instruments Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
On March 4, 2016, Crystal Instruments was awarded the certification for ISO 9001: 2008 by TÜV SÜD America INC, a global testing, certification, and inspection provider.
Read moreVIDEO: An Introduction to Vibration Testing on Shakers
Vibration testing is essential to prevent catastrophic design failures for industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, and military. Crystal Instruments provides precise and accurate shaker controllers to perform common tests such as Random, Sine, Shock and TWR.
Read moreHow to Choose a Vibration Controller in 2016
For environmental test labs, a vibration controller is a long-term investment that will have a big impact on your company and customers so careful selection is key. Important factors to consider for production and environmental testing include hardware architecture, controller application software, measurement accuracy, and professional report generation.
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