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Validating the virtual by shaking the physical

LDS by Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of advanced technology for testing and measuring vibration. As a trusted partner of the most insightful industries, companies and test houses requiring vibration testing, we help our customers specify, install and maintain virtually any vibration test setup worldwide.

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LDS V8900 Aerospace

Electrodynamic shaker testing is extensively used in the aerospace industry to evaluate the durability, reliability, and structural integrity of components, subsystems, and complete systems. Aerospace systems, including aircraft and helicopters, operate in demanding environments, facing vibrations from engines, aerodynamics, and operational forces. Electrodynamic shaker testing ensures that these systems can withstand such conditions without failure.

Military vehicles loaded on a train.

Shaker testing supports a wide range of military applications, including:

1. Weapons Systems

2. Ground Vehicles

3. Aircraft and Drones

4. Naval Systems

5. Portable and Hand-held Devices

Shaker testing on satellite, courtesy of INPE 2 - With LAN-XI rack

Purpose of Electrodynamic Shaker Testing for Space Applications:
1. Launch Simulation
2. Qualification Testing
3. Flight Acceptance Testing (FAT)
4. Design Validation

LDS V8900 Automotive

Electrodynamic shaker testing is a critical process in the automotive industry, used to simulate real-world vibrations that vehicles and their components experience during operation. This type of testing helps manufacturers assess durability, reliability, and performance under various conditions.

BKSV's (now HBK) LDS V8 shaker system and the LDS V721 shaker system help SMAC laboratory with vibration testing

Electrodynamic shaker testing in test houses is used utilised across a range of industries, including Aerospace and Defence, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Industrial Equipment, and Energy & Power Systems.

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Female and male software engineers in casual attire collaborating in a modern office space, engaged in programming on desktop computers with specialized hardware and multiple monitors to enhance productivity.

Electrodynamic shakers are essential tools in vibration testing, offering precision and versatility to evaluate components and electronic devices. By simulating real-world vibrations and dynamic forces, these systems enable engineers to assess the performance, durability, and reliability of products under across diverse operating conditions.

A scientist is operating a machine that produces artificial flashes in a research facility.

Shaker testing is widely used in the energy industry to evaluate the durability, reliability, and performance of components exposed to vibration and shock. This testing method is critical for ensuring that equipment can withstand the harsh conditions of power generation, transmission, and distribution environments.

The Next Generation of Vibration Testing. LDS V8750 shaker + XPAK Shaker System.

Electrodynamic shaker testing plays a vital role in education and training, particularly in fields like mechanical, aerospace, and electrical engineering, to evaluate the performance, durability, and reliability of components and systems under vibration. Universities often utilise electrodynamic shaker testing for research, education, and industry collaboration.

For diverse applications of all sizes

HBK provides standardized and customized solutions for applications as diverse as laboratory testing, modal and structural analysis, squeak and rattle, package testing, and durability testing of objects of practically any size – ranging from small electrical components through to complete systems and large payloads.

LDS Service and Maintenance

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Whether it be for installation, maintenance, repair or training in the use of LDS vibration systems, the HBK field service team supports customers with vibration test systems all over the world – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.