AeroEngineering USA 2010 ShowGuide

PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER, PASADENA, CA2nd & 3rd November 2010

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Welcome to PasadenaWe are delighted to welcome all 2010 visitors, delegates, speakers & exhibitors to the co-locating Aero Engineering USA & 2010 Global

Wind Tunnel Symposium events here in Pasadena, California.

for aero Engineering 2010 show visitors, details of all exhibiting companies & organisations can be found from page 8, together with timetables for

scheduled free to attend technology & business presentations in the two integrated show fl oor auditoria. Exhibitors on display will showcase some of

the very latest capabilities, equipment & technology in aerospace design/development, test & evaluation, production & quality, through to specialist

supply chain parts, systems & structures suppliers .In addition the dedicated wind tunnel suppliers zone is located in the front section of the show fl oor.

for attending delegates & speakers to the 2010 Global Wind Tunnel Symposium, we are delighted to see a truly world class line up of speakers,

highly diverse & topical program, designed to provide a stimulating two day information exchange & networking environment for participants drawn

from aerospace , motorsport, automotive, civil engineering & generally throughout the global wind tunnel & aerodynamics communities. full details

of the 2010 Symposium, sponsored by JaCOBS, can be found from page 21 onwards.

We wish all attendees an enjoyable & productive time in Pasadena!!

Event Director

Show HoursDay 1: Tuesday 2nd November, 2010 Day 2: Wednesday 3rd November, 2010Exhibit Hall: 9:30am - 4:00pm Exhibit Hall: 9:30am – 3.30pmOpen forum presentations – commence 11.00am* Open forum presentations – commence 11.00am*

*Check program details on pages 6 & 7

Cloakroom FacilitiesSecure staffed cloakroom facilities are available (in the lobby/registration area) for the full duration of the event

Meeting PointThe B2B networking & meeting point for pre-arranged meetings is located in the center of the exhibits hall.

Visitor & Delegate DiningThe food concession points are located in the rear of the exhibits hall. Delegate coffee breaks will additionally be served in the central networking area, in the exhibits hall.

Disabled FacilitiesIf you have any queries or need assistance during your visit, please contact any member of staff who will be happy to help.

HotelsThe offi cial hotel for the 2010 event id the Hilton pasadena – adjacent to the Convention Center. for further information contact:Hilton Pasadena, 168 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Tel: 626 584 3205 (for latest room availability)

Event OrganisersLeading Edge Events & Media Ltd, 100a High St, Hampton, middx, UKTel: +44 (0) 208 783 2399 Toll free (USa/Canada) 1-800 913 5022 Email: [email protected]


THANK YOU TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS & INDUSTRY SPONSORS:

Cover images courtesy: Numeca USA, TDK-Lambda, ONERA & TRI MODELS


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BOOTH COMPANY

109 Acme Industrial Co

330a Adaptive Innovations Corp

510 Advanced Technologies Inc

326 Advanced Test Equipment Rentals

234b Aero-Magnesium Limited (A.C.S.)

605 Aerospace Manufacturing and Design magazine

720 Alcoa Fastening Systems

208 All-Marks, LLC

227 American Ultraviolet

710 AMPCO Metal Inc

610 AOS Technologies AG

127 AR Tech

332b ATI Industrial Automation

304 Aubert & Duval, USA Inc

714 Automated Precision Inc

626 Aviaton Equipment

316 BE Aerospace, Inc.

511 BAE Systems, MAS

515 Bemsco Inc

505 BigC: Dino-Lite Scopes

613 Boeing Technology Services (BTS)

614 Bruel & Kjaer North America Inc

726 California Drop Forge, Inc

332a California Manufacturing Technology Consulting

738 Carbro Corporation

618 Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology

212 CMW, Inc

406 CRP USA, LLC

317 Dantec Dynamics

508 Darchem Engineering

234a Detroit Testing Laboratory

204 DGA/Direction des Essais/SDAC

224 Dicronite© Southwest

113 DPSS Lasers Inc

121 DSP Con, Inc

230a Dytran Instruments Inc

620 ELG Metals Inc

320 Endevco

527 En’Urga Inc

BOOTH COMPANY

704 Epicor Software Corporation

228b Expert Resource

415 German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW)

816 HE Aviation

232a Interface Force Measurements

812 ITI TranscenData

525 JT3, LLC

531 Kadan Consultants Inc

404 Kulite Semiconductor Products Inc

409 LaVision Inc

818 Lawrie Technology, Inc

617 LeFiell Manufacturing Co.

718 LMS – The Americas

633 Luna Technologies

328b M&I Materials

214 Machine Tools Supply

320 Meggitt Sensing Systems

234b MetalMart International Inc

808 Microtech Machine Co. Inc

519 MTS Systems Corporation

804 Nabertherm Inc

615 NAC Image technology

310 National Bronze & Metals Inc

623 National Instruments, Corp

416 (NLR) National Aerospace Laboratory

305 Numeca USA Inc

415 ONERA

221 Orlite Industries (Millennium 2000) Ltd

806 OSG Tap & Die Inc

230b Pacific Airframe & Engineering

215 Pacific Instruments

315 Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group

405 Paterson Labs Inc

726 Precision Metal Products, Inc

504 Pressure Systems Inc

227 PVA Tepla

627 Quality Thermistor, Inc

329 Quality Vessel Engineering

730 SEPAC Inc

BOOTH COMPANY

626 Solara Engineering

824 Spectrum Metrology Ltd

521 Spiralock

228a Statistical Design Institute

630 Swift Engineering Inc

824 Taylor Hobson Inc (a division of Ametek)

324 TDK Lambda

736 Technicut Tool Inc

621 Thermocoax

611 Tiodize Technologies

635 TRAC Lubricants & Coatings

410 TRI MODELS Inc

125 Triumph Aerospace Systems

814 Turbocam International

330b United Testing Systems

428 University of Kansas Continuing Education

220 Upland Fab, Inc

604 VerTechs Enterprises

232a Viatran Corporation

624 VMI, Inc

623 Wineman Technology, Inc

205 Witte America

225 X-Ray Industries, Inc

429 Zuken

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11.00 – 12.00 FEATURE BUSINESS SESSIONQuality, Operational Excellence, and Funding. “What every Executive should know, but likely does not.”

Covering:

• Federal Funding • California Funding• AS9100 • Nadcap• Lean Manufacturing • Six Sigma

Presenter: David Johnson, Chief Consulting Officer, Expert Resource

13.30 – 14.30 FEATURE BUSINESS SESSIONAvoiding Supplier Selection Pitfalls – meeting the OEM challenges in selecting outsourcing partners and how fact-based analysis can lead to better decision making.

Covering:

• Outsourcing Pitfalls • Search & Selection Issues• Contract Manufacturer Assessment Framework • Cost Modeling & Landed Cost Analysis• On-Site Survey Dashboard • Quality Benchmarking of Production Sites• Business Risk Assessment

Presenter: Robert G. Freid, Founder & Principle Consultant, Contract Manufacturing Consultants, Inc.

14.40 – 15.00Virtual Integration of Aircraft Subsystems using Imagine.Lab AMESimSpeaker: Paul Weal, Business Development Director, LMS North America

11.00 – 11.20A Journey into the world of structural stainless steelsSpeaker: Olivier Laurent, Technical Applications Engineer, AUBERT ET DUVAL

11.20 – 11.40Hanging by a thread: The shortcomings of standard threaded joints and how pre-load locking can keep threads where they belongSpeaker: Lyndon Lattie, Senior Technical Sales Specialist, Spiralock Corporation

11.40 – 12.00Realizing Design Change within a ProjectSpeaker: Zuken

12.00 – 12.20Accelerated GVT testing through an integrated GVT process: a combination of test and simulation leads to an increased testing efficiencySpeaker: William Flynn, Technical Specialist – Aerospace Testing Solutions, LMS North America

13.30 – 13.50Implementing Compact PHM ProcessorsSpeaker: Mitchell Wlodawski, Scientist, DSPCon Inc

13.50 – 14.10Effective Tools for Design Analysis and OptimizationSpeaker: Dr. George Chollar, President, Statistical Design Institute LLC

14.10 – 14.30HEXPRESS/HYBRID, A Breakthrough in Meshing TechnologySpeaker: Alain Demeulenaere, Manager, NUMECA-USA Inc

14.30 – 14.50LeFiell Manufacturing CoSpeaker: Henry Hart, Director, Business Development, Marketing & Contracts

14.50 – 15.10Functional design – a new and integrated approachSpeaker: Zuken

Tuesday 2nd November

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open forum program : auditorium 2

11.00 – 12.00 FEATURE BUSINESS SESSIONQuality, Operational Excellence, and Funding. “What every Executive should know, but likely does not.”

Covering:

• Federal Funding • California Funding• AS9100 • Nadcap• Lean Manufacturing • Six Sigma

Presenter: David Johnson, Chief Consulting Officer, Expert Resource

12.00 – 12.20The Five C’s of A&D SuccessSpeaker: Kathie Poindexter, Manager, Product Marketing, Epicor Software Corporation

13.30 – 13.50Reducing the Investment of Accelerated Stress Testing; Effective implementation of HASS in production;The importance of fixtures in your test program and how they can reduce investment and improveproduct flow.Speaker: Michael Abdella, Vice President, Adaptive Innovation

13.50 – 14.10FBG Optical Sensing: Breaking the Rules of Data AcquisitionSpeaker: Nathan Yang, Structural Test & Monitoring Product Manager, National Instruments

14.10 – 14.30Volumetric Error Compensation Innovative Technology for Machine Tool CalibrationSpeaker: Dave Maxham, Worldwide Marketing Manager Automated Precision

14.30 – 14.50Continuing Aerospace Engineering Education for the World: A Needs-Based ApproachSpeaker: Dr. Soma Chakrabarti, Program Director, University of Kansas Continuing Education

14.50 – 15.10Effective and Efficient Reuse of Sub-CircuitsSpeaker: Zuken

11.00 – 11.20The Case for Automated CAD RemasteringSpeaker: Tony Provencal, North American Program Manager, ITI Transcendata

11.20 – 11.40Precision force balances and wind tunnel equipment projects and productsSpeaker: Ryan Kew, Balance Engineer, Triumph Aerospace Systems – FMS

11.40 – 12.00Effective Tools for Design Analysis and OptimizationSpeaker: Dr. George Chollar, President Statistical Design Institute LLC

13.30 – 15.00 AERO cOmpOSITES FEATURE SESSIONA short but intense session, mapping the direction in which composites is moving in aerospace. Key industrystakeholders will outline the main development thrusts and business drivers in a format which will add valueto existing aero composites players as well as non-experts.

Speaker: Lisa A. Novelli, President, National Composite Center

Tuesday 2nd November

Wednesday 3rd November


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Acme Industrial Co Booth: 109

Address: 441 Maple Ave, Carpentersville, Illinois, IL 60110, USA.

Telephone: 847-428-3911Fax: 847-428-8252Email: [email protected]: www.acmeindustrial.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Scott mcCullough, Sales & marketing

acme Industrial has been in business for nearly 100 years and is a leading manufacturer of keylocking threaded inserts, keylocking studs, swage-serts and drill bushings. acme’s products are used throughout the world by leading aerospace OEmS, industrial manufacturers, automotive, electrical and military suppliers.

Adaptive Innovations Corporation Booth: 330a

Address: 1315 Nelson St. Unit #8, Lakewood, CO 80215, USA.

Telephone: 303-362-0400Fax: 720-554-8042Email: [email protected]: www.a-i-corp.com founded in 2002 as a team of experienced and well qualified engineers, adaptive is positioned to meet the needs of customers with creative, accurate and detailed solutions. Combining experience from automotive, defense, medical, government, and electronics, we have the capabilities required to handle a wide array of engineering projects. Utilizing expertise in process flow, design, analysis, and cost optimization engineering, adaptive offers solutions in test, automation, material handling, and custom equipment. We are world-wide leaders within the HaLT HaSS and environmental test industry and a premier manufacturer of fixtures and custom equipment. adaptive continuously exceeds customer expectations, delivering on-time and in-budget.

Advanced TechnologiesIncorporated Booth: 510

Address: 875 Middle Ground Blvd, Newport News, Virginia, 23606, USA.

Telephone: 757-873-3017Fax: 757-873-3711Email: [email protected]: advancedtechnologiesinc.comBOOTH PERSONNEL paul Thomeer, Vice president

advanced Technologies Incorporated (aTI) is a leading supplier of quality aerospace research and development products delivered on schedule. aTI provides engineering and fabrication services and produces a wide variety of wind tunnel models, test equipment, composite fan blades, prototype hardware, full-scale mock-ups and models, training devices, and has specialized expertise developing composite rotor blades, rotor test stands, experimental helicopters, and unmanned CTOL and VTOL air vehicles (UaV’s).

Advanced TestEquipment Rentals Booth: 326

Address: 10401 Roselle St. San Diego, CA 92121, USA.

Telephone: 800-404-2832Fax: 858-558-6570Email: [email protected]: www.atecorp.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Jill Berg, marketing manager

advanced Test Equipment rentals is a provider of test equipment for EmC, Defense, Communications, aerospace and related industries. Headquartered in San Diego, California, advanced Test Equipment rentals has over 29 years of experience and ships worldwide. additional information about advanced Test Equipment rentals is available at http://www.atecorp.com.

Aero-Magnesium Booth: 234b

Address: En Harod Ihud, Israel 18960

Telephone: +972- (0) 4-6530700

Fax: +972- (0) 4-6531904

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.magnesium-technologies.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL Yonatan Henn, Head of the Technology Center

aeromagnesium (former amTS) an engineering oriented

industrial organization, has been dedicated to supply

professional use of wrought/cast magnesium alloys in

aeronautics.

Specialized in material investigation, mg alloys selection,

metal processing – design and implementation, surface

technology and assembly.

Stuff includes metallurgists, chemists, mechanical engineers

and metal processing specialists.

The group holds industrial, and r&D facilities, in 2 sites

in Israel.

facilities include: Computerized hydraulic forming presses

(up to 10000kn), automatic arc and LB welding systems,

machining and EDm lineup for magnesium, destined

assembly halls ,pre-cleaning, coating, screening and painting

lines and r&D lab for surface treatment application.

aero-magnesium offers the most recent surface finishing

systems, which has been developed, according to 21st

century environment regulation, together with Chemetall

G.m.B.H in frankfurt, Germany.

Aerospace Manufacturing and Design magazine Booth: 605

Address: 4020 Kinross Lakes Parkway, #201,

Richfield, OH 44286

Telephone: 3305235400

Fax: 3306590823


Website: www.OnlineAMD.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL Joe Difranco, publisher

aerospace manufacturing and Design (amD) is a vertical

publication aimed at providing aerospace professionals with

pertinent information regarding designing, manufacturing

and testing in this lucrative sector. as the only publication to

provide exclusive, comprehensive coverage in this market,

amD serves manufacturers and engineers by delivering

information specific to their specialized tasks.

Alcoa Fastening Systems Booth: 720

Address: 3000 W Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA

905055103

Telephone: 805 527 3600

Fax: 805 527 0900


Website: www.alcoafasteners.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL anne Brown, manager, Global marketing Communications

alcoa fastening Systems, a business unit of alcoa, is a

leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of fastening

systems including specialty fasteners, fluid fittings, assembly

components, and installation systems for aerospace

and industrial applications. Headquartered in Torrance,

California, the company has more than 5,500 employees

at 29 manufacturing and distribution/logistics locations, in

11 countries.

All-Marks, LLC Booth: 208

Address: 7513 Wystone AvenueTelephone: 818-704-9700Fax: 818-342-7668Email: [email protected]: www.all-marks.comBOOTH PERSONNEL adam Wolfson, Scott Wolfson

all-marks provides state-of-the-art fiber laser marking systems and job shop laser marking services. Call 818-704-9700 or 800-784-5816 for additional information. all-marks:- sells full turnkey laser marking systems for Direct part

marking applications- has quick turn around with our job shop laser marking

services - can mark on any metal, most plastics and many other

substrates- marks text, 1 & 2 dimensional bar codes, and graphics- has standard wall plug operation for high electrical efficiencyall-marks will sample laser mark your coupon or product at no charge. We can do in-plant laser marking demonstrations for a group of any size. Job shop laser marking with pickup and delivery for appropriately sized projects.

American Ultraviolet/ Lesco Division Booth: 227

Address: 23555 Telo Ave, Torrance, CA 90505, USA

Telephone: 800-615-3726Fax: 310-784-2929Email: [email protected]: www.lescouv.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Brian Eustace, General manager

manufacturer of Ultraviolet curing equipment

AMPCO Metal, Inc. Booth: 710

Address: 1117 E. Algonquin Road / Arlington Heights, IL. 60005, USA.

Telephone: 1-800-844-6008Fax: 847-437-6008Email: [email protected]: www.ampcometal.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Don Gardin, Cullen Kline, applications Engineer, Sales & marketing manager

Since 1914, ampCO metal, Inc. is known around the world as the leading manufacturer and supplier of quality engineered aluminium, nickel and manganese bronze alloys and machined parts for aerospace specific applications. ampCO metal, Inc. is an approved supplier to messier-Dowty, amECO and TaLSCO.

AOS Technologies AG Booth: 610

Address: Taefernstrasse 20, 5405 Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland

Telephone: 41564833488Fax: 01141564833489Email: [email protected]: www.aostechnologies.comBOOTH PERSONNEL reto Huber, Engineering manager

aOS, a premiere high speed camera manufacturer, consultant, and engineering company since 1998, will display the X-Ema (Extended Environmental and military application) Imager. The X-Ema is a tested and true digital replacement for airborne high speed film cameras used in demanding military test environments. Certified to meet military standards 461 and 810 and now retiring film cameras in side-by-side in-flight comparisons, the X-Ema has demonstrated the superiority of high speed digital imaging over film in airborne applications. The X-Ema creates a plug-n-play replacement for film cameras without requiring costly aircraft modification and with a higher standard of reliability desired in current and future testing. Visit us for details.

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AR Tech, Inc Booth: 127

Address: 16246 Valley Blvd, Fontana, CA 92334, USA.

Telephone: (909) 829-4444Fax: (909) 829-0564Email: [email protected]: www.artech2000.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Bud Weisbart, Vice presidentar Tech addressed designed engineered and manufactured products which are either totally or primarily made of fabric. a&r integrated into the ISO 9001 policies and procedures, a&r received certification that it met these standards. The company has received over thirty fi ve international achievement awards for these efforts in all three of its product divisions, and has also received letters of appreciation from engineers at Boeing and Lockheed martin for its collaborative involvement in the development of fl ight hardware for the Delta IV and atlas V space launch vehicles. a&r’s technical aerospace product and services include payload faring (pLf) acoustic blankets for the Delta II and atlas V space launch vehicles, ceramic fabric high high temperature insulation blankets for the Delta IV program which withstand up to 3,000 degrees f, and static dissipative ducts for the C-17 assembly area in Long Beach and for Boeing’s commercial aircraft line in the Seattle area.

ATI Industrial Automation Booth: 332b

Address: 1031 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539-3869, USA

Telephone: 919-772-0115Fax: 919-772-8259Email: [email protected]: www.ati-ia.comBOOTH PERSONNEL milton Gore, account manager aTI Industrial automation is a world-leading developer of multi-axis force/Torque Sensing Systems, automatic Tool Changers, robotic Deburring Tools, robotic Collision Sensors, rotary Joints, and Compliance Devices. Our products are found in thousands of successful applications around the world. for over 20 years, our team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers has been developing cost-effective, state-of-the-art products and solutions to robotic, automation and sensing applications.

Aubert & Duval, USA Booth: 304

Address: 8845 Governor’s Hill Drive Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45249

Telephone: 513-263-1180Fax: 513-672-0469Email: dave.swindells@eramet-

aubertduval.comWebsite: www.aubertduval.comBOOTH PERSONNEL David Swindells, Jacek Spychalski, Chris Sommer, Olivier Laurent, president, Sales manager, Sales manager, Technical applications manager material Supplier for aero-Space (structural components, engine components and specialized steels for a multitude of applications including bearings, actuation systems...). alloys include, but are not limited to Stainless Steel, Titanium, nickel Based, pm. We are vertically integrated melter, forger, and pre-machining of metals.

Automated Precision Inc. Booth: 714

Address: 15000 Johns Hopkins Dr., Rockville, MD 20850

Telephone: 240-268-0400Fax: 301-990-8648Email: [email protected]: www.apisensor.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Dave maxham, Global marketing Director automated precision Inc. (apI) is a world leader in advanced measurement solutions. founded by Dr. Kam Lau in 1987, apI leads the metrology industry through innovation and higher standards of accuracy. apI products are used by the world’s leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and Cmm manufacturers. The experienced engineering team at apI is unmatched in its ability to create advanced, innovative products, which meet the needs of rapidly evolving industries.

Aviation Equipment Processing Booth: 626

Address: 1571 MacArthur Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA.

Telephone: 714 850 2080Fax: 714-850-8795Email: [email protected]: www.aveprocessing.comBOOTH PERSONNEL: Dennis Heider, Director of Operations

aviation Equipment processing is a naDCap approved and Boeing certifi ed facility based in Orange County, California. In business for over 35 years, the company is regarded as one of the premier phosphoric anodizing houses in north america. aEp is also well known for its capabilities in metal to metal bonding and composite and carbon-fi ber layup.aEp has recently added nDT capability to the facility, becoming both naDCap certifi ed and Boeing approved for penetrant and magnetic particle inspection. The company is also adding additional chemical processes in order to become more of a one stop solution to the aerospace industry both locally and across the globe.

BE Aerospace, Inc. Booth: 316

Address: 93 Nettie Fenwick Rd., Fenwick, WV 26202

Telephone: 304-846-2554Fax: 304-846-6268Email: [email protected]: c2-composites.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Dan Trivolette, Director of Sales & marketing

BE aerospace – Composites, formerly C2 Composites, Ltd. is located in fenwick, WV specializing in design engineering and processing of composite materials for all aerospace, Industrial and military applications.

BAE Systems, MAS Booth: 511

Address: Warton Aerodrome, Preston, PR4 1AX

Telephone: +44 (1772) 855568Email: [email protected]: http://www.baesystems.com/

ProductsServices/bae_prod_mas_eis.html

BOOTH PERSONNEL Javed Iqbal, Business Development manager

BaE Systems is the premier global defence, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces. Exhibiting are two groups, Engineering Integrated Solutions (EIS) and Composite Structures Inc. (CSI).CSI provide design and manufacturer of small to medium sized, complex, highly engineered components and assemblies that utilize composite materials in their construction. processes include lay-up, compression molding, fi lament winding, resin Transfer molding (rTm), assembly or combinations thereof. Customers include those in the commercial & defense sectors.Engineering Integrated Solutions (EIS) provides a real one-stop-shop for testing and full certifi cation requirements of air, land and naval platforms. EIS ‘state of the art’ facilities cover all aspects of test & evaluation with capabilities valid across civil and military markets. EIS capabilities include EW, EmC, Structural Test, Computational Electromagnetics, Wind Tunnels, Simulation, Synthetic Environments, rapid prototyping and flight Test Instrumentation.

Bemsco Inc Booth: 515Address: 1193 South 400 West,

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101, USA.Telephone: 8014877455Email: [email protected]: www.bemsco.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Jeff Block, Vp

BigC: Dino-Lite Scopes Booth: 505

Address: 20655 S. Western Ave., Ste 116 Torrance, CA 90501

Telephone: 310 618 9990Fax: 310 618 9996Email: [email protected]: www.bigc.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Sara mcmillen, sales

Boeing Technology Services Booth: 613

Address: PO Box 3707 Mail Code 1W-02. Seattle, WA 98124-2207

Telephone: 206-662-1478Fax: 425-294-8980Website: www.boeing.com/btsBOOTH PERSONNEL rosa alvarez, marketing manager

Boeing Technology Services can help you fi nd the Boeing testing facilities, test technicians and engineers to fi t your needs at a wide variety of laboratories/test and measurements facilities in the puget Sound area, Southern California, St. Louis, mo., philadelphia, pa., and other Boeing locations across the country. We can also arrange for on-site work, accommodating your need to have Boeing experts perform testing at your own locations.To join the many companies using testing resources available at The Boeing Company, contact the Boeing Technology Services marketing manager at 206-662-1478, or e-mail us for more information about our test capabilities at www.boeing.com/bts.

Bruel & Kjaer Booth: 614

Address: 2815-A Colonnades CourtTelephone: 800-332-2040Email: [email protected]: www.bkhome.comBOOTH PERSONNELmark Serridge, Sales Engineer

Bruel and Kjaer is the leader in system solutions for many complexes noise and vibration test requirements such as: multi-channel analysis, modal analysis, structural analysis, material testing, sound quality, production test, quality control, noise source location, acoustic holography, and many more. Our products include analysis and post-processing software, transducers for both sound and vibration, sound level meters, analyzers, shakers and controllers. Brüel & Kjær also offers world-class service and calibration, educational seminars and application consulting.

California Drop Forge, Incsubsidiary of HBD Industries, Inc. Booth: 726

Address: 1033 Alhambra Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: 323/221-1134Fax: 323/221-6768Email: [email protected]: www.californiadrop.comBOOTH PERSONNEL John Doker, General manager

California Drop forge (CDf) is a leading producer of closed-die forgings for the aerospace, commercial, defense and medical industries. CDf operates six steam hammers, ranging from 2,500 lbs. to 35,000 lbs. and two forge presses. This equipment allows CDf to manufacture a wide array of parts and components varying in size from less than 1 lb. to over 600 lbs.CDf uses lightweight, but extremely strong metals, including titanium, nickel base, stainless steel, aluminum and other exotic metals to forge rotary engine parts, hubs, discs, aircraft structural parts, auxiliary power unit components and a diverse range of landing gear components. for information on CDf’S metal forging and production services, visit: www.californiadrop.com.

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Business development Conference: More than 20 market and technical presentations by industry leaders

Conference Co-Chairs:Tom Haulik | Carbon Fiber Sales Manager, HexcelTom Lemire | Western Regional Manager, Toho Tenax America

Pre-conference seminars / december 7th:“Automotive CFRP Challenges & Opportunities”

Moderated by Peggy Malnati | Malnati and AssociatesWith key contributions by: Gary Lownsdale | Engineering Manager & R&D Director, Plasan Carbon CompositesMike Shinedling | Viper Program Manager, Chrysler Group LLCWith others to be determined

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Business development Conference: More than 20 market and technical presentations by industry leaders

Conference Co-Chairs:Tom Haulik | Carbon Fiber Sales Manager, HexcelTom Lemire | Western Regional Manager, Toho Tenax America

Pre-conference seminars / december 7th:“Automotive CFRP Challenges & Opportunities”

Moderated by Peggy Malnati | Malnati and AssociatesWith key contributions by: Gary Lownsdale | Engineering Manager & R&D Director, Plasan Carbon CompositesMike Shinedling | Viper Program Manager, Chrysler Group LLCWith others to be determined

“2010 Global Market for Carbon Fiber Composites: Recovering Markets and Advancing Supply Chains”Anthony (Tony) Roberts | Industry ConsultantChristopher Red | Editor & VP of Market Research, Composite Market Reports


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California ManufacturingTechnology Consulting Booth: 332a

Address: 690 Knox Street Ste 200, Torrance CA 90502

Telephone: 310-263-3060Email: [email protected]: www.cmtc.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Christopher anacker, account Specialist

California manufacturing Technology Consulting™ is a non-

profi t consulting company that specifi cally works with small

to medium manufacturers in Southern California. With over

25 years of experience, CmTC helps to implement solutions

into every aspect of your daily operations.

Based on your size, our consultant teams are organized

to meet your specifi c needs. Small Business Consulting

for manufacturers with less than $10 million annual sales;

Industry Consulting for larger companies.

additionally, CmTC offers the Small manufacturers

advantage program™, which provides no-cost business

and manufacturing process improvement support to

manufacturers with $150,000 to $10 million in annual sales.

Call for more information.

Carbro Corporation Booth: 738

Address: 15724 Condon Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA

Telephone: 3106438400Email: [email protected]: www.carbrocorp.comBOOTH PERSONNEL anders plano, General manager

Carbro Corporation is a carbide cutting tool manufacturer. In

business since 1969, we specialize in made-to-print tooling

for the aerospace industry. We have developed an extensive

line of tools specifi cally for machining today’s complex

composite materials. We work with our customers to realize

solutions for their diffi cult to machine materials and have

a reputation for producing high quality product, tool after

tool. We also offer a full line of standard catalogue items,

accessible on our website, www.carbrocorp.com.

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology Booth: 618

Address: 6250 Sycamore Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA.

Telephone: 800-327-9735Fax: 763-533-0219Email: [email protected]: www.zeiss.com/metrologyBOOTH PERSONNEL Jim newkirk & Brian rollins, rSm

Carl Zeiss Industrial metrology is the world’s leader in CnC

coordinate measuring machines (Cmms) and complete

solutions for multidimensional metrology in the metrology

lab and production. We offer bridge-type, horizontal-arm

and inline measuring machines, as well as form, contour

and surface measuring machines, our mETrOTOm

Computed Tomography system, the O-InSpECT multi-

sensor Cmm, and our f25 microsystem Cmm. We develop

and manufacture all key components, such as controllers,

software, measuring systems and sensors to provide the

best metrology experience.

Carl Zeiss Industrial metrology has three manufacturing

locations and more than 100 sales and service centers to

supply customers around the world.

CMW, Inc Booth: 212

Address: 70 South Gray Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201, USA

Telephone: 3177152147Fax: 3176382706Email: [email protected]: www.cmwinc.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Steven padek, a&D account manager

CRP USA, LLC Booth: 406

Address: 119 Poplar Pointe Drive, Unit A, Mooresville, 28117, USA.

Telephone: 704-660-0258Email: [email protected]: www.crp-usa.netBOOTH PERSONNEL Stewart Davis, Director of Operations paramount Industries

Dantec Dynamics Booth: 317

Address: 750 Blue Point Road, Holtsville, NY 11742

Telephone: 631-654-1290Fax: 631-654-1293Email: [email protected]: www.dantecdynamics.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Clifford Weissman, applications Specialist and regional Sales manager

Dantec Dynamics is a leading supplier of integrated optical

measurement systems for solid mechanics and fluid

dynamics applications. We deliver state-of-the-art turn key

systems to our customers worldwide, supporting an ever

widening range of applications for the aerospace industries

with the latest techniques including Laser Shearography,

ESpI and Digital Image Correlation. Shearography is a

state-of-the-art nDT, offering fast, full fi eld, 3-D results for

the detection of defects in almost any material including

composites, honeycomb, laminates and more. The technique

can be used to detect subsurface defects including waving

and wrinkling, disbonds, kissing bonds and delaminations.

Darchem Engineering Booth: 508

Address: Ironmasters way, Stillington, Stockton on Tees, TS21 1LB, UK.

Telephone: 01740 632705Fax: 01740 632914Email: michaelfi [email protected]: www.darchem.co.ukBOOTH PERSONNEL michael field, project Sales Engineer

Darchem Engineering are world leaders in design,

manufacture and installation of large honeycomb flow

straighteners. Experience of supplying fl ow straighteners

to: formula One racing team wind tunnels, aerospace wind

tunnels, ducting and pipe suppliers & test facilities.

all welded construction, unaffected by temperature or

environmental conditions. Homogenous or framed panel

layout. Highly accurate cell angularity.

full design services from concept to installation.

Cell sizes from 9.5mm to 38mm a/f and depths up to

1250mm. Experience of both new build wind tunnel fl ow

straighteners and replacement. Installation supervision of

local workforce or complete site installation team available.

Detroit Testing Laboratory Booth: 234a

Address: 27485 George Merrelli Drive,

Warren, MI 48092

Telephone: 586-754-9000

Fax: 586-754-9045


Website: www.dtl-inc.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL

michael Janssen, Chief Operating Offi cer

as one of the most diversifi ed and advanced testing and

development laboratories in the world, DTL provide its

customer with industry leading testing services, delivered

with expertise and understanding acquired from over 100

years of experience. Within the company’s 100,000 ft2 of

testing space, DTL performs environmental, vibration/shock,

mechanical, chemical and operational durability testing on

products including full vehicles, electronics, hybrid batteries,

fuel systems and components, body systems and structures,

chassis systems, vehicle interior and exterior trim, raw and

fi nished materials, DTL also provides consumer product

certifi cation, test system development and test instrument

calibrations.

DGA Test & Evaluation Booth: 204

Address: DGA DT 7-9 rue des Mathurins F

92221 Bagneux Cedex, France.

Telephone: +33146198548

Fax: +33145198539

Website: www.defense.gouv.fr/dga/dossiers/

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michel Dumas, Customer & marketing manager

DGa Test & Evaluation capabilities are implemented by

14 centres acting for civil and armament programmes.

for the development, qualification and evaluation of

complex systems, these capabilities offer expertise in risk

management, simulation tools, a wide range of services

to the french and foreign companies or to governmental

organisations.

Dicronite© Southwest Booth: 224

Address: 816 E. Edna Place, Covina,

CA, USA.

Telephone: 001 626 967 3729

Fax: 001 626 331 1996


Website: www.dicronitesouthwest.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL

Steve Dively, Vice president

Dicronite® Dry film Lubricant is aS9100 Certifi ed, SaE

amS2530(DOD-L-85645a-Type 1) Certifi ed, faa-Drug &

alcohol program approved, roHS Compliant, meets ISO-

10993 medical, and will be naDCap Certifi ed by October

2010. Dicronite® is applied at ambient temperature to any

metallic substrate at a “maximum – 0.5 microns” deposition.

Temperature function is -350°f to 1000°f (-188°C - +538°C)

in normal atmosphere. Vacuum environment - -350°f to

+2400°f (-188°C to +1316°C) temperatures to 10-14 Torr.


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Taylor Hobson Alignment Telescopes and Lasers are used throughout industry in production and inspection for applications such as:

Taylor Hobson (part of the Ametek Group) is an international company and their alignment telescopes are used by aerospace and defence companies around the world.

Visit www.taylor-hobson.com for details of your nearest office and for further product information.

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DPSS Lasers Inc Booth: 113

Address: 2525 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051-1316, USA

Telephone: 4089884300Fax: 4089884305Email: [email protected]: www.dpss-lasers.comBOOTH PERSONNEL alex Laymon, president

DSPCon Booth: 121

Address: 380 Foothill Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Telephone: 908 722 5656Fax: 908 722 3259Email: [email protected]: http://www.dspcon.comBOOTH PERSONNEL al Brower, CEO DSpCon

DSpCon makes data meanigful by delivering real-time data

acquisition and analysis solutions for demanding high-speed,

high-bandwidth, high-channel-count applications. Hundreds

of DSpCon’s diverse data acquisition systems are in use

by leading aerospace, avionics and defense customers.

ISO9001:2008 certified, DSpCon has extensive expertise

in mission-critical signal processing applications including

acoustic, vibration, shock and rotating machinery analysis;

sonar and radar processing; digital data recording; and

jet engine test and measurement applications. real-time

displays allow operators to view data as it is being acquired.

DSpCon: Data made meaningful.

Dytran Instruments, Inc. Booth: 230a

Address: 21592 Manilla Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311, USA

Telephone: 818-700-7818Fax: 818-700-7880Email: [email protected]: www.dytran.comBOOTH PERSONNEL mike adelman, regional Sales manager

founded in 1980, Dytran Instruments, Inc. is a designer

and manufacturer of piezoelectric and DC sensors. The

company’s world-class product range includes miniature

and triaxial accelerometers, high temperature IEpE sensors,

variable capacitance DC sensors with low-noise differential

output, and sensors with TEDS capabilities. Dytran also

offers a complete range of impulse hammers, piezoelectric

force and pressure sensors, electronics, cables and

accessories for dynamic measurements, with full in-house

customization capabilities. Dytran sensors have become

among the industry’s most popular choices within a variety

of applications, including modal and structural analysis, flight

testing, HUmS, engine testing, and ground vibration testing.

ELG Metals, Inc. Booth: 620

Address: 9400 Rayo Ave, South Gate, CA 90280, USA.

Telephone: 3235693545Fax: 3235694145Email: [email protected]: www.elgmetals.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Gary Brown, Trader

recycler of high temperature alloys and stainless steel.

Endevco Booth: 320

Address: 30700 Rancho Viejo Road, san Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Telephone: 949-493-8181Fax: 949-661-7231Email: [email protected]: www.endevco.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Jessica Koble, Sales & marketing Coordinator, meggitt Sensing Systems

for more 60 years, Endevco has been the leader in providing products for flight test, inertial measurement, and pressure profiling. This includes flutter testing of low g’s and low frequencies, engine testing with wide frequency requirements and aerodynamic pressures and temperatures and static and dynamic vibration testing. Endevco offers a complete range of extreme environment accelerometers, high-intensity microphones, airborne amplifiers and pressure transducers for mission critical measurements. Our products are used extensively to measure vibration during ground, in-flight and on-board monitoring of aircraft, surface ship, and submarine engines. Endevco is your source for both products and the engineering talent.

En’Urga Inc. Booth: 527

Address: 1291-A Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Telephone: 7654973269Fax: 7654637004Email: [email protected]: www.enurga.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Yudaya Sivathanu, Technical Director

En’Urga Inc. is the industry leader in customized optical diagnostic equipment for the most challenging factory floor application. Our product highlight for automotive Testing Expo would be the SETScan® Optical patternator based on Statistical Extinction Tomography for quality assurance of fuel injectors. SETScan® provides time resolved distribution of fuel droplets across a horizontal plane that is used to estimate spray angles and uniformity. The optical patternator is linked to a customized SQL database server, which enables online quality control of injectors during production. Our other products include high speed imaging spectrometers and optical soot meters for combustion applications.

Epicor Software Corporation Booth: 704

Address: 18200 Von Karman Ave Suite 1000, 18200 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, 92612, USA.

Telephone: 949-585-4000Email: [email protected]: www.epicor.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Suzy Baum, Systems Enginer

Epicor Software is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services industries. With 20,000 customers in over 150 countries, Epicor provides integrated enterprise resource planning (Erp) solutions that enable companies to drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. Epicor for aerospace and Defense goes beyond traditional Erp to provide product management, project management, customer relationship management (Crm), supply chain management (SCm), and more, backed by comprehensive financial management in support of an increasingly regulated sector. founded in 1984, Epicor takes pride in more than 25 years of technology innovation delivering proven, flexible and scalable business solutions that promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. for more information, visit www.epicor.com.

Expert Resource Booth: 228b

Address: 1516 N. Laurel Avenue, Upland,

CA 91786 (USA)

Telephone: +1 714 337 3321


Website: www.expertresource.netBOOTH PERSONNEL David Johnson, Chief Consulting Officer

nadcap, aS9100, Lean, Six Sigma… all these initiatives

have significant hidden pitfalls preventing most companies

from realizing considerable benefits and profit. Conference

presentation speakers on both days, Er will present

strategies for avoiding pitfalls and maximizing profit; including

opportunities for both federal and California funding to off-set

costs by 50% or more.

100% of Er’s clients (hundreds of all sizes) pass their

first attempt at any certification. SErVICES: all nadcap

specifications, Lean mfg., Six Sigma, aS9100, aS9110,

aS9120, ISO 14000, faa repair station, faa airworthiness

requirements, 8D root Cause Corrective action, ESD S20.20,

IpC, … and many more.

German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) Booth: 415

Address: PO Box 175, 8300 AD Emmeloord,

The Netherlands.

Telephone: +31 527 248505

Fax: +31 527 248582

Email:

Website: www.dnw.aeroBOOTH PERSONNEL meüs van de poel,

With its 11 wind tunnel facilities, DnW covers the speed range

from low subsonic speed up to mach 6.8. for testing at low

speed (about 70 m/s for take-off and landing configurations

(DnW has Europe’s largest low speed wind tunnel). Other

world-class facilities cover the range of high subsonic to

transonic speed (eg. for civil/military aircraft cruising) and

moderate to hgh supersonic speed (eg. for military aircraft

missions or missiles). for each speed range, specific

simlation and advanced measurement techniques are

available to obtain realistic and reliable test results. many

civil and military aerospace programmes rely on the data

obtained in the windtunnels of DnW.

HE Aviation Booth: 816

Address: 3260 Carnegie Way, San Diego

CA 92122

Telephone: (858) 558-6667


Website: www.he-aviation.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Stephan Hollmann, CEO

HE aviation have an extensive suite of Technology,

Engineering, and aircraft solutions specializing in software

sales, technology development, direct sales, leasing,

asset management, Government services, and advisory

services. HE aviation brings unique solutions based on

its state of the art technology approach to the aerospace

and airline industry. These advance approaches offer our

clients the cost advantages they need in today’s highly

competitive environment. HE-aviation is featuring m³ Weight

management software which is a web based application

designed especially for the requirements of weight managers

and engineers.


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Interface Inc. Booth: 232a

Address: 7401 E. Butherus Dr,, Scottsdale AZ

85260

Telephone: 480-948-5555

Fax: 480-948-1924


Website: www.interfaceforce.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL

ann preston, application Engineer Interface Inc.

Interface has been the trusted world leader in force

measurement for nearly half a century. We lead by designing,

manufacturing and guaranteeing the highest performance

and most accurate products available. Interface has always

provided solutions for customers in just about any industry

– from grams of force to millions of pounds.

Interface provides load cells for force, thrust, and breaking

measurements to fortune 100 companies. We are the

preeminent supplier to companies such as Boeing, Embraer,

airbus, naSa, nIST, and many other measurement and

metrology labs. We also produce and sell machine calibration

systems, software, and system components that support

a variety of test standards: aSTm E74, ISO-376, mIL STD,

Z540, En10002-3

ITI TranscenData Booth: 812

Address: 5303 DuPont Circle, Milford OH,

45150

Telephone: 513-576-3900

Fax: 513-576-3994


Website: www.transcendata.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL

James flerlage, Senior Consultant ITI TranscenData

ITI TranscenData is your central source for CaD data

exchange and pLm integration solutions. Since 1985 we have

partnered with the major CaD/Cam/CaE/pLm vendors to

assemble an unparalleled suite of software products (CaDfix,

CaDIQ, DEXcenter and proficiency) and related services.

With a worldwide team of senior consultants and five global

offices, ITI TranscenData’s solutions for CaD/Cam/CaE/pLm

interoperability drive measurable cost savings for OEm’s and

their suppliers in a variety of industries including aerospace/

defense, heavy equipment industries, automotive, consumer

goods and medical devices.

We are ready to apply our strategic approach to your unique

needs, visit us at booth 812 today!

JT3 LLC Booth: 525

Address: 821 Grier Dr, Las Vegas,

NV 89119-3717, USA.

Telephone: 888-367-4935


Website: www.jt3.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL

nancy Syzdek, Corporate Communications

JT3 LLC is a joint venture company combining the

management skills, military experience, and technical

knowledge of UrS and raytheon. Supporting the J-Tech

contract, JT3 provides engineering and technical expertise

to four western military ranges (affTC, nTTr, UTTr,

and China Lake ECr) for testing of new and modified

weapons systems, new tactics development, and ongoing

military training.

Kadan Consultants Inc Booth: 531

Address: 1049 South Melrose Street, Ste B, Placentia, California, CA 92870

Telephone: 7142381173Fax: 7142381174Email: [email protected]: www.kadaninc.netBOOTH PERSONNEL Diane Terry, manager

Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc. Booth: 404

Address: One Willow Tree Road, Leonia, NJ 07605

Telephone: 201 461-0900Fax: 201 461-0990Email: [email protected]: www.kulite.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Scott Goodman, Senior Design Engineer

recognized as the World’s Leader in the science and engineering of piezoresistive sensors and holding more than 200 patents in this area, Kulite manufactures miniature high frequency pressure transducers, flight qualified pressure transducers, wind tunnel engine pressure probes and turbine blade implants, which are used in the development and manufacture of modern helicopters, business jets, commuters, commercial and military aircraft. They are designed to operate in conjunction with electromechanical indicators, ECU, faDEC and EICaS systems and other aircraft circuits, and are considered the most reliable aircraft pressure transducers available.

LaVision, Inc. Booth: 409

Address: 211 W Michgian Ave STE 100, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Telephone: 734-485-0913Fax: 240-465-4306Email: [email protected]: www.lavision.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Dr. Callum Gray, CEO

LaVision Inc. provides integrated (laser) imaging systems to the scientific and industrial and educational markets. The LaVision team has extensive professional experience in optical techniques such as 2-D, stereo, and tomographic particle image velocimetry (pIV), gaseous and liquid laser induced fluorescence (LIf), shadography for multi-phase flows, digital image correlation (DIC) for deformation/strain, high-speed and ultra-high-speed imaging, and intensified camera systems. In addition, we have unparalleled experience in advanced diagnostics techniques such as raman and rayleigh scattering and spectroscopy.

Lawrie Technology, Inc. Booth: 818

Address: 227 Hathaway St. E., Girard, PA 16417

Telephone: 814-746-4125Fax: 412-238-0080Email: [email protected]: www.lawrietechnology.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Duncan J. Lawrie, president

full service provider of advanced composite structures including conceptual design; analytical and numerical simulation; CaD / Cam of all tooling in-house; state-of-the-art injection pultrusion with CnC pull-winding capability; 5 axes filament winding; process development; full mechanical test lab.new technology flexible composite drive-shafts with fully integral flexible elements. 500 hp – 200,000 hp at half the weight of current technology. Gas turbine driven pumps, blowers, compressors, generators plus rotary wing applications with large misalignment.pull-wound airframe structures and profiles. pultruded carbon/copper/epoxy wirelines with thermo-structural optimization for power, data transmission and strength up to 30,000 ft.

LeFiell Manufacturing Co. Booth: 617

Address: 13700 Firestone Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Telephone: 8004515971Fax: 8003733361Email: [email protected]: www.lefiell.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Henry Hart, Director marketing

LMS North America Booth: 718

Address: 5755 New King Street, Troy MI 48098

Telephone: 248-952-5664Fax: 248-952-1610Email: [email protected]: www.lmsintl.comBOOTH PERSONNEL William flynn, Technical Specialist LmS is an engineering innovation partner for companies in the aerospace, automotive and other advanced manufacturing industries. With approximately 30 years of experience, LmS helps customers get better products to market faster and turn superior process efficiency into key competitive advantages. With a unique combination of 1D and 3D simulation software, testing systems and engineering services, LmS tunes into mission critical engineering attributes, ranging from system dynamics, structural integrity and sound quality to durability, safety and power consumption.

Luna Technologies Booth: 633

Address: 3157 State Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Telephone: +1.540.552.5128Email: [email protected]: www.lunatechnologies.comBOOTH PERSONNEL frank ferrara, Western U.S. Sales Director Luna Technologies develops and manufacturers test and measurement equipment for fiber optic diagnostics of communication equipment onboard commercial and military aircrafts. Luna offers fully distributed sensing solutions for temperature and strain monitoring of composite structures at unprecedented speed and resolution. Visit us in booth 633 for a demonstration of Luna’s latest addition to the award winning Optical Backscatter reflectometer (OBr) product line, the OBr 4600. The OBr 4600 is an ultra-high resolution, zero dead-zone OTDr; the instrument is a flexible, easy-to-use tool for loss, dispersion, polarization, and distributed temperature and strain analysis for optical fiber components, modules and networks. Visit Luna and see how we can save you money, help you achieve your goals in manufacturing and cut hours of troubleshooting time.

Machine Tools Supply Booth: 214

Address: 3505 Cadillac Ave., Bldg K, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA.

Telephone: 714-641-9007Fax: 714-641-9263Email: [email protected]: www.mtsupply.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Scott Beardshear, Vice president, Sales machine Tools Supply is an industrial distributor that specializes in managing customers inventories through their automated Inventory management System, autocrib. With a fully integrated approach using point of use machines and tool crib solutions, machine Tools Supply helps their customers save 20-30% on their tooling spend, increases machining uptime, reduces administrative costs, reduces freight costs, reduces on-hand and obsolete inventory, and reduces operator walk around time looking for tooling. It’s a complete lean solution to controlling consumables that has proven to save customers hundreds of thousands of dollars over the past 17 years. Customers of machine Tools Supply typically see $0 capital expenditure and an immediate reduction in spend. So if you’re using cutting tools, abrasives, safety supplies, gages, janitorial, mrO or office supplies and need to have better control and reduce your spend by 20-30%, then give machine Tools Supply an opportunity to show you how.


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M&I Materials Limited Booth: 328b

Address: HIbernia Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M32 0ZD, UK.

Telephone: +44 (0)161 864 5454Fax: +44 (0)161 864 5444Email: [email protected]: www.wolfmet.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Simon Brown, Business Development manager

m&I materials Limited is dedicated to manufacturing Specialist materials for Industry and Science and is the driving force behind a portfolio of successful brands including apIEZOn, mETrOSIL, mIDEL and WOLfmET. WOLfmET Tungsten is primarily used by aerospace engineers for balancing components or reducing vibration. The high density of WOLfmET materials (more than 60% greater than the density of lead) allows maximum sensitivity from optimum mass and is particularly valuable in situations where a large mass has to be contained in a confined space.

Meggitt Sensing Systems Booth: 320

Address: 30700 Rancho Viejo Road, san Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Telephone: 949-493-8181Fax: 949-661-7231Email: [email protected]: www.endevco.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Jessica Koble, Sales & marketing Coordinator

meggitt Sensing Systems, a division of meggitt pLC, is a leading supplier of high-performance sensing and monitoring systems for physical parameter measurements in extreme environments. for more than 60 years, meggitt’s Endevco® range of high-temperature piezoelectric, piezoresistive, Isotron® and variable capacitance accelerometers, piezoresistive pressure transducers, acoustic sensors, signal conditioners, electronic instruments and calibration systems have ensured critical accuracy and high-reliability in flight testing, HUmS, engine monitoring, aerodynamic studies, turbulent flow measurements, cockpit and cabin air pressure monitoring, landing gear and static airframe testing and aircraft carrier qualifications. These field-proven, patented designs offer precision amplitude, frequency and phase response, as well as excellent stability over extreme in-flight speeds and temperatures, with precise data matching capabilities from multiple sensors.

MetalMart International, Inc. Booth: 234b

Address: 5828 Smithway Street, Commerce, CA 90040

Telephone: 562-692-9081Fax: 562-699-6868Email: [email protected]: www.metalmart.comBOOTH PERSONNEL andrew Lippman, CEO

metalmart specializes in the distribution of exotic specialty metals. metalmart is a leading aS9100 supplier of hard alloy aluminum extrusions with 1000’s of shapes in stock. metalmart is also the largest distributor of wrought magnesium in north america. from our two locations (Buffalo, nY and Commerce, Ca) with over 40,000 square feet under roof, we supply the highest quality hard-to-find specialty metals including titanium, pH steels, Hi Temperature alloys, and many other aerospace quality requirements. We also can help with obsolete specifications and value added services. a family owned and operated business involved in the aerospace metals industry for over 70 years, we look forward to servicing your speciality metal needs.

Microtech Machine Co., Inc. Booth: 808

Address: 222 Camp McDonald Road Wheeling, Illinois 60090

Telephone: 847.870.0707Fax: 847.870.1107Email: [email protected]: www.microtech-machine.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Elizabeth a. Iwanicki, presidentmicrotech machine Co., Inc. is a woman owned business which specializes in prototype engineering and manufacturing production for the aerospace industry, military and commercial aviation markets. Established in 1984, microtech is a Tier 1 supplier of engineering services and precision machined prototype and production components for Lockheed-martin, General Dynamics, northrop Grumman and the Lockheed-martin Space Division. We are also a Tier 2 supplier for airbus, alenia, aircelle, Boeing, Goodrich aerospace, Gulfstream aerospace, Sikorsky aircraft and Spirit aerosystems.Company acknowledgments: Woman owned business WBE CnC7513. ISO 9001:2008 with aS9100:2004 rev B CertifiedIaQG OaSIS (On-line aerospace Supplier Information System). OIn # 6126986060. ITar registered Company # m23099. Drawing and print languages: English, German, Italian, polish, russian, Spanish

MTS Systems Corporation Booth: 519

Address: 14000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA

Telephone: 952-937-4000Fax: 952-937-4515Email: [email protected]: www.mts.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Karen Odash, Tradeshow manager mTS delivers the technology and expertise required to meet even the most complex aerospace testing challenges. from materials and components to full-scale structures, mTS testing solutions enable you to streamline and accelerate the acquisition of high quality test data; adapt to more demanding test requirements; ensure the safety of test articles and lab personnel, and enhance overall lab productivity. Testing innovations include aeropro™ control & data acquisition software, mTS TestSuite™ multipurpose Software, flexTest® controllers, mTS Landmark™ servohydraulic systems, and mTS actuators and hydraulic distribution systems. Visit us at Booth 519 to discover how mTS can help you achieve safe, accurate and efficient aerospace testing.

Nabertherm Inc Booth: 804

Address: 54 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720, Germany

Telephone: 3023223665Email: [email protected]: www.nabertherm-usa.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Will Babik, Technical Sales manager

NAC Image Technology Booth: 615

Address: 15 McCoy Place, Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA.

Telephone: 1-704-583-2117Fax: 1-704-583-0113Email: [email protected]: www.nacinc.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Bill Campbell, mgr International Development naC Image Technology has a proven track record of developing high quality, reliable products that satisfy specific high-speed imaging requirements for aerospace, automotive, range and Ballistics applications. Since 1958 naC has pioneered new uses of image technology in a number of industries and applications. no one has played a more important role in advancing the art of imaging technology. With worldwide installations in a large variety of applications, naC is a global organization with sales and service offices throughout the americas, Europe and asia. Our cameras are range tested and perform extremely well in rugged environments. When it comes to reliable, high-quality, high-speed camera systems, make the safe choice with naC!

National Bronze & Metals, Inc. Booth: 310

Address: P.O. Box 800818 Houston, TX 77280Telephone: 713-869-9600Fax: 713-869-2897Email: [email protected]: www.nbmmetals.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Ken Wlodkowski, Sales

national Bronze & metals, Inc. is The Leading USa manufacturer & master Distributor of Brass, Bronze & Copper alloys. nBm specializes in the manufacturing of (amS 4880) - nickel aluminum Bronze, (UZ19aL6) - aircraft Bronze, (amS 4533, 4534, 4535, 4650, 4651, QQ-C-530) - Beryllium Copper, (amS 4640) - nickel aluminum Bronze, (amS 4616) - Silicon Bronze, C96900 and C96970 - Spinodal Bearing & Bushing Bronze Systems.

National Instruments, Corp Booth: 623

Address: 11500 N. Mopac Expwy, Austen, TX 78759-3504

Telephone: 512-683-6816Email: [email protected]: www.ni.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Tiffany fogerty, Trade Show Coordinator

national Instruments is a leading supplier of test, measurement, and control systems for government, aerospace, and defense entities. With solutions ranging from hardware-in-the-loop simulation to mixed-signal electronic test, nI offers hardware and software tools that you can combine to tackle your cutting-edge applications faster. for more information, visit www.ni.com/aerospace-defense.

NLR National Aerospace Laboratory Booth: 416

Address: Anthony Fokkerweg 2, 1059CM, Amsterdam

Telephone: +31-20-511 3113Fax: +31-20-511 3210Email: [email protected]: www.nlr.nlBOOTH PERSONNEL Bart-Jan freriks, manager marketing & Strategy

The national aerospace Laboratory (nLr) is the independent non-profit aerospace research & Technology institute of the netherlands. nLr has a long history (1919), experience and excellent track record in all fields of aerospace r&D. nLr is able to cover all aerospace technology areas in-house and therefore a very trustworthy and flexible partner. nLr supports governments and industries worldwide. In the field of testing nLr has a distinct trackrecord including Wind Tunnel Testing (including complex Wind Tunnel models), flight Testing (military and Civil aircraft, Helicopters and fixed-Wing), Structures Testing, Operational Test & Evaluation, UaV test & evaluation, etc. nLr is your trusted and proven partner in aerospace Innovation and Testing. please visit our website on www.nlr.nl or visit booth 416.

Numeca USA Inc Booth: 305

Address: 2141 Mission Street, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA 94110

Telephone: 1415558483Email: [email protected]: www.numeca.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL alain Demeulenaere, manager ovatio


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ONERA Booth: 415

Address: BP72, 92322 Chatillon, CEDEX,

France.

Telephone: +33 1467341 20

Fax: +33 146 7341 44


Website: www.onera.fr

BOOTH PERSONNEL Stephen Wolf, Director Computing,

Engineering and Testing facilities

OnEra, the french aerospace research Establishment,

is a public, scientific and technical entity with 60 years of

experience. OnEra commercially operates large, unique

windtunnels over the full speed range. Our in-house

expertise is sustained by continual improvement of testing

and measurement techniques. Data quality and customer

confidentiality are paramount. a complete testing service

is available to our customer base world-wide, from model

sketch to final test report as needed. This service includes

both model and balance design/manufacture/calibration.

Orlite Industries (Millennium 2000) Ltd. Booth: 221

Address: Ben Gurion 2, Ness Ziona 74101

`Israel

Telephone: +972-8-9384428

Fax: +972-8-9301606


Website: www.orlite.co.il

BOOTH PERSONNEL Guy Ittha, Sales and marketing manager

Orlite founded at 1959; our capabilities include design,

development and manufacturing of advanced products

made of composite materials using advanced technologies

for aerospace, Defense and Civil application.

Orlite’s aerospace product line include manufacturing and

assemblies products for military and commercial aircraft such

as: Interior kits for p2f conversion projects, Structural parts,

Ducts with multi opening in “One step process”, airborne

radoms, parts for f18 external fuel tanks & UaVs parts as

main body, Wings, radom antennas etc.

OSG Tap & Die, Inc. Booth: 806

Address: 1921 Miraloma Ave, Placentia,

CA, 92870

Telephone: 800-837-2223

Fax: 866-691-9872


Website: www.osgtool.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL Scott Daggett, aerospace Sales manager

We are dedicated to technological advancement and using

our products as “tools” to promote worldwide communication.

Gaining the support and trust of our customers has always

been the commitment of OSG and our employees. Through

technology, services, and actions, we strive to improve on

our past achievements while at the same time preserving

our environment and enhancing our society and the welfare

of our employees.

OSG Tap & Die operates independent manufacturing

facilities worldwide, including three in north america. We

are dedicated to precision manufacturing of taps, end mills,

drills, and thread-making tools.

Pacific Airframe and Engineering Booth: 230b

Address: 1201 Vanguard Dr. Oxnard, CA 93033, USA.

Telephone: 805-240-1608Fax: 805-240-1692Email: [email protected] Website: www.pacificairframe.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Gary nichols, V.p. Operations/Sales

Specializing in airframe structural parts and assemblies,

tooling design, technical engineering support and rapid

CnC machine tooling production, pacific airframe uses the

most up to date modelling and machining software. pacific

airframe is your proven source for your airframe structural

spare parts requirements. Quality you can trust, service you

can count on, and reliability that repeats itself with every

order we deliver. Quality is inherent in pacific airframe’s

processes, standards and manufactured products through

our unwavering conformance with the prescribed drawing

specifications and our aS9100 Quality system requirements.

pacific airframe and Engineering continues it’s commitment

to customer communication and service excellence.

Pacific Instruments, Inc. Booth: 215

Address: 4080 Pike Lane, Concord, CA 94520, USA.

Telephone: 925-827-9010Fax: 925-827-9023Email: [email protected]: www.pacificinstruments.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Chris Lloyd, national Sales manager

pacific Instruments, Inc. has over 30 years experience

in the design, manufacture and support of state-of-the-

art computer-automated measurement systems. major

aerospace and vehicle companies, government research

agencies and the military use these systems to measure,

store and analyze information and results from research and

development projects. application-centric architecture allows

for quality plug-and-play testing. pacific has the experience

and the solution you need for any application.

Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group Booth: 315

Address: 234 Old Weaverville Road, Asheville, NC 28804, USA.

Telephone: 828-658-3131Fax: 828-658-0728Email: [email protected]: www.palmerwahl.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Stephen J. Santangelo, president

palmer Wahl offers the finest selection of Instrumentation

products in the world. We provide support, calibration

services, and product selection from an extensive line

of precision temperature, pressure, test and calibration

instruments. Our products include our patent-pending

digital rTD thermometer, thermal imaging cameras,

infrared thermometers, temperature calibrators, bimetal,

dial, industrial and laboratory thermometers, thermowells,

pressure gauges, temperature recording labels, chart

recorders, rTD and TC meters, and ohmmeters.

We design and manufacture our instruments, providing

certified, traceable calibration data which meets ISO 9001,

faa, and fDa quality standards. ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

Paterson Labs Inc Booth: 405

Address: 8714 South 22nd St, Kent, Washington, 98031, USA.

Telephone: 2538728113Email: [email protected]: www.patersonlabs.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Jay paterson, president patersonlabs has a diverse background in Wind Tunnel model design and fabrication. Our successful track record is built upon a proven ability execute in all phases of a Wind Tunnel project from concept and design, to manufacturing and testing. We have worked with a variety of materials ranging from aluminum for low speed models, to high strength stainless steels for high speed models, to foam and composites for low speed and rCS models. We are very familiar with instrumentation including, pressure taps, pressure rakes, flow visualization, temperature instrumentation, air flow through inlets and exhaust. Our manufacturing and fabrication techniques provide for the highest possible tolerances from component part through final assembly.

Precision Metal Products, Inc. – subsidiary of HBD Industries, Inc. Booth: 726

Address: 850 West Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Telephone: 619/448-2711Fax: 619/448-2005Email: [email protected]: www.pmp-elcajon.com BOOTH PERSONNEL Bob Bergen, program manager precision metal products, Inc. (pmp) produces net and near-net shaped forgings and machined components for the aerospace (commercial and military),orthopedic implants and medical industries. pmp possesses a unique combination of advanced forging capabilities( 23 major forging machines, including mechanical, hydraulic, high-velocity counter- blow and screw presses); precision machining ( 3-,4- and 5- axis CnC machines) ; comprehensive post-forging processes, including on-site chemical milling, innovative tooling and metallurgical resources. pmp provides fast turn-around from initial design to full scale production and expertise in forging titanium, cobalt-chrome, stainless steel and more. for full details, visit: www.pmp-elcajon.com.

Pressure Systems Booth: 504

Address: 34 Research Drive, Hampton, VA 23666

Telephone: (757) 865-1243Fax: (757) 865-8744Email: [email protected]: www.PressureSystems.comBOOTH PERSONNEL melvin Byrd, Sales Engineer pressure Systems, a measurement Specialties Company, is the world leader in high channel count electronically scanned pressure measurement. The DTC Initium, a networkable data acquisition system, can operate up to 512 channels of measurement with throughput rates as high as 1200 Hz/ch/sec in Engineering Units. Ultra compact ESp-HD pressure scanners are available in either 32 or 64 channel configurations and feature on-board storage of characterization coefficients. featuring Digital Temperature Compensation (DTC) Thermally induced errors and in-situ calibrations are virtually eliminated. If the size and accuracy of your pressure measurement system is important, then stop by booth 504 for more information.

PVA Tepla Booth: 227

Address: 251 Corporate Terrace, Corona, CA 92879, USA

Telephone: 951-270-3949Fax: 951-371-9796Email: [email protected]: www.pvateplaamerica.comBOOTH PERSONNEL James Bond, Sales manager plasma Systems


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QTI Booth: 627

Address: 2108 Century Way, Boise, ID 83709, USA.

Telephone: 208-377-3373Fax: 208-376-4754Email: [email protected]: www.thermistor.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Lou Slocum, Sales manager

Quality Thermistor, Inc. (QTI) was founded in 1977 to meet the increasing demand for high quality temperature sensors for the aerospace industry. Since then, QTI, a small business, has exceeded the requirements of some of the most stringent high cost of failure thermal applications, changing the landscape of the supply chain for the entire industry.ISO:09001:2000 and aS9100 certified manufacturing and testing facilities in Idaho. Our quality systems enhance our ability to meet the needs of today’s high reliability temperature measurement and control applications.

Quality Vessel Engineering Booth: 329

Address: 12201 Slauson Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Telephone: (562) 696-2100Fax: (562) 696-2122Email: [email protected] Website: www.Qvessel.com BOOTH PERSONNEL John Gill, president

Quality Vessel Engineering is an aSmE certified business with over 50 years of experience of fabrication and development of Vacuum Chambers and pressure Vessels. We can handle any project your business requires, whether it’s is large, small, or somewhere in between. QVE derives its passion from overcoming challenges that others believe to be impossible. Visit our members and see our newest innovations and projects.John Gill, presidentryan Castro, Sales EngineerTommy anderson, Sales managerryan Downey, ph. D., Senior research Scientistnate Seldon, ph. D., Senior project Engineerplease visit our website for the newest updates, www.Qvessel.comThank you from Quality Vessel Engineering!Win a prize when you stop by!

SEPAC Inc. Booth: 730

Address: 2000 Lake Road, Elmira, New York, NY 14903, USA.

Telephone: 607.732.2030Fax: 607.732.0273Email: [email protected]: www.sepac.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Dave Vieira, Sales manager

SEpaC has vast experience in the military and commercial aerospace markets. Our electromagnetic clutches and brakes are found on systems ranging from thrust reversers on jumbo jets to missile fin actuators. SEpaC has a veteran design team and manufacturing facility in upstate nY. We are compliant to aS9100 and expect to be registered in february 2011 to both aS9100 & ISO9001. SEpaC thrives on tough applications. This has earned us a loyal following from many of the world’s best motion control companies. Some of our customers include: BaE Systems, raytheon, Lockheed martin, moog, GE aerospace, Thales, northrop Grumman and many more. SEpaC employs critical thinkers and problem solvers and we strive always to provide innovative solutions.

Solara Engineering Booth: 626

Address: 11127 Dora St. Sun Valley, CA 91352

Telephone: (818) 767-1000Fax: (818) 767-1088Email: [email protected]: www.solaraengineering.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Sabrina Lee

We are a certified Small Disadvantaged Business company with over 20 years of experience in precision machined parts using 3, 4 & 5 axis machines, fabricating close tolerance sheet metal components, & assemblies. Our production capabilities are 100% complete from blueprint to final assembly, including outside finishing processes, & other special procedures that may be required.We specialize in working with aluminum, Steels, Copper, Titanium, as well as plastics & polymers such as Teflon & Delrin. We can also readily produce complex designs out of other more exotic materials such as Inconel, magnesium, nickel, Kovar, prodec, Super Invar, & ceramics including difficult to make forgings, castings, & dip-brazed assemblies.

Spiralock Booth: 521

Address: 25235 Dequindre Rd, Madison Hts, MI 48071

Telephone: 248-543-7800Fax: 248-543-1403Email: [email protected]: www.spiralock.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Lyndon Lattie, Sr. Technical Sales Specialist

Spiralock is threaded fastener manufacturer that has re-designed the internal diameter (ID-female) thread form by engineering a 30° wedge ramp at the root of the female thread. When assembled with a standard 60° male threaded fastener, it creates a mechanically locked threaded assembly, proven to prevent vibration loosening without the use of ancillary devices. Our internally threaded fasteners or tapped ID thread tooling create a threaded assembly that is free spinning, reusable, and fatigue resistant. The thread form is referred to as Spiralock threads. Spiralock products include flange nuts, self-clinching nuts, wire thread inserts, threaded inserts, taps and gages, threading inserts and thread milling cutters. Eliminating the need for secondary locking devices, Spiralock provides reliable fastening solutions for numerous aerospace applications, from electronics and avionics, to satellite instrumentation, radar and proximity equipment, auxiliary power units, various mounting connections throughout the aircraft, and many others”.

Statistical Design Institute, LLC Booth: 228a

Address: 4805 Scoter Lane McKinney, TX 75070

Telephone: 706-378-3194Fax: 305-768-0117Email: [email protected]: www.stat-design.comBOOTH PERSONNEL michael Elliott, Vp Sales & marketing

Enhanced product Development.Statistical Design Institute (SDI) has developed a suite of powerful software tools and a comprehensive training curriculum to support every phase of product development. The tools offer a familiar microsoft Excel interface for a short learning curve, flexibility and customization. SDI will provide you with the tools, training, workshops, and tutorials you need to ensure optimal product design decisions, cost containment, and customer satisfaction.+Customized Training +Workshops +Consulting +Software ToolsWe help you transform customer needs into quality solutions.

Swift Engineering, Inc. Booth: 630

Address: 1141-A Via Callejon, San Clemente, CA. 92673

Telephone: 949-492-6608Fax: 949-366-8249Email: [email protected]: www.swiftengineering.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Kanna place, sales and marketing manager

Swift Engineering Inc. -- Intelligent Solutions in automotive and aerospace Engineering with world-class quality and quick turnaround. founded in 1983, Swift first specialized in the design, construction and fabrication of what is demonstrably the world’s most successful line of racing cars. Today, Swift offers design, construction and fabrication of high performance metallic and composite products, advanced engineering services and aerodynamic design and testing for the automotive, aerospace and commercial industries.Swift’s purpose-built, 60,000 square-foot facility is located in San Clemente, California, halfway between Los angeles and San Diego, within sight of the pacific Ocean. Swift is aS9100 and ISO9000 certified and endeavours to be naDCap approved by 2011.

Taylor Hobson Inc (a division of Ametek) Booth: 824

Address: 1725 Western Drive, West Chicago, IL60185

Telephone: 630 621 3099Fax: 630 231 1739Email: [email protected]: www.taylor-hobson.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Graham anderson, managing Director Spectrum metrology Ltd

part of the ametek group and world renowned for its surface texture, form and roundness measurement equipment, Taylor Hobson will be demonstrating a range of alignment equipment including telescopes, lasers and accessories.Taylor Hobsons’ alignment, angle and Level equipment has been used for decades in the aerospace industry during production and test of jigs and fixtures. With additional accessories such as optical squares, a range of geometric parameters such as flatness, squareness and parallelism can be measured during aircraft construction or setting of optical weapons systems. The alignment Telescope can also be used in autocollimation/autoreflection mode to set components square and in line.

TDK-Lambda Americas Booth: 324

Address: 405 Essex Road, Neptune, NJ 07753

Telephone: 732-922-9300Fax: 732-922-1441Email: [email protected]: www.us.tdk-lambda.com/hpBOOTH PERSONNEL Brad Canfield, Western regional manager

Genesys(Tm) aC/DC power supplies provide high power density, low ripple and complete user-friendly interfaces, excellent performance and flexibility. The only complete family with identical features and interfaces. platforms include 750W, 1500W, 3.3/5kW and 10/15kW. Outputs available range up to 600V and 1,000a. Standard features for all Genesys™ units include reliable front panel encoders, built-in standard rS-232/485, Last Setting memory, User Selectable auto/Safe re-start, optional Lan, IEEE or Isolated analog Control. power factor corrected aC Input options assures operation world-wide.Warranty five (5) years.TDK-Lambda americas is ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 certified. Genesys™ 750W to 5000W are roHS compliant.


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Technicut Tool Inc. Booth: 736

Address: 2105 Blackacre Dr., Tecumseh, ON, N0R 1L0, Canada

Telephone: +1 519 737 2611Fax: +1 519 737 2605Email: [email protected]: www.technicuttool.comBOOTH PERSONNEL amir Bhatti, Director Business Development aerospace

Technicut Tool Inc. specializes in manufacturing precision machined components, tooling, next level assemblies utilizing the latest in CnC Technology (Turning, milling, Wire/Sinker EDm, etc.). Exotic materials machined include: Inconel 718, nitronic 50HS, Toughmet, mangabraze, HY100, Titanium, Becu, Stainless Steels, etc. Unique applications: Wire EDm (Submersible)-Charmilles 6020SI(+/-.0002)CnC machining Spindle speed 42000 rpmElectrode manufacturing (carbon and copper),Hard milling / High Speed machining of tool steelie. a2, D2, S7, etc. Quality Certifications : aS/En 9100 ISO 9001-2000Canadian Controlled Goods program Certified US ITar compliant

THERMOCOAX Inc. Booth: 621

Address: 6825 Shiloh Road East, Ste B3 - ALPHARETTA GA 30005

Telephone: 800 298 3345Fax: 678 947 4450Email: [email protected]: www.thermocoax.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Olivier Herve, market Leader aDS & Turbines THErmOCOaX

research, design, manufacturing and qualification of products based on the mineral insulated cable technology – Components of custom assemblies – one-of-a-kind projects or recurrent production:With more than 53 years experience, THErmOCOaX uses its knowledge and capabilities to manage customer projects through to a successful outcome – Tear one supplier in many projects:– Smart anti-icing systems with self-regulated anti-icing

system: waste water drain mast, angle of attack, anti-icing of pitot tubes, anti-icing grids

– Other heating solutions : heating horns for rudder, elevator, aileron, glycol heater

– Event sensor: nEGaCOaX overheat and fire detection– Temperature measurement: small diameters (0.2 mm OD),

high temeperatures: up to 2200°Ca project management approach to develop and propose the best and most cost-effective technical solution.ISO 9001 - -En 9100/2003 n° aErO/2006/27443 -ISO 14001 -OHSaS 18001 - aTEX - aero Qualification management

Tiodize Co., Inc. Booth: 611

Address: 5858 Engineer Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA.

Telephone: 714-898-4377Fax: 714-898-8715Email: [email protected]: www.tiodize.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Wade friedrichs, product manager

prevent seizing of threaded fasteners wth Tiolube 614-T9B. Designed for use in jet engine applications to replace silver at 1400 degrees. Used by pratt & Whitney, GE, and rolls royce. T8E paste is idea for use in jet engine maintenance applications. Both are used on a-286, Inconel and Waspaloy. When exposed to 1400 degrees for long periods of time, aids in the removal of the nut or bolt. Tiodze coatings have been used on every major aircraft program since 1966. Have coating issues? Come by and ask if Tiodze can provide some samples. Tiodize also designs and manufactures some of the most unique composite bearings and fasteners in the industry.

TRAC Lubricants & Coatings Booth: 635

Address: 522 Ellis Ave – Colwyn, PA 19023, USA.

Telephone: 610-237-1670Fax: 610-237-1680Email: [email protected]: www.traccoatings.comBOOTH PERSONNEL michael Jumper, Vp marketing

TLC is a worldwide distributor of specialized coatings, paints, lubricants, dry film lubricants, sealants, adhesives and cleaners for the aerospace, railroad/Transit and Industrial marketplace.

Tri Models Inc. Booth: 410

Address: 5191 Oceanus Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Telephone: 714-896-0823Fax: 714-896-0923Email: [email protected]: trimodels.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Dennis Herzog, Treasurer/CnC prog. manager

Tri models has been producing wind tunnel models for the aerospace community for over 38 years. Our reputation is built on a commitment to quality, value and schedule. We provide all services including design, n/c programming, fabrication, inspection and welding. Our global customer base includes large airframers to small businesses.

Triumph Aerospace – Force Measurement Systems (FMS) Booth: 125

Address: 7340 Trade St, Suite D, San Diego, CA 92121, USA.

Telephone: 858-537-2020 x-301Fax: 858-537-0720Email: [email protected]: www.aerofms.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Dennis Booth / David King / ryan Kew, manager – fmS / Design manager / Calibration manager

for over 55 years the force measurement Systems of Triumph aerospace has been a supplier to the aerospace community of force balances and related test hardware in support of wind tunnel and ground test facilities. as former operational part of Hypersonic, Trisonic and Low Speed Wind Tunnel facilities, we have a unique opportunity to apply practical ‘hands-on’ design experience to balances and systems that we develop. as a result of this experience, our designs reflect proven, designs of both internal and external type balances and model positioning systems.

Turbocam International Booth: 814

Address: 607 Calef Highway, Barrington NH USA 03825

Telephone: 603-905-0200Fax: 603-905-0201Email: [email protected]: www.turbocam.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Oliver Sexton, Vp-Business Development

TUrBOCam is a global turbomachinery development and manufacturing company that specializes in 5-axis machining of flowpath components and unconventional machining (ECm & EDm). also available is a metal treatment technology called TX1 which makes steel wear resistant.

United Testing Systems Booth: 330b

Address: 5802 Engineer Dr. Huntingdon Beach, CA 92649-177, USA.

Telephone: 800 765 9997Fax: 714 897 8496Email: sales @unitedtesting.comWebsite: www.unitedtesting.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Jeff m. routley, Sales mgr

With more than 45 years in business, United Testing Systems has become one of the world’s premier manufacturers of state of the art materials testing systems. United proudly manufactures 90% of our products in the USa. United offers complete line of mechanical testing machines, hardness testers, grips, fixtures, strain gage acquisition and hot/cold chambers. United also offers accredited lab and field calibration services on all makes of mechanical testing equipment. (nVLap/a2La/17025). Check us out at Tensiletest.com

University of Kansas Aerospace Short Course Program Booth: 428

Address: 1515 St. Andrews Drive, Aerospace Short Course Program, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA.

Telephone: 785-864-5823 or toll freeFax: 785-864-4871Email: [email protected]: www.continuinged.ku.edu/aeroBOOTH PERSONNEL Soma Chakrabarti, Director

The University of Kansas aerospace Short Course program, was developed in 1977 to provide advanced training for aerospace professionals. In partnership with the University of Kansas aerospace Engineering Department and the School of Engineering, this program has provided the highest quality instruction, taught by more than 90 industry and academic experts. We feature an extensive list of courses that cover the industry’s most relevant topics. Our short courses are available at public locations and for on-site delivery to your company.

Upland Fab, Inc Booth: 220

Address: 1445 W. Brooks Street, Unit L, Ontario, CA 91762

Telephone: 9099866565 x27Fax: 9099860495Email: [email protected]: www.uplandfab.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Sandra Yost, manager

VerTechs Enterprises Booth: 604

Address: 10051 Old Grove Rd. San Diego, CA 92131

Telephone: 858-578-3900Fax: 858-578-2910Email: [email protected]: www.vertechsusa.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Geosef (Joey) Straza, president

VerTechs Enterprises is an aerospace research & Development / manufacturing Company. acknowledging the industries needs for fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and noise pollution restraints. VerTechs has developed new high temperature structural materials. These structures vastly improve the efficiencies of traditional sheet metal. Some of the benefits of these materials include combating thermal deflection, less weight than titanium without compromising stiffness, higher temperature than titanium, and able to be cold formed. please visit us at www.vertechsusa to find out more about our materials or call us 858-578-3900.


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Viatran Corporation Booth: 232a

Address: 3829 Forest Parkway, Suite 500, Wheatfi eld, NY 14120

Telephone: 716-629-3802Fax: 716-693-9162Email: [email protected]: www.viatran.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL

Don Seewagen, Western regional manager

Viatran designs and delivers pressure measurement solutions

to the aerospace industry. Viatran has gained recognition

and respect by maintaining a single-minded focus on

customer service, performance and reliability. Viatran provides

instrumentation for measuring gauge, absolute, vacuum and

differential pressures in demanding environments. Viatran

provides reliable solutions to pressure measurement.

VMI, Inc. Booth: 624

Address: 211 E. Weddell Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA.

Telephone: 408-745-1700Fax: 408-745-6721Email: [email protected]: www.vi.vmivideo.com

BOOTH PERSONNEL

Shino Sumida, Sales/marketing

VmI Visual Imaging is a national distributor for Sony Visual

Imaging products, devoted to providing an array of industrial

cameras for: robotics Vision, Biotech, microscopy, Homeland

Surveillance and Security, Industrial automation, Traffi c

monitoring, and Inspection.

VmI also offers a wide range of production, presentation,

and videoconferencing products for every application; full

complement of system design and installation services, from

upgrading an existing facility to a brand new design and build.

Wineman Technology, Inc. Booth: 623

Address: 1668 Champagne Drive North, Saginaw, 48604, USA.

Telephone: 989-771-3000Fax: 989-771-3010Email: [email protected]: www.winemantech.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Darryn LaZar, Vp Sales & marketing

Wineman Technology, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 as a high-technology fi rm dedicated to providing industrial automation and controls engineering services toautomotive based companies and their suppliers in the mid-michigan area.WTI is now recognized as an industry leader in the design & build of specialty machines for component and system level products in all aspects of tset including production, assembly, and research & deveopment. We employ a staff of engineers experienced in controls engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical design & build.

Witte L.P. Booth: 205

Address: 5126 South Royal Atlanta Drive Tucker, Georgia. 30084, USA.

Telephone: 317-822-7003Fax: 317-822-7009Email: [email protected]: www.witteamerica.comBOOTH PERSONNEL Gary phillips, Vice president marketing & Sales

Horst Witte, a German-based company, specialises in constructing high-precision aerospace products made of high-tensile aluminium.This includes design and manufacturing of several innovative, patented aircraft fixturing systems for machining and measuring, as well as subcontracting machining of top-quality parts for the aerospace and medical industries.Horst Witte possesses more than 35 years’ experience in machining aerospace aluminium alloys. It owns an ultra-modern machine shop and has an experienced and dedicated workforce with an immense depth of expertise.Horst Witte has subsidiaries in asia, mexico and USa, as well as additional agents and partners all around the world.

X-Ray Industries Inc. Booth: 225Address: 1961 Thunderbird Street Troy,

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president of Jacobs Engineering. He leads the company’s delivery of test and evaluation, technical operations, and engineering support to a wide range of aerospace, defense, and automotive acquisi t ion, engineer ing, and development programs. The unit consists of 22 dedicated business segments, employing 15,000 personnel, supporting defense,naSa, energy and automotive customers. previously, he served as General manager of test operations at arnold Engineering Development Center from 1997 to 2000. from 1994 to 1997, he led major programs supporting DoD, naSa, and automotive companies.

from 1990 to 1994, he was General manager of the Technology Group with responsibility for the design, build, and activation of major ground testing facilities globally. He is a member of the aIaa and of the national Society of professional Engineers where he has held several offices and served on several committees. He was an nSpE Congressional fellow. He is the author of more than 20 journal articles and conference papers. He received an mS degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Tennessee (1967) and a BS degree in aerospace engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (1966).

Rogers F. Starr, Jr. President of Jacobs Technology and a Group Vice President, Jacobs Technology

U.S. leadership in aeronautics depends on ready access to technologically advanced, eff ic ient, and affordable aeronautics test capabil i t ies. These systems include major wind tunnels and propulsion test facilities and flight test capabilities. The federal government owns the majority of the major aeronautics test capabilities in the United States, primarily through the national aeronautics and Space administration (naSa) and the Department of Defense (DoD). However, changes in the aerospace landscape, primarily the decrease in demand for testing over the last 20 years required an overarching strategy for management of these national assets. Therefore, naSa established the aeronautics Test program (aTp) as a two-pronged strategic initiative to: (1) retain and invest in naSa aeronautics test capabilities considered strategically important to the agency and the nation, and (2) establish a strong, high level partnership with the DoD.

Test facility utilization is a critical factor for aTp because it relies on user occupancy fees to recover a substantial part of the operations costs for its facilities. Decreasing utilization is an indicator of excess capacity and in some cases low-risk redundancy (i.e., several facilities with basically the same capability and overall low utilization). However, low utilization does not necessarily translate to lack of strategic importance. Some facilities with relatively low utilization are nonetheless vitally important because of the unique nature of the capability and the foreseeable aeronautics testing needs.

Unfortunately, since its inception, the customer base for aTp has continued to shrink. Utilization of aTp wind tunnels has declined by more than 50% from the fY 2006 levels. This significant decrease in customer usage is attributable to several factors, including the overall decline in new programs and projects in the aerospace sector; the impact of computational fluid dynamics (CfD) on the design, development, and research process; and the reductions in wind tunnel testing requirements within the largest consumer of aTp wind tunnel test time, the aeronautics research mission Directorate (armD). retirement of the Space Shuttle program and recent perturbations of naSa’s Constellation program will exacerbate this downward trend.

Therefore it is crucial that aTp periodically revisit and determine which of its test capabilities are strategically important, which qualify as low-risk redundancies that could put in an inactive status or closed, and address the challenges associated with both sustainment and improvements to the test capabilities that must remain active.

This presentation will provide an overview of the aTp vision, mission, and goals as well as the challenges and opportunities the program is facing both today and in the future. We will discuss the strategy aTp is taking over the next five years to address the national aeronautics test capability challenges and what the program will do to capitalize on its opportunities to ensure a ready, robust and relevant portfolio of national aeronautics test capabilities.

Mr Timothy Marshall Deputy Director, Aeronautics Test Program, NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, USA Strategic Directions of the NASA Aeronautics Test Program, NASA Aeronautics Research Mission DirectorateEnsuring mission readiness; maximizing infrastructure and personnel resources


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OnEra (The french aerospace Lab) has operated a suite of world-class wind tunnels for over 55 years, within its GmT division. OnEra’s objectives in the short term, mid-term and longer term are: 1) to best serve our clients as we have always done, utilizing improved instrumentation, test techniques and methodologies; 2) to serve a new purpose, to better understand the flow physics of wind tunnel models. The topics covered in our presentation will include development of global measurement techniques (pIV and low-speed pSp), model improvements (automation, and miniaturizat ion of components) on a commercial basis, to provide better value and

productivity per test. In addition, we explain how the expectations of our customers are expanded by the continual improvement of our services, which can be as comprehensive as the customer wishes. We are able to provide so much more than just global forces and moments, for example, global pressure distributions, local loading, flow mapping around the model, propulsion integration effects, etc. We will in fact, show how the wind tunnel is only a part of our services, and not the only reason a customer comes to, and returns to OnEra. This we are confident, is the best way to utilize wind tunnel facilities for the future, and to remain competitive in a world market.

Dr Stephen Wolf Business Development Manager, ONERA, FranceONERA Testing Services Expand Customer Expectations of Wind Tunnel Tests

The new BmW aerodynamisches Versuchszentrum (aVZ test center features two 300kmh, open-jet, wind tunnels capable of full-scale vehicle tests and a 32,000m2 support building with space for workshops, vehicle preparation, and offices. The aVZ center incorporates several new aerodynamic technology features. These features include a single-belt rolling road and a five-belt rolling road for underbody aerodynamic simulation.

Each rolling road type has distinct advantages that can be leveraged for particular test goals. To accurately simulate “on-road”; aerodynamic forces, a novel collector / flow stabilizer was developed that produces a very flat axial static pressure (dCp/dx) distribution. The flat static pressure

distribution represents a significant improvement relative to other open-jet wind tunnels.

additionally, Helmholtz resonators were planned into the design and tuned to passively and effectively reduce low frequency open-jet plenum pressure fluctuations. a unique test capability to study vehicle drafting and dynamic overtaking maneuvers is possible with the use of two overhead traverses in one test section. additionally, the effect of the circuit design on producing low levels of turbulence is discussed. The wind tunnels are considered by the automotive industry to be “next generation”; due to the significant technical developments that provide design engineers with new tools for aerodynamic optimization of vehicles.

Dr Edward Duell Sr. Aeroacoustics Engineer, BMW/Jacobs Engineering, GermanyWind tunnel infrastructure; latest and greatest from the auto industry

Ensuring mission readiness; maximizing infrastructure and personnel resources

The newly built Shanghai automotive Wind Tunnel Center (SaWTC) is described in the presentation. SaWTC has a full-scale aerodynamic and aero-acoustic wind tunnel, and a full-scale climatic wind tunnel.

In this presentation, the background of the Shanghai automotive Wind Tunnel Center project and the technical feasures of each of the two wind tunnels are described.

Prof. Zhigang Yang Director and Professor, Shanghai Automotive Wind Tunnel Center Project, ChinaShanghai Automotive Wind Tunnel Center, Tongji University

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funding from the american recovery and reinvestment act (arra) of 2009 has made it possible for naSa’s aeronautics Test program (aTp) to promote significant upgrades to the capabilities of some of its test facilities. as one of its largest, most used facilities the Icing research Tunnel (IrT) at the Glenn research Center (GrC) in Cleveland, Ohio has been selected to receive an increased operating envelope by replacing the refrigeration plant system. The competitive selection process resulted in Jacobs Technology Inc. being contracted by naSa to replace the existing refrigeration system, which was originally installed

in 1944, with a modern system with increased capacity and enhanced operability. To minimize the risks to this highly utilized national asset the naSa management has elected to deviate from the standard owner managed design/bid/build procurement method and use a turnkey design/build contract. Jacobs is providing naSa with innovative solutions to both the technical and construction challenges whilst minimizing the facility down time. The presentation will focus on replacement of the refrigeration plant, replacement of the wind tunnel heat exchanger, and the design/build delivery of the upgrades.

Mr Chris PorterProgram Manager , NASA GRC/Jacobs Technology, USA with Jeffrey A Chambers, Senior Project Manager, NASA Glenn Research CenterThe silent threat: icing. NASA GRC Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) & Cooling System Upgrade

Wind tunnel testing of aircraft at unusual attitudes, stalls, and spins and the accurate modeling of these effects in flight simulation can better prepare pilots for in-flight conditions. much of this research has been attributed to military aircraft development but is now becoming more important for commercial

aircraft as well. This paper will discuss this importance, the test methods employed to collect these data and provide specific applications, including Bihrle applied research’s effort to model the effects of in-flight icing on the flight dynamics of the DH-6 aircraft.

Mr Edward DickesDirector of Testing Services, Bihrle Applied Research, Inc, USA Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.Acquisition and Application of Wind Tunnel Test Data for Aircraft Training of Upset/Loss of Control

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) climatic wind tunnel (CWT) is described from its genesis, through design, construction and initial operation. The primary need of the CWT was to provide an independent, full test capability, for car and truck thermal operation testing in support of the automotive industry in Canada. Design and cost tradeoffs were conducted to maximize the test fidelity within the anticipated user vehicle spectrum. a key

requirement was to provide advanced aerodynamic aspects of vehicle thermodynamic testing. Unique features thus include a 7-14.5m2 variable nozzle concept to enable a wide range of vehicle sizes and wind speed combinations, and a turntable with chassis dynamometer to enable vehicle tests at yaw. Construction is complete, and start-up and integrated testing underway, with commissioning expected to be complete in by late 2010.

Dr. Gary Elfstrom Business Development, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada University of Ontario Institute of Technology Development of the UOIT Climatic Wind Tunnel



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”The Windshear Inc. facility is a commercially available rolling road wind tunnel, sized for full scale automobile testing. an overview of the technical features and capabilities of this wind tunnel has been widely presented, including at this forum in 2008. This presentation will address the engineering based approach that was implemented by Jacobs Technology, to launch the facility and enable the commercial multi-client testing. now in it’s third year of operation, Windshear Inc. has played host to testing a wide variety of products, including vehicles from naSCar Cup, nationwide, and Truck, Indy

Car, formula One, aLmS and Grand am prototypes and GT cars, and others. This wide customer base has presented some rather unique technical and operational challenges, which will be discussed in some detail. One of the most difficult technical challenges has been to provide an accurate and repeatable aerodynamic side force measurement for full, road-ready vehicles resting on the single-belt rolling road. This particular challenge has been resolved, in a very unique way, with a custom wheel force transducer system developed by Jacobs”.

Mr. Jeffrey Bordner Site Manager / Windshear / Jacobs Technology – Co-Author & Co-Presenter: Dr. Joel Walter / Jacobs TechnologyMeeting the Challenges of Multiple Clients at Windshear

mechnet Inc. is starting a new and innovative service to allow Schools and Universities to operate research grade wind tunnels via the Internet. multiple fLOTEK wind tunnels manufactured by GDJ Inc. will be equipped with a wide range of models such as wind turbine blades, different naCa profile airfoils, venturis, golf balls, and so on. The wind tunnels will interface to a state-of-the-art system based on national Instruments hardware and LabVIEW, which will control the wind tunnel and display performance data. The application was developed by Viewpoint Systems. Students will be able to conduct comprehensive experiments remotely. Interactivity

will include adjustable test section velocity and airfoil angle attack, real time updates of data and set points, and audio and video to enhance realism. This system will provide a hands-on approach to teaching math and science. Coupling an aerodynamics curriculum with an actual test system will enhance the class work by providing real-world feedback to the theoretical foundations. Operating the wind tunnels remotely allows access to expensive research grade equipment at a very affordable cost. Schools will not have to maintain the equipment or change models. With a change of Ip address, different airfoils, such as the naCa 2415 and 0015, will be made available.

Mr. Jack Gilbert President and Mr. Kurt Veggeeberg, Business Development Manager MechNet Inc / GDJ IncRemotely Controlled Wind Tunnels via the Internet to Facilitate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education at all Levels.

new Climatic Wind Tunnel facility (CWT) purposely built to investigate the accretion of ice and snow on circular bridge cable, its effect on aerodynamic loading and the resulting dynamic response of the cable system. furthermore,

rain-wind induced vibration shall be looked at as well. With respect to the list of papers you have sent I would suggest a title such as “DTU (Climatic Wind Tunnel facility for Bridge Cable Dynamics)”.

Dr. Holger Koss Associate Professor, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)DTU Climatic Wind Tunnel Facility for Bridge Cable Dynamics



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The European rotorcraft industry and its partners are currently working on various research aspects of ErICa (Enhanced rotorcraft Innovative Concept achievement), a hybrid tiltwing /tiltrotor concept. This research is funded in the sixth framework programme, the nICETrIp project. The ErICa design is intended to overcome many of the operating and performance limitations associated with traditional tiltrotor designs. The planned 10 tons transport aircraft will have small diameter prop rotors to allow running take-offs, outer wing sections that will tilt independently of the nacelles to reduce rotor downwash, and a continuous tubular structural connection between the prop rotors. To reduce future risks on one of the

critical technologies, being the tiltrotor aerodynamic interaction and rotor performance, a complex large scale research model has been developed on scale 1:5 by nLr for future wind tunnel testing in strategic European wind tunnels. Both outer wing and nacelle of the research model can be tilted independently, consistent with the ErICa configuration. To enable efficient tunnel operation, without the need to stop wind tunnel testing because of model configuration changes, all control surfaces; flap (2), flaperon (2), rudder and aileron are remotely controlled by advanced compact units developed at nLr. The level of complexity of this research model is far beyond any wind tunnel model developed so far.

Dipl Ing Joost HakkaartPrinciple R&D Manager, National Aerospace Laboratory NLR

The smartest tiltrotor / tiltwing model developed so far

California polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is currently working on a nra, collaborating with Georgia Tech research Institute to develop and validate predictive capabilities for the design and performance of a next gen (n+2), regional, subsonic, CESTOL aircraft with 25% reduction in fuel consumption and progress towards -52 dB lower noise levels than current aircraft. a 10 ft span model with circulation control wings, blended wing body, and over the wing engine locations was designed and manufactured. The advanced model for Extreme Lift and Improved aeroacoustics (amELIa) is outfitted with dual radius flaps, cross correlation rake, and nickel plated surfaces for fISf testing. The testing will be conducted at the nfaC at

naSa ames during summer of 2011. The nfaC was chosen for its ability to mount the model on a sting allowing for cleaner aerodynamic measurements, an existing high and low pressure air supply necessary to run the TpS and CCW, and the 40x80 ft test section which ensures no downwash impinges on the tunnel floor. The nfaC is also acoustically treated allowing aerodynamic and acoustic measurements to be performed simultaneously. The results of this test will be compiled into a database tailored to CfD analysis of the complex flows associated with CCW, a blended wing body, and over the wing engine locations. The database will be comprised of pressure, skin friction, aeroacoustic, and boundary layer interaction measurements.

Mr Eric PacianoResearcher, California Polytechnic State University The Design and Testing of a Next Generation Regional CESTOL Airliner

an overview of naSa’s Environmentally responsible aviation (Era) project will be given. Goals of the project will be described connecting the project to the national plan for aeronautics research, and describing

how the project will favourably impact community noise, local air quality, and carbon emissions concerns . recent results from several high profile wind tunnel test campaigns will be described.

Dr. Fay Collier Project Manager, Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project – Recent Progress toward Environmental Goals
























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In 1998-2000, naSa Langley adopted a new framework for statistical evaluation and control of its wind tunnel measurement processes over time. The framework was implemented in five major tunnels at Langley: (1) the national Transonic facility, (2) the Unitary plan Wind Tunnel, (3) the 14-ft x 22-ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel, the (4) Transonic Dynamics Tunnel and (5) the 16-foot Transonic Tunnel (now closed). The methodology is adapted from elements of the measurement assurance plans developed by the national Bureau of Standards (now the national Institute of Standards and Technology) for standards and calibration laboratories. The methodology is based on the notions of statistical quality control (SQC) from manufacturing and metrology together with check standard testing. The results over time of the check standard repeat-run sets are analyzed using the statistical control chart methods of Walter a. Shewhart long familiar to the SQC community.

Each tunnel’s check standards typically consist of a suitable wind tunnel model and a calibration probe, among others. Using control charts, the output from the check standards is monitored for back-to-back repeatability, within-test repeatability and across-test repeatability.

Our experience suggests that back-to-back repeatability is essentially a function of the instrument chosen and the test section used. However, the subgroup-to-subgroup variation, i.e. within-test and across-test, can include significant effects of test personnel decisions and facility activities, making it important to monitor such variations.

In the presentation, the details of the SQC methods used in the naSa Langley wind tunnels are described and force balance and calibration probe control charts obtained over the past decade are presented. In addition, SQC methods and control charts results are presented for various other measurement processes as well. Those processes include test section flow angularity measurements, instrument calibration, and tracking of balance zeros during a test.

Dr Michael HemschAerospace Technologist, NASA Langley Evaluation and Control of Wind Tunnel Measurement Processes

”The High Capacity force Balance continues to prove itself as a high performance balance that is capable of maintaining the accuracy across the full load envelope. The ability to redefine the allowable loads based on test requirements enable a single balance to fill the requirements that would usually take multiple balances to meet.

The Hi-Capacity force Balance greatly increases the load capacity and improves the state of the art performance.

The Transition of the Hi-Cap balance from concept, development to the current production status is complete. The balances have reached full maturity of design in just a few years; Since 2005 we have completed nearly a dozen balances to a wide range

of customers, including government and industry. Each of the balances has successfully met the stated performance goals. The reports from wind tunnel testing on the balances are very positive. We have great confidence in the balances as they have been developed on a foundation of successful predecessors. The high capacity design is now a proven dependable balance that is ideal for meeting the demanding wind tunnel test requirements of today and the future. The presentation will cover design, fabrication and calibration results from a number of the various sizes of balances that have been completed over the previous 5 years. We will also discuss the future direct of balance development for the aerospace industry”.

Mr. Dennis BoothManager, Hi-Capacity Balances for future wind tunnel testing / Triumph

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The total field of view (fOV) over which pIV measurements may be made depends on a few parameters including available laser energy, camera sensitivity and resolution and seeding light scattering efficiency. Current camera technology affords high

sensitivity and resolution while pIV lasers routinely deliver pulse energies up to 400m . With the use of various seeding materials we consider the maximum fOV and volume that may be measured by planar pIV and Tomographic pIV respectively.

Dr. Callum GrayCEO, LaVision Inc

The Feasibility of Very Large Scale PIV and Tomographic PIV

This paper will present some of the challenges and successful outcomes of developing the Chevy Volt in the wind tunnel with the help of computational fluid dynamic (CfD), focusing more on the wind tunnel and CfD tools used. The Chevy Volt is an electric vehicle with an extended-range capability. While the Volt’s propulsion system doesn’t directly affect its aerodynamic efficiency, it does make aerodynamics much more important than in tradition vehicles. aerodynamic efficiency is the second largest contributor to electric range. Therefore, it was critical to reduce aerodynamic drag as much as

possible while maintaining the key styling cues from the original concept car. This presented a number of challenges during the development of the Volt, such as evaluating drag due to wheel design, balancing aerodynamics verses wind noise and cooling flow, and interfacing with other engineering requirements. These issues were resolved by spending hundreds of hours in the wind tunnel and running numerous CfD analyses. The end result is an attractive electric vehicle that, at start of production, will have the lowest coefficient of drag of any other Gm vehicle currently on the market.

Ms. Nina TortosaAerodynamicist – Co-author Kenneth Karbon, Staff Engineer, General Motors, NA GM – Aerodynamic Development of the Chevy Volt

Integrating CFD modelling with wind tunnel testing

ara has for many years advocated the use of both CfD and wind tunnel testing in support of new aircraft projects. CfD can be used to undertake development work associated with novel concepts in the early stages of a research project to optimise the wind tunnel test programmes. ara also believes that CfD can be used to better understand wind tunnel corrections and support interference. a recent project addressed the concept of rear fuselage mounted engines integrated with an innovative empennage design. It was considered that this type of novel configuration would be outside the current scope of knowledge of wind tunnel support aerodynamic interference effects and so a CfD study was performed to investigate these effects. This was important in order to interpret the wind tunnel test results, including the comparison with CfD, and to understand the need for any wind tunnel data

corrections. CfD was used to assess support sting interference through comparison of both surface and field data, the latter in the form of flow conditions at specified positions. This analysis showed that the interference effects of the wind tunnel support system were negligible over the rear fuselage. The wind tunnel test was carried out to determine the aerodynamic performance of the configuration and to validate the numerical simulations. The test technique used for this configuration was the live rear fuselage concept, where the model is supported using a twin sting arrangement, the sting booms being attached to the wings. The paper will describe the CfD analysis and wind tunnel work carried out to analyse the interference effects of the rig on the rear fuselage and empennage. ara’s long-term vision of the complementary use of CfD and wind tunnel testing will also be discussed.

Mr. Nigel Corby Business Development Executive, Aircraft Research Association Ltd / Aerodynamic Simulation through Computational Fluid Dynamics and Wind Tunnel Testing



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The 10x10 SWT at naSa Glenn is currently the largest supersonic wind tunnel within the agency. While it was designed to provide testing of propulsion systems, the 10x10 is also fully capable of supporting other test types, including aerodynamic testing such as force and moment testing. The aerodynamic testing capabilities of the 10x10 SWT are often overlooked or even discounted due to the belief that the facility is only for propulsion testing. Over the past 20 years, there have been several flow quality tests conducted in the 10x10 SWT that indicate the facility has excellent flow characteristics and can support aerodynamic testing. These tests include transition cone studies, pIV measurements, force and moment comparison testing to the naSa Langley

Unitary plan Wind Tunnel and detailed calibration and flow quality surveys. a summary of these tests and the results will be presented. Other concerns that have been raised by the wind tunnel community regarding the test support systems and equipment and the experience of the 10x10 SWT test personnel in aerodynamic testing. much of the concern is focused on an assumed lack of experience with internal strain gage balances that are integral for force and moment testing. The fact is that the test engineering staff supporting the wind tunnels at naSa Glenn are well versed in the use and calibration of balances and have successfully used balances in many test programs. The presentation will address each of these points.

Mr E Allen ArringtonEngineering Manager / Sierra Lobo, Inc.

Aerodynamic Testing Capabilities of the NASA Glenn 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

The national aeronautics and Space administration’s (naSa) aeronautics Test program (aTp) is implementing five significant ground-based test facility projects across the nation with funding provided through the american recovery and reinvestment act (arra). This investment initiative for naSa’s wind tunnels is the largest and most ambitious in the past twenty years. The projects are:1. The re-activation of a large compressor to provide

a second source for compressed air and vacuum to the Unitary plan Wind Tunnel at the ames research Center;

2. The addition of a high-altitude ice crystal generation capability at the Glenn research Center propulsion Systems Laboratory Test Cell 3;

3. a new refrigeration system and tunnel heat exchanger for the Icing research Tunnel at the Glenn research Center;

4. Technical viability improvements for the national

Transonic facility at the Langley research Center; and

5. modifications to conduct Environmentally responsible aviation and rotorcraft research at the 14x22 foot Subsonic Tunnel at Langley research Center.

The technical description and status of each project are given here, including benefits and challenges of the arra funded projects. It is envisioned that improved facilities will attract a larger customer base, offer revenue growth, and maintain future operations stability by providing capabilities that are needed for current and future research.

The chosen projects will maximize wind tunnel reliability and maintainability by using newer, proven technologies in place of older and obsolete equipment and processes. The projects will meet naSa’s goal of integrating more efficient, environmentally safer, and less energy consuming hardware and processes into existing tunnel systems.

Mr George SydnorCapital Investment Projects Manager, NASA ATP, USAStatus of NASA’s Recovery Act Wind Tunnel Upgrade Projects

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