Test and Measurement Solutions for Aerospace Applications

The aviation and space industry has led the way in innovation for more than a century. Groundbreaking developments for military, commercial and business aircraft, spacecraft, rockets, satellites as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or advanced air mobility (AAM) are fascinating children and adults and revolutionizing mobility.

HBK is proud to be a long-term partner for many global players, as well as new market entrants, with measurement technology and analysis software, ensuring safe and reliable operation for decades. The range of research and development testing applications where HBK as an industry insider can add value with its reliable and high-quality products is wide. It includes everything around structure (static and fatigue testing, dynamics and ground vibration, impact testing), propulsion (gas turbine, electrical, battery, fuel cell), and complex flight systems (aerodynamics, electrical network, center of gravity, Iron Bird).

Benefit from HBK Test and Measurement Solutions

HBK products and technology stand for:

Results you can trust – precision and accuracy from static testing to highest dynamics
High efficiency and productive testing with best-in-class scalability, usability and openness
Long-term availability and repeatability for programs running for 10+ years

Supplementary Service and Support

Users trust HBK and the people as:

Reliable partner with expert knowledge in aviation and space industry
Responsive and service-oriented offering turn-key solutions
Passionate and open to make your project or program ours
Professional offering seminars and trainings for beginners and experts

Success Stories of Customers Working with HBK Measurement Solutions

Many global players and new market entrants rely on precise and reliable HBK measurement technology. Our speciality has always been developing innovative products and services to create measurement solutions and data analysis covering customers highest testing requirements.

ETH Zurich at the ARIS

The ARIS team used HBK strain gauges for their rocket to get information about bending moments and axial forces occurring during all phases of flight.

Case Study IMA Dresden

IMA Dresden has boosted its test capabilities with an all-digital measurement and control chain that automates fuselage shell testing.

Structural Qualification of Ariane Launchers

To ensure good performance and safety during operational life, INTA carries out structural qualification tests on the Ariane launchers with HBK solutions.

Load Test of a Glider's Outer Wing

For the certification of a new glider outer wing Akaflieg Darmstadt has to perform load tests to verify the previously performed strain simulations.

RUAG relies on HBM solutions in the wind tunnel

Accuracy, Stability, and Confidence: RUAG relies on HBM solutions in wind tunnel testing for more than 10 years.

Complex Helicopter Testing with HBM

Because of it's complexity, helicopter testing demands customizable and efficient measurement systems. See how Sirkosky trusts HBM to answer their needs.