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AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER TAKES DESKTOP SIMULATOR ROUTE
FAWER Y-TEC of China has taken a desktop simulator from VI- Grade for its engineering activities. The simulator will be used for preliminary subjective evaluation of steering and handling. The company mainly
produces front and rear sub- frames, control arms, longitudinal arms, tie rods and other assembly products. Until now, most of the component tests had to be performed on a physical car, which was not only expensive, but also time- consuming. By installing the simulator,
FAWER is now able to conduct preliminary subjective evaluation of the chassis components at an early stage of the design phase. Featuring steering wheel and
pedals, the desktop simulator is ideal for engineers to start using a driving simulator to boost simulation activities and to test models in real-time whilst getting a subjective feeling.
❱❱ Desktop simulator enables early testing of pre-prototype automotive chassis components
By performing simulations at the early development stages and comparing the results to
real world prototype testing, the company aims to refine its simulation capabilities, reduce
SATELLITE COMPOSITE STRUCTURE TESTING
Lightweight composite supplier, TISICS is co-operating with academics at the University of Surrey on a project to develop and test lightweight metal matrix composite (MMC) materials for advanced lightweight spacecraft tanks. TISICS is involved in the
manufacture of integrated ceramic fibre and metal composite high-performance pressure vessels and 40 per cent lighter components for space, aviation and low-energy transport sectors. The testing project focuses
on fracture testing MMCs to enable qualification for use in satellite pressure vessels. The University of Surrey has expertise in testing materials as well as state-of-the-art testing equipment at its
According to Stephen Kyle-
Henney, managing director at TISICS, Surrey has a phenomenal capability of materials and fundamental research expertise. “By helping us to reach an international standard for testing of our materials, we are resolving a critical issue for manufacturers in the space industry,” he said. Dr Andrew Viquerat, senior
❱❱ Lightweight composite pressure vessels will undergo testing for use in space flight applications
Mechanical Testing Facility and Microstructural Studies Unit. This will allow TISICS to develop a test method applicable to
MMCs and generate data to demonstrate the safe use of fibre reinforced metal composites in spacecraft.
lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Sciences at the University of Surrey added: “The University of Surrey has collaborated with TISICS for many years, and we are pleased to be able to use our expertise and facilities to help in the development of a standard for qualifying a new class of materials for use in space.”
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testing times and improve overall development times for its products.
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