Testing for immunity to electrostatic discharge (ESD), from cell phones to computers, is usually done with the IEC 61000-4-2 standard. 1 But IEC61000-4-2 is purely a systems-level test spec, not a ...

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (May 18, 2017) -- You've heard the statistically-backed saying 'flying is safer than driving'. While it's a nice phrase to ease a nervous airline passenger's mind, a pilot can't ...

In my November 2024 column, I began discussing the building block approach for crashworthiness testing of composite structures. This approach features a multistep process for designing composite ...

Utilization of additive manufacturing for gas turbine component design has been demonstrated to accelerate design cycle times, reduce development test times, provide increased test data and serve to ...

Software testing plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of applications. Two important testing approaches are component testing and end-to-end testing. Component testing focuses ...

CFM International has begun manufacturing parts for its first RISE open-fan demonstrator as it ramps up component testing for the new powerplant. Detailing progress at a pre-Paris air show briefing on ...

Counterfeit electronic components are an increasing threat to the supply chain for consumer, industrial and, more importantly, military parts. Some counterfeit parts are like counterfeit money, ...