Advanced composite airframes, autonomous platforms, electrified and hydrogen-based propulsion systems, and increasingly stringent noise regulations are reshaping aircraft design, production, and certification requirements. At the same time, ongoing digitalization and AI-driven engineering processes are accelerating development cycles across the industry. These developments introduce new structural and vibro-acoustic challenges that demand more precise analysis of loads and noise contributions under realistic operational conditions. The use of CAE models (Digital Twin) require early-stage model validation. In order for physical validation to keep pace, high reliability acoustic and structural excitation measurements are critical.
Self-supporting shakers and sound sources tailored to aeronautics
Today the major aircraft manufacturers in the world already use Qsources equipment in their research and development centres. Both volume sound sources and the self-aligning and self-suspending shakers are used for multiple purposes such as amongst others exciting landing gears and new carbon structures and optimizing cabin acoustics. They provide more accurate results on lightweight structures, higher data reliability, and their compact size allows for use in small spaces where excitation is needed. Altogether they contribute to the safety, reliability and performance of aeronautics and flight defence systems.
At Qsources we are expanding the portfolio of sound sources and smart shakers to support the needs in the aero industry.
