Precision Test & Measurement Solutions for Aerospace and Defense

Today’s aerospace programs demand more than individual test instruments—they require integrated measurement solutions capable of supporting increasingly complex systems throughout their entire lifecycle. From research and development through qualification, production, maintenance, and modernization, engineers depend on accurate, repeatable data to ensure safety, performance, and mission readiness.

Vitrek brings together industry-leading technologies in electrical safety testing, engine balancing, dynamic measurement, precision sensing, semiconductor metrology, and high-speed data acquisition under one unified portfolio. Whether validating aircraft electrical systems, balancing turbine engines, capturing high-speed signals, monitoring structural vibration, or modernizing legacy test platforms, Vitrek helps aerospace organizations solve complex measurement challenges with confidence while supporting legacy, current, and next-generation aircraft programs.

Applications

Aircraft Engine Balancing

Reduce Vibration. Improve Performance. Extend Engine Life.

Aircraft engine balancing requires precise measurement of vibration amplitude and phase to determine corrective weight placement and minimize rotor imbalance. Whether supporting commercial fleets, military aircraft, or next-generation propulsion systems, accurate balancing improves reliability, reduces maintenance costs, and increases operational readiness.

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Applications
✓ Commercial Aviation
✓ Military Aircraft
✓ Helicopters
✓ Turbofan Engines
✓ Turboprop Engines
✓ Legacy Engine Platforms
✓ Future Engine Programs

Compatibility
✓ CFM56
✓ LEAP
✓ PW1000
✓ GE90
✓ F100
✓ F110
✓ Legacy Engines
✓ Future Platforms

Structural & Modal Testing

Capture Accurate Dynamic Measurements During Qualification Testing

Modern aerospace structures require extensive vibration, modal, fatigue, and qualification testing. High channel counts and demanding measurement requirements place significant demands on data acquisition and signal conditioning systems.

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Applications
✓ Airframe Qualification
✓ Structural Dynamics
✓ Fatigue Testing
✓ Modal Analysis
✓ Ground Vibration Testing (GVT)
✓ Launch Vehicle Testing

Support:
✓ Piezoelectric Sensors
✓ IEPE Sensors
✓ Force
✓ Pressure
✓ Strain

Propulsion & Turbine Development

Reliable Measurement for Critical Engine Programs

Development and validation of propulsion systems require precise acquisition of vibration, pressure, temperature, and dynamic performance data. Accurate signal conditioning ensures test data integrity throughout the development cycle.

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Applications
✓ Turbine Development
✓ Engine Qualification
✓ Propulsion Research
✓ Endurance Testing
✓ Flight Certification

Precision Sensors & Position Measurement

Micron-Level Accuracy for Aerospace Manufacturing and Test

Advanced aerospace systems demand precision displacement, position, vibration, and dimensional measurements throughout manufacturing and qualification testing.

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Applications
✓ Turbine Blade Inspection
✓ Composite Manufacturing
✓ Precision Assembly
✓ Dimensional Verification
✓ Research & Development

Engine Balancing System Modernization

Engine Balancing Modernization

Preserve Balancing Expertise Across Generations of Aircraft Engines

The MTI Instruments PBS platform combines modern balancing technology with decades of accumulated engine balancing knowledge. Supporting commercial, military, rotorcraft, and specialty engines, PBS enables organizations to transition from obsolete balancing systems while maintaining access to proven balancing procedures and engine-specific correction algorithms.

Recommended Solutions

MTI Instruments PBS Systems
MTI Instruments Tachometer Signal Conditioner

Key Benefits
✓ Extensive engine balancing database
✓ Legacy, current, and future engine support
✓ Proven correction algorithms
✓ Reduced technician training requirements
✓ Faster balancing operations
✓ Simplified migration from obsolete systems
✓ Long-term platform support

Applications
✓ Commercial Aviation
✓ Military Aviation
✓ Helicopter Fleets
✓ MRO Operations
✓ Depot Maintenance
✓ Flight Line Maintenance
✓ Future Engine Programs

Aerospace Electrical Safety Testing

Verify Safety, Compliance and Reliability

Electrical systems continue to increase in complexity as aerospace platforms adopt higher voltages and more electrified architectures. Comprehensive safety testing helps ensure compliance and product reliability.

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Applications
✓ Aircraft Wiring Harnesses
✓ Power Distribution Systems
✓ Avionics Assemblies
✓ Battery Systems
✓ Ground Support Equipment
✓ Component Qualification

Applicable Tests include:

MIL-STD-2223 Cable & Wire Harness Testing
MIL-STD-202G Test Method Standard Electronic & Electrical Component Parts
AS4373F Testing Aerospace Cables
Electrical Connector Standards including MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-32139, MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-83513, MIL-DTL-83527 and MIL-DTL-83538 to name a few.

Radar, RF & Electronic Warfare

Capture Complex Signals with Confidence

Radar and electronic warfare systems generate wideband signals that require high-speed acquisition, deep memory, and precise timing. Engineers need visibility into every signal event without sacrificing fidelity.

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GaGe Digitzers

Applications
✓ Radar Development
✓ EW Systems
✓ RF Recording
✓ Signal Intelligence
✓ Communications Testing
✓ Spectrum Analysis

Flight Test & Data Recording

Acquire High-Speed Data from Complex Test Platforms

Flight test programs generate enormous amounts of data across multiple sensor types. Accurate acquisition and reliable recording are essential for performance validation and certification.

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Applications
✓ Flight Test
✓ UAV Development
✓ Missile Testing
✓ Aircraft Certification
✓ Sensor Evaluation

Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace Applications

Precision Metrology for Mission-Critical Electronics

Aerospace and defense electronics require highly reliable semiconductor devices. Process control and metrology help manufacturers maintain quality and improve yield throughout fabrication.

Recommended Solutions

MTI Semiconductor Metrology Systems

Applications
✓ Wafer Bow Measurement
✓ Film Stress Characterization
✓ Backside Processing
✓ Advanced Packaging
✓ Semiconductor R&D
✓ Aerospace Electronics Manufacturing