Applications
Aerospace & Defense
Structural testing, precision assembly, and robotic handling for aerospace and defense programs.
Structural Testing and UAV Thrust Measurement
Component fatigue testing, proof loading, and UAV thrust measurement require multi-axis load data with traceable calibration. AXIOM sensors are factory-calibrated with full 6×6 cross-coupling compensation matrices, resolving the coupled loading that single-axis load cells report incorrectly when off-axis forces are present. The AXIOM-1000 and AXIOM-2000 cover the force ranges typical of small UAV thrust rigs (±1,000–2,000 N) and avionics assembly verification fixtures.
Precision Assembly and Robotic Handling
Satellite component alignment, avionics module insertion, and ordnance handling combine high value-at-risk with tight force margins. Force-controlled robotic insertion reduces the risk of damage from excessive contact force while producing a force-displacement record for each assembly operation. Temperature compensation and a -20 °C to +60 °C operating range keep calibration valid across hangar, cleanroom, and field conditions without recalibration between environments.
Key Metrics
±1,000 N
Fx/Fy Range (AXIOM-1000)
IP67
Environmental Protection
−20 °C to +60 °C
Operating Temperature Range
Challenges
- Aerospace structural tests apply combined axial and bending loads simultaneously; single-axis load cells report cross-talk as part of the measured signal, corrupting the force-displacement record.
- High-value assembly operations (satellite optics, avionics modules) require per-operation force records for program documentation — a requirement that post-hoc position logs cannot satisfy.
- EMI-dense test environments (radar, high-power RF) couple noise into long analog signal chains; onboard digitization keeps the analog path short and reduces susceptibility.
Outcomes
- 6×6 cross-coupling calibration produces a traceable multi-axis load record for each test operation, satisfying documentation requirements without post-processing.
- Short analog signal path with onboard digitization reduces EMI susceptibility in RF-dense test environments compared to analog-output sensors with long cable runs.
Recommended Products
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AXIOM-1000
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AXIOM-2000Coming Soon
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