Testing & Quality
How cartridge- and propellant-actuated devices are tested, inspected and qualified.
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Integrity Testing for Pyrotechnic Devices
In the aerospace and defense industries, maximizing safety and functionality is critical. Pyrotechnic devices are integral components of aircraft systems, so they must work…
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Confidence/In-Process Testing of Squibs: Ensuring Safety
Cartridge-actuated devices (CADs) and propellant-actuated devices (PADs), also known as squibs, are small explosive devices that are critical for a wide range of applications…
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What is Non-Destructive Testing?
Testing materials, components, devices and equipment for flaws and defects is a critical part of product safety. A process known as non-destructive testing determines…
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Environmental Testing for Cartridge- and Propellant-Actuated Devices
Cartridge-actuated devices (CADs) and propellant-actuated devices (PADs) are critical components in diverse aerospace and military equipment and heavy machinery applications. These safety devices create…
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Managing EMI/ESD Sensitivity in Aircraft Electronics
Experts believe that electrostatic discharge (ESD) events are behind many failures in the aviation industry, which is full of delicate ESD-sensitive (ESDS) components. ESDS…