Outgassing of materials in vacuum
Outgassing of materials in vacuum is often treated neglectfully. Typically, only one side of the equation is considered, such as the loss of oil in a bearing. However, the [...]
The mysteries of slip rings
A slip ring (in electrical engineering terms) is a method of making an electrical connection through a rotating assembly. Slip rings, also called rotary electrical interfaces, rotating electrical connectors, [...]
Mikrostrukturanalyse bei AAC: Expertise in Werkstoff- & Bauteilanalyse
Die Charakterisierung von Materialien und Bauteilen auf makro- und mikroskopischer Ebene ermöglicht eine Vielzahl von verschiedenen Untersuchungen: • Identifizierung von Fehlermechanismen im Zuge von Schadensanalysen. • Qualifikation von neuen [...]
Cold welding under space and launch conditions
A common failure mode seen during the testing and operation of spacecraft is termed ‘cold-welding’ (‘coldwelding’, ‘contact welding’, ‘adhesion’, ‘sticking’ or ‘stiction’). Coldwelding is a solid-state welding process in [...]
CronHard – Achieving Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance in Bearing Steel
Ball bearings are essential components in various mechanical systems, designed for their high hardness to ensure wear resistance and the ability to withstand high contact stresses. For many years, [...]
A Giant Leap in Space Exploration: Successfully Completing the Cubesat Bakeout and TVAC Tests
In the ever-evolving realm of space exploration, every successful milestone brings us one step closer to unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos. Today, we are thrilled to share a [...]
