Fall 2024 Newsletter

New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility for Thermal Sensors

Raptor Scientific is proud to announce the opening of our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, designed to advance the engineering, development, and production of cutting-edge thermal sensors. This facility marks a major milestone in our commitment to delivering precision-engineered and manufactured solutions for aerospace, defense, and high-tech industries. Learn more about the new facility and products here.

Product Spotlight – KSR Series

The KSR series is our flagship line of center of gravity and moment of inertia measurement instruments. The line features four sizes of machines spanning payload mass ranges between a few lbs up to 23,000 lbs, and does so with unprecedented measurement accuracy. In most situations the measurement accuracy of the instrument is at least an order of magnitude better than the fixture and payload datums. Aside from making the basic measurements, our customers uniquely use this accuracy to their advantage to help diagnose and solve problems with the fixture and payload geometry.

The measurement dynamic range is another area where the KSR line excels. Because of this measurement accuracy, the instrument maintains usability well below the payload rating of the machine. An example would be where a KSR330 (max payload capacity of 330 lbs), is often used to measure payloads down to a few lbs while locating the CG within a few thousandths of an inch. There are not many, if at all, all-purpose mass properties instruments that can remotely approach this level of performance.

The KSR series measures two axes of CG and one axis of MOI simultaneously without unmounting the payload and reconfiguring the machine between CG and MOI. Also, the aforementioned high dynamic range satisfies almost all measurement uncertainty requirements without having to mechanically change out “calibrated” springs and other components. Simply put, no modifications to the KSR instrument are needed to cover a wide range of test articles and to measure multiple mass properties in one set-up. The high-accuracy outlined above also provides for the ability to balance test objects. All measurement instruments can measure mass properties (to some degree) but not all mass properties machines are balancing machines. The extraordinary sensitivity of the KSR line allows for precise balancing in a way other providers cannot.

Summer Highlights

Raptor Scientific has been actively participating in a series of major industry events over the past few months, engaging with thought leaders, showcasing our latest innovations, and gaining insights to advance our mission of delivering precision test and measurement solutions. Here are some key takeaways from our participation

NCSLI Symposium, Denver, CO

The 2024 NCSLI Symposium provided a platform for metrology and calibration experts from around the world. Raptor Scientific highlighted our cutting-edge test and measurement systems, including:

• Showcasing our Pressure and Temperature Testing Instruments that are pivotal in maintaining equipment reliability in various applications.
• Discussing the integration and machine learning in test automation, providing more efficient and cost-effective testing methods.

The event allowed us to explore new calibration trends and reinforce our commitment to providing superior accuracy and reliability in critical testing environments.

Space & Missile Defense Symposium, Huntville, AL

At the Space & Missile Defense Symposium, Raptor Scientific engaged with key stakeholders from the defense community, discussing the evolving needs in missile defense systems and space operations. Event highlights included:

• Showcasing our Mass Properties Measurement Solutions, which offer high accuracy for defense applications.
• Showcasing our Thermal Couples and Heat Flux Transducers, used to measure extreme conditions in aerospace applications.
• Participating in discussions on emerging threats and the role of advanced testing solutions in national defense.

We were thrilled to meet with defense contractors and military officials to discuss how our testing capabilities support critical defense programs.

IEEE Autotestcon, National Harbor, MD

IEEE Autotestcon focused on the future of automated testing systems in aerospace and defense. Raptor Scientific featured our innovative solutions for streamlining and automating complex test environments. Key highlights included:

• Showcasing our Pressure and Temperature Testing Instruments that are pivotal in maintaining equipment reliability in aerospace and defense applications.
• Showcasing Air Data which garnered significant interest from attendees for their precision in flight systems calibration.

This event reinforced the importance of automation in reducing testing time and enhancing precision across defense projects.

AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference, National Harbor, MD

At the AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Raptor Scientific connected with top military and aerospace leaders to discuss the future of air dominance. We showcased:

• Radar Cross Section (RCS) Testing Solutions, essential for stealth technology development
• Participating in discussions on emerging threats and the role of advanced testing solutions in national defense.
• Engaged in discussions about the modernization of U.S. air, space, and cyber forces, and how our solutions can support the development of next-generation systems.

Our participation underscored Raptor Scientific’s commitment to supporting the U.S. Air Force with reliable, cutting-edge test and measurement technologies.

F-16 Technical Coordination Group (TCG) World Wide Review, Ogden, UT

The F-16 TCG World Wide Review brought together a global community of F-16 operators and maintainers. Raptor Scientific was proud to participate and showcase solutions vital to the sustainment and testing of the F-16 fleet:

• Demonstrating our Air Data Testing and Calibration Systems, which are used as Airspeed Indicators, to test and calibrate the airspeed indicators on the aircraft, they test and calibrate the altimeters on the aircraft providing critical data for the F-16 program.
• Engaging with global military representatives to discuss how our precision measurement tools contribute to F-16 operational readiness and fleet modernization efforts.

This event provided invaluable insight into the evolving needs of the global F-16 community and reaffirmed our role in ensuring long-term operational support for this iconic aircraft.