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News Release from: TUV Product Service | Subject: Aerospace testing services
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 23 December 2003
Aerospace test capabilities on show
Europe's most comprehensive one-stop shop for aerospace testing to civil and military standards is exhibiting on Stand 1/B28 on the lower level of Hall 1 at Aerospace Technology Expo 2004.
Europe's most comprehensive one-stop shop for aerospace testing to civil and military standards is exhibiting on Stand 1/B28 on the lower level of Hall 1 at Aerospace Technology Expo 2004 TUV Product Service will demonstrate testing services embracing EMC and environmental requirements, including HALT, nuclear survivability and lightning in addition to vibration, shock, climatic, along with sand and dust ingress
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Testing and consultancy for the aerospace industry
TUV Product Service will be showing its comprehensive range of testing and consultancy services delivered to the aerospace industry at Aerospace Testing Expo 2003.
By seeking specialist expertise in specifying the required test regime and identifying test limits, aerospace manufacturers will adopt the most reliable route to proving a product fit for purpose.
As well as being the only test house to offer the complete range of aerospace testing requirements in-house, TUV Product Service has invested in people and processes to deliver a greatly reduced turnaround on testing and report generation.
In terms of equipment, TUV Product Service has installed a Ling Systems 964 shaker and DPA 130K amplifier, coupled to an HBT 1500-7 bearing slip table.
This investment has doubled the company's capacity for applications demanding up to 89kN thrust, to substantially improve the commercial options available to the aerospace industry.
On-stand, TUV Product Service UK will demonstrate a global service delivered from over 50 offices worldwide, and providing unique support for multinational aerospace projects.
Services designed to help aerospace contractors reduce their time to market and gain competitive edge include initial design guidance, test plan preparation, bid preparation, research and development, and project management.
Quality systems registration services provide guidance on ISO9000 and AS9100 certification processes.
By providing expertise at every level of the development process within long-term partnerships, TUV Product Service helps aerospace contractors to adhere to project deadlines, with right-first-time products meeting specified standards, and within budget.
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