Shock, Vibration & Noise News

To our ancient ancestors, planet Earth must have seemed so vast that nothing could ever measure its limits. Thanks to centuries of technological advances, our planet has shrunk to where anyone can communicate with anyone at any given moment. However, until now, the planet itself hasn't had much to say. Learn how researchers plan to use MEMS accelerometer sensors to 'wire the planet' with its own central nervous system. It could enable scientists to monitor the heartbeat of the planet by instantly listening to the shock, vibration, and noise of structures and geological events on a global scale.

The TGP-0605 measures low level impacts and can be used for machine condition monitoring and the monitoring of expensive and/or fragile shipments.
Features:
• Reading range 0 to 5g
• 16,000 reading capacity
• Robust waterproof cases (IP68)
• Low-cost cable download
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The Pendulum Shock Testing Machine is a table top device with a wide shock pulse range. PST-300 testing machine is designed to test products durability and quality control for small products, especially electronics and electronic parts and micro-electronics devices, etc. To learn more contact The Shinyei Group.

When shopping for a new car, buyers decide which type of ride they prefer. A soft, smooth ride may not deliver the best handling; a stiffer ride can deliver more precise handling. But why should we have to choose? Why not switch on the fly? Magneto-rheological fluid dampening technology might soon make that a reality.

Over a career, a football player might incur dozens of hard shots to the head, and possibly thousands of smaller hits. This trauma is recognized as a potentially brain damaging side effect, and causes enough concern for the U.S. Congress to begin refereeing the subject. One solution (see video) might be to retire football helmets altogether.

Having a room's directly measured acoustic profile is important if the space must meet a level of noise compliance; more so if the space is used as a movie theater or performing arts center. The acoustic certification of building spaces has become more accurate thanks to portable and wireless amplifiers and monitoring systems.

Industrial equipment monitoring typically uses vibration monitors and temperature sensors to monitor machine health. An ultra sonic solution includes heterodyne technology allowing users to hear the ultra sonic signal during inspection. It may provide greater flexibility over a wider range of machine monitoring applications.

The SV3X's four simultaneous channels provide three times faster data collection than most systems. It costs less, has better specifications, with no mandatory software or maintenance contracts. It gives you the promise of Predictive Maintenance with lower maintenance costs, and proactively eliminates machinery faults in their infancy before they bring you down.

CSZ Test Laboratory offers a variety of shock and vibration testing services for testing a wide range of products across many industries. Below is a list of our vibration and shock testing capabilities.
• Random, Sinusoidal, Mixed Mode
• Transportation and Packaging
• Gunfire, NAVMAT Screening, and more...

Predictive maintenance based on electronic monitoring and reporting of shock, vibration, and noise is here to stay. Plants can't afford to use the former method of collecting machine data on a clipboard, and plotting the results on a paper chart. Condition monitoring helps keep the machine from spiraling toward downtime.

What do you get when combining a high performance gyroscope with a precision three-axis accelerometer? This Finnish gyro-combo family features a manufacturing process capable of delivering a small form factor device with low noise and improved stability. Applications include motion analysis and control and navigation systems.

When technologies enter everyday use, we expect complete reliability. Wind power has taken some bad raps for shortcomings such as the whooshing noise generated by blades and the shadows cast by towers. Imagine the concern after two turbines tore themselves apart scattering dangerous debris, all within one week!

When studying the effect of shock and vibration, there's no better test subject than the aging U.S. Space Shuttle fleet. After 25 years of service, the remaining shuttles show some points of fatigue. That backs recent findings showing shock levels to be above design levels in some areas. Discover the tools and techniques NASA scientists are using.

Is your product engineered and built to withstand potentially damaging environments of vibration and shock? Don't wait to discover the answer to this question. Let Trace verify the structural and functional integrity of your product before it is released to the field. Learn more.

Alpha Gel is highly resistant to ozone, UV rays, and chemicals, making it possible to use in a variety of locations. In addition, performance is maintained even after repeated compression. Its softness allows for deflection required for gently dispersing energy like ripples of water without damaging a falling object. Learn more.

To some folks it might not sound too exciting. It might even conjure up images of one very dirty job. But according to this 35 year veteran lubrication technician it's been 'the most interesting job' he's ever held; that of keeping a world class chemical plant up and running. Learn how his career developed over the course over three decades as you follow him through his daily work schedule. It's an interesting insight into a career in predictive maintenance.

In the good old days, kids were tossing and turning every night in fear of that big white flash in the sky that would signal them to scramble under their bed or desk to avoid the coming nuclear shock blast. In early October 2009 we learned that it's no longer an evil empire we need to fear, but rather Mother Nature who is now throwing flaming rocks at earth. See how one small meteor called a 'Bolide' recently smashed into earth's atmosphere with the force of a modestly sized nuclear weapon (see the video).

A Shocking Plan to Tame the Game

Should the federal government regulate professional football tackles? Or does the league simply need to levy more fines for cheap shots? Will either slow or stop the chance of injury?