A major aircraft manufacturer has achieved optimization of flight control for business jets.
To ensure safe and smooth flights with the Gulfstream G650 business jet, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has introduced the "Iron Bird" test system. This is a structural model created with strict positional relationships and accurate dimensions to replicate the actual aircraft, rigorously evaluating flight control, hydraulic, electrical systems, and landing gear under various operational conditions. To prevent damage to the Iron Bird system, Gulfstream employs the MTS Active Load Abort (ALA) system, which simultaneously removes all hydraulic energy applied to the system when error thresholds are exceeded. With MTS's solution, Gulfstream has created an Iron Bird test environment with dynamic load-following capabilities in the lab before the first flight. MTS engineers have participated in the design development, integration, execution, and training phases of this project and continue to provide technical support. "MTS's contribution to the success of the G650 aircraft is something to be proud of," the customer states. For more information, please contact us or refer to the catalog.
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【Case Study Introduction】 ○Implemented System: MTS Active Load Abatement (ALA) System ○Background of Implementation →Decided to use an interactive testing method with Iron Bird →Sought a partner with substantial technical knowledge to facilitate the operation of the latest hardware features in the lab →MTS emerged as an ideal candidate ○Customer Benefits →Place full trust in MTS's system, which applies accurate aerodynamic loads in real-time to each wing surface →The introduction of MTS technology accelerated cutting-edge flight control testing in the company’s lab →The collaboration with MTS was a valuable experience →MTS representatives were always responsive with just a phone call when needed, and their work was impressive →The Iron Bird test equipment feels like a system designed in-house →MTS's contribution to the success of the G650 aircraft is something to be proud of ●For more details, please contact us or refer to the catalog.
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MTS Japan, Inc. is the Japanese subsidiary of the American engineering company MTS Systems Corporation, which specializes in various testing equipment. For over 40 years, we have provided engineering consulting services to users in Japan, delivering earthquake simulation systems, automotive durability testing systems, aircraft fatigue testing equipment, and various material testing devices to public institutions, universities, and private companies in our country. All of these systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of these systems and are indispensable when it comes to "manufacturing" products. MTS Japan, Inc. was established in June 1972 with a 50% investment from MTS Systems Corporation. In May 1975, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, and in 1981, we established the Nagoya branch (now the West Japan branch) to strengthen our sales and support structure, which continues to this day. Through collaboration with MTS, we achieve design optimization, productivity improvement, and a reduction in the time to market for our customers' products.