Updated: Mar 11
See you March 31 at the 34th Aerospace Testing Seminar (ATS)! 👩🚀🛰️
📍 Renaissance LAX Hotel
9620 Airport Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
To book a meeting or grab a copy of our technical presentations
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🚀 OMG!! What is OMA?! Operational Modal Analysis (OMA) is a technique used to identify the modal parameters (natural frequencies, damping, and mode shapes) of a structure or object during its operational conditions. "Operational Modal Analysis" using the acoustic energy from Direct Field Acoustic Testing (DFAT®) was first performed between MSI DFAT in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software. Since then, other copycat companies have tried to adapt our proven approach for operational modal analysis.
Here is a video demonstration to see for yourself how easily and quickly we can transform time-measured data from the acoustic test into mode shapes in under a minute on one of Thales Alenia Space's antenna units.
OMG! Check out the OMA workflow in Siemens Simcenter Testlab software.
We also had the pleasure of hearing Bart Peeters' recent presentation at IMAC in Florida (check out this published paper for more details 😉): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/msi---dfat-services-llc_oma-of-satellites-using-dfat-data-activity-7300166715437371392-K53J?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAuzankB1iOY1O6-Ug50Q4L3uCoFsMH-V3I
For those interested in diving deeper into the pros/cons and theory/application of the OMA approach, here's a fantastic article on this topic from Siemens' "Testing Knowledge Base":
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NEW Industry Award!
In recognition of MSI DFAT’s stellar reputation and trust among customers and industry peers, as reflected in the numerous nominations we received, Aerospace & Defense Review has honored MSI DFAT with the "Direct Field Acoustic Testing Company of the Year" award for 2025. MSI DFAT emerged as the winner following an exhaustive evaluation by an expert panel of C-level executives, industry thought leaders, and the editorial board.
Aerospace & Defense Review is read by over 45,000 readers in the U.S., including corporate management executives, senior leaders in design/R&D, scientists, engineers, system integrators, program managers, procurement executives, and technology decision-makers. The magazine follows a peer-to-peer learning model, serving as a reference point for industry insiders to learn about emerging technology trends and share how they are leveraging technology to accomplish various programs.
Since 1999, the MSI-DFAT team has launched over 230 acoustic tests, sharing knowledge both within the company and across the aerospace industry. With more than 275 combined years of acoustic testing experience, the team’s expertise reflects Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘10,000 hours rule,’ which asserts that it takes 10,000 hours to become a world-class expert in any field.
“We have dedicated an immense amount of time to one thing: DFAT. The commitment of our team is truly remarkable, and we have learned so much since our first test in 1999,” says Founder Bob Goldstein.
“And the future is incredibly bright. We’re just getting started. It’s only day one,” adds Alex Carrella, CEO and VP of Strategy and Growth at MSI-DFAT.
NEW Podcasts!🎙️🎶
NPR: Are We There Yet? The Space Exploration Podcast
We’re thrilled to share that we’re featured on NPR! We’ll update the links once the episodes debut.
Sound Cave Labs Podcast
Mike Dickerson is an acoustic engineer by training and gritty entrepreneur. We chatted with him out of his anechoic acoustic chamber.
April DFAN Testing Masterclass ...Live From New York!
Calling all test engineers from space, military and defense companies!
Join us April 15-17, 2025, in Long Island, New York, for the next DFAT Masterclass.
We are conducting the masterclass in collaboration with our partners Dayton T. Brown, Inc., Siemens Digital Industries Software, and PCB Piezotronics, Inc.
The masterclass is a 3-day hands-on live training event - not death by PowerPoint!
Attendees will gather around a tower of powerful loudspeakers for both theoretical presentations and live demonstrations of DFAN tests on a real structural satellite model.
Register here to join in the fun!
(...and call us if you need help convincing your boss to let you attend! 😉)
NEW Webinar!
Join us on March 6, 2025, for an insightful and free live webinar:
"Rapid Program Delivery for Space, Military, and Defense with Vibroacoustic Qualification and the Comprehensive Digital Twin"
Industry experts will explore cutting-edge approaches to accelerating program delivery while ensuring robust qualification processes for critical systems.
Key topics include:
Trends in Rapid Program Delivery for Space, Military, & Defense
Bradley Hope from MSI DFAT will discuss the latest strategies and innovations driving faster timelines for defense and space projects.
The Comprehensive Digital Twin for Dynamic Environmental Qualification
Umberto Musella and Mostapha Choukri from Siemens DI SW will explain how digital twin technology is revolutionizing dynamic environmental qualification, improving design accuracy and testing efficiency.
Rapid Vibroacoustic Qualification for Space, Military & Defense Applications
Alex Carrella from MSI DFAT will showcase how vibroacoustic testing is evolving to meet the rigorous demands of military and space systems, ensuring operational integrity in extreme conditions.
A live Q&A session will follow, providing an opportunity to engage with the experts and explore practical solutions for your own projects.
Don’t miss this chance to learn how the latest innovations are reshaping rapid program delivery and qualification processes in the space, military, and defense industries.
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