The latest Experimental Modal Analysis Seminar was held from November 8-9, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Crystal Instruments partnered with Dalimar Instruments to present these modal training seminars in Canada. During the seminar, Dr. Peter Avitabile covered the basics of modal measurements, impact hammer tests, and shaker tests. The modal training seminar participants learned the theory behind techniques, performed measurements, and received hands-on training experience.
Read moreWhat is HALT and how may it benefit my product?
HALT (Highly Accelerated Stress Testing) is a reliability testing method that when facilitated correctly has proven to provide a level of robustness and ruggedization rarely achieved by any other traditional methods of testing. Capitalizing on both singular and synergetic methods of stressors within the same test environment (chamber), latent anomalies have been proven to arise far more rapidly and consistently. The architecture of HALT was designed to simplify root cause failure analysis alleviating the time vs cost paradox to achieve faster design loopbacks. HALT continues to be embraced and then placed into the design process within many industries proving its efficacy.
Read moreHow to control a vibration test in EDM using a C# MQTT Client
The implementation of MQTT in EDM allows users to monitor the status of environmental tests (vibration, temperature, humidity) executed in EDM VCS, measurements taken in EDM DSA, and remotely operate a test.
Read moreDigital Output Connections and Signal View for vibration testing software
Digital Input and Output (DIO) is the most popular interface used to communicate and interact with external instruments. Each digital input and output channel has only two states, high and low. The Spider can respond to the state of a digital input channel from an external instrument (e.g., an amplifier, an analyzer) or send a digital output to an external instrument to urgently shut down a device.
Read moreHow to read and convert a CI Data File signal to Pandas dataframe
The CI Data File Reader API consists of two DLL files that can be integrated with custom software to directly read and extract data from an ATFX file. This article will demonstrate how to read various signals from an ATFX file and convert them into a Pandas Dataframe following a specific format.
Read moreHow to read and compare two signals from separate ATFX files
The CI Data File Reader API consists of two DLL files that can be integrated with custom software to directly read and extract data from an ATFX file. This article provides an example of a simple Python script that reads and compares two different Sine spectrum signals.
Read moreCrystal Instruments acquires Quality Test Services (QTS) in Huntington Beach, California
We are pleased to announce that Crystal Instruments has recently acquired Quality Test Services (QTS), an environmental test lab in Huntington Beach, California. QTS was initially founded by Eric Gerlach in early 2006. Prior to QTS, Eric spent many years within the aerospace industry working as a technical lead at Qualmark. Under Eric’s leadership, QTS became a well-known test lab in southern California serving various customers with high-tech environmental testing needs. Jeff Gerlach, Eric’s son, will succeed his father within the business and continue to run the lab as the test lab manager.
Read moreSignal Details & Signal Maps in EDM Post Analyzer
In many applications, multiple measurements must be acquired and analyzed in order to confidently characterize a UUT. Often, this can lead to a cluttered and disorganized file system. The Signal Details feature in EDM Post Analyzer software provides users with an easy process to examine the properties of an acquired signal or post-processed signal.
Read moreCoCo Software 2.2 Release
The latest release of version 2.2 CoCo Software includes notable updates such as support for 1 hz resolution, an IEPE powered tachometer, Waterfall & Colormap signal reviews, and the ability to sync VDS user profiles on a CoCo device.
Read moreHow to read time domain signals from CI Data Files in C#, Python, and Matlab
This article will demonstrate how to read frequency domain signals in C#, Python and Matlab. There will be similarities to reading time domain signals as the only difference is passing in the spectrum type parameter.
Read moreHow to read frequency domain signals from CI Data Files in C#, Python, and Matlab
This article will demonstrate how to read frequency domain signals in C#, Python and Matlab. There will be similarities to reading time domain signals as the only difference is passing in the spectrum type parameter.
Read moreMaking Modal Measurements in Montreal
Dalimar Instruments and Crystal Instruments recently hosted an Experimental Modal Measurement and Analysis Seminar with Dr. Peter Avitabile from September 19th to September 20th in Montreal, Quebec. This joint seminar was held at Château Vaudreuil, an excellent facility with convenient amenities.
Read moreEDM Cloud and EDM Mobile
EDM Cloud and EDM Mobile will be provided free of charge for an introductory period ending on March 31, 2023, for all users.
Read moreCoCo Hammer Impact Testing Plan in EDM Modal
The rugged and portable CoCo hardware allows users to perform convenient measurement recordings and analysis in the field. Field operations are extended with the integration of EDM Modal software to provide a seamless modal analysis procedure.
Read moreNew Messaging Protocol (MQTT Client and MQTT Broker) for EDM VCS, EDM DSA, and EDM THV
The implementation of MQTT in EDM allows users to monitor the status of environmental tests (vibration, temperature, humidity) running in EDM VCS and measurements taken in EDM DSA. Users can even remotely run a test. This new messaging protocol will replace Socket Messages in EDM.
Read moreEDM 10.1 Release
Crystal Instruments is pleased to announce the release of EDM 10.1 with powerful updates on both hardware and software levels.
Read moreRivian EV Battery Testing Training
The Crystal Instruments Support Team (CIST) recently visited Rivian in Normal, Illinois to provide training on EDM Dynamic Signal Analysis (DSA) and Vibration Control Systems (VCS) software for the battery test engineers. The training included a software overview focusing on vibration testing electric vehicle batteries.
Read more2022 Small Satellite Conference Recap (Logan, UT)
Crystal Instruments and Sentek Dynamics returned to the 35th Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah. The Small Satellite Conference 2022 attracted over 3,300 attendees and 240 commercial exhibitors from 40 countries.
Read more2022 Vibration Institute Annual Training Conference & Expo (VIATC) - Savannah, GA
Crystal Instruments enjoyed sharing handheld and high channel condition monitoring solutions from August 3-4 at the 45th Vibration Institute Annual Training Conference & Expo (VIATC) in Savannah, GA. Vibration practitioners from industries such as nuclear energy to machine monitoring gathered to exchange ideas, learn from industry experts, and interface with various equipment providers.
Read moreExperimental Modal Measurement and Analysis Seminar with Dr. Pete Avitabile, hosted by Dalimar Instruments
Modal analysis is an essential technology behind solving today’s noise and vibration problems. Dr. Peter Avitabile, Professor Emeritus at University of Massachusetts Lowell, will discuss taking measurements – along with the pitfalls, difficulties, and common misconceptions related to modal testing. This seminar will focus on the practical aspects of impact and shaker measurements, the most common methods used to acquire data for experimental modal analysis.
Dalimar Instruments will host this seminar series at the following dates and locations:
The cost of the training session is $736 CAD. This fee covers the course, training materials, a hands-on lab section, and meals.
Please contact Daniel Larose to submit payment: dlarose@dalimar.ca