So, what’s a University of Cincinnati Aerospace Engineering student from a farm town west of Chicago doing at Six D? Nathan Berge is a returning co-op eager to learn more about engineering, testing, and analysis. And as any Six D co-op will tell you, the hands-on learning experience that Six
We’re pleased to announce a partnership with Wolf Star Technologies. This collaboration brings new capabilities for determining the actual loads of structures. These measurements are obtained from tests involving representative duty cycles or customer usage enabling True-Load to back calculate real world loads. Furthermore, these loads can be applied to
Have you ever wanted to capture strain data in a location that is less than ideal? Maybe the location is subject to extreme temperatures, washdown procedures, or there are just too many contaminants in the area to install a traditional strain gage. If so, weldable strain gages may be the
In this digital world, it may be hard for some to believe that there’s still a place for anything manual or physical – especially in the engineering realm. And, while it’s true that today’s technologies have cut into the dependence on physical testing, real-world data remains the lifeblood of the
Simulation plays an increasingly important role in design, testing, and analysis. By constructing 3D digital models, engineers can better understand and predict the structural integrity associated with a product or structure along with its subsystems, and components. This enhances the validation of designs or helps to determine, and isolate failure
Did you know that we often work on projects jointly with our customers to provide hands-on training and technology transfer? Our engineers and technicians work with your staff for a practical real-world learning experience that simply can’t be found in the classroom. Remember, 6D is also your on-demand test and
There’s no question that engineering analysis, simulation, and similar technologies have had an impact on testing. Product development cycles and associated costs have been reduced as the number of physical prototypes needed to validate next generation products has been reduced significantly. However, as today’s digital infrastructure and collaboration tools evolve,
For centuries the process to create or enhance a product consisted of building and testing a long series of prototypes. This build it / test it / break it approach was generally repeated until a satisfactory design was identified. While effective, the process was both costly and time consuming –
Busses, shuttles, and similar specialty vehicles are designed to fill sometimes very large public transportation contracts. Because of this, safety and durability are paramount – and all commercial vehicles must meet stringent federal transportation standards. For vehicles purchased with federal funds, there is an added step. Prior to FTA approval,
While its tools and technologies have progressed over the years, the basic premise and applications of modal testing have remained largely constant for more than 50 years. And today the methodology remains a staple throughout mechanical engineering, testing, and analysis. While vibration is present in all systems, subsystems, and structures,
